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Celebrity Homes
Channel 7 newsreader Mark Ferguson sells Southern Tablelands estate for $8.5 million
Channel 7 newsreader Mark Ferguson and his wife Jayne have sold their livestock estate in the NSW Southern Tablelands for $8.5 million, quadrupling their initial investment.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Thanksgiving hosting influences home buying decisions
More than half of Americans consider Thanksgiving hosting capabilities when searching for a new home, with younger generations leading this trend.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
European property market gains momentum as interest rates fall
Europe's housing market is experiencing renewed momentum in 2025, with falling interest rates and persistent supply shortages driving prices higher across the continent.
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Celebrity Homes
Entertainment legend Mary Lopez lists stunning oceanfront haven
Australian entertainment pioneer Mary Lopez AM is selling her beloved oceanfront sanctuary at Culburra Beach after two decades of ownership.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
US sellers pulling properties off market instead of lowering prices
Home prices remain stubbornly high across the US as an increasing number of sellers are choosing to delist their properties rather than reduce asking prices, further constraining an already tight housing market.
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INTERNATIONAL
RBNZ expected to deliver final 25bp rate cut
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is expected to cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 25 basis points to 2.25 per cent at its upcoming meeting on November 26.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Housing crisis intensifies across regional NSW
Housing pressures in regional New South Wales have reached critical levels as builders struggle to meet growing demand amid significant challenges in the construction industry.
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Celebrity Homes
Casino mogul Steve Wynn slashes mansion price by US$10 million
Steve Wynn has cut the price of his Beverly Hills megamansion by another $10 million, bringing the asking price down to $65 million (AUD$98.7 million), less than half of its original $135 million (AUD$205 million) listing in 2020.
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Celebrity Homes
Renowned photographer lists custom Texas estate after price cut
Douglas Friedman, a photographer who has captured America's most luxurious homes for two decades, has reduced the asking price of his custom-built Texas estate to $2.99 million (AUD$4.5 million) from its original $3.7 million (AUD$5.6 million) listing.
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National
House premium hits record high as property market exceeds $12 trillion
The gap between house and unit prices in Australia's capital cities has reached a record high of $363,000, representing nearly 50 per cent of the median unit value, as the total property market surpasses $12 trillion.
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Celebrity Homes
Goldman Sachs executive lists Melbourne mansion for $22 million
A prestigious Brighton beachfront property owned by Goldman Sachs executive Nick Sims and his wife Georgina has hit the market with a price guide of $20-22 million.
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Movers and Shakers
WA and QLD celebrate their top performers at Excellence Awards
The country’s real estate professionals were in the spotlight this month as both Queensland and Western Australia honoured their standout achievers at the REIQ and REIWA Awards for Excellence.Â
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INDUSTRY NEWS
49 suburbs see house prices grow at triple the national rate
House prices in 49 suburbs across Australia's capital cities have grown more than three times faster than the national average over the past year, highlighting pockets of exceptional demand in the property market.
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Celebrity Homes
Hollywood Golden Age home hits market at US$9 million
A historic Los Angeles residence built for Oscar-winning actor Melvyn Douglas has been listed for sale at nearly US$9 million (AUD$13.8 million), marking the first time the property has been available in almost 65 years.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Paige Creedon: Development expertise and flexibility drive success
Paige Creedon has built a growing real estate business by combining her development expertise with the flexibility to create a personalised approach for each client.
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PROSPECTING + LISTING
How to build a listings-first business with geo farming
Craig Duran has built a listing-first business model that has vendors calling him directly, thanks to his unique approach to geo-farming.
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Celebrity Homes
NHL legend slashes price on luxury Malibu beachfront mansion
NHL hall of famer Chris Chelios has reduced the asking price of his Malibu beachfront mansion to just under $60 million (AUD$91.5 million), marking a significant discount from its original listing price.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Anywhere agents signal exodus if Compass acquisition proceeds
More than half of Anywhere Real Estate agents would consider leaving their brokerage if the proposed Compass acquisition moves forward, revealing significant unease within one of the nation's largest real estate networks.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Victoria strengthens underquoting laws to protect homebuyers
The Victorian Government is cracking down on underquoting in the real estate market with updated guidelines that establish clearer expectations for estate agents when determining a property's likely sale price.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Housing market reveals growing gap between buyer searches and property prices
Australia's housing market is experiencing a significant misalignment between what buyers are searching for and what sellers are listing.
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Celebrity Homes
Rob Lowe sells Beverly Hills home after multiple price cuts
Actor Rob Lowe has finally found a buyer for his Beverly Hills property after a year and a half on the market and multiple price reductions.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Lower-priced homes outperform following 5% Deposit Scheme expansion
Properties falling within the price caps of the Federal Government's expanded 5% Deposit Scheme experienced stronger growth in October, though experts caution against attributing this solely to the policy change.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Trump proposes 50-year mortgages to boost affordability
President Trump has proposed introducing 50-year mortgages as a solution to housing affordability challenges, a move that would extend the traditional 30-year mortgage term to lower monthly payments for homeowners.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Regional areas delivering Australia’s strongest rental yields
Australia's highest rental returns are now found outside major cities, with regional towns and Darwin emerging as the top performers for property investors.
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Celebrity Homes
Prince’s bandmate selling fairy-tale Los Angeles home after 40 years
Lisa Coleman, former keyboardist for Prince's band the Revolution, has listed her castle-like Los Angeles home for nearly $3 million (AUD$4.6 million) after four decades of ownership.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Housing intensification study to examine inequality impacts
New research will investigate who truly benefits from New Zealand's housing intensification policies and their effects on social inequality.
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Movers and Shakers
SERHANT. expands to Las Vegas as luxury market heats up
Luxury brokerage SERHANT. has launched operations in Las Vegas, marking its fourth expansion this year and 14th office since the company's founding in 2020.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Capital markets gaining momentum as office yields tighten
Transaction activity in Australia's Capital Markets is gathering significant momentum, with Sydney yields tightening in a clear signal that office markets have turned the corner.
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Celebrity Homes
Racing icon’s Indiana mansion hits market for US$11.9 million
Michael Andretti, member of the legendary racing family, has listed his sprawling Indiana estate for US$11.9 million (AUD $18.2 million) as he transitions to life in Florida following his step down from day-to-day operations at Andretti Global.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Veronica Perez: Building success through genuine connection
Veronica Perez has spent over two decades mastering the art of real estate, transforming from a young agent who was given a chance to the highly respected business owner of PRD Maroubra.
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PROSPECTING + LISTING
How to use TikTok to generate 50+ referrals
US-based Courtney Benson has built one of the most referral-rich real estate brands on TikTok and not through strategy decks or scripts, but by showing up as herself.
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Celebrity Homes
HGTV star Genevieve Gorder, lists renovated Chelsea, duplex for $4.35 million
Interior designer and HGTV personality Genevieve Gorder has put her Manhattan duplex on the market for US$4.35 million (AUD $6.7 million) after a decade of living in the historic Chelsea property.
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INTERNATIONAL
San Francisco homes selling at fastest pace among major US cities
San Francisco's housing market has seen a dramatic acceleration, with homes now selling faster than in almost any other major US city.Â
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Housing approvals rise but still short of national targets
New home building approvals have seen a significant increase, though the construction industry still faces challenges in meeting national housing targets.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Property investors reach record share of mortgage market
Property investors now hold their largest share of the mortgage market since records began, signalling a significant shift in Australia's property landscape.
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