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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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CONTRIBUTORS
The Reinventors: 5 types of leaders our industry desperately needs right now
After years of steady progress and comfortable growth, real estate is entering a period of reckoning. Climate, technology, and consumer behaviour are changing faster than the industry itself. Harcourts Australia CEO Adrian Knowles believes that survival and success will depend on the willingness of today’s leaders to re-examine everything they know. The future, he says, will not be shaped by…
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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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Celebrity Homes
Historic Hollywood star’s home that survived Palisades Fire hits market
A Colonial-style Los Angeles home built for Old Hollywood star Virginia Bruce in 1938 has been listed for $14.5 million (AUD$23 million) after surviving the recent Palisades Fire.
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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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Movers and Shakers
Neya Perovec appointed Chief Operating Officer at Realmark
Realmark has appointed Neya Perovec as Chief Operating Officer, bringing over 16 years of property industry experience to strengthen the group's operational excellence.
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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
Lane Cove tops Australia’s most liveable neighbourhoods list
Sydney's north shore council area of Lane Cove has been named Australia's most liveable neighbourhood in a comprehensive national study involving more than 27,000 Australians.
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INTERNATIONAL
UK and Europe’s property sector struggles to keep pace with green transition
Commercial property owners in the UK and Europe face mounting pressure to slash carbon emissions from their buildings, but experts warn that current financial incentives, particularly so-called green loans, are too limited to drive large-scale change. Unclear regulation and modest lending discounts are slowing upgrades even as tenants increasingly favour energy-efficient spaces.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Buyers downsize their blocks but not their homes as land shrinks across Australia
Australians are adjusting their housing expectations as land becomes scarcer and more expensive. New data shows that while block sizes have steadily declined over the past decade, homebuyers are holding firm on interior space, favouring well-designed houses on smaller parcels of land.
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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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Elite Agent
Tackling underquoting with transparency
Underquoting in real estate often leaves buyers feeling misled, but greater transparency could change this. Leanne Pilkington explains that agents can build trust by sharing comparable sales data, outlining the factors that make pricing challenging, and helping consumers understand market dynamics, rather than quoting prices below realistic expectations.
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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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FRANCHISE NEWS
Acton | Belle Property expands Perth presence with new office in Mount Hawthorn
Australia’s leading lifestyle real estate brand, Acton | Belle Property, has officially opened its newest office in Mount Hawthorn, strengthening its presence in Perth’s thriving inner-city market.
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INTERNATIONAL
Italy’s tax policies are attracting the world’s ultra-wealthy
Italy has become a magnet for the world's wealthiest individuals thanks to favourable tax policies that are driving a luxury real estate boom across the country.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Western Australia celebrates a year of excellence
The Ray White Western Australia network came together for a glittering evening of celebration at its annual awards night, honouring the outstanding achievements of its top-performing offices and individuals across the state.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
What’s driving so many Aussies to relocate?
More than a quarter of Australians are planning to move within the next 12 months, with cost of living pressures and the search for better housing options driving the trend.
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INTERNATIONAL
Canada’s condo market stumbles as retirees rethink strategy
Canada’s once-booming condo market is facing growing scrutiny as a viable retirement asset, with high inventory, falling rental yields, and shrinking unit sizes dampening investor confidence.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
unió: Reimagining space for a smarter, smaller footprint
What if your bedroom could turn into a home office by day, or your lounge could become a guest room at night — all without knocking down a wall? That’s the idea behind unió, a new spatial living system from Rachel Oakley that swaps static floorplans for flexible, modular design.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rate cuts benefit different housing markets
Australia's housing market has responded differently to each of the three major interest rate cutting cycles since 2015, according to new research.
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OPINION
Is it time to retire the GOAT? Rethinking auction clearance rates as the market barometer
Australia's long-trusted auction clearance rates may no longer tell the full story of the property market. As selling strategies diversify and buyer behaviors evolve, this once-definitive metric increasingly captures only a fraction of transactions, raising questions about what truly measures market health in today's complex real estate landscape.
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INTERNATIONAL
Student housing crisis deepens in Greece as rents skyrocket ahead of academic year
Greece’s student housing market is buckling under the pressure of soaring demand and limited supply, with parents and students scrambling to find affordable accommodation in time for the new university term.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Domain and Nearmap partner to deliver sharper insights into Australia’s property market
Domain's Home Price Guide platform integrates cutting-edge aerial imagery for more accurate, real-time property insights.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Belle Property Expands Regionally with New Office Opening in Wagga Wagga
Belle Property, one of Australia’s most respected real estate brands, is proud to announce the opening of its newest office, Belle Property Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales.
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Ray White
Ray White’s auction stars for 2024-25
Ray White celebrates its auction excellence with 110 members named to the prestigious Tony Fountain recognition program, honoring agents who conducted at least 40 auctions with a 50% clearance rate. From Brisbane's Ethan Petrie with 152 auctions to Perth's Vivien Yap breaking records, these specialists demonstrate why auctions remain central to the company's market leadership.
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Movers and Shakers
Ayre Real Estate expands with new acquisition
Adrian Wilson's Ayre Real Estate has acquired City Residential Property Surry Hills, expanding its apartment-focused services across Sydney's inner-city suburbs.
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INTERNATIONAL
Singapore home sales more than double in first half of 2025
Singapore developers have delivered a blockbuster first half of 2025, moving 4,634 private homes - more than double the 1,889 units sold in the same period last year.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Capital Gains Tax reform floated as housing supply solution
McKell Institute CGT plan gains momentum as Labor prepares for economic roundtable
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Movers and Shakers
Michael Orehek joins Urban Real Estate Box Hill
Experienced sales agent Michael Orehek has been appointed as Residential Sales Manager at Urban Real Estate, strengthening the group's presence in Box Hill.
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Movers and Shakers
Benjamin McDonald named first-ever CSO at Raine & Horne
Benjamin McDonald has been appointed as the first-ever Chief Strategy Officer at Raine & Horne, as the real estate super brand focuses on business transformation and long-term growth.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Gonnie Nahar opens Belle Property Parkinson
Accomplished agent Gonnie Nahar has launched Belle Property Parkinson, bringing premium real estate services to Brisbane's growing southern suburb.
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INTERNATIONAL
India overtakes APAC peers as commercial property sentiment holds strong
India has emerged as the most resilient commercial real estate market in the Asia-Pacific region, outpacing traditionally strong performers such as Greater China and Australia.
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Celebrity Homes
Grammy-winning producer lists Los Angeles home for $4.395 million
Grammy-winning producer Theron "Neff-U" Feemster lists his Tarzana estate for $4.4 million, featuring a tennis court, music studio space, and hidden ravine retreat. The hitmaker behind collaborations with Michael Jackson and Dr. Dre has transformed the 1977 traditional home into a blend of classic elegance and modern California living
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INDUSTRY NEWS
UK housing market stabilises after stamp duty surge
The UK housing market is showing signs of stabilisation following a sharp decline in transactions after the end of the stamp duty holiday, with positive indicators suggesting continued resilience in the property sector.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Resetting the rules: The real estate legal overhaul every agent needs to know
It’s not just a new financial year, it’s a hard reset for real estate rules across Australia. From sweeping rental reforms in New South Wales to new national wage and superannuation benchmarks, and structural tax changes already underway in Victoria, 1 July 2025 marks a line in the sand. For tenants, landlords, strata managers, agents and developers alike, the new…
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