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NAI Harcourts Pinnacle Director Phil Grant appointed to REIQ Committee
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) Board of Directors has formally approved the appointment of Phil Grant, Director at NAI Harcourts Pinnacle, to the Commercial & Industrial Chapter Committee for the 2026–2027 term.
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Trust built at open home two years ago drives urgent Georges Hall sale in four days
Class Realty’s Fadi Hajjar has sold a four-bedroom family home at 33 Surrey Avenue, Georges Hall for $1.55 million in four days, securing an unconditional result for vendors under significant financial pressure. The vendors had purchased another property with settlement only weeks away and faced $17,000 monthly interest charges on a bridging loan. With a newborn baby and mounting financial…
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Rental vacancy rate reliability questioned in landmark study
Australia's reliance on private companies to measure rental vacancy rates has been called into question in a groundbreaking study that reveals significant inconsistencies in this critical housing market metric.
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DIY AML Compliance: Why Real Estate Agencies May Want to Think Twice
As AUSTRAC extends anti-money laundering laws to real estate, agencies face a critical choice between DIY compliance and professional support. Industry experts warn that while self-implementation seems cost-effective, the complex, ongoing nature of AML obligations creates significant legal risks without specialized expertise.
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French property market shows signs of recovery
French house prices have increased by 0.3 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year, continuing a positive trend that began in early 2025.
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RBA expected to hold rates amid hawkish shift
The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to maintain the cash rate at its final meeting of the year, with experts suggesting a significant shift toward a more hawkish stance as inflation concerns mount.
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Harcourts Pinnacle team spreads Christmas cheer with Salvation Army toy drive
The team at Harcourts Pinnacle recently embraced the spirit of giving by participating in the Salvation Army's annual Christmas Toy Drive.
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Home prices set to drop in 22 major US cities next year
The US housing market is expected to become more balanced in 2026, with home prices forecast to decline in 22 of the nation's 100 largest cities
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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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Cost of living crisis pushes more Australians into shared housing
Cost of living pressures are driving more Australians of all ages into shared accommodation, with over half of respondents citing financial concerns as their primary motivation for share house living.
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Riverstone Partners: Why SaleFunder’s rebrand matters and what it changes for agencies
Riverstone Partners, formerly SaleFunder, expands beyond funding solutions to offer six agent-focused services with a pay-per-listing model replacing subscriptions. CEO Lucas McEntee positions Agency Settlements as the industry-changing centerpiece while offering commission funding at rates significantly below competitors.
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Buyer’s agent secures $2.05m Menai house days before scheduled auction
A Sydney buyer’s agent has negotiated a $2.05 million pre-auction purchase of a five-bedroom house in Menai, eliminating auction stress for his client. Nathan Madden secured 11 Berwick Place for his client through careful pre-auction negotiation, delivering certainty in a market where the buyer had previously been outbid multiple times. The six-bedroom house with three bathrooms and two car spaces…
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EQT acquires majority stake in PropertyMe
EQT has announced it will become the majority investor in PropertyMe, with Brian Donn set to take over as CEO in January 2026.
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Settlement timing seals premium Grasmere home sale
A five-bedroom luxury home at 9 Yewens Circuit in Grasmere has sold after 20 days on the market, with Anna Younan securing a pre-auction outcome through strategic buyer engagement. The campaign attracted 10 inspections through a combination of weekend open houses and private appointments, with the property marketed through an auction campaign using no advertised price. Understanding buyer motivation The…
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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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New Zealand property values show signs of recovery
Property values in New Zealand have increased for the second consecutive month, signalling what could be the early stages of a market recovery after months of decline.
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Patrick D’Arrigo: Building success through personalised service
Brisbane real estate agent Patrick D'Arrigo balances business success with family life in Warner, where his client-focused approach has flourished. After seven years with @realty, he's opening his own office while maintaining the personalized service that became his trademark: "I want to treat people how I want to be treated."
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German home prices set to rise
German home prices are forecast to rise around 3 per cent annually in coming years, outpacing inflation and further challenging affordability for first-time buyers.
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REA Group partners with OpenAI to deliver world class property experiences
Australia's leading property platform realestate.com.au launches realAssist, an AI-powered companion helping homeowners understand property valuations, while expanding natural language search capabilities for all users. The innovations reflect the company's ongoing investment in AI technology to transform the property journey for millions of Australians.
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Strategic upgrades drive $900,000 villa sale in quiet Shellharbour market
A three-bedroom villa in Shellharbour City Centre has sold for $900,000 after strategic cosmetic upgrades advised by Rome McGrath of Ray White Shellharbour City drove competitive interest in a market with minimal recent sales activity. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom villa with double garage at 1/6 Falcon Street exchanged on 2 December following a four-week campaign that generated more than five offers.…
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Bellevue Hill buyer’s agent secures $15.1 million off-market result with precision brief matching
Albert Sassoon of Pacific Property Buyers, a buyer’s agent with deep Eastern Suburbs roots, has secured a $15.1 million off-market five-bedroom house at 14 Cranbrook Road, Bellevue Hill, for clients seeking to build their dream home. Albert, operating across Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, sourced the northeast-facing property on a sloping 600-square-metre-plus block through direct outreach to local agents rather than waiting…
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Rate cuts fuel price growth but fail to improve affordability
Australia's property market ended 2025 with renewed confidence as interest rate cuts boosted buyer activity, but affordability remains a significant challenge across all major cities.
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Cremorne house sells for $6 million the day before auction
A four-bedroom house at 3 Ryries Parade, Cremorne has sold for $6 million the day before its scheduled auction, following a month-long campaign by Kirsty Freyer of Richardson & Wrench Mosman. The freestanding house with three bathrooms and two-car accommodation attracted 70 inspections and resulted in five issued contracts before the vendor accepted an offer on 28 November. “They considered…
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Southern England house prices fall as UK average rises
House prices in London and the wider south of England have dipped for the first time in 18 months, despite the average UK house price increasing to £270,200.
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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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Ray White Queensland locks in Corporate Auctioneer PanelÂ
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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Harcourts SA welcomes Shauna Le
Harcourts South Australia is delighted to announce the appointment of Shauna Le as its new Business Operations Manager. Ms Le brings a wealth of experience in marketing, team management, and stakeholder relations to the role, where she will oversee key operational and marketing functions for the group.
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Top-floor studio apartment snapped up before auction in Bondi Junction
A top-floor studio apartment at 521/29 Newland Street, Bondi Junction, has sold prior to auction for $430,000 after just 14 days on market, led by Nicholas Armstrong-Smith. The result came from a multi-layered campaign combining the agency’s advertising right next door to the property, a curated database of investors and first-home buyers, and comprehensive digital marketing that generated 2,800 views…
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Pre-Christmas pressure delivers $820,000 townhouse result in Mount Warrigal
Rome McGrath of Ray White Shell Harbour City secured $820,000 for a three-bedroom townhouse at 391 Redwood Parade, Mount Warrigal, after a strategically compressed 20-day campaign that capitalised on pre-Christmas buyer urgency. The property sold at auction on 26 November 2025 following competitive bidding between two registered bidders, with the hammer falling at reserve after the price climbed from a…
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Macarthur agent sells Mount Annan home in seven days with price withholding strategy
Anna Younan of Gilbert + Younan has sold a four-bedroom house at at 83 Kurrajong Circuit, Mount Annan for $1.295 million in just seven days by withholding the asking price and leveraging strategic marketing. The rapid result came from withholding the advertised price for the first week while deploying premier digital listings and targeted database outreach – a strategy that…
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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.Â
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Tina Bligh returns to Highland Double Bay Malouf, strengthening Malouf team’s growth strategy
In a move that reinforces Highland Double Bay Malouf's position in Sydney's prestige property market, experienced agent Tina Bligh has rejoined the agency as Sales Associate to David Malouf, bringing more than two decades of real estate expertise to one of the company's leading residential teams.
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Building approvals decline despite long-term growth
Building approvals fell 6.4 per cent in October 2025, despite yearly figures showing continued growth in the housing construction sector.
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Florida housing markets cooling fastest as Northeast remains hot
The pandemic-era housing boom in the US is showing signs of turning around, with Florida markets experiencing the biggest price drops while Northeastern cities remain resilient.
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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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