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Unlocking Growth: How Agents Are Winning in Today’s Market
New report reveals lead generation remains the top challenge for real estate agents, with nearly half struggling to find quality prospects. As technology reshapes the industry, successful agents aren't working harder, they're leveraging better systems and agency support to nurture leads and stand out from competitors.
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Aussie launches major Find. Buy. Own. brand campaign
Aussie rebrands from mortgage broker to comprehensive property platform with its "Find. Buy. Own." campaign, featuring zero-cost agent listings and a Property Search with over 100,000 properties. The initiative responds to research showing 65% of homeowners feel "stuck" in today's complex market.
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FoundAt: precision AR that’s reshaping field operations and asset management
When civil engineer and project director Leigh Dowie set out to solve one of the most persistent challenges across construction, mining, and infrastructure, namely, how to get accurate, up-to-date information to crews in the field, he didn’t plan to rebuild the foundations of augmented reality. But that’s exactly what FoundAt has done.
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Reapit rebrand brings real estate agency technology together in one platform
One login. One end-to-end ecosystem. One platform to power smarter growth for all agencies
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Uninsured tenants: A risk that is worth a conversation
While landlord insurance is essential for property professionals, tenant insurance remains overlooked despite its critical benefits. Beyond protecting personal belongings, these policies offer legal liability coverage that shields tenants from potentially devastating financial claims and prevents disputes that could entangle landlords and agents in costly legal complications.
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Tapi Wins Residential Proptech of the Year for 2025
Property maintenance platform Tapi captures Australia's top proptech honors, winning Residential Proptech of the Year for transforming a traditional pain point into a competitive advantage for property managers across 400,000 properties in Australia and New Zealand.
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Domain launches free social media guide for agents
Looking to grow your brand and generate more leads through social media? Domain’s new guide offers actionable tips tailored to real estate agents.
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Styling success from afar: How Style It help interstate agents transform Fraser Coast properties with ease
Mother-daughter duo transforms Fraser Coast properties remotely, offering interstate real estate agents a virtual-first styling solution that turns empty houses into coastal-inspired homes. "We're not just here to install furniture and walk away," they explain, bringing local expertise to distant property listings.
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New research shows property buyers slash their purchase time by close to a third
Australians are buying property faster than ever, with new research from view.com.au showing the average journey from dreaming to purchase has dropped from 29.6 months in 2020 to just 20.6 months in 2025. View Media Group’s Paul Tyrrell says falling interest rates, stock shortages, and FOMO are pushing buyers to act quickly — especially first-home buyers and downsizers.
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FOUNDIT launches with $2M in backing to help buyers, and agents, move faster in a complex market
New property platform FOUNDIT launches with $2M in funding to transform Australia's real estate market by connecting buyers with expert agents. The tech-driven service aims to reduce transaction friction while elevating the buyers' agent model through real-time data and market research.
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How smart agents protect their commission without cutting corners on marketing
In today's challenging real estate market, quality marketing isn't a luxury but essential for premium results. Agents who position themselves as strategic advisers rather than order-takers can protect their commission while delivering better outcomes for vendors through multi-channel exposure and evidence-based strategies.
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Pets in rentals: barking mad or purr-fectly reasonable?
EBM RentCover Managing Director Sharon Fox-Slater, believes pet-related damage, shouldn’t be a cause for concern if landlords have appropriate insurance in place.
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Energy efficiency features provide marketing opportunity for agents
A landmark study by PropTrack and CSIRO examining over one million property listings reveals a significant gap in energy efficiency reporting, despite growing consumer demand. With a third of Australians willing to pay more for energy-efficient homes primarily to reduce bills, the research points to a valuable opportunity for real estate agents to differentiate listings while highlighting the urgent need…
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Domain champions smarter, greener homes in new sustainability in property campaign
Domain's new sustainability campaign reveals energy-efficient homes are commanding premiums up to 75% higher, with features like solar panels and north-facing orientation adding six-figure value. The initiative includes a Home Efficiency Hub offering practical guidance for homeowners seeking both economic and environmental benefits.
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Vennu wins 2025 Top of the Props pitch battle
Seven PropTech startups from across Australia and New Zealand went head-to-head in a live pitch battle on the Gold Coast, with one standout business taking home the top prize and industry recognition from a panel of expert judges.
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EOFY insurance check: Are you prepared?
As EOFY approaches, real estate agents should review their business insurance policies to ensure adequate protection against industry-specific risks. From Professional Indemnity to Cyber Liability coverage, identifying gaps now can prevent costly claims and underinsurance later.
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Homely’s latest marketing campaign supports better results for agents and vendors
As real estate professionals navigate a dynamic and often costly advertising environment, Homely reaffirms its commitment to providing a more accessible and value-driven alternative to expensive advertising in the property portal space.
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Vero Business Pack now available through BizCover
BizCover expands its online business insurance offerings with Vero Business Pack, providing Australian SMEs with comprehensive coverage for businesses with up to 200 employees and $20 million turnover.
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From Vision to Reality: How Matterport’s AI Innovations Are Reshaping Property
Matterport's Project Genesis is transforming property marketing with AI that understands physical spaces in three dimensions, allowing buyers to visualise renovations, explore interactive property guides, and see design possibilities in photorealistic 3D.
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Some of the biggest names in real estate join forces with View Media Group
View Media Group is shaking up the vendor marketing space, signing a wave of premium agencies to its fast-growing view.resi platform.
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Emergency repairs – convincing landlords to act
Property managers caught between tenant demands and landlord hesitation face a critical challenge with emergency repairs. Beyond legal obligations, these urgent fixes can determine whether a landlord's insurance claim is honored or denied, potentially exposing them to significant financial and legal consequences.
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Homely and connectnow partner as Homely Connect, a simpler way to connect home movers to the things they need
Homely.com.au, one of Australia’s most visited real estate platforms, has entered into a strategic partnership with connectnow, a trusted home moving service.
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From Basics to Advanced: How Matterport’s Latest Tools Work Together to Enhance Property Marketing
Matterport's Fall and Winter 2024 releases enable agents to combine features like Defurnish with Property Intelligence, creating versatile property presentations that cater to both visual browsers and data-focused buyers while automating measurements and documentation across residential and commercial spaces.
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Aussie launches ‘Aussie for agents’ connecting agents to millions of buyers and vendors
Aussie, one of Australia's most trusted and recognised home loan brands, has launched Aussie for Agents - a new platform that will give agents a smarter, zero-cost way to market listings to millions of buyers and vendors while bringing necessary competition to the market.
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Gumtree and Homely partnership delivers success
In a bold move that's reshaping how Australians search for property, Gumtree and Homely have joined forces to deliver more reach, better leads, and greater value for agents—without the added cost. Just six months in, the results speak for themselves.
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What AI is really doing for Property Managers right now
Property managers are embracing AI solutions that handle everything from tenant communications to maintenance emergencies, transforming an industry facing critical housing demands and workforce shortages.
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$5000 is up for grabs right now with BizGiver grant competition
BizCover's $5000 BizGiver grant competition returns April 2025, offering Australian small businesses a chance to fuel their dreams. Previous winner Benjamin Witkowski transformed his multimedia business with a cinema-quality drone, while finalists like Gemma Lee found the experience "empowering" regardless of outcome.
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