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Households complied, governments didn’t – Koch’s message to the RBA
All four major banks now expect the RBA to raise rates 25 basis points to 4.60 per cent on September 29. Compare the Market’s David Koch has urged Governor Michele Bullock to explain whether government spending, not household spending, is driving inflation, warning mortgage holders risk paying for a bill they didn’t create.
Adrian William welcomes Simon Pilcher following Pilcher Residential merger
For over 20 years, the name Pilcher has been synonymous with trust in Annandale. Now that trust becomes part of an agency built on the
Ray White Canberra appoints Georgie Parry as Chief Operating Officer
Ray White Canberra has promoted Georgie Parry to Chief Operating Officer after nine years with the business, starting at reception in 2017. She built the group’s Customer Care model, People & Culture function, and Social Media & Marketing division, recently earning the Operational Excellence Award at the Ray White NSW/ACT Annual Awards.
$3bn future beckons as one of Sydney’s biggest landholdings hits the market
A 737-hectare cattle property held for three decades has been put up for sale in Sydney’s North West Growth Area, with part of the historic
Kolmeo and FLK it over join forces to simplify lease signing for property managers
Property managers can now create a tenancy in Kolmeo, prepare and send the lease through FLK It Over, and have the signed agreement automatically returned
Why repositioning stock beats waiting out the market
Real estate agents can’t control tax laws, media headlines, or buyer sentiment, but they can control their own process. Ray White’s Mark McLeod argues success lies in reallocating time to proactive outreach, gathering genuine market feedback, and continuously repositioning stock rather than blaming external conditions for quiet sales periods.
Thomas Fuller brings a high-performance mindset to Ray White Phillips & Co
Thomas Fuller applies the discipline of his rugby and carpentry background to real estate, treating every campaign like game day preparation. Now with the newly launched Ray White Phillips & Co, the Clovelly-raised father of three combines genuine local knowledge with Ray White’s systems and support to deliver results for eastern suburbs clients.
Cash unconditional offer seals Kingscliff beach house after five competing bids
Mark Humphries has sold a single-level beach house in Kingscliff’s Salt Village for $1.95 million after generating five offers in three weeks, with a cash
The property ad that chats back
OpenAI is testing ads you can talk to – and a cordless drill shows us where property might be heading.
Why some listings pull tens of thousands of views, explained
New realestate.com.au data reveals Australia’s most-viewed streets, led by Bullsbrook’s Shady Hills View in Perth, boosted by a viral “witch-house” listing. Melbourne’s Toorak dominates the top rankings, with Perth, Sydney and Adelaide streets also featuring. Experts say Australians’ fascination with luxury homes and exclusive suburbs drives these standout viewing numbers nationwide.
How one Harcourts office is supporting bereaved local families
Harcourts Foundation Ambassador Sarah Joseph and Harcourts Victoria CEO Adam Fiteni visited Wombat’s Wish in Clifton Springs to present a grant supporting bereaved children and families across Victoria. The organisation offers free grief programs and counselling, with Harcourts Drysdale representatives joining to highlight local involvement in backing this vital community support work.
Family-owned Townsville agency rebrands as First National
Helen Munro Property has rebranded as First National Townsville, joining the cooperative network while retaining local ownership under Director Tracy Crome. The 30-year-old family business, founded by Tracy’s mother Helen, gains access to national marketing, training and technology while maintaining its independence, community sponsorships and beloved Melting Moment biscuit tradition.
Tim Duggan’s five steps to handling conflict better
At PM/ONE 2026, Tim Duggan shared a five-step CLEAR framework for handling conflict: clarify what matters, listen generously, explore underlying interests, align on shared direction, and reset your story. He urged property managers to assess trust and values first, using tools like mirroring, looping, and “how” questions to navigate difficult conversations.
39 million Australians: housing and infrastructure face a 40-year planning test
With Australia’s population set to hit 39 million by the mid-2060s, the Planning Institute of Australia is urging a National Framework for Growth, integrating housing, infrastructure, population and climate policy. The call comes as the 2026 Intergenerational Report highlights faster ageing and slowing growth, prompting PIA to push for coordinated, long-term strategic planning across all government levels.
What Scotland’s fast exchange times reveal about transaction efficiency
New TwentyEA data shows 72 per cent of Scottish property sales reach exchange within three months, far outpacing England, where London lags badly. The findings arrive as Australian homes take longer to sell too, with PropTrack recording a national median of 43 days, prompting fresh questions about transaction efficiency across property markets.
Battle-axe block with 600sqm of land finds buyer in three weeks after 90-day listing stall
Locky Sadioura sold a four-bedroom house at 43 Talana Hill Drive, Edmondson Park, for $1.1 million after three weeks on market, delivering relief to vendors
George Faris turns passed-in Kensington auction into $2.9m post-auction win
George Faris has secured $2.9 million for a three-bedroom semi-detached house at 20A McDougall Street, Kensington, after identifying the buyer with the strongest emotional connection
Local first-home buyer secures East Victoria Park character home after 11 written offers
Michelle Ralph has sold a two-bedroom character home at 164 Hubert Street, East Victoria Park for $1.21 million via set date sale, with 11 written
Sydney family finds space and access in Gwandalan lakeside pocket
Daniel Grech has sold a 2-bedroom house at 69 Winbin Crescent, Gwandalan for $765,000 after 33 days on market, attracting 24 groups and six offers
Staging adds $100,000 to Labrador house as investor outbids owner-occupier at auction
Gemma White has secured $1,165,000 for a four-bedroom house in Labrador after a strategic staging intervention attracted 34 buyer groups and two competing bidders to
WA’s top real estate performers honoured at 2026 REIWA awards
Nearly 900 WA real estate professionals gathered at Crown Perth for the 2026 reiwa.com Awards, celebrating top performers in residential and commercial sales and property management for 2025-26. REIWA President Suzanne Brown highlighted trust and service as key to success, with 170 salespeople recognised, including 39 in the top one per cent statewide.
Developers warn of project cancellations over trust tax changes
New polling reveals over 60 per cent of small and medium property developers expect proposed discretionary trust tax changes to affect project timing or viability, with 37 per cent anticipating cancellations. Major industry bodies including HIA, MBA, PCA, REIA and UDIA warn the reforms, set for July 2028, threaten housing supply amid an already strained market.
Chelsea Pottenger’s practical resets for a more sustainable working day
At PM/ONE 2026, EQ Minds founder Chelsea Pottenger gave property managers practical tools for sustaining performance under pressure. She shared a calming breath technique for transitions, a five-day morning routine challenge, and reframing limiting beliefs with “yet.” Her core message: small resets and genuine connection support both wellbeing and better work.
The real profit date behind a $300,000 GCI year
Most real estate agents don’t turn a profit until September 11 after franchise fees, splits, GST and tax eat into a $300,000 GCI year. Area Specialist founder Michael Choi breaks down how his model’s lower costs shift that break-even point to May 16, giving agents four extra months of real profit annually.