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Agent Stories
Strategic campaign delivers dozen offers in competitive Belmont North market
Lisa Borstel secured contract exchange in just one week for a three-bedroom house at 30 John Fisher Road, Belmont North, generating a dozen offers through comprehensive marketing. The result significantly outperformed Belmont North’s typical sales timeline of 29 days for three-bedroom houses, demonstrating how targeted campaign strategy can create strong buyer competition even in markets with extended average selling periods.…
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QLD Real Estate News
Queensland’s housing shortage keeps prices climbing
Queensland’s housing shortage is continuing to push prices higher, with new REIQ data showing quarterly growth across every major market. House and unit medians climbed again in the September 2025 quarter, and regional areas delivered some of the state’s strongest results. REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella says sustained supply constraints are placing mounting pressure on buyers and warns that improving housing…
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Agent Stories
Database marketing drives off-market studio sale in Bondi Junction
A studio apartment at 508/29 Newland Street, Bondi Junction has sold for $442,000 off-market through Century 21 Armstrong-Smith’s targeted database and social media campaign. Nicholas Armstrong-Smith, who leads the Bondi Junction agency, secured the sale without traditional marketing investment by leveraging existing investor connections and strategic digital outreach. The fifth-floor security studio in a building adjacent to the agency’s office…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Inflation rises to 3.8% as housing costs and electricity drive monthly CPI higher
Australia’s first full Monthly CPI release shows inflation rising to 3.8 per cent in the year to October, up from 3.6 per cent in September. Housing remains the biggest contributor, driven by a 5.9 per cent annual increase and sharp rises in rents, new dwellings and electricity costs. ABS head of prices statistics Michelle Marquardt says the shift to monthly…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
The new first step in a sales campaign (and how to use what you already know)
Rising marketing costs have prompted industry leaders, including Nick Boyd, CEO of Belle Property, to question whether launching a listing across every portal on day one is still the smart starting point.
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Movers and Shakers
Emma Craig acquires Professionals Edge Hill
At just 28, Emma Craig has become Professionals' youngest female principal after acquiring the well-established North Queensland agency Professionals Edge Hill.
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Movers and Shakers
Ellis Schofield: Market knowledge drives success in Frankston
Ellis Schofield's obsession with market data and negotiation skills has helped him build a thriving real estate business in Melbourne's Frankston area, where he now enjoys greater freedom and higher earnings after joining Area Specialist.
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Real Estate News
Home prices to hit new highs in 2026 as first-home buyer demand intensifies: Domain
New forecasts suggest house prices will keep rising across the capitals in 2026, with first-home buyers, investors and renters all facing another year of tough competition.
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WA Real Estate News
WA named nation’s strongest home building market after decade-long climb
Western Australia has taken out the top spot on the HIA Housing Scorecard for the first time since 2014, with strong population growth and a lift in detached, multi-unit and renovation activity driving the state’s rise. Industry leaders say the result reflects four years of rebuilding capacity, though continued investment, skilled migration and infrastructure delivery remain essential to maintain momentum.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
European property market gains momentum as interest rates fall
Europe's housing market is experiencing renewed momentum in 2025, with falling interest rates and persistent supply shortages driving prices higher across the continent.
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INTERNATIONAL
Dubai leads as UAE real estate hits new highs
Dubai posts its strongest quarter on record while upcoming supply reshapes buying conditions across the UAE.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Why buyer’s agents with sales experience are becoming critical in a tightening market
Why shrinking stock, faster campaigns and buyer fatigue are accelerating the rise of buyer’s agents with deep sales experience - and why Albert Sassoon believes the next phase of the market will favour those who understand how campaigns operate from the inside.
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PROSPECTING + LISTING
Mosaik expands to Australia, introducing a new era of homeownership advisory
Mosaik, a U.S. homeownership engagement platform, expands to Australia, offering real estate professionals tools to transform transactional relationships into lifelong advisory partnerships. The technology helps agents provide personalised support throughout property ownership, addressing growing global demand for continued value beyond settlement.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Setting new records and leaving nothing to chance: How Luxe helped Tolemy Stevens achieve a landmark result
Queensland luxury agent Tolemy Stevens shattered sales records with a beachfront apartment, selling for $3.45 million in just 20 days using realestate.com.au's premium Luxe marketing package. "You couldn't miss it online," he said, as the enhanced visibility not only secured the record price but elevated his market presence.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
First National expands Sydney footprint with JV partners in St George
First National Real Estate has strengthened its presence in metropolitan Sydney with the launch of First National Real Estate JV Partners, led by respected St George agents and Co-Directors, Justin Cai and Vivienne Hua.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
49 suburbs see house prices grow at triple the national rate
House prices in 49 suburbs across Australia's capital cities have grown more than three times faster than the national average over the past year, highlighting pockets of exceptional demand in the property market.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Macarthur Group welcomes Robin Kalra
Ray White Macarthur Group is pleased to welcome Robin (Saurabh) Kalra as a top sales agent, bringing valuable local market experience and a client-focused approach to the established real estate network of five offices in south western Sydney.
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TECH + SOCIAL
realestate.com.au launches first-to-market video in app
realestate.com.au has launched an innovative short-form video content on its iOS app, transforming how property enthusiasts consume market insights and expert analysis.
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Just Sold
Post-auction strategy delivers $3.4m result for Merewether duplex
A brand-new four-bedroom duplex at 95B Mitchell Street, Merewether, has sold for $3.4 million after Newcastle agent Damon Sellis found the strongest buyers in post-auction negotiations. The brand new, architecturally designed Torrens title duplex attracted over 100 groups at its first open viewing, but Damon recognised the best money would come from buyers who weren’t ready to bid on auction…
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Real Estate News
Belle Property and Hockingstuart launch First to see: where property meets high-intent buyers first
Belle Property and Hockingstuart unveil "First to see," a digital initiative connecting serious buyers with premium listings before wider market release. The platform gives buyers early access to exclusive properties while offering sellers a strategic, staged marketing approach that builds momentum through a database of over 515,000 registered buyers.
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INTERNATIONAL
Marbella luxury market defies global slowdown as demand outpaces supply
Once dismissed as a seasonal playground for the wealthy, Marbella is proving itself one of Europe’s most resilient property markets.
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Just Sold
Pre-auction deadline strategy secures dream price in Currumbin Waters
A three-bedroom family home at 20 Carstens Court, Currumbin Waters has sold prior to auction after attracting three competitive offers, with Dennis McDermott and Helen Hillier of McDermott Residential securing the vendor’s price in just 22 days. The result came from targeted advertising aimed at young families and local builders, which saw keen buyers vying to secure the property prior…
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PROSPECTING + LISTING
How to build a listings-first business with geo farming
Craig Duran has built a listing-first business model that has vendors calling him directly, thanks to his unique approach to geo-farming.
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Just Sold
Tenanted Canning Vale house sells for $920k in seven days
A four-bedroom house at 10 Tucker Court, Canning Vale has sold for $920,000 after just seven days on market, with Sue Rowles securing the result despite an 11-month lease. The campaign succeeded by respecting tenant privacy while maximising appeal to buyers. Sue arranged maintenance, used virtual staging in select rooms, and ran an open offers process that attracted 44 groups…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Anywhere agents signal exodus if Compass acquisition proceeds
More than half of Anywhere Real Estate agents would consider leaving their brokerage if the proposed Compass acquisition moves forward, revealing significant unease within one of the nation's largest real estate networks.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Lower-priced homes outperform following 5% Deposit Scheme expansion
Properties falling within the price caps of the Federal Government's expanded 5% Deposit Scheme experienced stronger growth in October, though experts caution against attributing this solely to the policy change.
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Just Sold
Camillo house draws 10 offers in nine-day private treaty campaign
A three-bedroom home at 17 Hemingway Drive, Camillo sold for $705,000 in just nine days, after 10 competing offers were managed through a strategic private-treaty campaign led by Carol Tuckett of Sherlock Homes Group. The result materially outpaced the local market, where three-bedroom houses typically take 24 days to sell with a $580,000 median, according to Domain data. Carol attributed…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Veronica Perez: Building success through genuine connection
Veronica Perez has spent over two decades mastering the art of real estate, transforming from a young agent who was given a chance to the highly respected business owner of PRD Maroubra.
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INTERNATIONAL
Greece launches social rent and housing schemes to tackle deepening housing crisis
Greece is taking its first major steps to tackle a housing crisis described as one of the worst in Europe. With prices surging and supply stagnating, the government has announced a twin policy push, the creation of social housing and a new social rent model, aimed at boosting affordable housing in major cities. The plan relies heavily on repurposing public…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
RBA holds fire on rates as market momentum carries into summer
Despite no rate cut from the RBA, buyer confidence remains strong. Steady rates, tight stock and resilient demand are keeping the property market active as Australia heads into summer.
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INTERNATIONAL
San Francisco homes selling at fastest pace among major US cities
San Francisco's housing market has seen a dramatic acceleration, with homes now selling faster than in almost any other major US city.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Property investors reach record share of mortgage market
Property investors now hold their largest share of the mortgage market since records began, signalling a significant shift in Australia's property landscape.
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Norman So: From Mortgage Broker to Belle Property’s #1 Auction Agent
TL;DR: Norman So’s transformation from a Westpac mortgage broker to Belle Property’s #1 auction agent offers a masterclass in market specialisation and innovative marketing. With more than 200 annual auctions and a record-breaking $16.6 million sale that reset Strathfield’s market ceiling, Norman demonstrates how combining deep local knowledge, strategic team structures, and cutting-edge marketing approaches creates extraordinary results in competitive…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New Zealand property values show signs of recovery
Property values in New Zealand have increased for the second consecutive month, signalling what could be the early stages of a market recovery.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Beyond the standard campaign: how to market a quirky property that defies its postcode
Some homes don’t fit the usual formula - and neither should their marketing. Buxton Real Estate’s Mathew Cox explains how he used AI tools, multicultural platforms, and a wider postcode reach to find the right buyer for a one-of-a-kind property.
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