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How a $2500 campaign found 22 buyers without using property portals

Byron Bay agency Kim Jones & Co bypassed traditional property portals for a hinterland listing, instead using targeted digital campaigns that reached buyers where they actually spend time online. The strategy netted 22 new inquiries from previously untapped prospects, demonstrating how multi-channel marketing captures passive property seekers before they actively search.

Franchise News

Bold new online look delivers for REMAX Australia professionals

2025 marks a significant evolution for the global REMAX brand, with Australia leading the charge implementing refreshed branding…

Industry News

Build-to-Rent pipeline expands as NSW launches affordable housing project on South Coast

Australia’s build-to-rent sector is gaining ground, with fresh government projects rolling out alongside a record national pipeline, even…

Industry News

HIA urges red, white and green tape overhaul ahead of Economic Reform Roundtable

Australia’s home building sector is demanding urgent action from policymakers as the federal government’s Economic Reform Roundtable gets…

International

HSBC flags 73% of Hong Kong commercial property loans as risky

HSBC has revealed that 73 per cent of its Hong Kong commercial property loans are now considered at…

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Cameron McIntyre to lead REA Group as new CEO

Cameron McIntyre has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of REA Group Ltd, set to take…

Supplier News

Delivering Extraordinary Results in a Competitive Market: How Luxe Sets Kevin Buchanan’s Listings Apart

Real estate agent Kevin Buchanan has transformed his listings with realestate.com.au's Luxe product, generating 4.2 times more inquiries…

Celebrity Homes

Supermodel Adriana Lima lists high-security Brentwood estate for $24.4m AUD

Supermodel Adriana Lima is selling her ultra-secure Brentwood estate, complete with AI-powered cameras, laser beams, and 24/7 armed…

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Mark Sewell: Community connections drive success in Koo Wee Rup

Mark Sewell has built his real estate business on community connections and genuine client service, creating a powerful…

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Dubai property prices surge with villas leading the way

Dubai's real estate market is experiencing robust growth in 2025, with property prices climbing steadily through the first…

Industry News

Record migration adds to housing market pressures

Australia’s migration numbers are smashing records, and the housing market is feeling every bit of it. With more…

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ASIC review could unlock billions for property investment

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has launched a targeted review that could potentially boost superannuation fund…

People Moves

Rick Jacobson returns to Burgess Rawson

Rick Jacobson has rejoined Burgess Rawson as a Senior Negotiator, bringing his extensive commercial property expertise back to…

People Moves

John Heng joins Aurora Property with high-performing team

Top-performing southern Brisbane agent John Heng and his team have joined growing independent agency Aurora Property, bringing $100M+…

People Moves

Jason Cleary leads Elders Real Estate expansion into Sunshine Coast Hinterland

Industry veteran Jason Cleary has been appointed to lead Elders Real Estate's newest office in the Sunshine Coast…

People Moves

Knight Frank expands Melbourne retail leasing team

Knight Frank has bolstered its retail leasing capabilities in Melbourne with the appointment of Michael Di Carlo as…

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Jake Polce appointed Associate Director at DUET Property Group

Long-standing team member Jake Polce has been appointed Associate Director and Co-Owner of DUET Property Group after five…

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Martin and Mark Mintoff join Harcourts 

Harcourts Australia is excited to welcome award-winning real estate agents Martin and Mark Mintoff to the Harcourts team.

Industry News

New Zealand property resale profits hit a decade low

Property owners in New Zealand are experiencing the lowest rate of resale profits in more than a decade…

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Listings lag, but sellers hold the advantage

Australia’s housing market may be brimming with demand, but a stubborn shortage of new listings is putting the…

Industry News

Australia losing nearly 23 affordable homes a day

Australia’s affordable housing supply is shrinking at an alarming rate, with new data showing nearly 23 sub-$750,000 homes…

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Homeowners bank record profits as housing market recovery gains pace

Domain’s latest Profit and Loss Report shows 97% of house resales and 88% of unit resales made a…

International

First state-backed developer falls in China’s property crisis

China South City has become the first state-backed property developer to be ordered into liquidation since the country’s…

Commercial

Melbourne office market faces major shift under proposed WFH rules

Victoria’s plan to make working from home a legal right is expected to trigger a major shift in…

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Harcourts Agents Fast Tracked For AI Success With Exclusive Six Week Bootcamp

In an Australian real estate industry first, Harcourts is partnering with leading industry expert Samantha McLean to rollout…

Real Estate Agent Events

Calm, confident and in control: why property managers are showing up to MECCA after hours

Ailo has launched a new series of invitation-only events for property management leaders, held after hours in MECCA…

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Eastern Suburbs agent Jack Taylor joins BresicWhitney

BresicWhitney has welcomed established sales agent Jack Taylor, in a sign of considered momentum for Sydney's leading property…

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RBA rate cut set to fuel spring property market confidence

The Reserve Bank’s third cut this year is poised to lift market sentiment ahead of the busiest selling…

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Harcourts Foundation gets behind GoodNight Tasmania

The Harcourts Foundation is putting its support behind GoodNight Tasmania, a community wide initiative for all unsheltered homeless.

News

Ray White celebrates its 2025 international winners

More than 3000 members of the leading property group Ray White came together and celebrated the 2025 financial…

International

Foreign buyers get a leg up in US housing market

Foreign buyers are finding increased purchasing power in the US housing market as the American dollar weakens against…

Industry News

Property boom creates record number of Australian millionaires

Australia now boasts one of the world's highest concentrations of millionaires, with one in ten Australians holding wealth…

Real Estate Agent Events

So you want to be a luxury agent?

From selling her own dream home for a record $21.5 million to rubbing shoulders at Paris fashion week,…

Real Estate Agent Events

From data to doorsteps: Mark McLeod says the real win still happens in the living room

Mark McLeod says the biggest win in real estate still happens in the living room. Speaking at Connect…

Celebrity Homes

Actress sells historic Case Study house above asking price

Lily Collins has sold her midcentury modern home in Pasadena, California for US$6.13 million (AUD$10 million), exceeding her…