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Uri Ross: From local roots to real estate success in Nimbin

Uri Ross has leveraged his deep local connections and straightforward approach to build a thriving real estate business in the Northern Rivers region.

Industry News

Inflation rises to 3.8% as housing costs and electricity drive monthly CPI higher

Australia’s new Monthly CPI shows inflation lifting to 3.8 per cent in October, with housing costs, rising electricity…

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LookingToSell: The Industry Tool Delivering High Intent Seller Leads for Agents

As Australia enters its next property cycle, LookingToSell (LTS) is reshaping how homeowners prepare for a move and…

Commercial

CBD office markets edge toward a 2026 rebound as supply tightens

Improving vacancy figures, limited supply and renewed institutional interest point to stronger conditions for prime CBD office assets…

International

NZ property resale gains fall to weakest level since 2013 as short hold periods drag outcomes

Latest Cotality NZ data shows resale gains easing as long hold periods and firm buyer expectations shape outcomes…

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iD4me partners with REIP to deliver real-time property intelligence to agents

Data intelligence platform iD4me has announced a new partnership with Real Estate Industry Partners (REIP), a move that…

Industry News

Income-generating homes set to drive property values higher

Homes equipped with energy-generating technology could soon deliver financial returns to owners, potentially driving property values higher as…

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Property Council welcomes boost to social and affordable housing

The Property Council of Australia has welcomed the third round of the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF), which…

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More than half of US homes losing value despite long-term equity gains

More than half of American homes have lost value over the past year, reaching the highest level of…

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Harcourts Premium Group celebrates grand opening in Adelaide’s most prestigious suburbs

Harcourts Premium Group has officially opened its doors, marking a significant new chapter for luxury real estate in…

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Housing affordability hits record lows across Australia

Australia's housing affordability has reached unprecedented lows, with three of four key national indicators hitting record highs in…

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Agent Stories

Database strategy drives seven offers on Lake Macquarie family home

Four-bedroom house in Jewells attracts seven offers after comprehensive campaign

International

US home turnover drops to 30-year low

New data shows Americans are moving far less than they have in decades, with weak hiring, job uncertainty…

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NSW strata laws receive final overhaul to benefit 1.2 million residents

The NSW Minns Labor Government has introduced its fourth and final strata reform bill to Parliament, completing an…

Industry News

A record 13 million Australians turn to realestate.com.au

New data confirms more than 13 million Australians visited realestate.com.au in October, delivering record engagement across the platform.

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Elite Agent Launches ‘Ailsa’: The AI Journalist Transforming Sales Results Into Authority Assets

New tool addresses the industry's long-standing content resource gap while building the verified citations required for the next…

Industry News

‘It just stinks of imbalance’: Andy Reid says proposed Victorian reserve-price laws miss the mark

Auctioneer Andy Reid says the planned requirement for agents to publish reserve prices a week before auction shifts…

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Thanksgiving hosting influences home buying decisions

More than half of Americans consider Thanksgiving hosting capabilities when searching for a new home, with younger generations…

News

Temporary migrants face severe housing challenges

Temporary visa holders are experiencing significant housing stress with little government support, despite making up more than 10…

People Moves

Nicholas Loftus to lead Coronis Aspley

Top-performing agent Nicholas Loftus has joined the Coronis Group and will be opening his own agency, Coronis Aspley.

People Moves

Ned Walter joins Knight Frank’s Investment Sales team in Adelaide

Knight Frank has appointed Ned Walter as Sales and Leasing Executive in its Adelaide office, bolstering the Investment…

People Moves

Alison Rogers launches Century 21 Stellar Group in Hobart

Century 21 Australia has expanded its Tasmanian footprint with the opening of Century 21 Stellar Group in Hobart,…

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Emma Craig acquires Professionals Edge Hill

At just 28, Emma Craig has become Professionals' youngest female principal after acquiring the well-established North Queensland agency…

People Moves

Ellis Schofield: Market knowledge drives success in Frankston

Ellis Schofield's obsession with market data and negotiation skills has helped him build a thriving real estate business…

Industry News

Home prices to hit new highs in 2026 as first-home buyer demand intensifies: Domain

Prices expected to climb again in 2026 with first-home buyers driving much of the early momentum.

Industry News

WA named nation’s strongest home building market after decade-long climb

WA climbs to the top of the HIA Housing Scorecard for the first time in a decade, supported…

International

European property market gains momentum as interest rates fall

Europe's housing market is experiencing renewed momentum in 2025, with falling interest rates and persistent supply shortages driving…

Raine & Horne agent Louise Hackmann navigated tenant challenges to sell both properties on a Killarney Vale block, building vendor trust into repeat business.
Agent Stories

Killarney Vale agent turns challenging sale into dual-title win

Raine & Horne agent builds vendor confidence into second sale on dual-title block

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First National Foundation selects Rizeup Australia as its principal charity partner

First National Real Estate has confirmed that the First National Foundation has made RizeUp Australia its official national…

Supplier News

Domain surges ahead as Australians embrace a fresh alternative in property search

Domain platforms achieve record 55.1 million visits in October 2025, outpacing competitors with 46% year-on-year growth as CoStar…

Industry News

Student housing pipeline expands as federal policy links visas to new beds

Fresh figures reveal strong growth in student accommodation, with delivery uneven across states.

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How six partnerships with the Harcourts Foundation are bringing hope to Christmas

This December, something special is happening inside Harcourts offices. 

Industry News

Andrew Cramer appointed as REA Group CFO

Andrew Cramer will take over as Chief Financial Officer at REA Group as current CFO Janelle Hopkins retires…

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Robert and Greer Tulp launch Ray White Beacon Property Management

Experienced real estate professionals Robert and Greer Tulp have joined Ray White to open their new business, Ray…

Agent Stories

Database strategy delivers $2.82m Chifley duplex sale in 11 days

Agent repositions neighbouring suburb buyers to secure result at 45 Mawson Parade