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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Greater Springfield launches 10km for $10k
Harcourts Greater Springfield is proud to announce the launch of "10km for $10k," a heartfelt fundraising initiative aimed at raising $10,000 for the Icon Cancer Foundation (ICF).
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Belle Property expands in the Sunshine Coast with a new Noosa commercial office
Australia’s leading lifestyle real estate brand, Belle Property, has expanded its service offering on the Sunshine Coast with the launch of Belle Property Commercial Noosa.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Collective calls in the big guns
Brisbane agency, Ray White Collective, has announced the appointment of highly experienced auctioneer Peter Burgin as Chief Auctioneer and Head of Performance.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
NZ: OCR cuts not over yet
New Zealand’s central bank has cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 0.25 percentage points, and further reductions may be on the way as the economy struggles with weak growth and rising unemployment, according to Cotality NZ Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Real estate industry faces major regulatory shift with 2026 AML reforms
The Australian real estate industry is preparing for significant regulatory changes as the Federal Government confirms the extension of anti-money laundering legislation to property professionals from July 2026.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
unió: Reimagining space for a smarter, smaller footprint
What if your bedroom could turn into a home office by day, or your lounge could become a guest room at night — all without knocking down a wall? That’s the idea behind unió, a new spatial living system from Rachel Oakley that swaps static floorplans for flexible, modular design.
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Ready25
Ready25 pledges $500k to fight homelessness
REA Group CEO Owen Wilson announced a $500,000 donation to homelessness causes at Ready25, telling a 1,500-strong real estate audience the industry’s collective voice “can make a difference” on social issues.
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Ready25
“It takes a village”: Simone Biles on success, sacrifice and support
When Simone Biles took the stage at Ready25, the world’s greatest gymnast didn’t just talk about medals. She spoke about pressure, sacrifice, and the village behind every success — lessons real estate agents know all too well.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The great mismatch: smaller households, bigger homes
Australia’s housing market has a size problem. While more than 60 per cent of households are made up of just one or two people, most of the nation’s homes are still built for families. New research from Cotality shows the classic three-bedroom house dominates supply, leaving singles and couples struggling to find smaller, better-fitting options.
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Ray White
Ray White expands its presence in Tasmania
Ray White expands in Tasmania with new Hobart residential office, uniting with their commercial division to create one of the state's largest full-service real estate agencies in just five months under local leadership and international brand backing.
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INTERNATIONAL
Private equity executives swap London for Lake Como amid tax exodus
Rising taxes in the UK are prompting a wave of private equity executives to relocate, with Italy, and increasingly Lake Como, emerging as the destination of choice. Estate agents say Milan’s luxury apartment market is at breaking point, pushing high-net-worth buyers toward grand villas on the lake once reserved for Hollywood’s elite.
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PROSPECTING + LISTING
How to triple your lead generation using your CRM contacts + automations
Top agents are tripling their leads by leveraging CRM smart contact lists, purpose-driven calls, and automated follow-ups. This systematic approach targets homeowners near recent sales and listings with timely, relevant outreach across multiple channels.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Property Management in an age of legislative complexity
Across Australia, property managers are facing sweeping legislative reforms that are tightening compliance and reshaping daily operations. From Victoria’s prescriptive requirements to New South Wales’ differing systems, there is now little margin for error. At First National Bonnici & Associates, Blair DeFazio says the changes reflect a broader national challenge, and a profession adapting through education and collaboration.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Stamp Duty under fire as top priority for Economic Roundtable
Stamp duty has emerged as a central issue at this week’s Economic Roundtable, with Domain’s Chief of Research and Economics Dr Nicola Powell warning the tax has grown into one of the biggest barriers to home ownership and economic efficiency.
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Celebrity Homes
Lisa Wilkinson and Peter FitzSimons list Cremorne estate Ingleneuk for $23 million
Lisa Wilkinson and her husband, author Peter FitzSimons, have put their long-held family estate in Cremorne on the market with an asking price of $23 million.
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OPINION
Deepening client relationships in a digital age
Ben Kingsberry believes that while technology has made real estate faster and more efficient, the true opportunity lies in using it to deepen the human connections that remain the heart of the business.
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INTERNATIONAL
US home sellers playing the waiting game
The traditional summer surge in US home sales has stalled as sellers hold off listing their properties in hopes of securing higher prices in the future.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rate cuts benefit different housing markets
Australia's housing market has responded differently to each of the three major interest rate cutting cycles since 2015, according to new research.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Interior design boosts property values by up to 120 per cent
Professional interior design is proving to be a significant investment for homeowners, with new data showing designer homes commanding premiums of more than double the price in some Australian suburbs.
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Celebrity Homes
Hollywood power couple’s longtime home hits market for US$5 million
The longtime Los Angeles home of filmmaker John Cassavetes and actress Gena Rowlands has been listed for sale at US$4.995 million (AUD$7.5 million), marking the first time in over six decades the property has been available on the market.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Forest Hill makes a return
Ray White Group is thrilled to announce the re-launch of Ray White Forest Hill, marking the triumphant return of industry icons Marc Lum, Darryl Wickham and Ryan Zhu to the Ray White family, as Dexter Prack expands his dominant operations from Ray White Judd White.
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PROSPECTING + LISTING
How a $2500 campaign found 22 buyers without using property portals
Byron Bay agency Kim Jones & Co bypassed traditional property portals for a hinterland listing, instead using targeted digital campaigns that reached buyers where they actually spend time online. The strategy netted 22 new inquiries from previously untapped prospects, demonstrating how multi-channel marketing captures passive property seekers before they actively search.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Bold new online look delivers for REMAX Australia professionals
2025 marks a significant evolution for the global REMAX brand, with Australia leading the charge implementing refreshed branding and innovative ideas, placing the agent at the heart of the brand.
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OPINION
The biggest lie in real estate: “Just do this one thing and you’ll grow”
Real estate expert Kylie Walker debunks the industry's biggest myth that "just one thing" leads to business growth. Her own cautionary tale of gaining 100 clients while losing 95 reveals why sustainable success requires strong foundations, not quick fixes.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Build-to-Rent pipeline expands as NSW launches affordable housing project on South Coast
Australia’s build-to-rent sector is gaining ground, with fresh government projects rolling out alongside a record national pipeline, even as analysts warn that momentum may start to ease beyond 2025.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
HIA urges red, white and green tape overhaul ahead of Economic Reform Roundtable
Australia’s home building sector is demanding urgent action from policymakers as the federal government’s Economic Reform Roundtable gets underway in Canberra.
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INTERNATIONAL
HSBC flags 73% of Hong Kong commercial property loans as risky
HSBC has revealed that 73 per cent of its Hong Kong commercial property loans are now considered at higher risk, underscoring the deepening challenges in one of the world’s most expensive real estate markets. The warning comes amid falling office rents, record-high vacancies, and mounting financial strain on smaller developers, placing fresh pressure on the bank’s $32bn (AUD $48.4bn) exposure…
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Celebrity Homes
Heavy metal guitarist lists castle-inspired Las Vegas mansion for US$28 million
A castle-inspired mansion in Las Vegas owned by Five Finger Death Punch guitarist and founder Zoltan Bathory has hit the market for US$28 million (AUD$43 million).
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Cameron McIntyre to lead REA Group as new CEO
Cameron McIntyre has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of REA Group Ltd, set to take the top position from November 3, 2025, following the retirement of current CEO Owen Wilson.
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Thought Leaders Podcast
The 90% Drop-Off: Why Most Agents Fail at the “Warm” List (And How to Win)
TL;DR: The Warm List Revolution: Adam Joske has cracked the code on what he calls “the biggest hole in our business” – that critical 6-month to 2-year nurturing period where he says 90% of agents disappear just when prospects are getting serious. The Agent Who Beat the Presenters by Playing the Long Game Adam Joske discovered his superpower completely by…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Delivering Extraordinary Results in a Competitive Market: How Luxe Sets Kevin Buchanan’s Listings Apart
Real estate agent Kevin Buchanan has transformed his listings with realestate.com.au's Luxe product, generating 4.2 times more inquiries and placing properties in NSW's top 10 most-viewed listings. "The premium placement made it feel like it was showcased, not just another home for sale," notes one satisfied vendor.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Leadership fatigue is the hidden risk no one talks about
In an age where “always on” has become the default setting for many leaders, the pressure to be decisive, available and endlessly resilient can take a hidden toll. For Thomas McGlynn, Director/CEO of BresicWhitney, the warning signs aren’t abstract; they appear in the decisions leaders make, the hours they keep, and the strain that shows long before burnout arrives.
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Celebrity Homes
Supermodel Adriana Lima lists high-security Brentwood estate for $24.4m AUD
Supermodel Adriana Lima is selling her ultra-secure Brentwood estate, complete with AI-powered cameras, laser beams, and 24/7 armed patrols, for US $15.995 million (A$24.4 million).
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Mark Sewell: Community connections drive success in Koo Wee Rup
Mark Sewell has built his real estate business on community connections and genuine client service, creating a powerful presence in Koo Wee Rup where he commands an impressive 50 per cent market share.
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INTERNATIONAL
Dubai property prices surge with villas leading the way
Dubai's real estate market is experiencing robust growth in 2025, with property prices climbing steadily through the first five months of the year
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