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2SM with Chris Smith - Is REA Group Too Powerful?

Author
Harris Partners Real Estate
Published
Sun 15 Jun 2025
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Host Chris Smith (2SM’s Across Australia) is joined by real estate expert Peter O'Malley to unpack the ACCC’s investigation into REA Group and the growing backlash against skyrocketing advertising fees. With Australian property sellers now footing the world’s highest real estate ad costs, the discussion exposes how the “Vendor Paid Advertising” model evolved, who really benefits, and whether true competition in the portal space is even possible. 

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