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Jay Giblett says tougher markets reward trusted agents

The Endeavour Hills specialist, who moved to Area Specialist around three years ago, says tightening conditions are strengthening his market share rather than threatening it.

L-R, Crayons CRM co-founders, Milo Holmes and Russell Peter. Image: Supplied.
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How a homegrown AI platform won the crowd by taking the friction out of property management

A Brisbane principal built his own leasing chatbot after his software bill hit $900 a month, and it…

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Brett Reddell builds family succession plan at Area Specialist

The Gold Coast agent credits a mindset shift for turning his business around, and is now preparing to…

Why that small leak could cost your landlord's insurance claim
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The small maintenance issues that can become costly insurance claims

Small maintenance issues can become costly problems when left unchecked, with flow-on effects for landlords, tenants and insurance…

What Vendors and Buyers value
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New consumer research shows what Vendors and Buyers actually Value, Notice and Act On.

Whether choosing a home to buy or selecting an agent to appraise, online presentation is where the decision-making…

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Building success through reputation in Leongatha

Matt Redmond has built a thriving real estate business in Leongatha without making a single cold call.

Gerard Connell - REA Group Executive General Manager – Sales. Image supplied
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Ten agencies get behind REA’s red doors for Hackdays

For the first time, REA Group customers including Ray White Mildura and LJ Hooker United Group will spend…

buyersagents.com.au launches the 2026 Australian Buyers Agent Index survey
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buyersagents.com.au launches the 2026 Australian Buyers Agent Index survey

The 2026 Australian Buyers Agent Index is open to all licensed buyers agents, gathering data on deal volumes,…

(L-R) Fiona Blayney, Quinn Darragh, Chelsea Pottenger, Tim Dugan. Image supplied
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Happy people do more, and they love doing it

Walk into a property management business that's firing and you can feel it before anyone speaks. The energy…

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Realestate.com.au launches five AI-powered tools in the NextGen Now product suite

New research shows most AI property searches now start with lifestyle goals rather than suburbs, as the portal…

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Pardeep Singh – taking calculated risks to achieve success

Pardeep Singh's journey into real estate came from an unexpected turn of events that changed the trajectory of…

"Australia’s inflation and housing policies are now working against each other." said Nerida Conisbee, Ray White Group Chief Economist
Industry News

House prices are falling, so why is housing getting more expensive?

Ray White Group chief economist Nerida Conisbee says rising rents, construction costs and electricity prices are keeping housing…

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Barry Plant Mildura reshapes leadership as next generation steps up

A change in leadership at Barry Plant Mildura has prompted the 35-year-old business to rethink how it is…

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How Katie Cotton is reshaping the way we hire and get hired in real estate

Katie Cotton is replacing outdated hiring methods with industry-focused proptech innovation.

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Daniel Robinson – building an attraction business on the Mornington Peninsula

Daniel Robinson has transformed his real estate career since joining Area Specialist, achieving record-breaking results while maintaining authenticity…

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Domain launches national campaign for its 3D property tours

The new brand platform puts Matterport's immersive tour technology in front of buyers nationally, meaning agents may soon…

An oversized umbrella held over a miniature Australian suburban home, with rain passing cleanly through precise punched-out gaps in the canopy and pooling around the rooftop below.
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Why ‘cheap cover’ can become expensive during a claim

Excesses, exclusions and payout caps can all shrink a landlord's claim, leaving property managers to manage the fallout…

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Jack Cole thrives with Area Specialist in Frankston

Jack Cole operates in Frankston with Area Specialist, focusing on building genuine connections with everyday buyers and sellers.

Fiona Blayney with Anders Sörman-Nilsson, Pamela Medeiros, Chris Hanley (L-R)
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The thought we all have, but dare not say out loud

Fiona Blayney says the fear isn't really about the bot, it's about what happens to the human role,…

Australian Home Price Falls Deepen in July: Brisbane, Adelaide Join Decline
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National home price falls deepen, Brisbane and Adelaide join decline

Two separate market indices confirm the downturn has spread beyond Sydney and Melbourne into previously resilient mid-sized capitals,…

Franchise News

Harcourts agents prospect through winter to build spring pipeline

The network's Dial Hard 2 initiative pushed hundreds of agents across Australia and New Zealand to start prospecting…

New data reveals what each generation wants from a new home
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New data reveals what each generation wants from a new home

Boomers chase postcode and garage space while Gen Z and Millennials trade car parking for backyards and wellness…

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43 agents hit Altitude status at The Agency this year

The group's top performance tier, reserved for agents generating $1 million-plus in GCI or 76-plus transactions, grew to…

Year 11 student begins real estate career through school apprenticeship
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Bathurst teen fast-tracks real estate career through school

While many agencies are battling a talent shortage, LJ Hooker Bathurst is nurturing future agents straight out of…

The Block immersive 3D tours
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Domain brings Matterport 3D tours to The Block

The exclusive property partner deal lets viewers step inside completed renovations via the Domain app, as part of…

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Why Insurance Should Be Part of Your AML Compliance Strategy

Australia’s expanded anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) obligations have now been in place for more than a…

REMAX gathers top property managers for Platinum Plus forum
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REMAX gathers top property managers for Platinum Plus forum

The Brisbane event, now in its third year, paired industry mentoring with sessions on resilience and leadership for…

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Three numbers that should make every principal uncomfortable, and one that matters

There's a question I get every time the PM/ONE program drops: “Fi, why should I spend the money…

High interest rates and buyer pushback have led Sydney’s house values to fall by nearly $60,000 in three months. Image: Getty
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Australia’s three-year housing boom comes to an end

Domain's June quarter report shows capital city house and unit prices falling for the first time since 2022,…

REA Group CEO Cameron McIntyre and Foundation Chair Christine Mikhael. Image supplied
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A Night Without Home returns with $1 million goal

A Home for All Foundation is calling on real estate professionals to spend a night without shelter this…

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Homesnoop wins 2026 Top of the Props pitch showdown

Six PropTech businesses took to the stage at REACH Australia and New Zealand’s Top of the Props event,…

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Why winter is prime time to build your listing pipeline

With fewer agents prospecting during the colder months, those who stay visible and keep nurturing their database are…

Peter Schravemade and Antonia Mercorella
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Proptech’s real problem isn’t the software, it’s the rollout

A new PropTech CoLab survey of 146 industry leaders finds change management, not technology, is now the biggest…

Insurance is more than a policy. It's the support landlords receive when unexpected events put their investment at risk. Image: Getty/Lois
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The claims experience: What landlords expect vs reality

Why setting realistic expectations around insurance claims helps property managers deliver a better experience for landlords.

How Leo Edwards built a reach to rival the portals
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How Leo Edwards built a reach to rival the portals

With standalone websites for every listing and a database of 30,000 followers, this sole agent says he delivers…