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New legislation allowing Kiwis to build granny flats of up to 70 square metres without a building consent marks a significant win for both homeowners and renters, opening more affordable living options amid a stabilising property market. The Building and Construction (Small Standalone Dwellings) Bill simplifies the process for building small, code-compliant dwellings. While the structures must still meet the Building Code, involve licensed professionals, and be notifie

REA Group has launched a new ChatGPT-powered property search app that allows Australians to find homes listed on realestate.com.au using natural, conversational language directly within the ChatGPT platform.

Twenty-five years ago, a fresh-faced Troy Pullar stood at the doors of a real estate office, holding the keys not just to the building and the business, but to his future.

There are a lot of sharks in the waters of Google right now, feeding off fear whipped up by a growing army of so-called AI experts. If you’re not careful, it’s easy to believe all the hype.

Agency HQ is pleased to welcome TRD Realty Group, led by Dino and Andrew, to the network, with their new office based in Tingalpa, Brisbane. Queensland-based property professionals, Dino and Andrew bring a strong combination of experience across construction and real estate sales, underpinned by a shared commitment to integrity, transparency and high-quality client service.

Mr Green introduced the theme as a direct response to employee feedback. While previous years prioritised personal bests and education, 2026 is about momentum. "In previous years, we've focused on upskilling and being the best we can be, which remains important," said Mitch. "But this year, we are focusing entirely on action.

Harcourts Solutions is proud to announce its expansion with a new Alderley office, marking an important milestone in the business’s ongoing growth strategy. This expansion includes the acquisition of an established rental portfolio of more than 1,000 investment properties, further strengthening Harcourts Solutions’ position as one of Brisbane’s leading real estate and property management businesses.

More than 6,500 prompts were generated by real estate professionals in less than 24 hours following the launch of Xenova, a new AI assistant developed by Real Estate Today. For a platform introduced only days ago, the pace of early engagement has been difficult to ignore. The response has reinforced a view long held by Real Estate Today, that while much of the industry continues to talk about artificial intelligence in abstract terms, the next phase will be defined by

As millions of Australian children head back to school, Raine &Horne property experts are reporting intense competition among families seeking to buy a home in the catchment zones of sought-after selective and non-selective public schools.

The New South Wales Government has unveiled a new public register designed to increase transparency around regulatory action taken against real estate agents, property managers and strata managing agents.

In a significant boost to the local property sector, Harcourts Tasmania Performance Coach Molly Gibbons has successfully guided over 130 aspiring agents to obtain their Property Representative licence since April 2024. Through her intensive Exam Preparation Workshop, Ms Gibbons is reshaping how new entrants navigate the complex legislative requirements of the Tasmanian real estate industry. Obtaining a licence in Tasmania requires passing a rigorous examination—a hurdl

I know what your thinking, Chat GPT just called something else right? WRONG! Real Estate Today today officially launches Xenova, a free AI-powered PR and marketing assistant designed to transform how real estate professionals create campaigns, build visibility and scale their personal brands. Purpose-built for agents, businesses and networks, Xenova marks a major shift away from fragmented marketing tools and toward one intelligent assistant that understands real estate