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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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Chervonne Papworth joins The Agency in Sydney’s prestige marketÂ
National real estate brand The Agency has boosted its presence in the Sydney’s prestige real estate market with the appointment of property partner Chervonne Papworth.
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Strategic marketing drives 12 offers for Robina family home
A four-bedroom family home at 18 Mornington Terrace, Robina, has sold for $2.49 million through Ben Williams after a private treaty campaign that generated 12 competing offers. The property, which features two bathrooms and a double lock-up garage, was on the market for four weeks before negotiations opened. Ben closed the sale within 48 hours once formal offers began. Professional…
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Repeat clients trust Lisa Borstel to deliver $1.515 million Belmont North result
Lisa Borstel has secured $1.515 million for a four-bedroom family home in Belmont North after just 21 days on market. The private treaty sale at 10 Marion Place delivered a premium result for vendors who first worked with Lisa when she sold them into the property in 2021. The four-bedroom house features three bathrooms and a double garage with workshop.…
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Global housing bubble unlikely despite overheated markets
Housing markets worldwide are likely to remain stable despite concerns about potential bubbles, with only a few cities at high risk of a crash similar to 2007.Â
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Experts reveal Australia’s property hotspots for 2026
The annual realestate.com.au Hot 100 has identified the suburbs across Australia expected to outperform the market in 2026 and beyond.
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First home buyers face shrinking housing options
First home buyers in Australia are facing increasingly limited options, with only 12 per cent of housing stock now affordable for those with an average household income of $180,000.Â
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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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Knight Frank launches a Private Office in Australia
Knight Frank has launched a new Private Office in Australia, which will operate with the support of its partners in Australia and New Zealand respectively, McGrath Estate Agents and Bayleys.
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Nick Thornton Returns to Harcourts to Launch New Chermside Office
Harcourts welcomes back veteran real estate agent Nick Thornton, who is opening a new office, Harcourts Chermside, in Queensland.
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Renters will need six-figure incomes by 2026
Australian renters will need to earn significantly more to afford housing in 2026, with new analysis from Domain revealing households will require incomes of over $112,000 to rent a typical capital city house without experiencing financial stress.
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Scottish property market shows resilience despite slowdown in activity
Property prices across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife, and the Borders have risen by 5.1 per cent year-on-year to £299,050, despite a notable decrease in listings and sales volumes.
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Affordable housing market outpaces premium segment as first home buyers surge
The affordable end of Australia's housing market has significantly outperformed more expensive segments since the pandemic, with further growth expected following recent changes to the five per cent deposit scheme.
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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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McGrath strengthens regional footprint with new Cairns office
McGrath Estate Agents has announced the opening of a new office in Cairns, as it sees great potential for growth in this important Far North Queensland market.
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RBA holds steady at 3.6pc as inflation proves stubborn
Despite hopes for a final dose of festive cheer, the RBA has held the cash rate at 3.60 per cent, signalling a more cautious stance as inflation shows signs of persistence.Â
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Cincinnati tops the nation’s most sought-after rental markets
Cincinnati has emerged as the most in-demand city for apartment hunters, overtaking Washington D.C. in the third quarter of 2025.
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Buyers willing to compromise to enter property market
More Australians are adopting a "compromise or miss out" approach to homebuying as competition intensifies in the property market amid rising prices.
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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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NAI Harcourts Pinnacle Director Phil Grant appointed to REIQ Committee
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) Board of Directors has formally approved the appointment of Phil Grant, Director at NAI Harcourts Pinnacle, to the Commercial & Industrial Chapter Committee for the 2026–2027 term.
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Trust built at open home two years ago drives urgent Georges Hall sale in four days
Class Realty’s Fadi Hajjar has sold a four-bedroom family home at 33 Surrey Avenue, Georges Hall for $1.55 million in four days, securing an unconditional result for vendors under significant financial pressure. The vendors had purchased another property with settlement only weeks away and faced $17,000 monthly interest charges on a bridging loan. With a newborn baby and mounting financial…
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Rental vacancy rate reliability questioned in landmark study
Australia's reliance on private companies to measure rental vacancy rates has been called into question in a groundbreaking study that reveals significant inconsistencies in this critical housing market metric.
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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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French property market shows signs of recovery
French house prices have increased by 0.3 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year, continuing a positive trend that began in early 2025.
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RBA expected to hold rates amid hawkish shift
The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to maintain the cash rate at its final meeting of the year, with experts suggesting a significant shift toward a more hawkish stance as inflation concerns mount.
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Harcourts Pinnacle team spreads Christmas cheer with Salvation Army toy drive
The team at Harcourts Pinnacle recently embraced the spirit of giving by participating in the Salvation Army's annual Christmas Toy Drive.
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Home prices set to drop in 22 major US cities next year
The US housing market is expected to become more balanced in 2026, with home prices forecast to decline in 22 of the nation's 100 largest cities
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Australian hotel sector rebounds with strong summer outlook
Australia's hotel sector is experiencing a significant recovery with transaction volumes rising and occupancy rates strengthening across most major markets as the country enters its peak summer holiday season.
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Cost of living crisis pushes more Australians into shared housing
Cost of living pressures are driving more Australians of all ages into shared accommodation, with over half of respondents citing financial concerns as their primary motivation for share house living.
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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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Buyer’s agent secures $2.05m Menai house days before scheduled auction
A Sydney buyer’s agent has negotiated a $2.05 million pre-auction purchase of a five-bedroom house in Menai, eliminating auction stress for his client. Nathan Madden secured 11 Berwick Place for his client through careful pre-auction negotiation, delivering certainty in a market where the buyer had previously been outbid multiple times. The six-bedroom house with three bathrooms and two car spaces…
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EQT acquires majority stake in PropertyMe
EQT has announced it will become the majority investor in PropertyMe, with Brian Donn set to take over as CEO in January 2026.
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Settlement timing seals premium Grasmere home sale
A five-bedroom luxury home at 9 Yewens Circuit in Grasmere has sold after 20 days on the market, with Anna Younan securing a pre-auction outcome through strategic buyer engagement. The campaign attracted 10 inspections through a combination of weekend open houses and private appointments, with the property marketed through an auction campaign using no advertised price. Understanding buyer motivation The…
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Sydney’s Bellevue Hill claims title of Australia’s most expensive street
Kambala Road in Bellevue Hill has emerged as Australia's most expensive street with a median house price of $39.35 million, according to new research highlighting the extreme polarisation in Australia's residential property market.
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