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Winning the vendor is getting harder. RealtyAssist wants to help agencies offer more.
With property sales slowing and homes taking longer to sell, real estate agencies are facing growing pressure to demonstrate value and give property owners more
What downsizers actually want isn’t the smallest home on the market
A new realestate.com.au and GemLife report reveals 88 per cent of Australian households aged 55+ have spare bedrooms, highlighting downsizing potential. Yet stamp duty, moving costs and limited suitable housing deter sellers. Downsizers prioritise low-maintenance living, security and lifestyle over smaller size, with many preferring two to three bedrooms rather than the smallest available homes.
A little help from the Beatles – Mayfair apartment in Fab Four’s former home lists for $8.5 million
A renovated three-bedroom apartment in London’s Mayfair has listed for £4.5 million, situated one floor below the flat where John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr lived together in 1963. The Victorian building, designed by Sir Robert William Edis, blends period character with luxury interiors, marketed exclusively through Wetherell.
Urban Real Estate creates new AI and customer experience role
Urban Real Estate has appointed mathematician and data scientist Akash Singh to a newly created role as Director of Digital, AI and Customer Experience. Starting 21 September 2026, he will lead digital and AI strategy, cutting manual reporting and admin to free up agents and property managers for more meaningful, human-focused client relationships.
Nicole Walker joins Harcourts Adelaide Hills
Nicole Walker has joined Harcourts Adelaide Hills, bringing with her nearly a decade of experience selling homes across the region. Nicole has built her career
AI could change who controls the relationship between agents and buyers
A Harvard Business Review analysis suggests AI assistants acting on buyers’ behalf could reshape real estate, shifting influence away from property portals and agencies. As US platforms like Zillow integrate with AI tools, Australian agents face questions about data value, buyer trust and where genuine influence will sit as search and decision-making increasingly move beyond traditional portals.
Victoria bans rental application fees, tightens bond claim rules
New Victorian rental laws now require landlords to notify tenants and provide evidence before claiming against a bond, ban application fees entirely, and mandate gas and electrical safety checks every two years. From next year, rentals must also meet new energy efficiency standards, as part of over 150 reforms aimed at improving fairness for renters.
Why lease expiry talks should start well before the deadline
Commercial property owners risk rushed decisions if lease renewal talks start too close to expiry. NAI Harcourts’ Tom Donnelly explains why early conversations about tenant needs, property condition and lease terms matter more than last-minute rent negotiations, giving owners and tenants time to plan for renewal, upgrades or new occupiers.
Ed Sheeran song recreation and retargeting campaign secure coastal sale
Nick Townsend has sold a four-bedroom house at 18 Tidal Crescent, Moonee Beach for $1.22 million after a 79-day campaign that combined creative content with
Local family’s 18-month search ends with lifestyle property in Myall Park
Jordan Bavaresco has sold a four-bedroom house on acreage in Myall Park, New South Wales, for $1,385,000 prior to auction after 13 days on market,
The missing millions: Why agents are being forced to rethink how they win listings
LJ Hooker’s Stephan Gervois reveals agents in booming markets engaged with as little as five per cent of their databases, leaving a “Missing Millions” of lapsed clients. As conditions tighten, the network is pushing agents from hunting new business to farming existing relationships, backed by tailored marketing and emerging AI automation tools.
Ray White recruits James Leith and Tamara Lawless for new team
Ray White Upper North Shore Northern Beaches has launched a dedicated Frenchs Forest and Forestville team, recruiting James Leith and Tamara Lawless, alongside associate Kane Edwards. The new 11th office bridges the group’s Upper North Shore and Northern Beaches operations, targeting strong cross-regional buyer demand highlighted by recent Domain enquiry data.
Singapore property sales on track for record S$50 billion year
Singapore’s property investment market is set for a record year, with sales hitting S$42.4 billion in the first nine months of 2026, already topping 2025’s full-year total. Residential led the September quarter, while commercial, industrial and hotel transactions also strengthened, pointing towards an approximate S$50 billion year-end result.
Quarter of Australian households delay bills to cover housing costs
New Finder research reveals 23 per cent of Australians, around 2.3 million households, have delayed bills like electricity, car insurance and credit cards to prioritise mortgage or rent payments. While RBA and APRA data show mortgage arrears remain contained, the findings expose hidden financial strain amid rising housing costs, electricity prices and living expenses.
Brisbane leads Australia’s renovation boom
Brisbane has become Australia’s top renovation market, with $5.3 billion in approved residential work over five years and monthly approvals up 71.7 per cent. It outpaces Sydney’s Northern Beaches and the Gold Coast, while City of Sydney recorded the steepest decline, down 29.1 per cent, amid shifting national renovation and housing investment trends.
Martin Hesse appointed national director at Better Homes and Gardens
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate has named Martin Hesse as National Director, drawing on his 30-plus years in property, lending and legal settlement services. He will support Franchise Owners and their teams across the network, with Chairman Charles Tarbey citing Martin’s experience and attention to detail as key to strengthening the brand’s market position.
Alex Tincknell launches McGrath’s new Redlands office
Alex Tincknell has launched McGrath Redlands, a new bayside office south-east of Brisbane, serving as principal while wife Taylor manages finances. The office covers Redland Bay to Wellington Point, with agents Jarred Field and Corey Smitheram and a two-person property management team overseeing 185 properties, amid growth driven by relocations and Olympic-linked infrastructure investment.
Alan King named Century 21 state director for Victoria
Century 21 has appointed Alan King as state director Victoria, drawing on his 20-plus years in real estate sales, agency ownership and leadership. A former Victoria Police detective, King will support principals and teams to build high-performing businesses while strengthening and expanding the Century 21 network across Victoria.
Century 21 podcast returns with real client stories
Century 21’s Home of the Century podcast returns for season two on 13 October, shifting focus to the people and decisions behind property transactions. Hosted by Erin Holland and Darren Palmer, the series features real client stories, including Cheryl Allen’s journey finding an accessible home with agent Noel Outerbridge’s support.
Erin Nielsen guides family to certainty over price in Kingscliff expressions campaign
Erin Nielsen has sold a three-bedroom house in Kingscliff for $1.425 million in 29 days, guiding a deceased estate to accept stronger terms over a
Father brought to tears as son secures first home in five-acre Yackandandah auction
William Bonnici has sold just over five acres of lifestyle land in Yackandandah, Victoria, for $390,000 at auction, with a young first-home buyer delivering a
Seven days, multiple buyers, and a fireplace that sealed the deal in Mount Eliza
Vicki Sayers has sold a four-bedroom character home at 10–12 Claremont Street, Mount Eliza, for $1.65 million after just seven days on market and competition
East Cannington duplex sells in 26 days after three-month stalemate
Damian Miller has sold a 3-bedroom duplex at 108B Renou Street, East Cannington, for $685,000 after the property sat unsold for three months with another
Targeted social media strategy delivers $1.95 million sale in under four weeks
When a family brought relatives to a second inspection at 35 Crestwood Drive, Baulkham Hills, Steve Cole sensed his buyer and used quiet competing interests