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Australian housing values experienced their seventh consecutive monthly increase in August, However, Raine & Horne, a leading real estate group, warns that stock shortages will continue unless policy reforms are considered to encourage more Australians to sell their properties.

A distinguished cohort of REMAX Australia’s leading property management professionals gathered in Brisbane for the second annual Platinum Plus Property Management forum last week.

Rarely do I have time to reflect on the past but one thing became apparent while opening thirty-two new offices in 2025, was the courage required to break free from stagnation.

Impact & Influence, the flagship podcast series by REGROWTH Consultancy, has  achieved a major milestone, ranking in the top 10% of all podcasts globally, based on  data from over 3 million podcasts. 

Dynamic husband-and-wife team Courtnie and Zeb Alaia are in growth mode again, launching Raine & Horne Braidwood/Bungendore, their third office after building thriving operations in the Southern Tablelands of NSW at Goulburn and Gungahlin in the ACT.

Homely, Australia’s property portal known for street and suburb reviews, proudly unveils the winners of the 2025 Homely Awards.

Around 20 older individuals sleeping rough on the Mornington Peninsula will now have access to vital connections through new mobile phones, thanks to funding provided by the Harcourts Foundation.

Harcourts Property Centre has announced the opening of its newest office in Birkdale, marking another significant step in the company’s commitment to serving the Redlands and Bayside communities.

GoodNight Tasmania, a groundbreaking partnership between Backpack Bed for Homeless and The Harcourts Foundation, officially launched last week with the distribution of Backpack Beds to nine organisations supporting Tasmania's homeless population across Burnie, Launceston, and Hobart.

BNDRY has welcomed AUSTRAC’s tabling of the new Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Rules in Parliament, while cautioning real estate organisations to take a strategic and educated approach ahead of the July 1, 2026 commencement date.

CoStar Group has finalised its acquisition of Domain Holdings Australia in a transaction valued at approximately A$3 billion. The scheme of arrangement, approved by Domain shareholders and endorsed unanimously by its board, became effective on 27 August 2025.

REA Group has once again proven itself a leader in workplace culture, securing the #3 spot in Australia’s Best Workplaces 2025.

In real estate, momentum is often the difference between growth and stagnation. The ability to maintain pace in a shifting market is what defines enduring success.

At a recent charity event, I was “auctioned off.” The prize? A full day of coaching with me for the winning bidder’s business. It was a fun way to raise money, but it also made me pause.

Harcourts Marketplace has announced the opening of its second office Harcourts Marketplace Centenary, based in Jindalee, marking a significant expansion for the established real estate team that has been serving Brisbane's western suburbs since 2017.

Australia’s most iconic real estate brand has strengthened its presence on the New South Wales Central Coast with LJ Hooker Budgewoi |Toukley purchasing new commercial premises and renewing its franchise agreement.

A once-in-a-generation opportunity to secure absolute beachfront living on the South Coast has arrived, with 15 Shipton Crescent, Mollymook now offered for sale by Private Treaty through Murry Conran and Paul McDonald of First National Real Estate Ulladulla.

The team behind Tristen Scott has launched Odessa Buyers Agency, a standalone firm dedicated exclusively to representing purchasers, as demand for independent advisory services continues to rise across Australia’s residential property market.

Harcourts South Australia is thrilled to announce the return of elite sales consultant and Master Auctioneer Stephen Venn to the Harcourts Sheppard team.

Dynamic independent agency, STRUD Property, is continuing to break records and new ground in their highly-competitive marketplace of Ipswich in Brisbane’s south-west.

Raine & Horne has marked a major milestone in its New Zealand growth journey with the successful staging of its first-ever standalone National Conference, held at Rydges Rotorua on 12–13 August. The event brought together real estate professionals from more than 60 offices nationwide for two days of inspiration, learning, and connection.

Money.com.au has released the latest edition of its Mortgage Insights report, highlighting key trends in Australia's loan market. Overall loan market showing resilience despite dip The loan market is showing steady momentum despite a dip in annual growth. Investor lending rose 12% in the year to June 2025, down from 19%.

The Victorian real estate community is mourning the loss of Kevin (Frederick) Biggin, founder of BigginScott, who passed away on 28 July 2025, just shy of his 89th birthday. Described by the company as “the beating heart” of the business, Kevin is remembered as a pioneering professional, a mentor, and the driving force behind the culture that has shaped BigginScott for decades.

Coronis Group CEO, Karuna Mazzocchi, has announced the appointment of Daniel Walker as General Manager of Coronis Mortgage & Finance — a move that signals the next stage of growth for the fast-expanding business.