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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 facilities, new realestate.com.au research shows.

The Agency Executive Chairman Andrew Jensen. Image supplied
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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…

Building good compliance habits. Image Getty
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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…

(L-R) Fiona Blayney, Naaman Fraser, Donna Hughes, Sophie Kennedy-Rush. Image supplied
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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…

Homesnoop wins 2026 Top of the Props pitch battle. Image supplied
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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,…

JJ Taylor, Managing Director of @realty. Image: Supplied/ Lois
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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…

Rick Schultz opens Ray White Albert Park
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Rick Schultz opens Ray White Albert Park

After nearly a decade as one of Ray White's top-performing agents, Schultz makes the move to business ownership,…

Harcourts Australia, NZ face off in Dial Hard 2
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Harcourts Australia, NZ face off in Dial Hard 2

The Trans-Tasman appraisal challenge returns with a twist, as New Zealand joins the competition for the first time.

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The proptech push to finally unify your real estate tech stack

As AI reshapes agency operations, Aro says the biggest opportunity isn't more software, it's bringing every system together.

Volkan Akintetik & Reece Caira launch LJ Hooker Berkeley Vale
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Volkan Akintetik and Reece Caira join LJ Hooker network

The two top-selling Central Coast agents have opened their own LJ Hooker business in Berkeley Vale, filling what…

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Belinda McLachlan joins Harcourts Pinnacle in Brisbane

The Lawnton specialist brings more than a decade of experience to the growing agency as it strengthens its…

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Winter isn’t dead time, it’s decision time

As the first half of 2026 draws to a close and winter listings slow across Australia and New…

REMAX Select has appointed Samantha Self as general manager, bringing her into the leadership team of the award-winning Mackay agency.
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Samantha Self joins REMAX Select as general manager

The Mackay agency has appointed a new general manager with eight years' experience leading retail operations at northern…

Gerard Connell - REA Group Executive General Manager – Sales. Image supplied
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REA Group opens Hackdays to customer ideas for 2026

Agents and agencies can now pitch their own business challenges for the chance to spend four days working…

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Harcourts Foundation grant to fund 1,700 meal packs

A $5,000 grant from the Harcourts Foundation will help a volunteer-run Adelaide charity deliver more than 1,700 emergency…

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Top of the Props 2026 finalists take aim at property industry’s biggest pressure points

The proptech pitch competition returns to Brisbane in July, with this year's finalists tackling leasing, rent roll growth,…

Strategy & Best Practice

Why the smartest agents are treating AI like a doctor’s dictation tool

Social scientist and technologist Nigel Dalton argues that the real AI advantage isn't speed – it's earning back…

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PM/ONE Returns to Sydney with 500 property management professionals expected to attend

More than 500 property management professionals expected at Hilton Sydney as PM/ONE returns for its second year, with…

EBM RentCover highlights how agents can help landlords avoid common insurance misconceptions to prevent surprises at claim time. Image: Getty.
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The most common insurance assumptions landlords get wrong

From loss of rent to accidental damage, many landlords assume they're covered for more than they actually are—leaving…

@realty launches the @realty Reporting Group to help real estate agencies manage upcoming AML/CTF compliance obligations ahead of the July 2026 deadline.
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Is your business ready for the upcoming AML changes?

New AML laws are coming to real estate. Here's what you need to know.

With Tranche 2 AML compliance less than a month away, APLYiD offers real estate agencies an integrated solution to meet AUSTRAC obligations without disrupting existing workflows.
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The clock is ticking: Why AML integrations are your secret weapon for complying Tranche 2

With Tranche 2 less than a month away, real estate agencies must have AUSTRAC enrolment, a compliance officer,…

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EOFY is a good time to review more than just your finances

Why the end of financial year is the ideal moment for real estate agencies to audit operational processes,…

Harcourts and REA Group announce a new strategic partnership. Photo: Supplied
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REA Group and Harcourts’ partnership to strengthen value for Harcourts offices across Australia

Harcourts and REA Group partner to give agencies best-in-market Pro subscription rates and premier event sponsorship

Sarah Cincotta and Hermione Gardiner - BDM training. Photo: Supplied
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Legislation is stacking up, supply has tightened, and the old rent roll growth playbook is dead (RIP)

When the investor pool shrinks, every lead counts more. Find out why rent roll growth now hinges on…

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When insurance doesn’t deliver

Insurance gaps can create far more than financial headaches for landlords, increasing workloads, damaging relationships and exposing agencies…

Kul Singh. Photo: Supplied
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REA Group and Raine & Horne announce significant partnership

Partnership to give Raine & Horne's national network access to REA's premium Pro subscription, PropTrack data and a…

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How client care wins listings

Mosaik founder Sheila Reddy on why the real competition for listings is decided long after settlement, and how…