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Airbnb income kept flowing during 90-day Lidcombe unit campaign
Jeff (Kwok Fu) Chau has sold a two-bedroom unit at 204/2 Kingfisher Street, Lidcombe, for $720,000 after coordinating inspections around active Airbnb bookings to maintain
Local family secures rare Gerringong beachside opportunity
Daniel Watt has sold a four-bedroom home at 35 Geering Street in Gerringong for $2.575 million after a five-week expressions of interest campaign generated four
Lara family home draws investor interest
Gaurav Garg has sold a three-bedroom house at 3 Savanna Walk in Lara’s Parkview estate for $630,000 via private treaty, with the property’s park-facing position,
Six-month buyer relationship delivers $910,000 off-market result in Glenroy
Onel Hawil has secured $910,000 for a two-bedroom weatherboard house in Glenroy through an off-market campaign built on six months of buyer relationship management and
Shane Kempton joins Elders as WA residential manager
Elders Real Estate has appointed Shane Kempton as State Residential Real Estate Manager for Western Australia, tasked with driving performance, capability development and agent growth across the network. With over three decades of industry leadership experience, Kempton cites Elders’ strong brand reputation as key to his move, as the company continues expanding its WA presence.
Builders say tax changes could push more renters toward social housing
Australia’s housing sector faces a looming supply squeeze, with Mirvac warning commencements could plunge within months amid rising costs and weaker demand. Master Builders Australia says May 2026 Budget tax changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax could worsen the crunch, pushing more renters toward social housing while construction costs and productivity declines compound the problem.
Ray White Canberra Group acquires Cream Residential
Ray White Canberra Group has acquired Cream Residential, with principal Chris Wilson and his team joining from 1 November 2026. The deal adds around 380 rental properties to the group’s Manuka-based rent roll, pushing total residential assets under management beyond $3 billion, while ensuring continuity for landlords and tenants during the transition.
Barry Plant agent to sell third Home for a Cure property
Barry Plant Craigieburn’s Romi Sleiman is preparing for his third Home for a Cure auction, with the Donnybrook property set to go under the hammer October 3 with a $700,000 reserve. The four-bedroom coastal-style home, built by Henley on land donated by Satterley, aims to raise funds for My Room Children’s Cancer Charity.
A billionaire past and royal neighbours: London Hyde Park home asks $21.6m
A newly renovated three-bedroom duplex on Hyde Park Gardens, once home to Keira Knightley, Queen Noor of Jordan and Freddie Mercury’s sister, has listed through Beauchamp Estates for £11.5 million. The 4,071 sq ft residence features 14ft ceilings, a private terrace, exclusive access to communal gardens, and Calacatta marble finishes throughout.
Why one agency runs rentals like a sales open home
OBrien Real Estate Carrum Downs and Langwarrin director Lenny Bellinger reveals how he and wife Michelle built a 350-property rent roll from scratch by applying sales principles to property management. Prioritising service over profit, staffing generously, and keeping sales and rentals culturally unified, the strategy has driven strong growth while safeguarding long-term client relationships and referrals.
What 9,000 conversations a month have taught us about seller intent
An agent can spend months chasing the homeowner who happily chats for an hour, only to watch a quieter prospect list with someone else. In
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.