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Harcourts Greater Springfield launches 10km for $10k
Harcourts Greater Springfield is proud to announce the launch of "10km for $10k," a heartfelt fundraising initiative aimed at raising $10,000 for the Icon Cancer Foundation (ICF).
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Belle Property expands in the Sunshine Coast with a new Noosa commercial office
Australia’s leading lifestyle real estate brand, Belle Property, has expanded its service offering on the Sunshine Coast with the launch of Belle Property Commercial Noosa.
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Ray White Collective calls in the big guns
Brisbane agency, Ray White Collective, has announced the appointment of highly experienced auctioneer Peter Burgin as Chief Auctioneer and Head of Performance.
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NZ: OCR cuts not over yet
New Zealand’s central bank has cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 0.25 percentage points, and further reductions may be on the way as the economy struggles with weak growth and rising unemployment, according to Cotality NZ Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson.
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Real estate industry faces major regulatory shift with 2026 AML reforms
The Australian real estate industry is preparing for significant regulatory changes as the Federal Government confirms the extension of anti-money laundering legislation to property professionals from July 2026.
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unió: Reimagining space for a smarter, smaller footprint
What if your bedroom could turn into a home office by day, or your lounge could become a guest room at night — all without knocking down a wall? That’s the idea behind unió, a new spatial living system from Rachel Oakley that swaps static floorplans for flexible, modular design.
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The great mismatch: smaller households, bigger homes
Australia’s housing market has a size problem. While more than 60 per cent of households are made up of just one or two people, most of the nation’s homes are still built for families. New research from Cotality shows the classic three-bedroom house dominates supply, leaving singles and couples struggling to find smaller, better-fitting options.
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Ray White expands its presence in Tasmania
Ray White expands in Tasmania with new Hobart residential office, uniting with their commercial division to create one of the state's largest full-service real estate agencies in just five months under local leadership and international brand backing.
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Private equity executives swap London for Lake Como amid tax exodus
Rising taxes in the UK are prompting a wave of private equity executives to relocate, with Italy, and increasingly Lake Como, emerging as the destination of choice. Estate agents say Milan’s luxury apartment market is at breaking point, pushing high-net-worth buyers toward grand villas on the lake once reserved for Hollywood’s elite.
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Stamp Duty under fire as top priority for Economic Roundtable
Stamp duty has emerged as a central issue at this week’s Economic Roundtable, with Domain’s Chief of Research and Economics Dr Nicola Powell warning the tax has grown into one of the biggest barriers to home ownership and economic efficiency.
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Lisa Wilkinson and Peter FitzSimons list Cremorne estate Ingleneuk for $23 million
Lisa Wilkinson and her husband, author Peter FitzSimons, have put their long-held family estate in Cremorne on the market with an asking price of $23 million.
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US home sellers playing the waiting game
The traditional summer surge in US home sales has stalled as sellers hold off listing their properties in hopes of securing higher prices in the future.
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Rate cuts benefit different housing markets
Australia's housing market has responded differently to each of the three major interest rate cutting cycles since 2015, according to new research.
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Interior design boosts property values by up to 120 per cent
Professional interior design is proving to be a significant investment for homeowners, with new data showing designer homes commanding premiums of more than double the price in some Australian suburbs.
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Ray White Forest Hill makes a return
Ray White Group is thrilled to announce the re-launch of Ray White Forest Hill, marking the triumphant return of industry icons Marc Lum, Darryl Wickham and Ryan Zhu to the Ray White family, as Dexter Prack expands his dominant operations from Ray White Judd White.
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How a $2500 campaign found 22 buyers without using property portals
Byron Bay agency Kim Jones & Co bypassed traditional property portals for a hinterland listing, instead using targeted digital campaigns that reached buyers where they actually spend time online. The strategy netted 22 new inquiries from previously untapped prospects, demonstrating how multi-channel marketing captures passive property seekers before they actively search.
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Bold new online look delivers for REMAX Australia professionals
2025 marks a significant evolution for the global REMAX brand, with Australia leading the charge implementing refreshed branding and innovative ideas, placing the agent at the heart of the brand.
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Build-to-Rent pipeline expands as NSW launches affordable housing project on South Coast
Australia’s build-to-rent sector is gaining ground, with fresh government projects rolling out alongside a record national pipeline, even as analysts warn that momentum may start to ease beyond 2025.
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HIA urges red, white and green tape overhaul ahead of Economic Reform Roundtable
Australia’s home building sector is demanding urgent action from policymakers as the federal government’s Economic Reform Roundtable gets underway in Canberra.
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HSBC flags 73% of Hong Kong commercial property loans as risky
HSBC has revealed that 73 per cent of its Hong Kong commercial property loans are now considered at higher risk, underscoring the deepening challenges in one of the world’s most expensive real estate markets. The warning comes amid falling office rents, record-high vacancies, and mounting financial strain on smaller developers, placing fresh pressure on the bank’s $32bn (AUD $48.4bn) exposure…
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Cameron McIntyre to lead REA Group as new CEO
Cameron McIntyre has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of REA Group Ltd, set to take the top position from November 3, 2025, following the retirement of current CEO Owen Wilson.
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Delivering Extraordinary Results in a Competitive Market: How Luxe Sets Kevin Buchanan’s Listings Apart
Real estate agent Kevin Buchanan has transformed his listings with realestate.com.au's Luxe product, generating 4.2 times more inquiries and placing properties in NSW's top 10 most-viewed listings. "The premium placement made it feel like it was showcased, not just another home for sale," notes one satisfied vendor.
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Supermodel Adriana Lima lists high-security Brentwood estate for $24.4m AUD
Supermodel Adriana Lima is selling her ultra-secure Brentwood estate, complete with AI-powered cameras, laser beams, and 24/7 armed patrols, for US $15.995 million (A$24.4 million).
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Mark Sewell: Community connections drive success in Koo Wee Rup
Mark Sewell has built his real estate business on community connections and genuine client service, creating a powerful presence in Koo Wee Rup where he commands an impressive 50 per cent market share.
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Dubai property prices surge with villas leading the way
Dubai's real estate market is experiencing robust growth in 2025, with property prices climbing steadily through the first five months of the year
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Record migration adds to housing market pressures
Australia’s migration numbers are smashing records, and the housing market is feeling every bit of it. With more than 450,000 new permanent and long-term arrivals in the past financial year, which well above government forecasts, demand for homes is set to stay fierce.
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ASIC review could unlock billions for property investment
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has launched a targeted review that could potentially boost superannuation fund investment in property assets by billions of dollars.
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Martin and Mark Mintoff join Harcourts
Harcourts Australia is excited to welcome award-winning real estate agents Martin and Mark Mintoff to the Harcourts team.
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New Zealand property resale profits hit a decade low
Property owners in New Zealand are experiencing the lowest rate of resale profits in more than a decade as subdued values and high inventory levels continue to favour buyers in the current market.
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Australia losing nearly 23 affordable homes a day
Australia’s affordable housing supply is shrinking at an alarming rate, with new data showing nearly 23 sub-$750,000 homes disappearing from capital city markets every day. Fresh analysis from Ray White Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee reveals that while affordable unit numbers are rising slightly, they’re nowhere near enough to offset the steep and sustained losses in houses.
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First state-backed developer falls in China’s property crisis
China South City has become the first state-backed property developer to be ordered into liquidation since the country’s real estate debt crisis began in 2021, marking a significant escalation in the sector’s troubles.
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Melbourne office market faces major shift under proposed WFH rules
Victoria’s plan to make working from home a legal right is expected to trigger a major shift in Melbourne’s CBD office market, with new analysis suggesting the changes could reshape demand, rental values and investor strategies across the sector.
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Harcourts Agents Fast Tracked For AI Success With Exclusive Six Week Bootcamp
In an Australian real estate industry first, Harcourts is partnering with leading industry expert Samantha McLean to rollout an exclusive six-week intensive AI for Agents training program as part of its Academy offering.
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‘Chateau Swann’ hits the market as AFL boss heads south
AFL football boss Greg Swann and his wife Leonie are farewelling their beloved Queensland home, affectionately known as ‘Chateau Swann’. The five-bedroom entertainer’s haven, which has played host to AFL stars, family and friends over the past decade, is headed to auction later this month as the couple make the move to Melbourne.
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Calm, confident and in control: why property managers are showing up to MECCA after hours
Ailo has launched a new series of invitation-only events for property management leaders, held after hours in MECCA stores across Australia. The small-format gatherings focus on candid discussions about industry change, technology adoption, and leadership in what Ailo describes as the “third wave” of property management.
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