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Jonah Hill's former Malibu home. Photo: trulia.com
Celebrity Homes

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.

Industry News

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. Photo: Supplied
People Moves

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.…

Nationally, regional WA saw the highest rental yields, with houses in Coolgardie leading over the last 12 months to April 2026, with a rental yield of 11.5%. Image: Getty
News

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…

Partner Content

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…

Kathie Lee Gifford lists Connecticut waterfront. Photo: lesliemcelwreath.com
Celebrity Homes

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…

Franchise News

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 launches Kolmeo Labs, an AI-powered suite of tools designed to reduce the daily workload of property managers.
Supplier News

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…

News

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Buyers and sellers squeezed as borrowing capacity tightens, auctions are withdrawn, and investors reassess strategy following Federal Budget…

The BDM Summit 2026 addresses rent roll growth challenges beyond lead generation.
Supplier News

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.”

Why silence can create greater risk. Photo: Getty
Partner Content

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 are divided on the Federal Government’s housing tax overhaul, as debate continues over impacts on supply and affordability. Image: Getty
Industry News

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

Elite Agent TV

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…

Opinion

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…

Industry News

Darwin hits near-zero vacancy

National asking rents lift by 7.3% as Northern markets face inventory collapse.

Industry News

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…

Features

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

Partner Content

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…

Elite Agent TV

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…

Back to Basics

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.

New listings drop as older stock keeps building. Image: Getty
Industry News

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…

Industry News

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

Australian retail sector carries momentum into a new period of uncertainty. Photo: Getty
Industry News

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…

Eleanor Creagh joins REA Group as Senior Economist
News

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 an insurance policy does not respond as expected, it is ultimately considered a landlord problem. But in reality, the consequences stretch far wider. Photo: Getty
Partner Content

When insurance doesn’t deliver

When insurance falls short, the impact reaches far beyond the landlord, placing pressure on property managers, straining relationships,…

Renting needs to be treated as an essential service. Photo: Getty
Industry News

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…

In Perth, house prices rose 5.7% over the March quarter to a record $1.179 million, extending a 14-quarter growth run. Image: Getty
Industry News

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…

Tom Ainsworth - Rex CRO. Image supplied
Partner Content

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

Industry News

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…

Elite Agent TV

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…

Industry News

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…

Real Estate Agent Events

Why the Right Voices Matter More Than Ever in Property Management

There’s no shortage of industry events in real estate.

Industry News

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…

Renters are reaching their affordability limit, with Domain data showing rent growth slowing despite record-low vacancy rates. Image: Getty
Industry News

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…

Opinion

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…