Real Estate News
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Cybersecurity for real estate agents: Threats, tips & insurance
Real estate agencies have become prime targets for cybercriminals seeking sensitive client data, from financial details to personal identification. As attacks through phishing, vishing and ransomware surge, these businesses face unique vulnerabilities due to mobile workforces and multiple digital platforms connecting agents, clients and contractors.
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Weak dirham attracts British property investors to Dubai
The falling value of the UAE dirham is creating new opportunities for British property investors looking to purchase homes in Dubai.
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Average home loan projected to top $1.1m as lending recovery drags to 2036
Australia’s mortgage market faces a long road back to its Covid-era highs, with new analysis warning it may take until 2036 for lending volumes to recover - and by then the average loan could exceed $1.1 million.
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Sydney Metro suburbs carry a hefty premium, but price growth trails wider market
Homes near Sydney’s Metro stations command some of the city’s steepest prices, but new data shows value growth is lagging behind more affordable suburbs.
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Top executive Melina Cruickshank resigns from REA Group
REA Group Chief Product and Audience Officer, Melina Cruickshank, has resigned from the company.
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Brad Pitt buys $12 million Hollywood Hills mansion
Hollywood star Brad Pitt has purchased a US$12 million ($AUD18 million) Spanish-style mansion in the prestigious Outpost Estates enclave of Hollywood Hills, adding to his impressive real estate portfolio.
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New Zealand lifts foreign buyer ban on $5m luxury homes
New Zealand is rolling out the welcome mat for the ultra-wealthy, reopening its doors to foreign buyers at the luxury end of the property market.
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Matt Micallef builds Gold Coast network with bold expansion
Ray White rising star and top-performing principal Matt Micallef has expanded his Gold Coast presence in a bold move, acquiring three established Ray White offices - Nerang, Oxenford and Canungra - as part of his growing real estate network.
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Harcourts Victoria welcomes Harcourts Greater Melton
Harcourts Victoria is thrilled to announce the grand opening of Harcourts Greater Melton, bringing the signature Harcourts charm and expertise to the heart of the Greater Melton community.
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Sid Arora joins RWC Queensland
RWC Queensland has announced the appointment of experienced commercial property professional Sid Arora, who joins the Brisbane CBD headquartered agency business which is led by Tom Barr.
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Network’s top property management professionals come together at REMAX Platinum Plus forum
A distinguished cohort of REMAX Australia's leading property management professionals gathered in Brisbane for the second annual Platinum Plus Property Management forum last week.
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Asset management veteran joins RWC Western Sydney
RWC Western Sydney has bolstered its asset management division with the high profile appointment of seasoned property professional Riccardo Canales, who joins the team after 15 years at a corporate agency.
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National property listings rise, but old stock points to unrealistic pricing
Australian property listings rose in August, led by Sydney and Melbourne, but overpriced homes risk sitting unsold this spring.
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Affordable housing outpaces market as first home buyer incentives fuel demand
Australia's most affordable properties are experiencing stronger price growth than typical homes, driven by government incentives and intense competition among first-time buyers entering the market.
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Property investors exit amid rising costs, tax pressures
Australia’s rental market is under renewed pressure as fresh figures show property investors leaving in increasing numbers, stripping thousands of homes from the nation’s already stretched rental pool. Industry analysis points to rising costs, tax uncertainty and regulatory changes as key drivers of the exodus, with experts warning the trend could deepen the rental crisis if left unchecked.
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A new era in Gladstone real estate
Two of Gladstone’s most respected and high-performing real estate agencies, Ray White Gladstone and LOCATIONS estate agents, have officially merged, bringing together nearly 60 professionals in the biggest team the region has ever seen.
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Belle Property and Hockingstuart’s top performers celebrated at National Awards Night
Belle Property and Hockingstuart has honoured their highest achievers at the 2025 National Awards Nights, with more than 1500 members from across the country coming together to celebrate outstanding performance for the 2025 financial year.
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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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NSW councils offered $200m to speed up housing approvals
NSW Government says ‘carrot and stick’ approach is speeding up development times.
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Melbourne dominates PropTrack CommBank First Home Buyer Report 2025 hotspots
First-home buyer activity is rising even as affordability hits a three-decade low, with Melbourne emerging as the nation’s biggest hotspot.
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Gold Coast overstretched: study finds city 14% beyond ‘ideal size’
The Gold Coast’s booming property market is colliding with population pressures, with a new study finding the city has outgrown its ideal size.
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Digital land records poised to unlock huge foreign investment in India
India’s push to fully digitise land records by December is set to streamline acquisitions, reduce disputes and attract higher levels of foreign direct investment into both residential and commercial real estate.
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B-52s’ Kate Pierson lists quirky Woodstock cabin for sale
B-52s frontwoman Kate Pierson is parting ways with her quirky Woodstock hideaway, listing the three-bedroom cabin for $750,000 (AUD $1.1m).
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Harcourts Property Centre expands Bayside presence with new Birkdale office
Harcourts Property Centre has announced the opening of its newest office in Birkdale, marking another significant step in the company’s commitment to serving the Redlands and Bayside communities.
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Ray White United Group continues growth trajectory with seventh office
Ray White United Group has marked another major milestone officially opening the network’s newest office, Ray White Arndell Park.
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Belle Property expands on the South Coast with new Mollymook and Milton office
Belle Property, one of Australia’s most respected real estate brands, is proud to announce the launch of a new office in the stunning South Coast hub of Mollymook and Milton.
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Matt Sale comes home to Ray White
Ray White West End is delighted to announce the return of gun real estate agent and auctioneer Matt Sale, who has just rejoined the team after beginning his property career with the agency eight years ago.
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UK house prices show resilience
The UK property market is experiencing steady activity despite experts downgrading growth forecasts for the coming year.
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Detached house approvals increase as multi-unit approvals decline
Detached house approvals have risen by 0.6 per cent in July 2025, while multi-unit approvals experienced a significant drop, highlighting ongoing challenges in meeting Australia's housing targets.
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Housing market spike following August rate cut
Australia's housing market has responded dramatically to the August interest rate reduction, with national house prices jumping 1.3 per cent in just one month according to new data.
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Harcourts Marketplace expands with new Centenary office opening
Harcourts Marketplace has announced the opening of its second office Harcourts Marketplace Centenary, based in Jindalee, marking a significant expansion for the established real estate team that has been serving Brisbane's western suburbs since 2017.
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Home prices reach new record high
Australian home prices have climbed to a fresh record high, rising 0.5 per cent in August and marking eight consecutive months of growth as the housing market gains momentum.
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Tyson and Paris Fury cash in on UK seaside home
Heavyweight champion offloads six-bedroom Morecambe home for £700,000 (A$1.45m), banking a sizeable profit despite trimming the price.
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Ras Al Khaimah and Ajman emerge as key entry points for expat buyers
Expatriates entering the UAE property market for the first time are broadening their horizons beyond Dubai, with new data from Property Finder showing Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman and Abu Dhabi communities rising in appeal. The findings suggest a growing appetite for affordability, liveability and rental yield potential in secondary emirates - an important signal for agents, developers and investors positioning…
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High school students increasingly drawn to real estate careers
Queensland high school students are showing strong interest in real estate careers, with thousands engaging with industry representatives at recent career expos across the state.
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