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38,314 domestic violence assaults: why NSW rental laws are changing
New NSW rental laws for domestic violence from 21 September 2026. Agents must update procedures for tenancy terminations, rent, and property management.
REA vs the socials: Has Australia’s property marketing war just begun?
The downturn is changing the economics of selling property
eXp Australia Strengthens Professional Standards for a Changing Industry
AI raises the stakes as property payment scams grow
NSW Fair Trading warns agents as third-party deposit review continues
REA Hackdays names customer-led winners as innovation sprint wraps
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38,314 domestic violence assaults: why NSW rental laws are changing
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13 SeptAI raises the stakes as property payment scams grow
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AI raises the stakes as property payment scams grow
Payment redirection scams cost Australians $166.8 million in 2025. Here is what real estate agencies must do to protect clients and transactions.
NSW Fair Trading warns agents as third-party deposit review continues
REA Hackdays names customer-led winners as innovation sprint wraps
The top end turned first. Now agents need to watch what follows
When a 5am ice bath becomes a body corporate problem
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eXp Australia Strengthens Professional Standards for a Changing Industry
eXp Realty Australia elevates industry standards by mandating fully licensed agents, bolstering compliance and consumer confidence amidst regulatory shifts.
Eighteen months without a normal office, but Kingscliff kept moving
Robert Krnjeta Returns to Werribee with Vision to Build Harcourts’ Western Group
Beyond GCI: why the real measure of a successful agency is what happens underneath the top line
Ray White Victoria & Tasmania appoints Valentina Parra as COO
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38,314 domestic violence assaults: why NSW rental laws are changing
New NSW rental laws for domestic violence from 21 September 2026. Agents must update procedures for tenancy terminations, rent, and property management.
When a 5am ice bath becomes a body corporate problem
Growing Through Change: How David Gray and Nat Fel Built a Scalable Property Management Network Without Losing Its People
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The top end turned first. Now agents need to watch what follows
Cotality data shows premium homes led Australia's housing downturn, with softer conditions now spreading across cities and price segments.
When a 5am ice bath becomes a body corporate problem
A Cairns ice bath dispute offers property managers a useful reminder about noise, evidence and the limits of body corporate by-laws.
Eighteen months without a normal office, but Kingscliff kept moving
LJ Hooker Kingscliff has completed an 18-month rebuild after Cyclone Alfred, marking a new chapter for principal Rhiannon Bald and her team.
One Agency One Up Realty fined $18,000 after 275 transactions ran through an unaudited trust account
East Tamaki's One Agency One Up Realty fined $18,000 for operating a trust account for six years without a required real estate trust account audit.
It Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated. It Just Has to Be Genuine.
As Australians mark R U OK? Day today, Harcourts is encouraging its people to remember that meaningful conversations don’t require perfect words.
Beyond More: The Case for Consistent Leadership
Coming home from BLC 2026, one idea has stayed with me more than most: performance is not always about doing more.
The conversation an Adelaide agent chose to have led to a $10,000 settlement surprise
An Adelaide first-home buyer who had rebuilt her life after fleeing domestic violence received an extraordinary surprise at settlement, after one real estate…
Growing Through Change: How David Gray and Nat Fel Built a Scalable Property Management Network Without Losing Its People
Discover how David Gray & Nat Fel built a scalable property management network by prioritising people, communication & culture. Learn from Lifestyle Group's…
A 2013 punch in Ireland just cost Brisbane's $176 million man his real estate licence
Queensland real estate licence cancelled for Tony O'Doherty over 2013 Irish assault conviction. Industry "fit and proper person" test under scrutiny.
WA raid puts agent conflict rules back under the microscope
WA raid on real estate agent spotlights conflict of interest rules. Agents buying client property demand strict written consent for transparency.
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eXp Australia Strengthens Professional Standards for a Changing Industry
eXp Realty Australia elevates industry standards by mandating fully licensed agents, bolstering compliance and consumer confidence amidst regulatory shifts.
Eighteen months without a normal office, but Kingscliff kept moving
LJ Hooker Kingscliff has completed an 18-month rebuild after Cyclone Alfred, marking a new chapter for principal Rhiannon Bald and her team.
Robert Krnjeta Returns to Werribee with Vision to Build Harcourts’ Western Group
Robert Krnjeta returns to Werribee to lead Harcourts TWG – The Western Group, merging Melton and Werribee businesses with plans to expand to seven offices.
Beyond GCI: why the real measure of a successful agency is what happens underneath the top line
Beyond GCI: Discover why true real estate agency success hinges on profitability, not just gross commission income. Learn to build sustainable value.
Ray White Victoria & Tasmania appoints Valentina Parra as COO
Ray White Victoria & Tasmania appoints Valentina Parra as Chief Operating Officer to drive strategic growth and best-in-market performance.
Ray White Core Group expands footprint with opening of seventh office
Ray White Core Group expands to Beveridge, opening their seventh office to lead Victoria's growth corridors. Discover their ambitious goals.
Noel Jones Expands Into Melbourne's South East
Noel Jones Real Estate expands into Melbourne's south east by welcoming Living Victoria to its network as Noel Jones Carrum Downs. Discover the strategic…
Harcourts Narooma Opens Its Doors as Established Eurobodalla Team Expands Local Presence
An established Eurobodalla real estate team is expanding its local footprint, with Harcourts Narooma opening its doors as the next chapter in the growth of…
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One year on, Gables property market shifts from new estate to established community, influencing buyer decisions on lifestyle and liveability.
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