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The borrowing pullback putting the brakes on property sales

Economic pressures are pushing buyers to the sidelines, weakening competition as mortgage demand falls, first home buyers ...

Sales • 15 October 2026 • By Mathew Williams

‘Deals collapsing at the 11th hour’ leave agents and sellers blindsided

A growing number of agents are reporting a rise in buyers walking away from agreed deals and auction wins, leaving sales ...

Sales • 15 October 2026 • By Emilie Lauer

The downsizer goldmine: How agents can turn one deal into multiple listings

By helping downsizers during the sale process and beyond, agents can build recurring business from a single transaction, ...

Industry • 15 October 2026 • By Gemma Crotty

Barry Plant bets on AI to train the next generation of agents

Barry Plant is investing in the development of new agents, with a training program using AI-powered tools to teach skills ...

Industry • 15 October 2026 • By Gemma Crotty

3 strikes, no more tenants: Victorian landlords on notice

Victorian landlords could face a licensing system and a three-strike rule under a Greens proposal that targets rental ...

PMX • 14 October 2026 • By Emilie Lauer

What downsizers want from their next home

Low-maintenance living, security, and quality fittings top downsizers’ wish lists, giving agents insights into what older ...

Industry • 14 October 2026 • By Gemma Crotty

Don’t let the deal die: How top agents revive dead negotiations

Buyer hesitation doesn’t mean a deal is dead. By playing their cards right, agents can bring purchasers back to the ...

Industry • 14 October 2026 • By Gemma Crotty

McGrath takes on Brisbane’s bayside market with local principal

McGrath has expanded to a popular market in Brisbane’s bayside region, which is drawing interest from interstate buyers ...

Industry • 14 October 2026 • By Gemma Crotty

Non-compete reform cannot ignore how real estate businesses actually operate

There is a reasonable principle behind the federal government’s proposed reforms to non-compete clauses. Employees should ...

Industry • 13 October 2026 • By Bryan Wilcox

InvestorKit’s 7-figure broking merger puts investor finance in focus

Months after acquiring Dashdot’s assets, InvestorKit has announced a seven-figure merger with a broking business as it ...

Buyers Agent • 13 October 2026 • By Emilie Lauer

Brisbane’s clearance rates nosedive to 20%

Brisbane’s early clearance rates fell to around 20 per cent last week after the latest interest rate rise squeezed ...

Sales • 13 October 2026 • By Gemma Crotty

‘Worth zip’: The compliance failures destroying rent roll values

Failing to meet minimum rental standards could leave property management businesses with rent rolls buyers won’t touch. ...

Industry • 13 October 2026 • By Gemma Crotty

Investors pour billions into retail as returns near 10%

Investors are doubling down on retail property, with investment volumes climbing 12 per cent to $7.5 billion as annual ...

Commercial • 13 October 2026 • By Gemma Crotty

Fake AUSTRAC officials, WhatsApp scams: Agencies targeted as AML/CTF enforcement ramps up

AUSTRAC has warned real estate agencies to stay vigilant as scammers impersonating the regulator have begun making their ...

Industry • 13 October 2026 • By Emilie Lauer

NAB warns of deeper house price falls through 2027

National Australia Bank has doubled down on its housing market forecast, predicting a larger and longer decline in house ...

Sales • 12 October 2026 • By Julian Barnes

Don’t sugarcoat it: Staying credible when the campaign goes wrong

As rate rises and affordability pressures continue to hold buyers back, agents are often held responsible when sales ...

Sales • 12 October 2026 • By Gemma Crotty

REIWA elects new president to drive advocacy

REIWA has elected a new president to its council, vowing to advocate for members and help shape real estate reforms in ...

Industry • 12 October 2026 • By Gemma Crotty

LJ Hooker bets on backyard homes to open new revenue stream

A new partnership will equip LJ Hooker agents and property managers to help landlords and home owners explore the ...

Industry • 12 October 2026 • By Emilie Lauer