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Celebrity Homes
Historic Josephine Baker mansion hits market for €20.84 million
A magnificent 12-bedroom mansion once home to legendary performer Josephine Baker has been listed for sale at €20.84 million (AUD$36.77 million) near Paris.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Why brevity wins in business communication
Email remains the backbone of professional communication, but too often it’s misused. Lengthy messages filled with unnecessary detail slow decisions and bury key information. Darren Krakowiak, Founder of CRE Success, writes that most effective communicators know that clarity and brevity close deals faster - and that the best emails are rarely long ones.
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INTERNATIONAL
Manhattan office conversions rise as housing demand grows
Manhattan is experiencing a dramatic increase in office-to-apartment conversions, with twice as much space being transformed in 2024 compared to the previous year.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Melbourne hits new peak as Darwin gathers pace
Melbourne prices edge past their previous peak as Darwin records one of the strongest annual gains nationwide.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Lane Cove tops Australia’s most liveable neighbourhoods list
Sydney's north shore council area of Lane Cove has been named Australia's most liveable neighbourhood in a comprehensive national study involving more than 27,000 Australians.
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Agent Stories
Fierce Auction Delivers $2.28M Result for Earlwood Deceased Estate
A deceased estate at 20 Ronald Avenue, Earlwood has achieved a $2.28 million auction result after an intense bidding duel between two determined buyers drove 30 rapid-fire rises within minutes. The property’s 30 September 2025 sale stood out for its competitiveness and speed, finalising just 22 days after launch. The outcome also surpassed Earlwood’s recent median house price of $1.96…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Edge Case Episode 3: Do Real Estate Agents Still Deserve Their Bad Reputation?
You’re at a barbecue. Someone finds out you’re in real estate. The energy shifts. Maybe it’s a subtle eye roll, or a story about their cousin’s terrible selling experience, or that half-joking comment: “Oh, so you’re one of those.” Real estate agents consistently rank near the bottom of Australia’s most trusted professions — even below politicians, according to the Grattan…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Why community investment is smart business
Community engagement has become one of Ray White Mt Gambier’s strongest competitive advantages. Under Principal Tahlia Gabrielli, the agency has turned sponsorships and local partnerships into measurable returns in visibility, trust and team engagement, proving that doing good business and doing good for the community can be one and the same.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Kolmeo and LendUs show agencies how to grow beyond traditional property management
Property management firms are reinventing their business models beyond traditional rent collection, combining enhanced customer experiences with new revenue streams. Platforms like Kolmeo Plus and LendUs are helping agencies offer mortgage services with cashback options, creating differentiation in a competitive market while making renting more rewarding for tenants who may never own
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Celebrity Homes
Jane’s Addiction frontman’s former LA home hits market at US$2.7M
A distinctive modernist residence originally built for Perry Farrell, the frontman of Jane's Addiction and founder of Lollapalooza, has been listed for sale at $2,695,000 (AUD$4 million) in Venice, California.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Inaugural Ray White business welcomes exciting next chapter
When Ray White launched in 1994, Ray White Cannington was one of the key businesses that started what is today the state’s number one business.
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Movers and Shakers
Stone Real Estate expands with new Doreen office
Stone Real Estate is strengthening its Victorian presence with the opening of a new office in Doreen, one of Melbourne's most in-demand growth areas.
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Movers and Shakers
One Agency expands in Tasmania with the launch of One Agency Circular Head
One Agency is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest office, One Agency Circular Head, led by successful real estate professional Carlton Heres.
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INTERNATIONAL
Maid’s rooms rank among the UAE’s most searched home features
Forget location and price, UAE home seekers are now searching for something else. According to Property Finder’s latest data, maid’s rooms have become one of the most sought-after features in 2024–2025, signalling how residents’ priorities are changing as family structures and lifestyles evolve.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Sydney renters facing mortgage stress without owning homes
Sydney tenants are now experiencing mortgage-level financial stress without even owning a home.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australia takes unwanted silver for weather losses and the property market is paying the price
Australia’s property market is facing mounting pressure as the cost of extreme weather continues to climb. New data from the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) reveals the nation has ranked second globally for weather-related losses over the past 45 years, behind only the United States. With insured damages nearing $2 billion in the past year alone, the findings highlight how…
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Just Sold
Beachfront apartment attracts 77 bids in competitive Bilinga auction
A three-bedroom beachfront apartment at 261 Golden Four Drive, Bilinga, sold under the hammer for $2.7 million after a 21-day campaign by Tony Holland and Rachael Ford of McGrath Coolangatta / Tweed Heads. The result represents almost double the suburb’s $1.4 million unit median, according to View.com.au data, and followed 77 bids from four registered bidders at an on-site auction…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Andrew McCulloch named as Harcourts NSW CEO
Leading real estate network Harcourts has announced the appointment of Andrew McCulloch as Chief Executive Officer for New South Wales and ACT.
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Movers and Shakers
REIV appoints Toby Balazs as Chief Executive Officer
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) today announced the appointment of Toby Balazs as Chief Executive Officer, commencing 10 November 2025.
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Elite Agent
Why “being yourself” can hold you back
In real estate, you’re told to “be authentic," but former U.S. Secret Service Special Agent Evy Poumpouras says unfiltered honesty can quietly weaken your authority. Speaking with Steven Bartlett on The Diary of a CEO, she shared lessons on composure, confidence and communication that can help agents stay calm, inspire trust and lead under pressure.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
How long does it really take to nurture and convert a property seller to list?
Most homeowners silently contemplate selling for 4-6 months before contacting an agent. Effective lead nurturing strategies, combining market reports, downloadable guides, and consistent communication—help real estate professionals stay top-of-mind throughout this extended decision journey.
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Celebrity Homes
Adelaide office with Hollywood connections hits the market
A commercial property with strong ties to the film industry has been listed for sale in Adelaide, offering investors a secure tenant with connections to major Hollywood productions.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Solutions inaugural golf day raises vital funds for Mitchelton Special School
Harcourts Solutions hosted its first-ever charity golf day recently, bringing together community members and business partners to raise much-needed funds for Mitchelton Special School.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Malan & Co now spans from Paradise Point to Palm Beach
Ray White Malan & Co becomes Gold Coast's most innovative real estate group with its strategic expansion.
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INTERNATIONAL
UK and Europe’s property sector struggles to keep pace with green transition
Commercial property owners in the UK and Europe face mounting pressure to slash carbon emissions from their buildings, but experts warn that current financial incentives, particularly so-called green loans, are too limited to drive large-scale change. Unclear regulation and modest lending discounts are slowing upgrades even as tenants increasingly favour energy-efficient spaces.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Five regions ripe for small property development
Investors are strategically targeting specific regions for small property developments that offer strong capital growth potential and healthy cash flow returns in the coming years.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Buyers downsize their blocks but not their homes as land shrinks across Australia
Australians are adjusting their housing expectations as land becomes scarcer and more expensive. New data shows that while block sizes have steadily declined over the past decade, homebuyers are holding firm on interior space, favouring well-designed houses on smaller parcels of land.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
REA Group to match donations made to A Night Without Home campaign to recognise World Homelessness Day
On World Homelessness Day, REA Group will match donations to A Home for All Foundation’s A Night Without Home campaign, doubling support for Australians in need.
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Elite Agent
How Compton Green plans to stay relevant for the next century
A century in business means little without reinvention. Compton Green managing director, Adrian Butera, explains why staying relevant depends on people, adaptability and a clear vision for the future.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
RBNZ makes surprise 50bp cut to 2.50% amid weak economic outlook
New Zealand’s central bank delivers larger-than-expected rate cut to boost confidence as unemployment rises and spending slows
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Celebrity Homes
The Weeknd set to buy $86.5M waterfront super-mansion in Florida
Pop powerhouse Abel Tesfaye, better known as The Weeknd, is diving deep into Florida’s luxury property scene with his boldest real estate move yet; a jaw-dropping AUD$86.5 million waterfront estate in Coral Gables, complete with its own private dock built for a superyacht.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Belle Property Lane Cove, Hunters Hill, Willoughby and Lindfield expand across the northern suburbs of Sydney with the acquisition of Belle Property Ryde
Australia’s leading lifestyle real estate brand, Belle Property, has today announced the acquisition of Belle Property Ryde by esteemed Principals Simon Harrison, James Bennett, and Ramsy Batshon of Belle Property Lane Cove, Hunter’s Hill, Lindfield, Willoughby, and Belle Property Commercial North Shore.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Gold Coast social housing expansion backed by record $5.6b investment
The Queensland Government says it is stepping up the delivery of social and affordable housing on the Gold Coast, with almost 600 new homes in the pipeline as part of a record $5.6 billion statewide investment aimed at easing pressure on vulnerable residents.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
National property listings tighten as Spring begins cautiously
Australia’s housing market entered spring with fewer total listings and stronger prices, as new sellers emerged but overall stock remained well below last year. Fresh figures from SQM Research show national listings dropped in September while asking prices climbed, signalling tighter conditions for buyers and steady confidence among vendors.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
How one mistake turned into a professional negligence claim
When a property investment agent's advice about a "duplex suitable" land proved wrong, their client lost $30,000. This real-world case study reveals how Professional Indemnity insurance protected the agent from devastating financial liability, highlighting why verification matters more than good intentions in real estate.
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