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    REA Group selects 10 customers for flagship innovation sprint
    Technology & PropTech

    REA Group selects 10 customers for flagship innovation sprint

    Ten Australian real estate businesses have been selected to work alongside REA Group innovators, turning industry problems into prototypes and working solutions during a four-day sprint.

    By Real Estate Today Editorial Team17 Aug 20262 min read
    The Apartment Boss Who Says Fewer Court Battles Could Unlock More Projects
    Industry News

    The Apartment Boss Who Says Fewer Court Battles Could Unlock More Projects

    Harry Triguboff says NSW building dispute reform could support more apartment projects. RET examines developer confidence and buyer protection.

    By RET Editorial17 Aug 20262 min read
    Property Managers Are Being Blamed for Repairs. The Tradies Are Not Available.
    Property Management

    Property Managers Are Being Blamed for Repairs. The Tradies Are Not Available.

    Queensland's tradie shortage is delaying rental repairs and increasing pressure on property managers. RET examines the operational response agencies need.

    By RET Editorial17 Aug 20262 min read
    Repairs Are Victoria's Biggest Rental Issue. Where Is the Workflow Breaking?
    Property Management

    Repairs Are Victoria's Biggest Rental Issue. Where Is the Workflow Breaking?

    Repairs lead renter enquiries across 84% of Victorian electorates. RET examines where property management maintenance workflows may be breaking down.

    By RET Editorial17 Aug 20262 min read
    He Invented a Thief to Market a Listing. Half a Million People Watched.
    Marketing

    He Invented a Thief to Market a Listing. Half a Million People Watched.

    A Melbourne agent's fake open-home theft story drew 500,000 views, raising questions about viral real estate marketing, consumer trust and agency risk.

    By RET Editorial17 Aug 20262 min read
    Why One Project Marketing Boss Walked Away to Bet on AI
    Technology & PropTech

    Why One Project Marketing Boss Walked Away to Bet on AI

    Mark Bernberg pivots from project sales leadership to full-time AI proptech with PRiMAX, signalling a shift in real estate's technological frontier.

    By RET Editorial16 Aug 20262 min read
    Real Estate Marketing Is Obsessed With Looking Successful. This Agent Did the Opposite.
    Marketing

    Real Estate Marketing Is Obsessed With Looking Successful. This Agent Did the Opposite.

    Real estate agents have spent years being told to polish their image. Professional photography. Expensive cars. Immaculate suits. Carefully staged videos. Awards, rankings and sales results presented as proof that the person on the billboard is more successful than everyone else.

    By RET Editorial16 Aug 20262 min read
    REMAX Globally Enters New Chapter of Opportunity
    Network News

    REMAX Globally Enters New Chapter of Opportunity

    REMAX acquisition by Real approved by securityholders, paving the way for a strengthened global real estate network and continued Australian innovation.

    By RET Editorial16 Aug 20262 min read
    A Rate Hold Doesn't Mean We Should Hold Back
    Opinion

    A Rate Hold Doesn't Mean We Should Hold Back

    Interest rates on hold? Real estate businesses must focus on controllable factors for growth, not just market conditions. Explore opportunities now.

    By Tina Ashton, Harcourts Chief Growth Officer, responds to the latest RBA rates decision16 Aug 20262 min read
    10,000 Homes or 3,600? What Happens to Sydney's Eastern Suburbs Now?
    Community

    10,000 Homes or 3,600? What Happens to Sydney's Eastern Suburbs Now?

    A battle over thousands of new homes around Woollahra and Edgecliff is becoming far more than a planning dispute. For agents, developers, project marketers and property managers, the outcome could reshape one of Sydney's most tightly held property markets for decades.

    By Real Estate Today Editorial Team13 Aug 20262 min read
    The Trust Account Risk Sitting Inside Every Real Estate Agency
    Property Management

    The Trust Account Risk Sitting Inside Every Real Estate Agency

    The Compliance Blind Spot Every Agency Principal Should Be Checking Standfirst: A recent NSW compliance operation has put trust account governance back under…

    By RET Editorial13 Aug 20262 min read
    750 Leads in Six Weeks, But Volume Is Only Half the Story
    Marketing

    750 Leads in Six Weeks, But Volume Is Only Half the Story

    Bespoke Media says its strongest real estate lead generation campaign of 2026 has produced more than 750 leads in six weeks.

    By RET Editorial13 Aug 20262 min read
    School's out as former students help write their alma mater’s next chapter
    Community

    School's out as former students help write their alma mater’s next chapter

    Grenfell Intermediate High School, a heritage-listed landmark, sold for $500,000. Ex-students behind the sale and purchase of the NSW Central West property.

    By RET Editorial13 Aug 20262 min read
    Harcourts Refined Accelerates Growth With Rent Roll Expansion and Regional Plans
    Network News

    Harcourts Refined Accelerates Growth With Rent Roll Expansion and Regional Plans

    Harcourts Refined doubles rent roll and eyes regional expansion, setting a new benchmark for real estate agencies in South West Queensland. Learn more.

    By RET Editorial13 Aug 20262 min read
    2026 Has Already Changed Real Estate. More Change Is Coming.
    Leadership & Management

    2026 Has Already Changed Real Estate. More Change Is Coming.

    Australian property market braces for 2027 reforms, including AML/CTF updates and Victorian legislative changes. Adaptability is key for industry success.

    By Catherine Rogers, Chief Operating Officer/Head of AML13 Aug 20262 min read
    RBA Rate Hold Brings Certainty to Melbourne Buyers, but Recovery Will Take Time
    Opinion

    RBA Rate Hold Brings Certainty to Melbourne Buyers, but Recovery Will Take Time

    RBA rate hold brings certainty to Melbourne property buyers. Discover how the pause in interest rate hikes impacts market recovery and buyer confidence.

    By RET Editorial11 Aug 20262 min read
    Abercrombys Expands Into Hawthorn Luxury Market With Appointment Of Walter Dodich And Ericka Wong
    Network News

    Abercrombys Expands Into Hawthorn Luxury Market With Appointment Of Walter Dodich And Ericka Wong

    Abercrombys appoints Walter Dodich and Ericka Wong to lead its Hawthorn luxury property expansion. Discover premium real estate expertise.

    By RET Editorial11 Aug 20262 min read
    AI Assistant supporting the Australian property journey as realestate.com.au launches NextGen Now showcase
    Technology & PropTech

    AI Assistant supporting the Australian property journey as realestate.com.au launches NextGen Now showcase

    realestate.com.au launches NextGen Now, featuring AI Assistant and immersive tours to enhance the Australian property journey for buyers and agents.

    By RET Editorial11 Aug 20262 min read
    Property Managers Are Recording More Than Ever. Has Agency Policy Kept Up?
    Property Management

    Property Managers Are Recording More Than Ever. Has Agency Policy Kept Up?

    Victorian rental inspections face scrutiny over video recording. Are Australian property management agencies equipped to handle new data privacy demands?

    By RET Editorial10 Aug 20262 min read
    Why Sunbury is defying the Melbourne slowdown
    Network News

    Why Sunbury is defying the Melbourne slowdown

    While Melbourne's property market continues to lose momentum, one suburb on the city's north-west fringe is quietly bucking the trend.

    By RET Editorial10 Aug 20262 min read

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