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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
The ownership question: Why more agents are asking ‘What’s next?’
As more top-performing agents hit career milestones and principals edge toward retirement, a new conversation is taking shape across the industry: what’s the next move? Whether it’s stepping into ownership, planning succession, or developing future leaders, the pathway forward is less about production and more about people, planning, and purpose.
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Celebrity Homes
Not so spooky: Tim Burton lists English Georgian manor for $9.35m
The gothic filmmaker’s Georgian estate on the River Thames is more fairytale than fright night.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Solutions celebrates community with ‘Engage & Win 10K’ campaign success
Harcourts Solutions has announced the successful completion of its 'Engage & Win 10K' campaign, awarding $10,000 to local clients Erin and Chris in a celebration of community engagement and client relationships.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
A new era for Rural, Residential & Livestock real estate in the west
Ray White Richardson and Sinclair has announced the opening of its fourth office, expanding into the thriving township of Wellington, NSW.
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INTERNATIONAL
Evergrande delisted from Hong Kong Exchange after years of turmoil
Once the crown jewel of China’s property boom, Evergrande has officially been delisted from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. With more than $300bn USD ($459bn AUD) in liabilities and only a Claude Monet painting among its scraps of recovered assets, the fall of the developer marks one of the biggest financial collapses in real estate history.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
HIA Chief Economist says ending LMI will lower home prices over time
HIA Chief Economist Tim Reardon says the Federal Government’s decision to scrap Lenders Mortgage Insurance for first home buyers will push prices up in the short term but ultimately lower rents, boost housing supply, and improve affordability over the next three to six years.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Capitals reclaim growth lead from regions after nine-month run
Australia’s property race just took a turn. After nine months of regional dominance, the capitals are back in front, edging ahead in growth while the regions still hold the rental crown.
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Mindset and Personal Development
The $1,000/hour mindset to grow your GCI
Darren Krakowiak believes your income isn’t determined by how many hours you work. It’s directly tied to what you do with and produce during those hours.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Sydney ranks third for luxury rental growth
Sydney has emerged as one of the world's hottest luxury rental markets, recording the third highest growth globally for prime residential rents over the past five years, according to new research.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Pet-friendly workplaces unlikely to solve office vacancy crisis
Despite Australia having more pets than people, bringing furry friends to work is not the silver bullet solution to the nation's office vacancy problem, according to an expert.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Home sale cancellations hit record high in the US as buyers retreat
Home purchase agreements in the US are falling through at the highest rate in years as buyers grapple with affordability concerns despite a slight increase in overall sales.
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Celebrity Homes
Former NASCAR champion lists luxury lakefront estate for $12 million
Former NASCAR driver Jamie McMurray has placed his custom-built mansion in Mooresville, North Carolina, on the market for US$12 million (AUD$18 million), making it one of the most expensive listings in the area known as "Race City U.S.A."
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Movers and Shakers
Real estate pioneer Kevin Biggin leaves lasting legacy
Kevin (Frederick) Biggin, founder of BigginScott real estate, has passed away at age 88, leaving behind a profound impact on Melbourne's property industry and the company that bears his name.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Government pauses code changes to speed up home building
The Albanese Government has moved to ease Australia’s housing crisis by pausing further changes to the National Construction Code until 2029 and fast-tracking approvals for thousands of new homes, in reforms welcomed by industry but criticised as only a first step toward fixing chronic undersupply.
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Celebrity Homes
Fashion designer lists stunning Mosman home for $18 million
Bec + Bridge co-founder Bridget Yorston has put her Mosman property on the market with an $18 million price guide.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Puglia emerges as Italy’s new property hotspot
Puglia, the heel of Italy's boot, is rapidly gaining popularity among international property buyers, challenging Tuscany's long-held dominance in the luxury real estate market.
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Ray White
It is still cheaper to buy than build – but only just
The gap between house prices and construction costs is narrowing in 2025, unlocking new housing supply opportunities in key Australian cities.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Luxury, legacy and giving back: Monika Tu on real estate and charity
Selling some of Australia’s most prestigious homes has made Monika Tu a standout in the world of luxury real estate, but she believes her true legacy lies beyond the property market. For the founder of Black Diamondz, giving back through philanthropy is just as important as closing multimillion-dollar deals. From raising record-breaking sums for children’s health to leading her team…
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Celebrity Homes
Tennessee estate with famous recording studio hits market for $24 million
A sprawling Tennessee estate featuring the renowned Dark Horse Recording studio, where music icons including Taylor Swift and Neil Diamond have recorded, has been listed for sale at US$24 million ($AUD 37 million).
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INDUSTRY NEWS
UK housing market sees strongest July sales since 2020
The UK housing market experienced its busiest July for property sales since the post-lockdown boom of 2020, as sellers adjusted prices to attract buyers in the current economic climate.
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Ready25
“Do what you say you’ll do”: Nedd Brockmann’s no-excuses formula for success
In real estate, promises are easy to make but harder to keep. For ultramarathon runner Nedd Brockmann, who captured the nation’s attention by running 3,953 kilometres across Australia, success comes down to one principle: do exactly what you say you’ll do.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Barry Plant agents rally behind ‘Home For A Cure’
Barry Plant Craigieburn's Romi Sleiman is returning for his second year to lead the sales campaign for the 2025 Home For A Cure, with all proceeds going to My Room Children's Cancer Charity.
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Ready25
Johann Hari’s warning: “our attention was stolen”
Bestselling author Johann Hari believes modern life is stealing our ability to think. Speaking at Ready25, the writer of Stolen Focus warned that technology, sleeplessness, diet and stress are combining to erode concentration to the point where the average office worker can focus on a task for less than a minute.
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Ready25
Fiona Blayney: How to turn Property Managers into lead generation machines
Your property management team is sitting on a goldmine of leads. A typical 1,000-property portfolio creates 5,000 face-to-face interactions with future buyers and sellers every year from rental turnover alone. Agencies that stop treating PMs like admins and start seeing them as community builders are unlocking a massive, untapped pipeline. Here’s how they’re making the shift.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
James Auty appointed to national role at Nutrien Ag Solutions
James Auty has been appointed as Head of Corporate and Institutional Transactions, Real Estate at Nutrien Ag Solutions, strengthening the company's focus on large-scale agricultural property transactions.
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Movers and Shakers
Steve Sfindilis appointed Director of new RT Edgar Essendon office
Steve Sfindilis has been appointed Director of RT Edgar's new Essendon office, expanding the premium agency's footprint in Melbourne's northern corridor.
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Movers and Shakers
Fyonn Wolf joins Laing+Simmons East Group
Property management veteran Fyonn Wolf has been appointed as Director, Head of Property Management at Laing+Simmons East Group.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White celebrates its 2025 REINZ award winners
Ray White had four winners and 12 finalists at the REINZ awards last night, which celebrated the fantastic achievements of those from across the industry.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Adrian Wood returns to The Agency Victoria in dual sales and recruitment role
The opportunity to play a leading role in attracting real estate professionals to The Agency Victoria while continuing as a selling agent has seen Adrian Wood return to the national real estate brand.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Shoalhaven Central Group unites five offices
Ray White proudly announces the formation of the powerhouse Ray White Shoalhaven Central Group, a strategic unification of five offices designed to significantly enhance their real estate presence across the entire Shoalhaven municipality.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
REMAX returns to Cairns
With unparalleled energy, veteran experience, and an unwavering enthusiasm for the future of the industry, Far North Queensland real estate professional and successful business operator Tony Williamson is bringing REMAX back to Cairns.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Respected sales leader joins Ray White Lower North Shore Group
Respected sales leader Casey Mikhael has joined the team at Ray White Lower North Shore Group, with a mandate to grow the performance and expansion of the sales team.
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Ready25
Olympic gold medalists use mental rehearsal to turn every failure into future fuel
That feeling after losing a big listing? Olympic gold medalists turn that exact moment into fuel. Their secret is a specific mental rehearsal technique that goes beyond just practicing a script—it's about rehearsing how you'll "feel" and respond when the pressure hits. It’s a masterclass in the kind of resilience that separates top performers from the rest.
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Ready25
AI in Action: Seth Watts dares agents to test, tinker, and take the lead
From multilingual maintenance requests to 100 simultaneous prospecting calls, Seth Watts urged agents to pilot AI tools and reclaim time for higher-value work.
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Celebrity Homes
Bachelor couple sells luxury Elsternwick home
Former Bachelor stars Sam and Snezana Wood have sold their renovated Elsternwick property, with industry sources indicating the sale price was close to their $6.6 million asking price.
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