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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.
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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 Officer
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has announced the appointment of Megan Mander as Chief Operating Officer.
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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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INDUSTRY NEWS
What is the impact of transport infrastructure on house prices?
Major transport projects like Sydney’s WestConnex, Melbourne’s Level Crossing Removal, Brisbane’s Cross River Rail and Perth’s Metronet are reshaping city living. Beyond cutting commute times, these upgrades are driving shifts in property values across surrounding suburbs—changing how Australians buy, sell and invest in real estate.
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Movers and Shakers
Savills strengthens NSW Property Consultancy team with senior hires
Savills Australia and New Zealand has appointed Kara Krason and Larissa Ozog as Associate Directors to bolster its NSW Property Consultancy team.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australian retail vacancy rates decline as market shows resilience
Australia's retail property market continues to strengthen with vacancy rates falling to 4.7 per cent in December 2024, down from 5.5 per cent a year earlier.
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Celebrity Homes
Storybook cottage features doors from Peter Rabbit movie set
A charming country property in Kurrajong Hills has hit the market featuring the doors used in the set of the Peter Rabbit movie.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Evicting a tenant – can insurance step in?
Eviction is a legal minefield where one misstep can cost landlords thousands. While most property owners view their insurance as a safety net for tenant troubles, EBM RentCover Managing Director Sharon Fox-Slater, explains that net can disappear in an instant if proper eviction protocols aren't followed.
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Movers and Shakers
Terry Singh and Gary Verma open McGrath Craigieburn
McGrath Estate Agents continues its Victorian expansion with the opening of a new office in Craigieburn, led by experienced local agents Terry Singh and Gary Verma.
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Movers and Shakers
Jackson Oram opens Coronis Mitchelton franchise
Jackson Oram has launched Coronis Mitchelton, the latest partnership franchise for the Coronis Group as the company continues its strategic expansion.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Calls to ease housing affordability pressures as property leaders back red tape reduction
Two of Australia’s leading property industry voices have thrown their support behind changes to lending and investment policy, arguing they are necessary to improve housing affordability and attract investment.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Diamonds star at real estate event
RE/MAX Australia invited its highest achievers to an exclusive event recently, held at the Calile Hotel in Brisbane.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Co-working spaces are booming and profits are growing
Australia's flexible workspace industry is experiencing strong growth with operators reporting increased revenue, rising profitability, and high confidence levels.
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Celebrity Homes
Todd McKenney buys $2m Fitzroy warehouse conversion
Stage and screen performer Todd McKenney has made a big lifestyle change, purchasing a $2.035 million warehouse conversion in Melbourne's trendy Fitzroy after selling his Sydney home.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Victoria leads Australia’s population growth as housing shortfall looms
New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows Australia’s population grew by 484,000 people (1.8%) in the year to September 2024, with Victoria leading the way, adding 147,000 new residents. Oliver Hume Chief Economist Matt Bell warns a housing shortfall will be a “tragedy” for low and middle-income households already struggling with affordability.
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INTERNATIONAL
Dar Global invests AUD$613 million in Saudi Arabia’s residential market
Luxury real estate developer Dar Global has made a significant move in Saudi Arabia’s booming property market, investing €358 million (AUD $613 million) to acquire two residential-led development sites in Jeddah and Riyadh.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Are family-sized apartments the future?
For years, Australian apartment living has been synonymous with young professionals and downsizers, while families have largely gravitated toward standalone homes. But as affordability challenges grow and urban planning evolves, a new trend is emerging: larger apartments designed specifically for families.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Regional migration trend started well before COVID
More Australians are moving from capital cities to regional areas in a long-term trend that began well before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REA Group invests in rural property data platform Agtuary
REA Group has announced it will acquire a minority stake in Agtuary, a platform specialising in rural property and environmental data insights.
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OPINION
Australia’s Housing Super Cycle: What Agents Need to Know Now
Forget the endless chatter about interest rates and monthly price swings. Australia’s housing market isn’t just in another cycle—it’s in a super cycle, a massive structural shift that’s been brewing for decades.
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