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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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Buyersagents.com.au launches to connect Australians with trusted, verified buyers’ agents and introduce independent quarterly awards for agent excellence
New platform buyersagents.com.au connects Australian property buyers with verified agents through data-driven profiles and quarterly excellence awards, bringing transparency to a market where "buyers have had very little visibility into who the best agents actually are."
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PropertyMe expands into real estate CRM with the acquisition of Phoenix Software
PropertyMe takes its vision further to serve the entire real estate journey.
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Ray White gives family home the Hollywood treatment in new property film starring Richard Roxburgh
In a cinematic twist on the traditional property listing, Ray White has turned a Sydney family home into the set of a full-scale film production starring acclaimed actor Richard Roxburgh, best known for Rake, Mission: Impossible 2 and Van Helsing.
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Expanded data-driven Top Agent award will see the best performing residential agents recognised on realestate.com.au
The 2025 REA Excellence Awards opens submissions with eight categories and a new data-driven Top Agent recognition that rewards outstanding residential sales professionals with profile badges on realestate.com.au. Winners receive business grants, marketing assets, and increased visibility to potential clients.
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iD4me expands into New Zealand, delivering verified data on homeowners to Kiwi agents
Australian data intelligence platform iD4me has officially entered the New Zealand market, bringing with it a new era of verified information on homeowners designed to help real estate agents prospect smarter, save time, and build stronger relationships.
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“The future is AI and that future is now!” Antony Catalano, View Media Group (VMG) Executive Chairman
Propic unveils major AI feature release, as View Media Group expands its integrated tech ecosystem to give agents smarter tools, stronger leads, and a competitive edge.
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Sales agents are no longer moving for money
Why do agents really move? It’s a question agency leaders have debated for years, but new data from VREC suggests the answer may have changed. After two years of running a flat-fee agent brokering subscription program, VREC owner Taylor (TJ) Shepherd has uncovered clear trends showing that today’s agents are motivated by far more than commission splits. Based on conversations…
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Kolmeo and LendUs show agencies how to grow beyond traditional property management
Property management firms are reinventing their business models beyond traditional rent collection, combining enhanced customer experiences with new revenue streams. Platforms like Kolmeo Plus and LendUs are helping agencies offer mortgage services with cashback options, creating differentiation in a competitive market while making renting more rewarding for tenants who may never own
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How long does it really take to nurture and convert a property seller to list?
Most homeowners silently contemplate selling for 4-6 months before contacting an agent. Effective lead nurturing strategies, combining market reports, downloadable guides, and consistent communication—help real estate professionals stay top-of-mind throughout this extended decision journey.
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REA Group to match donations made to A Night Without Home campaign to recognise World Homelessness Day
On World Homelessness Day, REA Group will match donations to A Home for All Foundation’s A Night Without Home campaign, doubling support for Australians in need.
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How one mistake turned into a professional negligence claim
When a property investment agent's advice about a "duplex suitable" land proved wrong, their client lost $30,000. This real-world case study reveals how Professional Indemnity insurance protected the agent from devastating financial liability, highlighting why verification matters more than good intentions in real estate.
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