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SELLING + MARKETING PROPERTY
Barbara Corcoran rewrote the rulebook – and these agents are following her lead
Barbara Corcoran turned a $1000 loan into a $100 million real estate empire, not by playing it safe but by getting noticed. From fake market reports to dog tricks and outrageous stunts, she proved that visibility wins listings. Now a new wave of Aussie agents are following suit with bold, creative campaigns that break the mould and get results.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rate cuts on the cards as inflation reaches the lowest level since 2021
Australia's inflation rate has eased to its lowest level in over two years, strengthening the case for an interest rate cut in July.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
New research shows property buyers slash their purchase time by close to a third
Australians are buying property faster than ever, with new research from view.com.au showing the average journey from dreaming to purchase has dropped from 29.6 months in 2020 to just 20.6 months in 2025. View Media Group’s Paul Tyrrell says falling interest rates, stock shortages, and FOMO are pushing buyers to act quickly — especially first-home buyers and downsizers.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rentvesting could be an option for younger buyers
Rentvesting has become an increasingly viable option for millennials and Gen Z as traditional homeownership becomes less realistic in Australia's capital cities.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Mortgage stress rises but trust in brokers remains strong
One in three Australian borrowers is experiencing mortgage stress as interest rates and cost-of-living pressures continue to impact households, yet trust in mortgage brokers remains high at 82 per cent.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Sydney soars, Perth nears $1m: Domain tips house prices to keep climbing
Australia’s housing market is set for another year of price growth, with Domain’s latest Price Forecast Report predicting increases across all capital cities — led by renewed momentum in Sydney and Melbourne, and a stabilisation of recent gains in Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth.
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Movers and Shakers
Michael Sheikh opens Raine & Horne Waverley
Experienced local agent Michael Sheikh has launched Raine & Horne Waverley, servicing the prestigious Wheelers Hill and Glen Waverley markets in Melbourne's east.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
RBNZ cuts rates again
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 25 basis points to 3.25 per cent, marking its sixth consecutive reduction in the current cycle.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Finder survey: 88% of economists tip rate cut as housing sector watches closely
A rate cut by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) looks increasingly likely next week, with 88% of economists and experts predicting a decrease, according to the latest Finder RBA Cash Rate Survey.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Buyers want quiet streets, formal rooms, and a bedroom for every child: LJ Hooker survey
Personal space, traditional layouts, and community appeal are shaping homebuying decisions in 2025, according to new research from LJ Hooker.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rentvestors target Sydney’s Southwest
Liverpool has been ranked the top postcode in New South Wales for sales activity by first-home buyers, according to InfoTrack’s latest quarterly Property Market Update.
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Movers and Shakers
Adeel Obaid: Building success from the ground up in Melbourne’s West
Adeel Obaid arrived in Australia on a student visa and started out working in hospitality, but a chance encounter with local real estate agents changed everything.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Labor’s housing policies set to drive prices higher before boosting supply
Labor's election victory has put housing affordability at the centre of Australia's political agenda, with policies that experts say will initially drive prices higher before eventually increasing housing supply.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Home prices reach new record high
Australian home prices have hit a new record high in April, with the national median price rising 0.20 per cent to reach $805,000, as regional areas continue to outpace capital cities in growth.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Rebecca Cuderman launches NGU Logan
Award-winning Queensland agent Rebecca Cuderman has launched her own business under the NGU Real Estate banner, opening the doors to NGU Logan with a strong foundation and ambitious growth plans.
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OPINION
Help to Buy expanded, but global lessons overlooked
Australia’s 2025 Budget offers limited housing support through expanded equity schemes, prefab funding, and trade training. But Ray White Chief Economist, Nerida Conisbee, warns a foreign buyer ban could hinder supply—opposite to global strategies where foreign investment helps drive development. Like other countries, the measures help some buyers but won’t solve affordability or supply challenges.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Federal Budget addresses housing crisis but more action needed
The Albanese Government's pre-election budget has made positive steps toward addressing Australia's housing crisis, though experts suggest that more needs to be done.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Labor expands “Help to Buy” scheme to reach more homebuyers
The federal government will significantly expand its "Help to Buy" shared equity housing scheme in the Federal Budget, raising both income and property price caps to make the program accessible to more Australians.
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Elite Agent
2025 Budget: What Real Estate Professionals Need the Government to Deliver
As the 2025 Federal Budget approaches, those of us on the frontlines of the property market are watching closely. The decisions made will directly impact our industry, our clients, and, ultimately, our business success. Here’s what I believe real estate professionals should advocate for and prepare to leverage in the coming financial year. Construction Workforce Crisis Demands Immediate Action Every…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Five years on: COVID-19’s lasting impact on Australia’s housing market
Five years after COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, its influence on Australia’s housing market remains strong, with national home values rising 38.4% since March 2020.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New homes require smaller mortgages in five states
Homebuyers in five Australian states are taking out smaller mortgages for new homes than for established properties, challenging the notion that new builds always come with premium price tags.
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Movers and Shakers
Professionals Nowra celebrates 50-year milestone
Karl Poulton leads family business into its second generation as the agency marks half a century of service to the Nowra community.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Hope for housing affordability after RBA rate cut
Housing affordability in Australia might be at a record low, but the RBA rate cut suggests 2025 may bring welcome relief for both buyers and renters.
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Featured Content
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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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