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INDUSTRY NEWS
Government eases borrowing constraints for Australians with HECS debt
The federal government has instructed financial regulators to update their guidance on how HELP debts are assessed during mortgage applications, making it easier for Australians with student debt to secure home loans.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rate cut expected to boost borrowing power and house prices
The Reserve Bank of Australia is widely expected to cut interest rates this week, increasing borrowing capacity for homebuyers while potentially driving property prices even higher.
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Movers and Shakers
Oliver Hume launches Oli Property investment service
Oliver Hume Property Group has launched Oli Property, a new property buyers' service designed to help investors access thousands of properties across interstate, regional, and metro markets.
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Movers and Shakers
Sam Alexander joins Savills as Associate Director
Sam Alexander has been appointed Associate Director, Agency at Savills South Australia, bringing his extensive experience in Investment Sales to enhance the firm's commercial service offerings.
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Movers and Shakers
Chris Noble joins Savills as Industrial Occupier Services Director
Savills Australia and New Zealand has appointed Chris Noble as Director to its Victoria business, strengthening its Industrial Occupier Services capabilities.
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Movers and Shakers
Simon and Taya Parsons take over LJ Hooker Pinnacle Property
Long-time staff members Simon and Taya Parsons have purchased one of Tasmania's busiest agencies, LJ Hooker Pinnacle Property, as the previous owners prepare for retirement.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Jellis Craig announces significant merger, joining forces with leading Bayside real estate group, Chisholm & Gamon
In a move that enhances the service capabilities and market leadership of Victoria’s premiere property agency Jellis Craig, it has today announced it will be joining forces with leading Bayside real estate group, Chisholm & Gamon.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Elevate celebrates grand opening in style
Harcourts Elevate officially opened its doors with a glamorous grand opening event, showcasing their stunning new, state-of-the-art offices.
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Celebrity Homes
Sarah Paulson sells her Hollywood Hills home for $3 million
Actress Sarah Paulson has found a buyer for her Hollywood Hills West home just three weeks after listing it for US$2.995 million ($AUD 4.6 million).
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
The real estate talent squeeze: why the industry must rebuild career pathways
Offshoring and automation have delivered short-term relief for real estate businesses facing rising costs and shrinking margins. But Belle Property CEO Nick Boyd warns there’s a long-term consequence to this cost-cutting that the industry is only beginning to confront: the disappearance of junior roles and the erosion of the talent pipeline.
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INTERNATIONAL
Student housing crisis deepens in Greece as rents skyrocket ahead of academic year
Greece’s student housing market is buckling under the pressure of soaring demand and limited supply, with parents and students scrambling to find affordable accommodation in time for the new university term.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New ACCC rules set to reshape commercial property deals with major supermarkets
Commercial property landlords with major supermarket tenants face significant regulatory changes from January 2026, with new mandatory ACCC notification requirements potentially impacting transaction timelines and costs.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Slight uptick in auctions hints at stronger spring momentum
Australia’s auction market is showing early signs of renewed energy, with a slight rise in listings this week and even stronger volumes forecast ahead. While winter conditions have kept overall activity subdued, clearance rates are holding steady, and in some cases, bouncing back, indicating growing buyer confidence and market resilience. With nearly 2,000 homes scheduled to go under the hammer…
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INTERNATIONAL
Hong Kong awaits mainland investment as major commercial assets hit the market
Mainland investors tipped to play key role as landmark Hong Kong assets hit the market.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ronnie Singh launches First National RS Group, pledging a personal community-centred approach
Award‑winning Perth agent Ronnie Singh has opened the doors of First National Real Estate RS Group, realising a long‑held ambition to lead his own agency while remaining part of the cooperative network that shaped his success.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Annerley and Moorooka join forces for further growth
Ray White Annerley and Ray White Moorooka are combining their strengths in order to grow their footprint in the south Brisbane market.
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Celebrity Homes
Kanye West’s former property transformed into $17 million Chumash-inspired estate
A Hidden Hills property once owned by Kanye West has undergone a dramatic transformation, with the original dwelling demolished to make way for a luxurious US$17 million ($AUD 25 million) equestrian estate that draws inspiration from Native American heritage.
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LEADERSHIP
The leadership trap that’s killing your culture (and how to fix it)
Harcourts WA CEO Shane Kempton shares why ego kills culture - and how mission-driven leadership can transform your team's performance, retention, and legacy. A must-read for real estate leaders ready to level up.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New suburb approved for Melbourne’s expanding outer north
A major residential development has been approved for Melbourne’s outer north, with the Victorian Government greenlighting the Beveridge North West Precinct Structure Plan. The new suburb will deliver thousands of homes, schools, parks, and local centres as part of a long-term plan to accommodate the city’s growing population.
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Celebrity Homes
Shannen Doherty’s Malibu estate lists for US$9.5M one year after her death
Shannen Doherty’s longtime Malibu home has been listed for AU $14.25 million, one year after her passing.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Nakita Tate: From functional to excellence in elevating real estate operations
Nakita Tate understands the difference between a functional real estate business and a truly exceptional one, and she knows how technology and human expertise are integrated.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Nadine Catley joins Harcourts Real Estate Training Centre as Online Training Manager
Harcourts Real Estate Training Centre (HRETC) has proudly announced the addition of Nadine Catley to their team as Online Training Manager.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New Zealand property values flat as market uncertainty persists
National property values in New Zealand edged down by 0.2% in July, with the housing market showing little momentum amid ongoing economic headwinds, according to Cotality NZ’s latest Home Value Index.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Family wallets under pressure: 6% of Aussies helped loved ones with rent or a deposit
Finder report shows the cost of housing is increasingly a shared burden among family members.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Why floor plans are failing the real estate industry
They’re trusted by buyers, overlooked by agents, and riddled with errors. Floor plans could be the weakest part of your campaign, and Michael Cardillo is calling it out.
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OPINION
If Amazon sold property – lessons from a global behemoth
Avi Khan travelled to Amazon HQ and discovered what AI has in store for the real estate industry.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
One-third of non-homeowners have abandoned their property dreams
A growing number of Australians have given up on the dream of homeownership, with more than a third saying they have no plans to buy a property at all.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Housing market pauses in July but poised for rebound with expected rate cuts
Australia's housing market experienced a significant slowdown in July following the Reserve Bank's decision to hold interest rates, though experts predict this deceleration will be short-lived with anticipated rate cuts on the horizon.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
UK house prices rebounded 0.6 per cent last month
UK house prices increased by 0.6 per cent in July following a 0.9 per cent fall in June, signalling renewed strength in the housing market despite economic uncertainties.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
REMAX Australia welcomes new Brisbane office
The opportunity to align business goals with a powerhouse brand has led to Brisbane real estate professionals Jimmy Shaw and Ryan Shen launching REMAX HRG this week.
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Celebrity Homes
Aaron Paul’s Los Feliz home hits market for $9.95 million
Actor Aaron Paul is selling his century-old Los Feliz home in Los Angeles, for US$9.95 million (AUD$15.3 million).
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
What’s the real price? Inside the grey areas of quoting, compliance and trust
In Victoria, underquoting remains a complex and often contentious issue. Barry Plant CEO Lisa Pennell believes the current approach to compliance doesn’t always reflect the pace and nuance of the market, and that more practical solutions are needed to support both agents and consumers.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Shine launches in South Australia
Harcourts SA has announced the grand opening of Harcourts Shine, bringing together trusted expertise and a modern, people-first philosophy.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Five fresh features: realestate.com.au drops smarter, more immersive app experience for spring
Realestate.com.au unveils five AI-powered app features for spring, including immersive walkthrough videos and instant property highlights, designed to help Australia's 12.1 million monthly users make faster, more confident property decisions.
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Celebrity Homes
Adam Lambert sells Hollywood Hills home at a loss
Singer Adam Lambert has sold his luxurious Los Angeles home for US$6.2 million (AUD$10 million), taking a US$300,000 loss on the property he purchased in 2018.
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