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Stuck in “Blockbuster” mode: COMPANY RE is disrupting Australian real estate in 2025 by empowering agents, buyers and sellers
Australian real estate agents are trapped in a "Blockbuster" model and need to start thinking like Netflix if they want to survive, according to real estate industry disruptor COMPANY RE.
The 5 biggest property trends set to shape 2025
The Australian property market is set for another year of change, with economic policy, cultural shifts, and evolving…
Former Saudi prince’s mansion sells for $263 million
The Holme, a 40-bedroom mansion in Regent’s Park once owned by the Saudi royal family, has been sold…
Luxury rentals dominate prime London market
The Prime Central London (PCL) lettings market demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2024, with luxury and short-term rentals thriving,…
Rental market shows signs of cooling as availability improves
The Australian rental market is showing early signs of easing, with slower price growth and improved property availability…
CPI decline raises hopes for borrowers
The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data shows a significant decline in inflation, bringing relief to borrowers and…
New Zealand coastal suburbs see extraordinary growth patterns
New Zealand's coastal property market has experienced exceptional growth across both islands, with some areas achieving up to…
The One Conference helps elevate agents in 2025
More than 800 real estate professionals from across Australia gathered at The Star in Brisbane for The One…
Property investors target consistent markets
Property investors are increasingly understanding the value of consistent markets over boom locations, with new research revealing the…
Ellen DeGeneres re-lists historic LA home at a discount after move to the UK
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have re-listed one of their last Los Angeles properties for $29.99 million…
Ben Chick celebrates 10 years with Explore Property
When Ben Chick opened the doors to Explore Property in January 2015, Mackay was reeling from a mining…
How can you build client trust?
Trust and longevity are rare commodities in real estate, but for Gavin Ottaway, they're the cornerstone of his…
Aussie James Bond bows out of local property market
George Lazenby, Australia’s only James Bond, has closed the chapter on his Australian real estate holdings with the…
Single-family rents hit record high in US
The cost of renting a single-family home has reached an all-time high, sitting 20% above the average rent…
First home buyers flock to Victoria as ‘rentvesting’ gains momentum
First home buyer loan activity is surging across Australia, with Victoria emerging as the nation's leading destination for…
$10,000 apprenticeship incentive welcomed as key step in tackling housing crisis
The Property Council of Australia and the Housing Industry Association (HIA) have praised the federal government’s new $10,000…
Nigel Mukhi rejoins McGrath to open a new McMahons Point office
McGrath Estate Agents have signalled their further focus on the group’s expansion across Sydney’s Lower North Shore with…
Sam Hatzistamatis: where analytics meets people in property management
Success in property management comes down to two critical elements - understanding the numbers and managing people.
The New Power Lunch for Property Leaders
Imagine stepping aboard a luxury yacht or sitting down at a five-star venue with the brightest minds in…
Sonia Lennon joins Harcourts SA leadership team
Experienced property management professional Sonia Lennon has been appointed as Property Management Operations Manager at Harcourts South Australia.
Jo Phelps returns to Harcourts SA
Jo Phelps has been appointed as State Operations Manager/Events at Harcourts SA, marking her return to the company…
Antonio Licata joins LJ Hooker Group as new Strategic Growth Manager
Antonio Licata joins LJ Hooker Group as new Strategic Growth Manager
Harcourts Foundation backs Tasmanian Tigers Blind Cricket Team
The Harcourts Foundation is supporting the Tasmanian Tigers Blind Cricket Team with a $5,000 grant for the team's…
Inside Villa Gucci: a $22.7M Roman masterpiece steeped in luxury and heritage
A magnificent $22.7 million AUD villa in Rome, once home to the iconic Gucci family, has entered the…
Land prices surge past inflation and construction costs
National land prices have hit record highs, outpacing both consumer inflation and building costs as supply constraints continue…
Trump’s return sparks surge in high-end home sales in Washington
Donald Trump’s second presidential term has transformed Washington, DC, into a hub for the wealthy and influential, fuelling…
Why real estate agents are prime targets for cyberattacks – and how to protect yourself
No real estate agency is too small a target for cybercriminals!
Pat Goldsworthy returns to Place Estate Agents
One of Brisbane's youngest top performers, Pat Goldsworthy, has returned to Place Estate Agents where his real estate…
Singapore’s Ho Bee Land launches takeover bid for AVJennings
Ho Bee Land has entered a bidding war for Australian homebuilder AVJennings, offering A$391 million in a move…
Barron Trump steps into luxury real estate with new venture
Barron Trump, the youngest son of President Donald Trump, is making waves in the real estate world with…
How workforce relocation trends could impact real estate agents
Australian companies could be facing a significant challenge in retaining skilled professionals, with 56 per cent of workers…
Property slowdown gives NZ buyers the upper hand
New Zealand's property market continues to experience a slowdown, with national property values falling nearly 18 per cent…
Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah emerge as key real estate hotspots for 2025
The UAE’s real estate market is gearing up for a transformative year, with Abu Dhabi and Ras Al…
Portable Bond Scheme proposed to relieve renters’ financial strain
The McKell Institute is calling on the federal government to adopt a National Portable Bond Scheme, a policy…
How to respond when a landlord insurance claim is denied
Breaking the news to your landlord client that their insurance claim has been denied is not a prospect…