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Australian housing market profitability reaches 20-year high
Australian residential property sellers experienced their highest profitability rate in over two decades during the September 2025 quarter, with 95.5 per cent of transactions resulting in nominal profits.
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Harcourts Solutions and Foundation Surpass Fundraising Goal for Orange SkyÂ
Harcourts Solutions and the Harcourts Foundation are thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of their second annual donation drive in support of Orange Sky.
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REMAX Australia welcome two key corporate team members
REMAX Australia has appointed two new key team members, recently welcoming Kristy Smith as Professional Development Manager and Lauren Brewer as Marketing and Innovations Manager to the Australian real estate network.
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Barry Plant Warragul-Drouin makes major office acquisition
Barry Plant Warragul-Drouin is celebrating a landmark expansion with the acquisition of a well-established local competitor, instantly adding a significant rent roll and exceptional property management team to its growing operations, alongside a long-standing sales team.Â
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Andrew McCalman joins Besser+Co as Sales Manager & Licensed Estate Agent
Besser+Co has welcomed experienced Melbourne agent Andrew McCalman to the team, appointing him as Sales Manager and Licensed Estate Agent as the business continues to expand its sales footprint.
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Industry leader Fiona Blayney announces PM/ONE 2026
Following a successful inaugural year, PM/ONE will return in 2026, bringing Property Management professionals together in Sydney for two days focused on leadership, performance, culture, and sustainable growth.
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12 risks of Christmas – insurance insights for agents
The festive season brings twelve heightened risks to rental properties, from rent arrears to bushfires, that can leave landlords with more than holiday bills. Insurance experts warn of the "Christmas effect" on claims, with proper coverage becoming essential as decorations go up and tenants go away.\
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Property forecasts for 2026 point to uneven growth and shifting buyer priorities
Australia’s property market is heading into 2026 with improving confidence but uneven conditions. New forecasts point to affordability-driven demand, persistent rental pressure and selective recoveries, with local supply playing a bigger role than interest rates.
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Harcourts Property Specialists unite to support Destiny Rescue
Victor Paz, Kristy Clymo, and the Harcourts Property Specialists team have officially pledged their support to Destiny Rescue, a non-profit organisation committed to rescuing children from sexual exploitation and human trafficking.
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Google’s home listing trial signals a shift for online real estate platforms
Google is trialling expanded home listing features in Search, signalling a potential shift in how buyers find properties and how real estate portals compete online.
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Summer readiness for regional PMs: risks to watch for
Regional landlords face unique challenges as summer looms, with bushfires and storms posing greater threats than in urban areas. Despite strong rental yields and capital growth in these markets, property owners must secure specialised insurance that addresses extreme weather risks.
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Harcourts Prestige welcomes a new chapter, and they are headed North!
The team at Harcourts Prestige is growing with the opening Harcourts Prestige North as they look forward to sharing their local knowledge, passion, and commitment with the communities of Leederville and Mount Hawthorn.
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Pulse Property announces acquisition of Strong Property – Gymea
Pulse Property has announced the acquisition of Strong Property - Gymea, continuing the company's strategic growth across the Sutherland Shire and reinforcing its commitment to delivering the highest level of service to landlords and tenants.
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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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Has the spring selling season lost its edge in Sydney?
Sydney’s long-held spring selling season appears to be losing its dominance, with new data from BresicWhitney showing buyer and seller activity in 2025 peaking well outside the traditional September–October window.
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Short-term rentals move beyond spare rooms as entire homes dominate
The rise of professional short-stay operators is reshaping Australia’s rental market, with entire homes now outnumbering shared stays.
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Home prices turn negative for first time since 2023
US home prices have declined year-over-year for the first time in over two years, according to new data from Parcl Labs, signalling a potential shift in the housing market.
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Agent’s patient approach delivers $1.95m Randwick result well above market expectations
April Strauss has achieved $1.95 million for a two-bedroom apartment on Carrington Road, Randwick – $135,000 above the suburb’s typical high-end of $1.815 million. The result came through an unconventional strategy that allowed a prospective buyer to rent the apartment first, building emotional attachment over one and a half months before committing to purchase. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment with one…
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Why a 12-month nurture funnel is critical for turning leads into seller listings
A 12-month nurture funnel helps agents stay front-of-mind while sellers take time to decide. With @realty’s CRM, performance coaching and automated email and SMS campaigns, agents can follow up consistently, build trust and convert more long-term leads into listings.
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Highland celebrates a record-breaking year with VIP Christmas event
Ushering in the holiday season in true Highland style with community and culture, David Highland hosted an exclusive VIP Christmas event to celebrate the milestones and successes of 2025.
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Inner Melbourne rental supply falls as landlords sell amid policy pressure
Thousands of rental homes have disappeared from Melbourne’s inner and middle-ring suburbs since 2017, with new data showing landlords selling amid rising taxes, tighter regulations and compliance costs.
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Dutch housing market shows signs of recovery amid mixed signals
The housing market is gradually recovering with increasing demand and slightly rising prices, though regional variations persist and underwater mortgages remain a significant challenge.
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Housing affordability improves for third consecutive quarter
Housing affordability in Australia has continued its positive trajectory for the third consecutive quarter, while rental affordability has remained stable, according to the latest report from the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA).
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Swiss property market rebounds with strong growth
The Swiss property market has rebounded significantly in 2025 following a two-year correction phase, with residential investment properties leading the charge.
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Brisbane emerges as commercial property standout
Brisbane has established itself as the leader in Australian commercial property performance, benefiting from Queensland's strong population growth and limited new supply in key sectors.
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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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Do agencies still need a trust account? Riverstone’s three-step settlement model explained.
Riverstone Partners' Agency Settlements platform is transforming property transactions by eliminating trust accounts, reducing administrative burden and operational risk for real estate agencies. The system distils the traditional twelve-step deposit process to just three, potentially saving agencies thousands in administrative costs while positioning them for upcoming anti-money laundering requirements.
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Real Estate Gym appoints three new Performance Coaches as the program expands
The Real Estate Gym is proud to announce the appointment of three new Performance Coaches, Angie Dunn, Phoebe Cook, and Nicole Goldsmith, as the program continues its rapid expansion throughout Australia, New Zealand, Dubai, and the United Kingdom.
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Chervonne Papworth joins The Agency in Sydney’s prestige marketÂ
National real estate brand The Agency has boosted its presence in the Sydney’s prestige real estate market with the appointment of property partner Chervonne Papworth.
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Strategic marketing drives 12 offers for Robina family home
A four-bedroom family home at 18 Mornington Terrace, Robina, has sold for $2.49 million through Ben Williams after a private treaty campaign that generated 12 competing offers. The property, which features two bathrooms and a double lock-up garage, was on the market for four weeks before negotiations opened. Ben closed the sale within 48 hours once formal offers began. Professional…
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Repeat clients trust Lisa Borstel to deliver $1.515 million Belmont North result
Lisa Borstel has secured $1.515 million for a four-bedroom family home in Belmont North after just 21 days on market. The private treaty sale at 10 Marion Place delivered a premium result for vendors who first worked with Lisa when she sold them into the property in 2021. The four-bedroom house features three bathrooms and a double garage with workshop.…
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Global housing bubble unlikely despite overheated markets
Housing markets worldwide are likely to remain stable despite concerns about potential bubbles, with only a few cities at high risk of a crash similar to 2007.Â
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Experts reveal Australia’s property hotspots for 2026
The annual realestate.com.au Hot 100 has identified the suburbs across Australia expected to outperform the market in 2026 and beyond.
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First home buyers face shrinking housing options
First home buyers in Australia are facing increasingly limited options, with only 12 per cent of housing stock now affordable for those with an average household income of $180,000.Â
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The firm doing the heavy lifting behind thousands of rental homes
Sydney-based Crossub has transformed property management by handling back-office tasks while agencies maintain client relationships. Their AI-driven system manages thousands of properties across Australia and now the UK, allowing real estate firms to grow their rent rolls without the administrative burden.
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