Harris Partners Real Estate

14/10/2026

Just Listed: Stylish parkside townhouse at 1/11 Ennis Street, Balmain featuring 🛏 2, 🛁 1, 🚗 1.

A well-presented townhouse, with two courtyards, seamless indoor/outdoor flow, skylights, and balconies upstairs. The updated kitchen, bathroom and design bring modern style and comfort without sacrificing the inviting and soulful character.

13/10/2026

Episode 130: ACCC moves on REA Group - cancels onerous subscription conditions

Is paying $10,000 to $15,000 just to advertise a property online actually worth it?

In this episode, we break down the ACCC taking aim at REA Group and realestate.com.au contracts. We pull back the curtain on how portals took over real estate marketing, why sellers get pushed into costly upgrade tiers, and where the money really goes.

We also look ahead at how off market sales, targeted agency channels, and AI search tools could disrupt the portal duopoly for good.

Check out the latest episode on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts! Subscribe, share with a friend who is selling, and leave us a review.

Will AI break the property portal duopoly, or is the old model here to stay?

Tell us what you think below!

13/10/2026

Just Listed: Secluded residence offering views & an exquisite presentation at 1/125 Darling Street, Balmain East featuring 🛏 3, 🛁 2, 🚗 1.

An enviable lifestyle awaits with this superbly renovated townhouse in an elevated location with views over Mort Bay.

For further details on the property and inspection times you can take a sneak peek here: https://bit.ly/1_125DarlingSt

08/10/2026

Contract restrictions on agents banned

The ACCC’s keenly watched investigation into the REA Group (parent company of realestate.com.au) has reached its conclusion.

The existential risk for real estate agents is website advertising costs have risen so fast and high in the last 26 years that consumers don’t want to pay or carry the financial risk.

Most agents don’t want nor can afford to carry the advertising cost and risk in a market downturn.

Agents and home sellers want alternatives and the ACCC has now done all it could to create an exit door to the jail cell that agents built around themselves.

A statement on the ACCC’s website read, “Real estate agencies and their clients should have more choice and flexibility in their listing options for the sale and rental of Australian properties after the ACCC accepted a courtenforceable undertaking from REA Group Ltd (ASX:REA).

The undertaking commits REA to remove restrictive provisions from its contracts with real estate agencies.

The ACCC was concerned that REA’s contracts with real estate agencies contained anti-competitive restrictions, including clauses that required all properties to be listed on realestate.com.au, and that this limited the ability of REA’s rivals to compete”.

“REA’s undertaking resolves this issue in a timely manner and addresses our concerns. We expect that ultimately the benefits will flow from the real estate agents to their clients, Australian property owners,” ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb added.

The statement went on to highlight:
The ACCC considers that the provisions in REA’s contracts had the effect of limiting its customers’ choices and hindering other listing services from effectively competing.

“We encourage vendors and landlords to discuss available listing options with their agents following REA’s undertaking, so they can consider the different listing options and fees on different portals to determine what best suits them,” Ms Cass-Gottlieb said.

Read more via https://bit.ly/REROctoberIssue225

06/10/2026

In Sydney, there were 162 auction sales over the October Long Weekend. On the same weekend in 2025, there were over 400 auction sales. 2GBs John Stanley & Harris Partners' Peter O'Malley discussed these numbers and much more in this week's property wrap. To get the latest on Sydney's property market, listen in...

Listen to John Stanley and Peter O'Malley as they dissect the week in real estate and bring you the latest figures that matter to you. Don’t miss John Stanley LIVE, wherever you’re listening! Join the conversation every Monday to Thursday from 8pm, and every Friday from 7pm. Tune in live or stre...

06/10/2026

Is the spring property market showing signs of recovery? Speaking with John on 2GB, Peter O’Malley from Harris Partners discusses weaker sales, pressure on landlords and the challenges facing first home buyers. His advice: plan carefully and avoid relying on lower interest rates or rising property prices over the next 12 months.

01/10/2026

Buyers are under pressure. Sellers are adjusting their expectations. So where does the property market go from here? 🏡

In Episode 128, we explore how rising borrowing costs, weaker auction results and increasing buyer defaults are reshaping Sydney property and what buyers and sellers need to consider next.

🎧 Listen to the preview below, then catch the full episode: “Is the Property Market Rewriting the Rules in 2026?”

Are we close to the bottom, or is there more adjustment ahead? Tell us what you’re seeing in your local market. 👇

01/10/2026

Is the property market rewriting the rules in 2026? 🏡

Higher borrowing costs, falling auction clearance rates and more buyers defaulting on contracts. What does it all mean if you’re looking to buy or sell?

In Episode 128, we unpack the pressures shaping the market and why realistic pricing matters for Sydney sellers.

🎧 Catch a snippet in the audiogram below, then listen to the full episode for practical property insights without the hype.

Are we nearing the bottom, or only halfway through the reset? Share your thoughts below. 👇

30/09/2026

JUST SOLD - an immaculately renovated terrace, 10 Red Lion Street, Rozelle has recently sold.

During the sales campaign, the property attracted 38 buyer enquiries and 33 open home attendees. The sale was achieved after 30 days on market with multiple genuine home buyers still looking for the right property. We continue to enjoy strong buyer demand across all price point in the market.

If you would like to discuss how Harris Partners will achieve the best market price for your property, contact the team today on ☎ 02 9818 2133.

29/09/2026

JUST SOLD - a delightful one bedroom apartment situated in one of Camperdown's premier lifestyle precincts at 203/7 Sterling Circuit, Camperdown has now sold for $860,000.

During the sales campaign, the property attracted 166 buyer enquiries and 43 open home attendees. The elevated number of buyer enquiries and inspection attendees demonstrates the deep buyer demand still active in the Sydney housing market..

If you would like to discuss how Harris Partners will achieve the best market price for your property, contact the team today on ☎ 02 9818 213.