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FRANCHISE NEWS
Paul Koulizakis joins Adrian William Real Estate
Veteran real estate professional Paul Koulizakis makes strategic career move to Adrian William, the Inner West's top residential sales team. With nearly a decade of industry experience and a reputation for building lasting client relationships, he brings his market expertise to a culture that values innovation and teamwork.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Apartment market booms as government expands home guarantee scheme
Australia's apartment market is experiencing a resurgence, with units now accounting for 42 per cent of all property transactions nationwide
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REINSW backs tiny homes trial as innovative step on housing shortage
The peak body for NSW real estate agents has thrown its support behind a two-year trial of mobile tiny homes in Shellharbour, saying the move could unlock faster, more flexible housing options amid the state’s affordability crisis.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Zillow and Redfin sued over alleged deal to stifle rental advertising competition
US regulators have accused Zillow and Redfin of cutting a secret deal that reduced competition in the online rental market, potentially driving up advertising costs for landlords and limiting options for renters.
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Just Sold
Strategic Campaign Delivers $1.575M Narrabeen Apartment Sale
Local Narrabeen specialist Grant Matterson has delivered a notable result in Narrabeen’s apartment market, achieving $1.575 million for a two‑bedroom property at 1/39‑41 Lagoon Street. The sale, finalised on 25 September 2025 via private treaty, followed a 28‑day campaign that outpaced the local benchmark of 41 days on market for apartments. Strategic Marketing Approach Grant combined an expressions of interest…
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BEST PRACTICE
Cracking the deposit code: What agents and brokers need to know about first-home buyers
Agents are about to gain a powerful new way to bring first-home buyers back into the market. Buyers can purchase with just five per cent down - no Lenders’ Mortgage Insurance (LMI), no income caps and higher property price limits nationwide. Understanding and explaining these changes could turn hesitant prospects into active clients and keep your pipeline moving.
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Celebrity Homes
Check out this historic Williamstown home with deep ties to Australian art and film
A waterfront Edwardian home once at the heart of Melbourne’s contemporary art scene, and a film set for Paul Cox’s My First Wife, is set to hit the market for the first time in decades.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Kevin He and Sunny Sun take on Ray White Blockhouse Bay
Renowned local real estate agent Kevin He and his partner Sunny Sun have kicked off the next step in their journey, opening Ray White Blockhouse Bay.
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INTERNATIONAL
Dar Global and Trump organisation to launch $1 billion (A$1.55 billion) Trump Plaza in Jeddah
Dar Global will build a new US$1 billion (A$1.55 billion) Trump Plaza in Jeddah, its second Saudi project with the Trump Organisation.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Call to boost apartment building as approvals slide again
Australia’s push to increase housing supply has hit another setback, with new ABS figures showing apartment and townhouse approvals dropped sharply in August, prompting calls from industry leaders to fast-track higher-density construction and workforce reforms.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australian home prices record ninth straight month of growth as spring selling season begins
Australia’s housing market has entered spring on a strong note, with new data showing home prices climbing for the ninth month in a row to reach fresh record highs.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Introducing Domain Skylight for Real Estate Agents
Domain, a leading Australian property marketplace which is part of CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP), has unveiled Domain Skylight, a powerful tool that simplifies residential real estate campaign management, delivers real-time data, and elevates agent-client conversations.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Experts weigh in as RBA holds rates steady at 3.6%
The Reserve Bank of Australia has paused after three rate cuts this year, holding the cash rate at 3.6% as experts weigh in with commentary on tight labour markets, rising home prices and scarce housing supply, factors they say shaped the decision and will influence the market through spring.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Foundation delivers backpack beds to Brisbane charities
The Harcourts Foundation has delivered 48 backpack beds to two Brisbane-based charities supporting people experiencing homelessness, following the success of its inaugural golf day fundraiser in May 2025.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Bundaberg property expert expands business
Ray White Bundaberg and Bargara selling principal and director Warren Hitzke is expanding his real estate business portfolio, having recently purchased an independent sales and property management business in Bargara.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
A Home for All Foundation to support Australians experiencing homelessness due to domestic and family violence
A Home for All Foundation has announced that funds raised throughout FY26 will be directed towards supporting people experiencing homelessness due to domestic and family violence.
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Elite Agent
The real reason people leave
Six silent killers that drive your best people away, and the "TX strategies" that make them stay.
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Celebrity Homes
Take That singer Jason Orange’s former London penthouse hits the market
A London penthouse with connections to both the Titanic disaster and 1990s pop group Take That has been listed for £2.85 million (AUD$5.7 million).
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Interest rate cut boosts Canada’s sluggish housing market
Canada's high-priced housing market is showing signs of recovery following the central bank's decision to cut interest rates to their lowest level in three years.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rising rents make First Home Guarantee more attractive
The value proposition of the First Home Guarantee scheme is being transformed by escalating rental costs, with new analysis showing potential savings for first-time buyers despite higher interest payments.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
First Home Guarantee to slash years off saving time for first-home buyers
Aspiring homeowners could shave years off the time it takes to save a deposit, with the expanded First Home Guarantee (FHG) coming into effect on 1 October 2025. New analysis from Domain shows the changes — including higher price caps — will make it dramatically faster for eligible first-home buyers to enter the market with as little as a five…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Top agent Robert Krnjeta joins Harcourts
Top Agent Robert Krnjeta Joins Harcourts Harcourts has announced the appointment of Robert Krnjeta, one of the real estate industry's most accomplished agents, to its growing team. With 14 years in real estate and over 1,000 sales transactions to his name, Mr Krnjeta brings exceptional experience and a proven track record to the Harcourts brand. Mr Krnjeta spent the last…
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Celebrity Homes
Estée Lauder heir sells Manhattan co-op for $37.5 million
Cosmetics empire scion William Lauder has sold his prestigious Fifth Avenue co-op for $37.5 million (AUD 57.8 million) in an off-market transaction, netting a $14 million (AUD 21.6 million) profit from his 2017 purchase.
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OPINION
How to scale a real estate business without burning out
If you run a business, it’s easy to fall into the habit of being the fixer. A client is unhappy, a team member is stuck, a system breaks — and before anyone else can blink, you’re already in the trenches, sorting it out yourself. But, as Michael Nitschke explains, over time, that approach drains you, disempowers your team, and quietly…
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INTERNATIONAL
Europe’s property tax lottery
Europe’s property market isn’t just shaped by prices and supply — taxes play a quiet but powerful role. From regions with no transfer tax at all to places where buyers can face bills of €30,000 (A$49,000) or more on a €300,000 (A$490,000) home, the cost of closing a deal varies dramatically. For agents, these differences can shift demand, alter buyer…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Tasmania strengthens rental safety laws
New legislation in Tasmania will make it easier for renters to secure furniture to walls, addressing a significant safety concern in rental properties.
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Movers and Shakers
Marion Badenoch joins The Rubinstein Group
The Rubinstein Group has welcomed Marion Badenoch to its Rose Bay office, where she will work alongside Gavin Rubinstein and his team.
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Just Sold
Five Bidders Drive Strong $1.97M Auction in Mount Colah
Competition between five registered bidders has seen a Mount Colah property sell under the hammer for $1.97 million, delivering a standout result for the tightly held suburb. McGrath Hornsby agent Nick Berman managed the successful campaign at 3 Telopea Street, where an energetic auction attracted significant local interest. The property changed hands after determined bidding pushed the final figure above…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Edge Case Episode 2: Will Virtual Inspections Replace Physical Ones Within Five Years?
It’s the question every property manager is grappling with: Are we heading toward a fully digital inspection world, or will boots on the ground always be essential? The pandemic gave us a taste of virtual-only inspections. Now the industry is split on whether that future is inevitable – or desirable. Welcome back to Edge Case, where we take controversial industry…
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Movers and Shakers
Large Queensland independent joins Century 21
After 20 years of serving the Toowoomba region as The Real Estate People, the respected local real estate agency has announced an exciting new chapter: rebranding and joining forces with global real estate powerhouse Century 21.
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Movers and Shakers
PRD expands Business Development team amid strong national growth
As part of its bold growth strategy for 2025, PRD has welcomed Haig Sare as its newest Business Development Manager, joining Ken Baker, who came on board earlier this year.
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Movers and Shakers
Queensland’s finest real estate professionals shortlisted for Awards
The stage is set for Queensland real estate’s biggest celebration, with the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) today unveiling the finalists for the 2025 REIQ Awards for Excellence.
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Celebrity Homes
Aubrey Plaza lists Los Feliz home for $6.5 million
Comedian and actor Aubrey Plaza has listed her Los Feliz Oaks home for $6.5 million (A$10 million), eight months after the death of her husband, filmmaker Jeff Baena, who was found inside the property in January.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Fabian Ekker named Head of Property Management at Belle Property and Hockingstuart
Belle Property and Hockingstuart are pleased to announce the promotion of Fabian Ekker to the role of Head of Property Management nationally, a move that reflects both his exceptional leadership and deep expertise within the business.
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Elite Agent
Spend your time like money – and make every minute count
Treat your day as a limited budget. Here’s how templates, automation, AI and smarter commitments can help you reclaim hours and reinvest them where they matter most.
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