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FRANCHISE NEWS
Carey Smith appointed Joint Chairman of Ray White
Ray White Managing Director Dan White announced Carey Smith has joined Brian White as Joint Chairman of the family owned leading property group, Ray White.
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OPINION
A hierarchy of human connection
Most of us wake to emails we instantly delete, mistaking noise for communication. As Mark McLeod explains, real estate agents who outperform understand a simple truth: not all communication is equal, and the highest-impact conversations still happen face to face.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Robin McIlwain retires after five decades shaping Brisbane’s real estate
After an extraordinary 47-year career that has left an indelible mark on Queensland's real estate landscape, industry icon Robin McIlwain has announced her retirement from active sales at Ray White Toowong.
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COMMERCIAL
How commercial property managers can reduce vacancy risk
Vacancy remains one of the biggest threats to income stability in commercial portfolios, but Ray White Commercial’s Leteicha Wilson says the strongest defence is a proactive approach months ahead of lease expiry. By tracking critical dates, maintaining regular communication and keeping a close eye on tenant signals, property managers can avoid being blindsided by sudden departures.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Five per cent deposit scheme reveals big regional disparities
The expanded five per cent deposit scheme for first-home buyers is creating vastly different opportunities across Australian cities, with Melbourne offering the most eligible properties while Gold Coast buyers face severely limited options.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Affordable housing market outpaces premium segment as first home buyers surge
The affordable end of Australia's housing market has significantly outperformed more expensive segments since the pandemic, with further growth expected following recent changes to the five per cent deposit scheme.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australian hotel sector rebounds with strong summer outlook
Australia's hotel sector is experiencing a significant recovery with transaction volumes rising and occupancy rates strengthening across most major markets as the country enters its peak summer holiday season.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Sydney’s Bellevue Hill claims title of Australia’s most expensive street
Kambala Road in Bellevue Hill has emerged as Australia's most expensive street with a median house price of $39.35 million, according to new research highlighting the extreme polarisation in Australia's residential property market.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Housing market stabilises as east coast capitals cool
Australia's housing market has flattened in November, with national house and unit prices remaining unchanged after several months of steady growth, according to new data.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Queensland locks in Corporate Auctioneer Panel
In a bold move that signals a new era for Queensland's real estate industry, Ray White Queensland CEO Jason Andrew has announced the leading network will not replace its Chief Auctioneer position, instead establishing a corporate panel of auctioneers to drive the business toward an ambitious target of 10,000 auctions annually.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Familiar faces continue local growth story in Angle Vale
Ross Whiston and Sallyann Vivian, the dynamic leaders of Ray White Gawler East, are excited to announce they will be merging their business and team with Ray White Angle Vale.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
AUKUS to intensify Perth’s housing pressure in key suburbs
The AUKUS defence agreement is set to add further pressure to Perth's already tight housing market, particularly in the city's south-west corridor, according to a new analysis.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
A new era in commercial real estate for the Central West
A changing of the guard is underway in Orange, with the launch of a new commercial real estate agency, RWC Central West.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Ray White and REA Group announce landmark partnership
Ray White becomes first real estate group to access REA's expanded market intelligence suite through a landmark data partnership, leveraging proprietary technology platforms to transform property insights into competitive advantages for its 550+ Australian offices.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Queensland promotes Gavin Croft to Chief Operating Officer
Ray White Queensland has announced the promotion of Gavin Croft to Chief Operating Officer, effective 2026, signalling a strategic move to strengthen its leadership bench with one of the state's most accomplished real estate professionals.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Golden Grove brings decades of expertise to booming corridor
Ray White is expanding its presence in Adelaide's thriving north east with the launch of Ray White Golden Grove.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Housing market momentum to continue into 2026 despite uncertainty
The Australian housing market is entering 2026 with stronger momentum than anticipated, despite facing an unusual degree of uncertainty according to a leading economist.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White leaders unite to bring the whole team
More than 80 Queensland business leaders from Cairns to Coolangatta gathered yesterday for the final Ray White Collective Engagement Series of the year, focusing on a clear strategy for 2026: driving volume, performance, being proud of every transaction, as well as bringing the whole team.
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Commercial Real Estate
CBD office markets edge toward a 2026 rebound as supply tightens
Australia’s CBD office markets are showing firmer signs of stabilising, with rising occupier demand and a development pipeline stalled by high construction costs. Premium buildings in major cities are already recording stronger performance, while vacancy rates tighten in key markets such as Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide. With more than 1.7 million square metres of planned projects on hold, existing high-grade…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Income-generating homes set to drive property values higher
Homes equipped with energy-generating technology could soon deliver financial returns to owners, potentially driving property values higher as buyers recognise their economic benefits.
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Celebrity Homes
Entertainment legend Mary Lopez lists stunning oceanfront haven
Australian entertainment pioneer Mary Lopez AM is selling her beloved oceanfront sanctuary at Culburra Beach after two decades of ownership.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Robert and Greer Tulp launch Ray White Beacon Property Management
Experienced real estate professionals Robert and Greer Tulp have joined Ray White to open their new business, Ray White Beacon Property Management, based on the Hibiscus Coast.
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QLD Real Estate News
Townsville leads regional Australia’s next wave of growth
Townsville is emerging as the standout among Australia’s regional markets, illustrating a new phase where lifestyle appeal and economic depth combine to drive long-term performance. According to Ray White Group Senior Data Analyst Atom Go Tian, this blend of affordability, coastal living and diversified employment marks the direction regional Australia is now heading. Townsville’s median price of $653,000 positions it…
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National
Labour market strength delays rate-cut expectations
Ray White Group Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee says a firm labour market is pushing back hopes of interest rate cuts, even as a weakening construction pipeline and softer conditions in parts of the economy start to ease inflation pressures.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Setting new records and leaving nothing to chance: How Luxe helped Tolemy Stevens achieve a landmark result
Queensland luxury agent Tolemy Stevens shattered sales records with a beachfront apartment, selling for $3.45 million in just 20 days using realestate.com.au's premium Luxe marketing package. "You couldn't miss it online," he said, as the enhanced visibility not only secured the record price but elevated his market presence.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
The commercial property talent shortage – and where the next generation will come from
With experienced commercial property managers scarce and formal training thin on the ground, Leteicha Wilson explains where firms are finding new talent, why residential skills don’t always translate, and how flexibility is becoming a key hiring advantage.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Award-winning agent Edward Lim launches Ray White ELG
One of Western Australia's very best real estate agents, Edward Lim, has opened his own business, Ray White ELG based in Victoria Park, marking an exciting new chapter for the top salesperson.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Macarthur Group welcomes Robin Kalra
Ray White Macarthur Group is pleased to welcome Robin (Saurabh) Kalra as a top sales agent, bringing valuable local market experience and a client-focused approach to the established real estate network of five offices in south western Sydney.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
66 million reasons to read this story: The strategy behind Matt Lancashire’s biggest luxury auctions
Six homes, $66.35 million, one weekend. Matt Lancashire reveals what it takes to deliver record-breaking results in Brisbane’s top-end property market.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Queensland appoints Georgia Turner as Head of Recruitment
Ray White Queensland has appointed Georgia Turner as its Head of Recruitment.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Meet the future homebuilder: it’s not human
Advancements in robotics and AI are redefining how homes are designed and built. Faster builds, lower costs and precision-driven construction could soon become the norm, raising important questions about the future of craftsmanship, affordability and value in the housing market.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Next generation joins WA’s top real estate office
One of the country’s best prestige agents Vivien Yap of Ray White Dalkeith | Claremont welcomes a new partnership and next-gen talent as her business enters an exciting growth phase.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White expands into Canberra’s prestige market
Ray White, Canberra's market-leading real estate agency, is proud to announce its further expansion into the prestige heartlands of the capital with the opening of its new Manuka office.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Gavin Rubinstein on TRG’s global growth and why women are leading the recruitment drive
As The Rubinstein Group (TRG) prepares to open its first international office, Gavin Rubinstein is also reshaping the make-up of his high-performing Sydney team. Behind the brand’s next phase of growth is a deliberate recruitment strategy - one that’s bringing more women into the fold and redefining what high performance looks like in Australian real estate.
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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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