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Real estate growth: is bigger always better?
For real estate professionals, the pressure to scale quickly can be intense. Whether it's expanding a property portfolio, growing a real estate team, or increasing transaction volumes, the industry often equates success with rapid growth. But, can growing too fast do more harm with good?
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Buying a unit can shave nearly two years off first-home buyer savings time
First-home buyers in Australia can enter the property market nearly two years sooner by purchasing a unit instead of a house, according to Domain’s latest First Home Buyer Report.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Investor boom drives spike in home loans
Australia's home loan market has experienced significant growth in 2024, with investor lending leading the way and showing remarkable resilience amid changing market conditions.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
RBA cuts interest rates to 4.1% – what does it mean for real estate?
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lowered the cash rate to 4.10%, marking the first rate cut in years and offering potential relief for buyers, investors, and homeowners.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
How to create a memorable real estate brand in 12 easy steps
Creating a memorable real estate brand requires a strategic approach to differentiate yourself in a competitive market.
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BEST PRACTICE
Mastering the art of booking more appointments
In real estate, everything starts with a simple formula: book appointments, get contracts signed, and repeat. Yet, as 2025 unfolds, many agents are struggling to do just that. Whether they’re new to the industry or seasoned professionals aiming to scale their business, the challenge remains the same: how do you consistently generate enough appointments to hit your goals?
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Celebrity Homes
The luxury St Andrews golf property with iconic views and a $14m price tag
A prestigious new development overlooking the historic Swilcan Bridge at St Andrews' Old Course is set to become one of Scotland's most expensive residential properties, offering what's being called the best view in golf.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
How bad styling mistakes can make or break a sale
When it comes to selling a home, first impressions matter. Buyers begin forming opinions within seconds of stepping through the front door, often making subconscious judgments before they’ve even toured the entire property. From the moment they pull up outside, everything - from the condition of the front yard to the scent in the entryway - plays a role in…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Agents are optimistic about house price growth in 2025
The majority of real estate professionals are predicting house prices will increase in 2025, with improved affordability and potential interest rate cuts driving market confidence.
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Celebrity Homes
Oil Billionaire Bill Koch lists Aspen estate for $125 million
Billionaire Bill Koch has listed his 52-acre (21-hectare) Aspen estate for an eye-watering $125 million (AUD $190 million), more than four times what he paid when he purchased the property for $26.5 million (AUD $40.2 million) in 2007.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIA unveils seven-point plan to tackle housing crisis
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has launched a comprehensive election commitment plan aimed at addressing Australia's housing affordability crisis ahead of the 2025 Federal Election.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
HIA calls for urgent action in Budget to tackle housing supply
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has urged the Federal Government to use the 2025-2026 Budget to address Australia’s deepening housing crisis, warning that without major investment and reform, home ownership will slip further out of reach for many Australians.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Property prices dip as market momentum slows
National home prices have recorded their first decline of the year, dropping 0.08 per cent in January, though values remain nearly 4 per cent higher than the same time last year.
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OPINION
How to have frank conversations
The new year market is subdued. Prices in some parts are easing. Buyers are interested but cautious and sticking to their guns. Some vendors are unwilling to budge on price and many campaigns are becoming stalemates. Agents must be clear with vendors about price expectations, but what’s the best way to do this?
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Sarah McCallum: taking control of your business
Making the transition from a franchise to running her own business was a watershed moment for Sarah McCallum, who hasn't looked back since joining Area Specialist three years ago.
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OPINION
Why AI succeeds where previous real estate ‘Disruptors’ failed
AI isn't here to replace you - it's here to handle the admin work while you focus on what computers can't do: building relationships and closing deals. Here's why this tech revolution is different.
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OPINION
The 5 biggest property trends set to shape 2025
The Australian property market is set for another year of change, with economic policy, cultural shifts, and evolving buyer behaviour shaping the landscape. REINSW President and BresicWhitney CEO, Thomas McGlynn, predicts the five trends that will shape our industry in 2025.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
First home buyers flock to Victoria as ‘rentvesting’ gains momentum
First home buyer loan activity is surging across Australia, with Victoria emerging as the nation's leading destination for new buyers.
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INTERNATIONAL
Trump’s return sparks surge in high-end home sales in Washington
Donald Trump’s second presidential term has transformed Washington, DC, into a hub for the wealthy and influential, fuelling a real estate frenzy.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
How generations negotiate: Boomers to Gen Z in the property market
From Baby Boomers planning their retirement to Gen Z first-time buyers, generational differences shape the way people negotiate and engage with the property market.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Property slowdown gives NZ buyers the upper hand
New Zealand's property market continues to experience a slowdown, with national property values falling nearly 18 per cent from their post-COVID peak, creating great conditions for buyers.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Trump’s policies and their potential impact on Australian real estate
Sydney-based real estate agent Tina O’Connor and the Economic Society of Australia have shared their insights on how the Trump administration might influence our real estate market.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Queensland first-home buyers can soon rent rooms without losing benefits
First-home buyers in Queensland will soon be able to rent out spare rooms without risking their grants or concessions following a legislative push supported by the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ).
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
How auctions transformed Josh Tesolin’s real estate game
Josh Tesolin, one of Australia’s highest-volume agent and an REA top-ranked performer in NSW, has redefined his approach to real estate by embracing an auction-only sales model.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Super access plan aims to boost home ownership
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has thrown its support behind a new Coalition proposal that would allow first home buyers to access up to $50,000 of their superannuation to purchase a home.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Domain’s December 2024 House Price report: insights across Australia’s capital cities
Australia’s property market experienced a mix of resilience and deceleration in the final quarter of 2024.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Todd and Danielle Utley join The Agency WA
Todd and Danielle Utley, esteemed real estate professionals with over 20 years of experience, have joined The Agency WA.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
How climate risks are reshaping real estate
The increasing frequency of natural disasters, driven by climate change, is reshaping real estate markets in the United States and Australia.
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Celebrity Homes
Historic £38M Belgravia mansion becomes London’s first super-prime sale of 2025
Former home of Earls of Bessborough and financier Glenn Maud is London's first super-prime deal of 2025.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Private equity bets big on UK rental market
In the UK, private capital and pension fund money is flowing into single-family rental homes as demand soars
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INDUSTRY NEWS
National home values record first decline in almost two years
After peaking in October and holding steady in November, the December dip also pulled the quarterly change into negative territory, marking a -0.1% drop. This small decline brings an end to a robust period of growth that lasted from February 2023 to October 2024—a period defined by high interest rates, cost-of-living pressures, and reduced borrowing capacity. CoreLogic’s research director, Tim…
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Elite Agent
Rachel Berry’s formula for real estate success
Rachel Berry, Equity Partner at Ray White Mt Eden, sat down with Bianca Denham to share her journey to becoming one of New Zealand’s top real estate agents.
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National
Top 50 Australian Residential Real Estate Industry Influencers 2024
What a year it's been for real estate - From AI-powered platforms reshaping the industry to market-shifting policy changes and record-breaking sales, 2024 has delivered more than its share of surprises.
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CASE STUDIES
How I sold it: marketing re-targeting finds the perfect buyer
Sometimes a property sells for a lot more than first anticipated. Sometimes it’s less.
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Real Estate News
Brendan Langley: building success through community connection
When Brendan Langley walked into his first real estate induction, he was told only two people out of 120 would still be in real estate after a year.
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