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Investor sentiment on edge as major agencies warn Budget tax overhaul could reshape housing market
The proposed tax changes could spook the private investors who supply most of Australia’s rental housing – at a time the country can least afford it.
Federal Budget looms as housing market enters ‘peak uncertainty’
Australia’s housing market is facing peak uncertainty ahead of the Federal Budget, with three 2026 rate rises, inflation pressures and shifting buyer confidence reshaping conditions nationwide.
Why top agents are ditching big franchises to go boutique
Why high-performing agents are ditching global franchises to build leaner, more profitable boutique brands in 2026
Victoria greenlights $330m build-to-rent projects adding 800 rental homes
Two Melbourne towers approved under fast-track program, but housing groups call for transparency on developer contributions.
Ben Affleck hands over control of his US$50m Beverly Hills mansion to Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez is now responsible for all sale costs after Ben Affleck transferred his share of the property they bought together in 2023.
McGrath expands Victorian footprint with Macedon Ranges office
The franchise network’s 24th Victorian office targets tree-changers and Melbourne professionals seeking lifestyle properties northwest of the city.
Ray White’s USA study tour: innovation, influence, and evolution
A first-hand reflection from Ray White’s USA study tour exploring how Google, Amazon, Compass, and leading industry thinkers are reshaping real estate through AI, consolidation, network effects, and a culture of relentless innovation.
What Your Investor Clients Are Googling Right Now
Your phone is about to light up. If it wasn’t already, Wednesday morning is looking kind of busy – right after Treasurer Jim Chalmers hands
Harry Potter producer’s Versailles-inspired Knightsbridge townhouse hits market
The Grade II Listed property, which served as a sculpture studio for Queen Victoria’s portrait and later housed Harry Potter producer David Heyman, is listed for $11.18 million (AUD $17.5 million).
Nearly half of Australians blame federal government for housing crisis
New research reveals trust in Canberra has plummeted 8 per cent in three months as 72 per cent of Australians doubt enough homes will be built to meet demand.
Sydney market splits as clearance rates fall but fast sales persist
Sydney recorded its weakest auction clearance rate since 2020 in April, but fast, high-value sales and selective demand highlight a divided and highly variable property market.
Rex Software announce innovative integrated AI that unlocks real estate agents’ databases
Rex Software has launched Rex AI, a new CRM-integrated suite designed to help real estate agents automate admin, improve prospecting and unlock database-driven growth, with phased rollout of features across 2026.
Holly Ransom on why curiosity is the new real estate currency
From global stages to real estate disruption, Holly Ransom on why the next era of leadership is built on psychological resilience, not hierarchy.
Four commercial property veterans launch Western Sydney-focused agency
The new firm brings together directors with a combined 80 years of experience to service the region’s growing commercial and industrial sectors.
Nutrien Harcourts taps Andrew Brien as CEO to lead expansion push
The appointment comes as the rural and regional network signals active interest in acquiring other brands to grow its national footprint.
Cameron Kusher joins Herron Todd White as Chief Economist
The prominent housing market analyst brings two decades of property economics experience to Australia’s largest valuation firm.
Jamie Hershman: Agency Matters – a business built on empathy, transparency and skill
Jamie Hershman’s journey into real estate began with a frustrating experience as a first-home buyer that left him convinced it could be done better.
eXp World Holdings acquires NextHome, rebrands as AGNT
The deal creates a dual-model platform offering agents and entrepreneurs a choice between franchise ownership and cloud-based brokerage.
The AI Edit Ep. 11: Your vendor isn’t online – here’s how AI can still help
Not every vendor has a digital footprint. Some of the most valuable listings an agent will ever handle come from people who have never posted
OBrien Real Estate Carrum Downs expands into Langwarrin
The Melbourne agency adds a second location as it looks to deepen its presence in the city’s south-east.
Ray White Burwood doubles footprint with Blackburn office launch
The expansion creates a combined team of more than 30 staff across Melbourne’s eastern corridor, with the new office opening with about 15 team members.
Would a salaried agent give a more honest appraisal?
Commission is the structure that shapes almost everything about how real estate operates in Australia – who enters, who survives, who earns, and how customers are served. But what if it’s not the only option? In this three-part series, Elite Agent Managing Editor Samantha McLean draws on her own career in salaried tech sales, plus academic research and industry data to ask the question the industry hasn’t properly explored: what would actually change if agents were paid differently?
Reality TV divorce leads to $5.25 million Miami Beach villa purchase
Todd Nepola bought the Ritz-Carlton Residences property for his ex-wife Alexia Nepola, one year after the couple finalised their divorce.
Investor lending surges at fastest pace in a decade despite rate rises
Property investors borrowed $42 billion in the year to March, while first home buyers retreat from the market