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People Moves
Simon Best opens Buxton Kilmore and Wallan
In a strategic move into Victoria's historic and fast-growing northern corridor, Buxton Real Estate Group announces the opening of two new franchise offices in Kilmore and Wallan, led by highly regarded local real estate professional Simon Best.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Sydney’s cheapest homes now leading market price growth
First-home buyers and expanded government schemes are flipping the script on Sydney's traditional prestige-led housing cycle.
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AI
The ultimate guide: 35 practical ChatGPT tips for real estate professionals
35 actionable AI strategies for real estate agents: write sharper listings, plan smarter, and win clients without working longer hours.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Tim Allen: From finance broker to buyer’s agent
From an 18-year-old investor to a dual-licensed expert, Tim Allen’s journey highlights how mastering finance and transparent advocacy transforms property outcomes for Queensland buyers and investors.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
“Does it pass the pub test?” navigating the new AML rules
New AML reforms starting July 2026 shift Australian real estate from handshake trust to strict transparency, requiring agents to verify fund sources and apply the "pub test" to ensure integrity.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Adelaide homes selling faster than any other capital city
Properties in some suburbs are changing hands within two weeks of listing, with houses spending a median of just 22 days on market.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New land wealth levy could cut stamp duty for homebuyers
The McKell Institute proposes taxing land portfolios over $20 million to fund stamp duty reductions on new homes for owner-occupiers.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
First-home buyers now need seven years to save Sydney deposit
Domain research reveals rising entry-level prices have wiped out gains from 2025 rate cuts, with Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth now nearly as unaffordable as Sydney.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Michael Lezaja: Finding purpose in property success
Michael Lezaja has found his true calling helping everyday Australians build wealth through property.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Donnybrook opens with market-leading duo
Leading Melbourne agents Love Sharma and Samaira Ahuja have joined Ray White Group and are eager to deliver exceptional service and growth with the opening of a new office in Donnybrook.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
First home buyer loans hit record size as deposit scheme takes effect
The average first home buyer mortgage jumped 8.5 per cent to $607,624 in the December quarter, the largest rise on record, as the expanded 5 per cent deposit scheme draws more buyers into an increasingly expensive market.
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OPINION
When affordability solves one problem and creates another
As affordability drives buyers into regional Western Australia, housing pressure is rising for locals. Shane Kempton examines the unintended consequences.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
National home prices reach new record despite uneven growth
Home prices across Australia have hit a new record high despite signs of slowing growth in major markets, with the median home value reaching just over $880,000.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
House prices forecast to rise despite interest rate uncertainty
Australian house prices are expected to surge by 7.7 per cent this year, with growth momentum continuing into 2026, despite ongoing speculation about future interest rate movements.
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Agent Stories
Eastern Suburbs buyers agent Albert Sassoon secures Bondi garden apartment in 24 hours for first-home buyers
Eastern Suburbs specialist Albert Sassoon from Pacific Property Buyers secured a two-bedroom garden apartment at 1/28-30 Simpson Street, Bondi for first-home buyers in just 24 hours through an off-market transaction valued at $1.8 million. The result came from Albert’s 25 years selling real estate in the area and his established relationships with local agents, which gave his clients early access…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Perth crosses $1 million median as long-term growth accelerates
Perth has become Australia’s sixth capital city to record a median house price above $1 million, with strong population growth, economic conditions and sustained buyer demand driving the latest price gains, according to Domain’s December quarter data.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Price pullbacks hit prestige suburbs as market momentum eases
PropTrack data shows 139 suburbs recorded annual dollar losses, with high-end Sydney and regional Victorian markets among the hardest hit as affordability pressures weigh on growth.
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News
Renters hit affordability ceiling as rental market slows and fragments, Domain report shows
Australia’s rental market is entering a new phase as renters increasingly reach the limit of what they can afford, with growth slowing and becoming more uneven across the country, according to Domain’s December Quarter Rent Report.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Housing market tipped for steadier price growth in 2026
Australia’s housing market is expected to remain resilient next year, with price growth continuing at a more measured pace as affordability pressures and supply constraints shape conditions.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
First-home buyers maintain record market share in New Zealand
First-home buyers across New Zealand are capitalising on lower mortgage rates and below-peak property prices, maintaining a record share of market activity in the final months of 2025.
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Agent Stories
First home buyer scheme drives $91,000 premium for Reedy Creek Townhouse
A two-bedroom duplex-style townhouse in Reedy Creek has sold for $790,000, $91,000 above the initial asking price, after Helen Hillier LREA, and Dennis McDermott, Principal of McDermott Residential on the Gold Coast executed a targeted digital campaign that generated 23 competing offers. The property at 74/30 Gemvale Road attracted 85 inspections over 20 days, with federal First Home Buyer incentives…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Five per cent deposit scheme reveals big regional disparities
The expanded five per cent deposit scheme for first-home buyers is creating vastly different opportunities across Australian cities, with Melbourne offering the most eligible properties while Gold Coast buyers face severely limited options.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Experts reveal Australia’s property hotspots for 2026
The annual realestate.com.au Hot 100 has identified the suburbs across Australia expected to outperform the market in 2026 and beyond.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
First home buyers face shrinking housing options
First home buyers in Australia are facing increasingly limited options, with only 12 per cent of housing stock now affordable for those with an average household income of $180,000.
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OPINION
What vendors want today from their agent
Today's property vendors seek agents who deliver more than sales pitches—they demand market data, transparent timing advice, and nuanced understanding of buyer demographics. As Melbourne's housing market shows strong auction clearance rates amid affordability challenges, successful agents combine hard data with strategic guidance to replace uncertainty with confidence.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rate cuts fuel price growth but fail to improve affordability
Australia's property market ended 2025 with renewed confidence as interest rate cuts boosted buyer activity, but affordability remains a significant challenge across all major cities.
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Agent Stories
Top-floor studio apartment snapped up before auction in Bondi Junction
A top-floor studio apartment at 521/29 Newland Street, Bondi Junction, has sold prior to auction for $430,000 after just 14 days on market, led by Nicholas Armstrong-Smith. The result came from a multi-layered campaign combining the agency’s advertising right next door to the property, a curated database of investors and first-home buyers, and comprehensive digital marketing that generated 2,800 views…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
APRA moves to cap high DTI lending as investor borrowing rises
APRA will introduce a limit on high debt-to-income home loans from February, aiming to prevent a lift in financial system risks as investor borrowing strengthens and housing credit growth moves above its longer-term average.
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INDUSTRY 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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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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People Moves
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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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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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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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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Features
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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