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INDUSTRY NEWS
Regional areas delivering Australia’s strongest rental yields
Australia's highest rental returns are now found outside major cities, with regional towns and Darwin emerging as the top performers for property investors.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Global investor sentiment cools on Melbourne as surcharges bite
Investor confidence in Victoria is waning, with global capital increasingly steering towards Sydney and Brisbane amid concerns over rising surcharges and policy instability.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Regional Australia powers ahead as dual forces drive growth
Regional Australia’s decade-long rise is no longer just a ripple effect from the capitals. Once defined by affordability seekers and mining booms, the regions have evolved into powerful property markets in their own right, fuelled by lifestyle migration, resource demand and permanent demographic change.
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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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INDUSTRY NEWS
Spring momentum pushes Australian home prices to new record highs
Australia’s housing market shows no sign of slowing, with national home prices climbing for a tenth consecutive month in October.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Melbourne and Harcourts co-sign as partners
Harcourts, Australia’s fastest-growing real estate brand, has banged the gavel as the Official Real Estate Partner of the Melbourne Football Club.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rising land prices challenge our 1.2 million homes goal
Australia’s ambition to deliver 1.2 million new homes over the next five years faces growing pressure from rising land costs, according to new data from the HIA-Cotality Residential Land Report. While demand for housing is strengthening amid lower borrowing costs, the report warns that escalating land prices and limited supply of shovel-ready sites could slow construction and undermine housing affordability.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Inflation uptick underscores delicate balance for housing and households
Australia’s inflation rate has climbed higher than expected, fuelling concern across the housing, construction and finance sectors and all but ending hopes of an interest rate cut this year. The latest Consumer Price Index figures reveal renewed pressure from housing-related costs, prompting industry leaders to warn that affordability, confidence and supply are all at risk if policy settings don’t strike…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Kochie warns RBA could “go nuclear” on interest rates if inflation climbs
With buyers watching every rate move and vendors weighing their next steps, agents will be paying close attention to the Reserve Bank’s Melbourne Cup Day decision. But according to Compare the Market’s David Koch, the odds of a rate cut are far from certain - and there’s still a real chance the RBA could “go nuclear” if inflation flares.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Gold Coast unit prices surpass Sydney
Gold Coast unit prices have overtaken Sydney's for the first time, marking a significant milestone for the Queensland coastal market that was once considered an affordable alternative to Australia's largest city.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Top agent Petar Krnjeta joins Harcourts
Leading real estate agent Petar Krnjeta has announced his move to Harcourts after 12 successful years in the industry, marking a significant new chapter in his already distinguished career.
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National
From blue-chip bargains to coastal climbers: McGrath’s suburb picks for 2026
The 2026 McGrath Property Report names 20 suburbs across four states tipped for growth, from Sydney’s Inner West to Tasmania’s emerging commuter belts.
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Movers and Shakers
Domain’s Chief Commercial Officer, John Foong steps down
Domain's Chief Commercial Officer, John Foong, has announced he will be stepping down from his position in two weeks after four years with the company.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Nearly 100 Australian suburbs achieve decade of double-digit growth
Australia has 98 suburbs where house prices have consistently risen by at least 10 per cent annually over the past decade, with regional areas outperforming capital cities.
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Movers and Shakers
Wilson Property takes top honours as REIV Awards for Excellence celebrate industry achievement
Wilson Property – Traralgon has taken out the top prize at the Real Estate Institute of Victoria’s (REIV) Awards for Excellence 2025, being named both Large Residential Agency of the Year and Regional Agency of the Year.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
One in three Australian property markets now worth $1 million plus
The once-exclusive million-dollar property club has reached a record high, with one in three Australian property markets now commanding a median value of $1 million or more.
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National
Capital city house prices rising at fastest pace in four years
Australia’s housing market is heating up again, with capital city house prices rising at their fastest pace in nearly four years as buyers compete amid tight supply and renewed confidence.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
“It starts with awareness”: Jellis Craig CEO Andrew McCann on real estate’s role in tackling homelessness
The real estate industry sits at the front line of Australia’s housing crisis. Jellis Craig CEO Andrew McCann says it’s time to move past stigma, build awareness, and take collective action on homelessness.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Wine region property values driven by production volume, not prestige
Australia's most prestigious wine regions don't necessarily deliver the strongest property growth, with production volume and export economics proving more influential than reputation alone, according to new research.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Adelaide is now the second most unaffordable housing market
Australia's housing markets continue to rank among the world's least affordable, with all five major Australian cities now classified as "severely unaffordable" or worse according to the latest Demographia International Housing Affordability report.
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Thought Leaders Podcast
The Apartment Specialist: How Luke Saville Sold 26 Properties Using Only Social Media
TL;DR: Luke Saville transformed his real estate business by making one brutal decision – saying no to everything except apartments. In 12 months, this strategic focus combined with authentic social media storytelling generated 26 direct sales from social platforms with no advertising, proving that specialisation beats generalisation every time. Meet Your Host: Claudio Encina Stepping in as this weeks host,…
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Movers and Shakers
Ervin Niyaz joins Colliers’ Melbourne North West team
Experienced commercial property specialist Ervin Niyaz has been appointed as Director, Investment Services at Colliers' Melbourne North West team based at Essendon Fields.
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Movers and Shakers
Ken Oliver joins RT Edgar Portsea | Sorrento
Real estate veteran Ken Oliver has joined RT Edgar Portsea | Sorrento, bringing nearly five decades of industry experience to the team.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Foundation celebrates $10 Million raised, directly benefiting 1,585 charities worldwide
The Harcourts Foundation, the charitable arm of Harcourts, has announced it has achieved a significant milestone having raised over $10 million in funds since its inception in 2008, supporting 1,585 charities, sports clubs, and community groups across New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Sydney leads auction upswing with busiest week since April
The Australian auction market is set for its most active period in months, with Sydney emerging as the standout performer.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Lower rates and tight rental markets fuel investor return
Investor confidence in Australia’s property market has rebounded, with REA Group’s latest PropTrack Terri Scheer Investor Report showing investor lending at its strongest level in almost a decade amid easing mortgage rates and a shortage of rental supply.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Toby Campbell set to take Ray White CRE to next level
Toby Campbell has taken the reins of Ray White CRE, the iconic real estate business in Melbourne's most coveted inner-city enclaves - East Melbourne and Collingwood.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
National vacancy rate holds at 1.2%
SQM Research’s latest figures confirm the rental squeeze isn’t letting up, with national vacancies steady at 1.2% and supply falling in most capitals.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Melbourne hits new peak as Darwin gathers pace
Melbourne prices edge past their previous peak as Darwin records one of the strongest annual gains nationwide.
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Movers and Shakers
Stone Real Estate expands with new Doreen office
Stone Real Estate is strengthening its Victorian presence with the opening of a new office in Doreen, one of Melbourne's most in-demand growth areas.
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Elite Agent
How Compton Green plans to stay relevant for the next century
A century in business means little without reinvention. Compton Green managing director, Adrian Butera, explains why staying relevant depends on people, adaptability and a clear vision for the future.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
National property listings tighten as Spring begins cautiously
Australia’s housing market entered spring with fewer total listings and stronger prices, as new sellers emerged but overall stock remained well below last year. Fresh figures from SQM Research show national listings dropped in September while asking prices climbed, signalling tighter conditions for buyers and steady confidence among vendors.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Barry Plant Marks 11 Years of partnership with Make-A-Wish Australia
This October marks 11 years of partnership between the Barry Plant Group and Make-A-Wish Australia.
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Movers and Shakers
Michelle Valentic to lead property management at RT Edgar Stonnington
Seasoned property expert Michelle Valentic brings over 25 years of industry experience to her new role as Head of Property Management.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Apartment market booms as government expands home guarantee scheme
Australia's apartment market is experiencing a resurgence, with units now accounting for 42 per cent of all property transactions nationwide
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