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Rental prices drop in Auckland and Wellington, offering relief for renters

New data from realestate.co.nz shows that rental prices have dropped in two of New Zealand’s largest cities, with…

People Moves

Harcourts dominates at LVD Auctioneering World Championships

Mark McGoldrick from Harcourts Monarch Real Estate has claimed the Premier Division title at the prestigious LVD Auctioneering…

News

Housing taxes now account for half the cost of a new home

Government taxes and charges on new housing have doubled in some Australian cities over the past five years,…

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Casey Woods joins Pezet Matheson as Head of Marketing & Operations

Casey Woods brings over 12 years of industry experience to one of the Gold Coast's leading project marketing…

News

Ray White Queensland teams up with Netball Queensland / Queensland Firebirds

Ray White Queensland today announced an exciting new partnership with Netball Queensland and the Queensland Firebirds.

Elite Agent TV

What real estate agents can learn from an FBI hostage negotiator

Former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss has spent decades perfecting the art of persuasion, and his strategies translate…

News

Elders Lifestyle Group Announces Rebrand of 21 Offices Across NSW

Elders Lifestyle Group, a trusted name in property services, is excited to announce the rebranding of its 21…

Franchise News

Experienced trio take the helm of Ray White Drouin

Ray White Drouin is proud to announce a new chapter in its history, as long-standing team members Dale…

Supplier News

Could this happen to you? A $238K lesson in insurance protection

Working in real estate means juggling two equally important responsibilities—selling properties and running a business.

Opinion

Is your juice worth the squeeze? A business perspective on effort versus reward

After several days of being cooped up in a hotel room sitting out Cyclone Alfred, I, like many…

News

New homes require smaller mortgages in five states

Homebuyers in five Australian states are taking out smaller mortgages for new homes than for established properties, challenging…

News

Renovations add value, but not as much as you think

Homeowners considering renovations can expect to make back at least their costs, but several other factors impact the…

Celebrity Homes

Rob Lowe cuts the price of his Beverly Hills home again

Actor Rob Lowe has reduced the asking price of his Beverly Hills home to US$5.2 million, marking the…

News

Dubai’s real estate boom reshapes the Gulf’s luxury market

Dubai’s property market continues its rapid expansion, with residential sales reaching AED 120 billion ($32.7 billion) in the…

Supplier News

Pulse Property Agents launches elite training program for aspiring agents

Pulse Property Agents is proud to introduce its Centre of Excellence, a hands-on training initiative designed to develop…

Real Estate Agent Events

BDM Summit & PM Summit 2025 – How Two Industry Leaders Created the Events That Changed the Game

When Sarah Cincotta, founder of RISE with Sarah Cincotta, and Hermione Gardiner, founder of Sidekick Coaching and Consulting,…

News

Property market gains momentum as new listings spike in February

Australia’s property market showed renewed momentum in February, with new listings rising across major capital cities and auction…

International

US housing shortage reaches nearly 4 million homes

America is facing a critical housing shortage of 3.8 million homes, making homeownership increasingly unattainable for millions of…

Celebrity Homes

Step inside Keira Knightley’s ‘Black Doves’ home

The grand Victorian villa that served as Keira Knightley’s on-screen home in the Netflix spy thriller Black Doves…

News

REACH Australia & New Zealand unveils 2025 cohort: six trailblazing companies set to transform real estate

Second Century Ventures, the venture capital arm of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), proudly announces the 2025…

News

High-end property markets signal broader recovery ahead

Australia's premium property markets are showing strong signs of recovery, potentially signaling a broader market turnaround according to…

Celebrity Homes

Mick Fanning’s Hamptons-inspired retreat up for auction

Surfing legend Mick Fanning has officially listed his luxury Gold Coast beach house for sale.

News

Rental affordability hits record low across Australia

Rental affordability in Australia has deteriorated to its worst level since records began in 2008, with median-income households…

Sales & Marketing

Are family-sized apartments the future?

For years, Australian apartment living has been synonymous with young professionals and downsizers, while families have largely gravitated…

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Opinion

What makes a client say “Yes” when they’ve said “No” before 

A client’s “no” isn’t always the end of the road - it’s often just a matter of timing.…

News

Sydney among world’s most expensive luxury property markets

Sydney has secured its position as one of the world's most expensive luxury property markets, ranking 11th globally…

Celebrity Homes

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco purchase $35 million Beverly Hills estate

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have acquired a luxurious Spanish-style mansion in Beverly Hills for US$35 million, marking…

International

Hartford leads America’s hottest housing markets as buyers pay over asking

Hartford, Connecticut, has been named the hottest housing market in the U.S. for February, according to the latest…

Industry News

Victoria strengthens renter rights with new laws

Victoria has passed new laws strengthening renter protections, including a complete ban on ‘no reason’ evictions.

Elite Agent TV

Sally Patch: How to successfully launch a new agency

Many aspiring real estate entrepreneurs rush into agency ownership without proper preparation, setting themselves up for preventable challenges.…

Leadership

Transcending loss to leadership: stepping up from sales to CEO

When Michael Nitschke lost both parents in quick succession, he found himself not only grieving but also taking…

News

Australian agents in world ranking

RE/MAX LLC, the global real estate franchise company and subsidiary of RE/MAX Holdings, Inc., released its TOP 100…

News

A community focus for the Hills district

Seema Joshi, an experienced professional with a strong background in management accounting and a passion for real estate,…

People Moves

Professionals Nowra celebrates 50-year milestone

Karl Poulton leads family business into its second generation as the agency marks half a century of service…