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Da Nang adventure for the best of REMAX

This year REMAX Australia took its selected elite to Vietnam to experience three days of professional stimulation at the Platinum + event.

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Rentvesting could be an option for younger buyers

Rentvesting has become an increasingly viable option for millennials and Gen Z as traditional homeownership becomes less realistic…

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Queensland overtakes WA as Australia’s top investor market

Queensland has emerged as Australia's leading property investor market, overtaking Western Australia with a 24 per cent annual…

Supplier News

Smarter rent reviews. More revenue. Less burnout

Leesy's IRIS system transforms the time-consuming task of rental reviews into an automated process, delivering data-backed recommendations in…

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Sydney and Brisbane leading the recovery in 2025

Australia's capital city markets are showing strong signs of recovery with Sydney and Brisbane leading the way as…

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NSW Government unveils new infrastructure delivery pathway for developers

The NSW Government has released a draft guideline allowing developers to build infrastructure instead of paying monetary contributions,…

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Buyer power grows in US property market as sellers cut prices

US agents are seeing more stock, price cuts, and longer selling times - signs of a market swinging…

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Bethenny Frankel secures multi-million dollar off-market sale in Connecticut

The multimillion-dollar off-market sale of a nearly 300-year-old Connecticut estate underscores the ongoing appetite for high-end heritage properties…

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Harcourts Queensland announces Kobe Rae as Auction Growth Manager

Harcourts Queensland has announced the appointment of Kobe Rae as its new Auction Growth Manager. 

International

Quality counts: European banks told to watch risky real estate loans

The European Central Bank is urging lenders to tread carefully, particularly when financing commercial properties in less desirable…

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Mortgage stress rises but trust in brokers remains strong

One in three Australian borrowers is experiencing mortgage stress as interest rates and cost-of-living pressures continue to impact…

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Perth leads Australia’s new wave of million-dollar suburbs

Perth is driving Australia's next wave of blue-chip real estate, contributing 22 of just 78 suburbs expected to…

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Ray White fights back against homelessness

Ray White raised more than $75,000 (and counting) for Vinnies during the CEO Sleepout in June to help…

People Moves

Ian Hazan and David Morris appointed to HIA leadership roles

Ian Hazan has been named National President of the Housing Industry Association (HIA), while David Morris steps into…

People Moves

Knight Frank strengthens Capital Markets team with key appointments

Rob Sewell joins as Partner, National Head of Institutional Sales while Michael Kwok is promoted to Partner, National…

People Moves

Kristina Barone joins Cushman & Wakefield as director of office leasing

Industry veteran Kristina Barone has been appointed as the new director of office leasing for Cushman & Wakefield's…

People Moves

Jane and Samuel Schumann join Highland

Mother-and-son duo Jane and Samuel Schumann have merged their business with Highland, joining the Highland Double Bay Malouf…

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Camp Quality families enjoy a day to remember thanks to the Harcourts Foundation

Camp Quality families facing the challenges of childhood cancer were treated to an unforgettable day on the iconic…

People Moves

McGrath and Knight Frank open first dual-branded office in Tamworth

Burke & Smyth Real Estate Tamworth rebrands as McGrath Knight Frank Tamworth, combining two of Australia's strongest real…

People Moves

Jack Wildermuth joins Knight Frank Australia’s student program

Brisbane Heat player Jack Wildermuth has joined Knight Frank Australia's commercial property team while continuing his cricket career…

Supplier News

Stop renting leads: How to own your customer data

The days of relying on expensive portals for buyer leads are numbered. “We’re already in the thick of…

Franchise News

Paying more tax? Here’s why that might be great news for your income

Real estate agents giving away half their commission can now keep up to 100% with @realty, potentially doubling…

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Planning barriers adding months and millions to housing costs

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has revealed that barriers in the NSW planning system are costing homebuyers millions…

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New home loans plummet to lowest level in two decades

Home loans for new builds have fallen to their lowest level in nearly 20 years, highlighting Australia's ongoing…

Industry News

GST in the firing line: What a national tax overhaul could mean for property, pricing and profits

The Albanese government has cracked open the door to meaningful tax reform, and that’s big news for the…

Industry News

Sydney soars, Perth nears $1m: Domain tips house prices to keep climbing

Australia’s housing market is set for another year of price growth, with Domain’s latest Price Forecast Report predicting…

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New Zealand property market shows signs of recovery as sales activity strengthens

New Zealand's property market is showing clear signs of recovery with sales volumes exceeding average levels for the…

Celebrity Homes

NBA luxury: Jim Pallotta lists $57 million estate with cinema, basketball court and a room full of Santas

Former Boston Celtics co-owner Jim Pallotta has listed his epic Weston, Massachusetts estate for USD $38 million (around…

Industry News

London just beat every city on earth for property investment

Over the past decade, London has cemented itself as the undisputed global magnet for commercial property investment, drawing…

International

China’s home prices dip again in May, extending prolonged property slump

China’s property market remained under pressure in May, as fresh data showed home prices fell for a second…

Industry News

Foreign investor exodus threatens Australia’s housing targets

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has warned that Australia is at risk of missing its target to build…

Real Estate Agent Events

Industry Leader Fiona Blayney Launches PM/ONE: Australia’s Premier Property Management Conference

Two-day national event puts property management centre stage, recognising the profession's critical role in housing one-third of Australian…

Industry News

Auction market rebounds after long weekend disruption

Australia’s auction market showed signs of renewed strength last week, with clearance rates and volumes rebounding after the…

Industry News

Former Bath rugby player Iestyn Lewis poised to sell £750m property portfolio

Former Bath rugby player Iestyn Lewis is close to sealing a £750 million (AU$1.4 billion) deal to sell…

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Unions NSW pushes for Airbnb levy to fund essential worker housing amid rental supply strain

Unions NSW is calling on the NSW Government to introduce a levy on short-term rental platforms like Airbnb,…