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Real estate news from across Australia – market shifts, regulatory changes, and industry developments that affect property professionals nationwide.
Jonah Hill’s former Malibu retreat returns to market after foreclosure
The beachside property has changed hands four times in five years, with the Oscar-nominated actor netting a US$2.1 million profit during his brief ownership.
The 300,000-home black hole threatening Labor’s housing dream
New data reveals Australia must supercharge construction by 49 per cent to hit Labor's 1.2 million homes target,…
Djordje Kresovic joins Belle Property Lower North Shore
Djordje Kresovic joins Belle Property Lower North Shore, bringing his client-centric approach and deep North Sydney market knowledge.…
Regional WA and Darwin lead Australia’s rental yield rankings as Sydney and Melbourne hold steady
New data shows yields have fallen across most capital cities over the past 12 months, with stronger home…
Building a referral network that works on autopilot
How top @realty agents use smart CRM automation to turn every settlement into a stream of warm, ongoing…
Could Kathie Lee Gifford’s US$100m estate break Connecticut sales record?
The TV host and her late husband Frank Gifford bought the Greenwich mansion in 1994 for $7.8 million…
From salesperson to principal: what a real ownership pathway looks like
More agents are moving beyond individual sales success to build scalable businesses of their own, with Jarita Rayasam…
Kolmeo Labs launches a new suite of tools targeting property management workload
A new AI suite embeds intelligence directly into daily workflows, aiming to reduce the growing pressure of fragmented…
Market jitters after Federal Budget, but Matt Lahood says “there’s always opportunity in every situation”
Buyers and sellers squeezed as borrowing capacity tightens, auctions are withdrawn, and investors reassess strategy following Federal Budget…
More leads won’t fix this: why rent roll growth breaks down well before the appraisal
When rent roll growth slows, the default response is predictable: we start stressing that “we need more leads.”
Insurance conversations: Why silence can create greater risk
Why property managers must talk insurance carefully, and document it properly, to reduce risk for both landlords and…
Economists divided on housing impact as Budget tax overhaul reshapes investor market
Economists warn tax changes will cool investor demand but remain divided on price and supply impacts
Stop Selling to Everyone: How AI Buyer Personas Can Transform Your Next Listing Presentation
In the a special AI Edit Extended Edition, Samantha McLean walks through a step-by-step process for using AI…
After the Budget: Real estate’s next move shifts from tax to supply and changing buyer behaviour
Real estate leaders warn the next phase for housing will be defined by investor confidence, rental pressure and…
Darwin hits near-zero vacancy
National asking rents lift by 7.3% as Northern markets face inventory collapse.
Investor sentiment on edge as major agencies warn Budget tax overhaul could reshape housing market
The proposed tax changes could spook the private investors who supply most of Australia’s rental housing - at…
Federal Budget looms as housing market enters ‘peak uncertainty’
Market enters peak uncertainty as rate rises, inflation pressures and the looming Federal Budget weigh on confidence
Rex Software announce innovative integrated AI that unlocks real estate agents’ databases
Rex Software launches AI suite to streamline CRM workflows, boost prospecting and turn agent databases into active growth…
The AI Edit Ep. 11: Your vendor isn’t online – here’s how AI can still help
Samantha McLean introduces the "empathy analysis" - a framework for using AI to prepare for vendors who have…
Strata 101: Why managing apartments is a different job entirely
From by-laws to building dynamics, the fundamentals that separate managing a unit from managing a home.
Property market hits ‘mixed signals’ as winter approaches
National supply holds steady at 234,469 dwellings as a pullback in new listings and rising "old stock" signal…
Rate rise: inflation hits 4.6% as housing drives pressure on RBA policy
Economists warn rate hikes are cooling demand but failing to fix Australia’s deeper housing and supply-driven inflation pressures
Retail property momentum stalls as geopolitical risks bite
After delivering the strongest commercial property returns in 2025, Australia's retail sector faces fresh headwinds from rising fuel…
Home prices fall for first time this year as market momentum slows
National housing market records first monthly decline of 2026 as interest rates weigh on buyer demand, though annual…
When insurance doesn’t deliver
When insurance falls short, the impact reaches far beyond the landlord, placing pressure on property managers, straining relationships,…
Rental housing should be treated as an essential service
Survey data shows landlords largely agree with renters on need for stronger protections, creating both compliance challenges and…
Housing splits as Sydney and Melbourne slow, Perth leads
Sydney and Melbourne house prices fall in the March quarter as borrowing constraints and weaker sentiment weigh on…
Findings from PropTech AI Advisory Board reveal the biggest challenges to estate agents
New advisory board reveals how AI is reshaping agent productivity, data quality, and prospecting workflows
REMAX and Real brokerage strike US$880M deal to remodel global real estate
Global scale meets local expertise: REMAX Australia prepares for an AI-powered future following its parent company's US$880 million…
Teach ChatGPT to Write Like You – Not a Robot
In Episode 10 of The AI Edit, Samantha McLean walks through building a custom GPT loaded with a…
What the 2026 Federal Budget should focus on to fix housing
As Australia heads into the federal budget, housing policy should focus on boosting supply, protecting rental stock and…
Why the Right Voices Matter More Than Ever in Property Management
There’s no shortage of industry events in real estate.
First home buyer scheme driving up prices for affordable homes
Properties eligible for the expanded 5 per cent deposit guarantee have risen nearly twice as fast as higher-priced…
Rental market hits affordability ceiling as record-low vacancies fail to lift rents
Domain says renters have reached their financial limit, with record-low vacancy rates failing to drive broad rent increases…
Readers respond: The mirror talks back
We held up the mirror. The industry talked back. From underquoting in NSW to over-quoting in Queensland and…