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Explore Villa Keen, the historic 'Cinderella Castle' in Irvington, New York, with celebrity ties. Image: Zillow
Celebrity Homes

Historic ‘Cinderella Castle’ near Manhattan lists for US$1.8 Million

The 1929 storybook estate in New York's Westchester County has housed Broadway stars, a TV producer, and an…

Industry News

Darwin hits near-zero vacancy

National asking rents lift by 7.3% as Northern markets face inventory collapse.

Franchise News

Jellis Craig doubles Brighton presence with Nick Johnstone joining the group

The deal follows September's Chisholm and Gamon acquisition as the agency group continues expanding across Melbourne's premium bayside…

Industry News

Regional markets triple capital city growth as buyers chase affordability

Western Australia dominates national rankings with Busselton leading all 50 major regional areas, while selling times in Albany…

Budget 2026 – Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in front of Parliament House
News

What Just Landed: The Budget Night Negative Gearing Breakdown

The Treasurer is calling it the most significant tax reform in more than a quarter of a century.…

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Features

The grind (and the grace) of long-term prospecting

Crown Perth was standing room only on Thursday as REIWA Connect 2026 drew more than 1,000 delegates, a…

Franchise News

Daniel Brennan: from property management to Perth’s boutique buyer’s agent

A passion for property and a desire to work for himself led Daniel Brennan, founder of DV Buyers…

11 encumbrances. Battle-axe block. Protected trees everywhere. Sold in 22 days.
Agent Stories

11 encumbrances. Battle-axe block. Protected trees everywhere. Sold in 22 days.

Henry Wong turned a Battle-axe block with 11 title encumbrances into a $1.28 million sale by reframing limitations…

Celebrity Homes

Angelina Jolie lists historic Cecil B. DeMille estate for US$30 million

The six-bedroom Los Angeles compound, once home to Charlie Chaplin, hits the market as the actress reportedly prepares…

Supplier News

PEXA Clear partners with Simonds, Clarendon Homes and others to provide AML/CTF compliance solutions to property professionals

PEXA Clear has announced a series of new partnerships with Simonds, Clarendon Homes, One Percent Property, YPM Property,…

Industry News

Investor sentiment on edge as major agencies warn Budget tax overhaul could reshape housing market

The proposed tax changes could spook the private investors who supply most of Australia’s rental housing - at…

Features

Federal Budget looms as housing market enters ‘peak uncertainty’

Market enters peak uncertainty as rate rises, inflation pressures and the looming Federal Budget weigh on confidence

Partner Content

Why top agents are ditching big franchises to go boutique

Why high-performing agents are ditching global franchises to build leaner, more profitable boutique brands in 2026

Industry News

Victoria greenlights $330m build-to-rent projects adding 800 rental homes

Two Melbourne towers approved under fast-track program, but housing groups call for transparency on developer contributions.

Celebrity Homes

Ben Affleck hands over control of his US$50m Beverly Hills mansion to Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez is now responsible for all sale costs after Ben Affleck transferred his share of the property…

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Franchise News

McGrath expands Victorian footprint with Macedon Ranges office

The franchise network's 24th Victorian office targets tree-changers and Melbourne professionals seeking lifestyle properties northwest of the city.

Leadership

Ray White’s USA study tour: innovation, influence, and evolution

From Silicon Valley to Wall Street: what the world’s most powerful platforms reveal about the future of real…

News

What Your Investor Clients Are Googling Right Now

The negative gearing and CGT changes explained – what’s actually happening, what’s not, and what to say when…

Celebrity Homes

Harry Potter producer’s Versailles-inspired Knightsbridge townhouse hits market

The Grade II Listed property, which served as a sculpture studio for Queen Victoria's portrait and later housed…

Industry News

Nearly half of Australians blame federal government for housing crisis

New research reveals trust in Canberra has plummeted 8 per cent in three months as 72 per cent…

Industry News

Sydney market splits as clearance rates fall but fast sales persist

Lifestyle suburbs show uneven performance as fast transactions continue alongside weaker auction conditions

Partner Content

Rex Software announce innovative integrated AI that unlocks real estate agents’ databases

Rex Software launches AI suite to streamline CRM workflows, boost prospecting and turn agent databases into active growth…

Holly Ransom will be taking the stage at AREC 2026. Image: Supplied
Features

Holly Ransom on why curiosity is the new real estate currency

The Fulbright Scholar, bestselling author of The Leading Edge, and global leadership expert on why real estate agents…

People Moves

Four commercial property veterans launch Western Sydney-focused agency

The new firm brings together directors with a combined 80 years of experience to service the region's growing…

Franchise News

Nutrien Harcourts taps Andrew Brien as CEO to lead expansion push

The appointment comes as the rural and regional network signals active interest in acquiring other brands to grow…

Cameron Kusher has joined Herron Todd White. Photo: Supplied
People Moves

Cameron Kusher joins Herron Todd White as Chief Economist

The prominent housing market analyst brings two decades of property economics experience to Australia's largest valuation firm.

Franchise News

Jamie Hershman: Agency Matters – a business built on empathy, transparency and skill

Jamie Hershman's journey into real estate began with a frustrating experience as a first-home buyer that left him…

Industry News

eXp World Holdings acquires NextHome, rebrands as AGNT

The deal creates a dual-model platform offering agents and entrepreneurs a choice between franchise ownership and cloud-based brokerage.

Elite Agent TV

The AI Edit Ep. 11: Your vendor isn’t online – here’s how AI can still help

Samantha McLean introduces the "empathy analysis" - a framework for using AI to prepare for vendors who have…

OBrien Real Estate Carrum Downs has expanded. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

OBrien Real Estate Carrum Downs expands into Langwarrin

The Melbourne agency adds a second location as it looks to deepen its presence in the city's south-east.

Neil Zheng, Hans Liu, Mingfeng Tang, Henry Lin, Jichen Quan and Emma Yu). Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

Ray White Burwood doubles footprint with Blackburn office launch

The expansion creates a combined team of more than 30 staff across Melbourne's eastern corridor, with the new…

Features

Would a salaried agent give a more honest appraisal?

What if the way agents are paid is shaping the industry's biggest problems — from trust and burnout…

Celebrity Homes

Reality TV divorce leads to $5.25 million Miami Beach villa purchase

Todd Nepola bought the Ritz-Carlton Residences property for his ex-wife Alexia Nepola, one year after the couple finalised…

Industry News

Investor lending surges at fastest pace in a decade despite rate rises

Property investors borrowed $42 billion in the year to March, while first home buyers retreat from the market

Franchise News

Vern Fitzgerald: From wine sales to winning deals in Brisbane’s Bayside

Vern Fitzgerald has found his calling as a buyer's agent in Brisbane's Bayside market.