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AMLHUB uses comedy to demystify complex AML Reforms for real estate professionals
AMLHUB partners with comedian Jimmy Rees in an innovative video campaign that transforms complex anti-money laundering legislation into accessible content for Australia's real estate industry, which faces new compliance requirements under Tranche 2 regulations taking effect in 2026.
REMAX appoint key training ahead of tranche 2 AML compliance
REMAX Australia has partnered with AML software provider AMLHUB ahead of Tranche 2 Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing…
Harcourts Local Supports Day for Daniel to Champion Child Safety
Tim Williams and the team at the four Harcourts Local offices have proudly announced their participation in last…
Lower-priced homes outperform following 5% Deposit Scheme expansion
Properties falling within the price caps of the Federal Government's expanded 5% Deposit Scheme experienced stronger growth in…
REMAX expands to Perth Hills, opening new office in Gidgegannup
New business is coming to the Perth Hills, with the opening of REMAX Encore in the heart of…
Meet the future homebuilder: it’s not human
Advancements in robotics and AI are redefining how homes are designed and built. Faster builds, lower costs and…
Trump proposes 50-year mortgages to boost affordability
President Trump has proposed introducing 50-year mortgages as a solution to housing affordability challenges, a move that would…
Three offers drive pre-auction sale for six-decade family home
McGrath agent secures competitive outcome for long-term vendor
Hope at Christmas with REIWA and the Salvos
REIWA member agencies across Western Australia will serve as collection points for The Salvation Army Christmas Appeal, providing…
realestate.com.au strengthens leadership with record audiences in Q1
realestate.com.au has entered FY26 with record-breaking momentum, setting new highs for audience reach and engagement. The platform attracted…
Are you really covered? Why you should rethink your Professional Indemnity (PI) Insurance as a real estate agent
Real estate agents face growing blind spots in their Professional Indemnity insurance as market complexities increase. Standard policies…
Belle Property Commercial acquires Axis Property
Belle Property Commercial has announced the acquisition of Axis Property, marking a significant expansion in its commercial property…
Sydney’s housing boost: 9,350 new homes planned for north-west under new proposal
Sydney’s housing supply is set for a significant lift, with the Minns Labor Government unveiling plans to rezone…
Leading REMAX duo join elite Neilson & Co team
Highly acclaimed husband-and-wife real estate duo Ben and Nola Kloppers, formerly of REMAX New Zealand, have joined Neilson…
Regional areas delivering Australia’s strongest rental yields
Australia's highest rental returns are now found outside major cities, with regional towns and Darwin emerging as the…
Next generation joins WA’s top real estate office
One of the country’s best prestige agents Vivien Yap of Ray White Dalkeith | Claremont welcomes a new…
Housing intensification study to examine inequality impacts
New research will investigate who truly benefits from New Zealand's housing intensification policies and their effects on social…
SERHANT. expands to Las Vegas as luxury market heats up
Luxury brokerage SERHANT. has launched operations in Las Vegas, marking its fourth expansion this year and 14th office…
Michael Rebetzke joins Apollo Auctions
Apollo Auctions has welcomed Michael Rebetzke as its newest auctioneer in South East Queensland as the company continues…
Camillo house draws 10 offers in nine-day private treaty campaign
Carol Tuckett credits in-house renovation team, pay-at-settlement finance and all-offers strategy for strong buyer competition.
Unrenovated Bexley North villa sets suburb record at $1.43 million
Inner West agent generates five-bidder competition for unrenovated property
How Nancy Yang went from Rising Star to Director
From Rising Star winner to agency director, Nancy Yang's meteoric rise in real estate showcases how industry recognition…
Global investor sentiment cools on Melbourne as surcharges bite
Investor confidence in Victoria is waning, with global capital increasingly steering towards Sydney and Brisbane amid concerns over…
Capital markets gaining momentum as office yields tighten
Transaction activity in Australia's Capital Markets is gathering significant momentum, with Sydney yields tightening in a clear signal…
Ray White expands into Canberra’s prestige market
Ray White, Canberra's market-leading real estate agency, is proud to announce its further expansion into the prestige heartlands…
Veronica Perez: Building success through genuine connection
Veronica Perez has spent over two decades mastering the art of real estate, transforming from a young agent…
Greece launches social rent and housing schemes to tackle deepening housing crisis
Government launches social rent and housing schemes, but experts warn bureaucracy could slow delivery.
Canadian demand for US property slows as tariffs take effect, but some Florida and Arizona hotspots remain popular
Canadian interest in US real estate is easing as new trade tariffs and a weaker Canadian dollar make…
The hidden system top property managers are using to win the maintenance game
Leading property management agencies across Australia are quietly revolutionising maintenance coordination through "The Method" – a data-backed framework…
Agents + Co acquires leading agency in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, significantly expanding property management portfolio
Sydney's Agents + Co Property Group expands its footprint in the Eastern Suburbs with the acquisition of a…
Regional Australia powers ahead as dual forces drive growth
Regional Australia’s decade-long rise is no longer just a ripple effect from the capitals. Once defined by affordability…
The three habits that separate top agents from the rest: consistency, accountability and momentum
In real estate, success isn’t about luck, it’s built through habits, structure and discipline. REMAX sales negotiator and…
Free daytime power under new ‘Solar Sharer’ scheme
Australians in three states will soon be able to use free electricity during the day, as the Albanese…
ReapitOne launches at Evolve ’25 to help agencies capture billions in untapped revenue
ReapitOne launches at Evolve '25, unifying sales, property management and lettings into a single ecosystem for Australian and…
RBA holds fire on rates as market momentum carries into summer
Despite no rate cut from the RBA, buyer confidence remains strong. Steady rates, tight stock and resilient demand…