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INDUSTRY NEWS
Buying cheaper than renting in pockets of Australia, new data reveals
New analysis from Domain has revealed the suburbs across Australia where buying a home is now cheaper than renting, offering a potential pathway to ownership for first-home buyers—particularly those considering units or regional locations.
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Movers and Shakers
The master becomes the apprentice
Barry Plant CEO Lisa Pennell joins the company's Auction School, stepping out of her comfort zone to learn auctioneering alongside sales agents. The 10-week program, led by industry veteran Mark Lynch, transforms novices into confident auctioneers through public practice sessions that simulate challenging real-world scenarios.
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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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SUPPLIER NEWS
Styling success from afar: How Style It help interstate agents transform Fraser Coast properties with ease
Mother-daughter duo transforms Fraser Coast properties remotely, offering interstate real estate agents a virtual-first styling solution that turns empty houses into coastal-inspired homes. "We're not just here to install furniture and walk away," they explain, bringing local expertise to distant property listings.
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Movers and Shakers
Knight Frank expands Victorian industrial team
Knight Frank has bolstered its Victorian industrial team with several key appointments as the firm prepares for anticipated growth in market activity.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Blackstone eyes Australian real estate as part of global growth push
As Australia continues to grapple with housing supply challenges and rising infrastructure demands, global investment giant Blackstone is doubling down on its interest in the local market.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
The real estate ‘Moneyball’: How Dion Besser turned metrics into momentum
As founder of Melbourne agency Besser & Co, Dion Besser has built a high-performing team by borrowing a strategy from a baseball movie: define the role, measure the output, and focus on the numbers that matter.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Major lease expiry cliff to test Sydney and Melbourne office markets
A significant wave of office lease expiries is set to challenge Australia's largest CBD markets as tenant preferences evolve amid changing work patterns.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Perth leads Australia’s new wave of million-dollar suburbs
Perth is driving Australia's next wave of blue-chip real estate, contributing 22 of just 78 suburbs expected to cross the million-dollar threshold by 2026, despite Sydney still dominating the national landscape with 322 million-dollar suburbs.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White fights back against homelessness
Ray White raised more than $75,000 (and counting) for Vinnies during the CEO Sleepout in June to help fight against homelessness in Australia.
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Movers and Shakers
Knight Frank strengthens Capital Markets team with key appointments
Rob Sewell joins as Partner, National Head of Institutional Sales while Michael Kwok is promoted to Partner, National Head of Capital Markets.
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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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LEADERSHIP
Why big-city agents should start thinking small(er)
When it comes to shaking up your real estate playbook, the instinct is often to look offshore—London, New York, Singapore. But according to Townsville local and Harcourts principal Ben Kingsberry, the most practical, high-impact lessons might be hiding in plain sight. Drawing from more than a decade in regional real estate, he makes a compelling case: regional agencies aren't just…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
London just beat every city on earth for property investment
Over the past decade, London has cemented itself as the undisputed global magnet for commercial property investment, drawing in an astonishing USD $87 billion (approx. AUD $132.5 billion) from private investors, more than any other city in the world.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
State of Origin, real estate, and the business of mentorship
As Origin fever builds, one initiative is helping Queensland’s top players win off the field. Backed by Former Origin Greats and the QRL, the 1980 Initiative pairs Maroons stars with business mentors — like REMAX Precision’s Scott Mackey — for real talk on money, mindset, and life after footy. From property plays to financial pitfalls, it’s all about building a…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Auction market rebounds after long weekend disruption
Australia’s auction market showed signs of renewed strength last week, with clearance rates and volumes rebounding after the disruption caused by the King’s Birthday long weekend. The latest figures from Cotality highlight a lift in both activity and success rates across the combined capital cities, led by strong performances in Melbourne and Sydney.
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Movers and Shakers
Nathan Green and Aaron Fiora take over Raine & Horne Gladstone
Experienced duo Nathan Green and Aaron Fiora have taken ownership of the award-winning Raine & Horne Gladstone office as the local market continues to surge.
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Movers and Shakers
CBRE acquires Burgess Rawson to tap into private investor market
Global real estate giant CBRE has acquired Burgess Rawson's eastern seaboard operations, positioning itself to access the firm's established network of high-net-worth investors.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Real estate leaders recognised in King’s Birthday 2025 Honours List
Several respected figures from Australia’s real estate sector have been officially recognised in the King’s Birthday 2025 Honours List, celebrating their contributions to the industry and broader community.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Property listings rise in May but remain below last year’s levels
New property listings across Australia increased 7.6 per cent in May compared to April, as the market rebounded following the Easter and Anzac Day holiday period,Â
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Movers and Shakers
Harcourts Foundation partners with Backpack Bed for Homeless
The Harcourts Foundation has announced a new partnership with Backpack Bed for Homeless Inc to provide immediate relief for people sleeping unsheltered across Australia.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
It now costs $2.52 million to buy a luxury home
The entry price for luxury homes in Australia has surged to $2.52 million, marking a dramatic 72 per cent increase from a decade ago when premium properties started at $1.49 million, according to new research.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Queensland property market defies expectations with five-year growth
Queensland’s property market has delivered another solid quarter of growth, adding to a five-year stretch that has reshaped the state’s housing landscape and seen prices in some regions double.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australian home prices hit new record as interest rates fall
National home prices have reached a new record high, rising 0.39 per cent in May to mark the fifth consecutive month of growth amid falling interest rates.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Kathy Purcell’s rise in luxury real estate
For most real estate agents, it’s about selling an area, a location. But for Barry Plant Eastern Group’s Kathy Purcell, it’s about selling a lifestyle – she sells luxury, and she’s exceptionally good at it.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Remax Builds momentum in Victoria with launch of Remax Diamond
REMAX Australia's presence in Victoria is growing, with the announcement this week of a new Melbourne office, REMAX Diamond.
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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
Auction activity surges ahead of King’s Birthday long weekend
Capital city auction volumes are set to reach their third highest level this year with 2,816 homes scheduled to go under the hammer this week, showing strong momentum before the upcoming long weekend.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Houses outperform owner incomes as property market shifts
Australian houses have quietly outperformed their owners' earning capacity over the past year, with property values increasing more than personal incomes in several key markets.
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AREC 2025
Instagram Queen: The Real Estate Agent Who Built an $800 Million Empire One Post at a Time
Lana Samuels transformed her Instagram into a powerful marketing tool, generating over $800 million in sales. By treating social media as a business platform, she sold a $7.1 million property off-market through a single post, emphasizing the importance of online presence and storytelling in real estate.
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Movers and Shakers
Jess Hay to lead The Property Agency Melbourne
View Media Group has appointed Jess Hay as Melbourne Managing Director of The Property Agency as part of an aggressive expansion into the Melbourne developer market.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Aussie eye interstate moves as cost-of-living pressures bite
A growing number of Australians are considering packing up and moving interstate, as cost-of-living pressures force workers to reassess where and how they live.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
RBA rate cut drops — what it means for the market
The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut the official cash rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down to 3.8% in a move widely anticipated by economists.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Is Trump driving house price growth? Auction day clearance rates show increasing momentum
Australia's housing market responds dramatically to global Trump effect, with auction clearance rates hitting 72% in May—the highest since early 2022.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Why global investors are betting big on our student housing boom
Australia's purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sector is expected to continue to draw substantial international investment as the country's universities climb global rankings and international student numbers reach historic highs.
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