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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.Â
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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 footprintÂ
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.Â
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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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Movers and Shakers
McGrath expands Brisbane presence with three new offices
McGrath Estate Agents has opened three new offices in metropolitan Brisbane, bringing their total presence in Queensland's capital to 15 locations.
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INTERNATIONAL
UK house prices show resilience despite stamp duty changes
UK house prices dropped 2.7 per cent in April, the largest monthly decline in almost four years, as stamp duty tax changes impacted the property market.Â
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Brisbane homebuyers face $350,000 budget shortfall
Inner-city Brisbane homebuyers are facing a stark reality check with new research revealing a $350,000 gap between what they can afford and what's available on the market.
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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
New Zealand property market remains sluggish
Property values across New Zealand edged down slightly in May, with mixed results across the country.
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INTERNATIONAL
Office conversions fuel new housing supply in major US cities
The push to convert under-utilised office buildings into residential units is gaining momentum across the United States, with major cities ramping up policies and incentives to encourage redevelopment in the face of ongoing housing shortages and sluggish commercial office demand.
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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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Movers and Shakers
REIV Appoints Megan Mander as Chief Operating OfficerÂ
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has announced the appointment of Megan Mander as Chief Operating Officer.Â
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AREC 2025
Australia 2035: migration, density and climate risk will reshape the future
Australia's property market by 2035 will be shaped by significant migration from India, urban densification, and climate risk. With a growing population and changing demographics, real estate agents must adapt to new buyer dynamics and address insurance challenges to thrive in an evolving landscape.
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Celebrity Homes
Game, set, sell: tennis star Nick Kyrgios lists Sydney penthouse
The three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment—perched atop the award-winning Capella building in Kensington, is being offered with a price guide of $1.8 million.
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Movers and Shakers
Ryan Poh and Samuel Yang to lead new McGrath office in Mt Gravatt
McGrath Estate Agents continues its Queensland expansion with the opening of a new office in Mt Gravatt, led by industry veterans Ryan Poh and Samuel Yang.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Property listings plummet as winter chill hits
Property listings across Australia experience a significant decline during winter months as homeowners postpone selling in favour of warmer destinations, according to new research.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Queensland rental market tightens further in 2025
Queensland's rental market has started 2025 with even fewer options for tenants as vacancy rates continue to tighten across most of the state.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Outer suburbs lead property price growth across Australia
Property prices in Australia's outer suburban areas are significantly outperforming inner-city markets, as buyers seek more affordable housing options amid ongoing affordability challenges.
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Celebrity Homes
Winston Churchill’s first home hits London market
Winston Churchill's former Mayfair apartment has been listed for sale for the first time in a decade, offering history enthusiasts the chance to own a significant piece of British political heritage for £3.75M (AUD $7.13 million).
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