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Why AML compliance isn’t just a big bank problem
Managing Anti-Money Laundering (AML) obligations while meeting legislative requirements and AUSTRAC’s expectations continues to present significant challenges, even for well-resourced financial institutions. Recent regulatory action highlights these challenges. As announced by AUSTRAC, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has been required to address weaknesses identified in its money laundering risk management framework. AUSTRAC has also commenced an enforcement investigation into whether the…
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More value, more choice: 2025 year in review
REA Group Chief Customer and Commercial Officer Kul Singh reviews 2025, exploring technology change, customer collaboration, audience growth, AI-led innovation and industry partnership across real estate.
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Industry leader Fiona Blayney announces PM/ONE 2026
Following a successful inaugural year, PM/ONE will return in 2026, bringing Property Management professionals together in Sydney for two days focused on leadership, performance, culture, and sustainable growth.
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12 risks of Christmas – insurance insights for agents
The festive season brings twelve heightened risks to rental properties, from rent arrears to bushfires, that can leave landlords with more than holiday bills. Insurance experts warn of the "Christmas effect" on claims, with proper coverage becoming essential as decorations go up and tenants go away.\
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Summer readiness for regional PMs: risks to watch for
Regional landlords face unique challenges as summer looms, with bushfires and storms posing greater threats than in urban areas. Despite strong rental yields and capital growth in these markets, property owners must secure specialised insurance that addresses extreme weather risks.
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Why a 12-month nurture funnel is critical for turning leads into seller listings
A 12-month nurture funnel helps agents stay front-of-mind while sellers take time to decide. With @realty’s CRM, performance coaching and automated email and SMS campaigns, agents can follow up consistently, build trust and convert more long-term leads into listings.
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Do agencies still need a trust account? Riverstone’s three-step settlement model explained.
Riverstone Partners' Agency Settlements platform is transforming property transactions by eliminating trust accounts, reducing administrative burden and operational risk for real estate agencies. The system distils the traditional twelve-step deposit process to just three, potentially saving agencies thousands in administrative costs while positioning them for upcoming anti-money laundering requirements.
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Real Estate Gym appoints three new Performance Coaches as the program expands
The Real Estate Gym is proud to announce the appointment of three new Performance Coaches, Angie Dunn, Phoebe Cook, and Nicole Goldsmith, as the program continues its rapid expansion throughout Australia, New Zealand, Dubai, and the United Kingdom.
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The firm doing the heavy lifting behind thousands of rental homes
Sydney-based Crossub has transformed property management by handling back-office tasks while agencies maintain client relationships. Their AI-driven system manages thousands of properties across Australia and now the UK, allowing real estate firms to grow their rent rolls without the administrative burden.
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Real estate dreams come to life in Domain’s new TV series Open for Inspection
Domain is bringing Australians closer to the homes they love with the launch of Open for Inspection, a brand-new national property TV series debuting on Channel Nine and 9Now this autumn.
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2026 Is Coming: Is Your Real Estate Business Protected and Prepared?
As 2026 approaches, real estate agents face market shifts and intensifying competition. Success hinges on auditing past performance, strengthening client relationships, and updating business including insurance coverage that protects against professional risks in an evolving industry landscape.
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DIY AML Compliance: Why Real Estate Agencies May Want to Think Twice
As AUSTRAC extends anti-money laundering laws to real estate, agencies face a critical choice between DIY compliance and professional support. Industry experts warn that while self-implementation seems cost-effective, the complex, ongoing nature of AML obligations creates significant legal risks without specialized expertise.
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Riverstone Partners: Why SaleFunder’s rebrand matters and what it changes for agencies
Riverstone Partners, formerly SaleFunder, expands beyond funding solutions to offer six agent-focused services with a pay-per-listing model replacing subscriptions. CEO Lucas McEntee positions Agency Settlements as the industry-changing centerpiece while offering commission funding at rates significantly below competitors.
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REA Group partners with OpenAI to deliver world class property experiences
Australia's leading property platform realestate.com.au launches realAssist, an AI-powered companion helping homeowners understand property valuations, while expanding natural language search capabilities for all users. The innovations reflect the company's ongoing investment in AI technology to transform the property journey for millions of Australians.
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Ramp Up Your Real Estate Career in 2026: Consistency, Accountability & the Power of a Performance Coach
@realty offers agents a path to real estate success in 2026 through performance coaching, accountability systems and a business model featuring up to 100% commission. Their approach combines personalized branding options with an automation-rich CRM, positioning consistency as the key differentiator in an increasingly competitive market.
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Ray White and REA Group announce landmark partnership
Ray White becomes first real estate group to access REA's expanded market intelligence suite through a landmark data partnership, leveraging proprietary technology platforms to transform property insights into competitive advantages for its 550+ Australian offices.
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REA Group acquires real-time lifestyle data platform Neighbourlytics
REA Group acquires Neighbourlytics, an Australian data platform that reveals how people actually live in neighbourhoods beyond demographic statistics.
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Double win for BizCover in 2025 rising star awards
BizCover Sales Manager, Kate Bryant, (pictured) and Product Analyst, Pamela Minuto, have been presented with the Insurance Business Rising Star Award for 2025.
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LookingToSell: The Industry Tool Delivering High Intent Seller Leads for Agents
New platform LookingToSell bridges the gap between financially cautious homeowners and real estate agents, offering consumers detailed selling cost calculations while providing agents with high-intent seller leads before they reach the market. The performance-based model charges no upfront fees, only collecting a referral fee upon settlement.
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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 is set to lift industry standards and streamline the way agents access property information.
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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 Group ownership drives momentum. The company will remove all third-party advertising starting December, setting a new industry standard for cleaner property listings.
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Mosaik expands to Australia, introducing a new era of homeownership advisory
Mosaik, a U.S. homeownership engagement platform, expands to Australia, offering real estate professionals tools to transform transactional relationships into lifelong advisory partnerships. The technology helps agents provide personalised support throughout property ownership, addressing growing global demand for continued value beyond settlement.
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Setting new records and leaving nothing to chance: How Luxe helped Tolemy Stevens achieve a landmark result
Queensland luxury agent Tolemy Stevens shattered sales records with a beachfront apartment, selling for $3.45 million in just 20 days using realestate.com.au's premium Luxe marketing package. "You couldn't miss it online," he said, as the enhanced visibility not only secured the record price but elevated his market presence.
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Allhomes raises over $90,000 for YWCA Canberra through Floriade partnership
Allhomes has raised $86,770 through Floriade's Great Big Bulb Dig, with an additional $4,500 from recycling efforts, to support YWCA Canberra's housing initiatives.
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realestate.com.au launches first-to-market video in app
realestate.com.au has launched an innovative short-form video content on its iOS app, transforming how property enthusiasts consume market insights and expert analysis.
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Building Proptech that works for the industry
Inside REACH ANZ’s new era: how Managing Partner Peter Schravemade and his team are reshaping the proptech accelerator model with tailored pathways, deeper mentorship, and a growing community of innovators across Australia and New Zealand.
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Submissions closing for REA Group’s 2025 Excellence Awards
Final call for entries as REA Group prepares to honour Australia’s top-performing property professionals, with submissions for the 2025 Excellence Awards closing Friday 14 November.
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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 by 2026.
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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 often miss crucial coverage for contractor agents, sight unseen properties, and retroactive protection—gaps that could devastate businesses financially and reputationally during regulatory crackdowns.
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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 that transforms the industry's most challenging pain point into a business advantage.
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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 New Zealand agencies. The platform addresses industry fragmentation that has cost agencies billions in potential revenue, with early adopters already seeing a 69% increase in cross-team referrals.
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The risks of sub-letting: how to protect your landlords (and their cover)
As Australia's rental market tightens to historic lows, tenants increasingly turn to subletting to offset rising costs, creating potential insurance headaches for landlords. While legal with consent, these arrangements can leave property owners exposed when damage occurs or rent goes unpaid.
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Ailo launches The PM Puzzle: a simple game with a serious message
A five-minute daily game giving Australian property managers a chance to win MECCA vouchers while sparking a larger conversation about burnout and outdated systems in the industry. "You don't have to settle for the old way," says former property manager Catherine Wells.
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Evolution of REA Group’s market intelligence offering set to deliver unparalleled data-led insights
The release of new residential benchmarking data expands REA’s market intelligence product suite to support agency growth and development.
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FloorScape is redefining what property data means in an AI-driven world
At just 26, Michael Cardillo has transformed FloorScape from Australia's benchmark for premium real estate floor plans into a company poised to revolutionise property data.
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