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Owner-designed Wurtulla home sells $100,000 over asking after attracting 140 enquiries
A relationship-first approach and owner-designed character home drew 140 enquiries and a result exceeding expectations by more than $100,000.
Strategic timing and staging deliver upper-end result in Leichhardt
A targeted pre-Easter campaign and strategic presentation overhaul delivered a quick sale in Sydney's competitive inner west.
Tax changes could cut 45,000 homes and push up rents, industry leaders warn
Industry leaders warn that proposed changes to negative gearing and CGT discounts could slash housing supply, drive up…
Rent roll growth has slowed. But not for the top 10%
While market shifts squeeze many agencies, a widening performance gap reveals that success now depends on superior execution…
Why buyers struggle at auction, and how agents can guide them
New research reveals the generational gaps and common pitfalls buyers face at auctions, and why agents who guide…
Harcourts promotes two Australian women to global leadership roles
Teagan Seccombe and Karmen Costigan step up from Australian positions to oversee events and property management across the…
Simone Chin: From ballet to Brighton real estate success
Simone Chin has built a leading real estate business in Brighton, Melbourne, grounded in discipline, creativity and a…
Acton | Belle Property opens Karratha office in Pilbara push
The Western Australian expansion puts the lifestyle brand in one of the state's strongest rental markets, led by…
Grant Simpson returns to Ray White after selling own agency
The commercial agent's move to RWC Northern Corridor Group reunites him with longtime collaborators in Brisbane's north.
REMAX Aspire adds marketing specialist to Gold Coast leadership team
Daniel Petch joins the boutique agency as Managing Partner, bringing strategic marketing and media experience to the two-office…
Jake Gardam’s Instagram strategy delivers $650,000 sale in five days
Jake Gardam's strategic use of social media as a market testing tool delivered a five-day sale in a…
NSW to launch Smart Rental Bonds to ease renters’ upfront costs
NSW’s new Smart Rental Bonds system will allow tenants to transfer bonds between properties for $25, aiming to…
The Rubinstein Group adds collective sales specialists after $30m deal
Jennifer Binetter and Carmen Culina join the eastern suburbs agency after co-leading a 39-lot collective sale in Rushcutters…
Jacobs Well record-holders Belize Property join Harcourts network
The independent agency behind the area's four highest property sales is expanding to Ormeau under new franchise partnership.
First National names top NSW performers at 2025 state awards
Byron Bay and Port Macquarie offices lead the network as regional agencies dominate the honours list.
Transparent strategy drives dream result for Chippendale unit vendors
A transparent buyer's guide strategy and competitive tension between four parties delivered vendors their dream price in One…
Ray White Bathurst appoints Emma Chapman as director
Emma Chapman, who built the office's property management arm over three years, steps into leadership alongside principals Stephen…
Ravi Goyal adds $120,000 to The Ponds sale after presentation overhaul
After a four-month campaign with another agent failed to deliver, Ravi Goyal transformed the presentation and secured $120,000…
Five offers in one week for Helensburgh home beside crown land
Elle Ritson's active buyer database and deep local knowledge delivered five offers in one week for a three-bedroom…
Bruce townhouse attracts four buyers in seven days with database-driven campaign
A targeted database campaign and premium presentation delivered four competing offers and a result that exceeded vendor expectations…
Blair Athol home attracts six competing offers after transparency rebuilt vendor trust
Anna Younan of Gilbert + Younan secured six competing offers and a $1.2 million result for a five-bedroom…
Record-low rental affordability hits renters
Record-low rental affordability leaves median-income Australians able to rent just 37% of properties, with NSW and SA the…
Katherine Skinner: Quality over quantity in Adelaide’s buyer advocacy market
Adelaide buyer advocate Katherine Skinner thrives by prioritising relationships, guiding clients through life-changing property decisions with a quality-over-quantity…
Housing outlook amid Middle East energy shocks
Rising energy prices create a split market: winners in resources, pressure on households and housing.
The Agency strengthens people-first growth strategy with Reeboot AI wellbeing rollout
The Agency is providing 850 staff and their families free access to Reeboot AI, an on-demand mental health…
Contract race after single open: family home sells in six days
Anna Younan of Gilbert + Younan converted 61 inquiries into 10 competing contracts through a strategic private treaty…
Sydney’s Oaks Hotel sells for $140m after four-year bidding saga
The Neutral Bay institution changes hands from the Thomas family to Gallagher Hotel Management in what brokers describe…
Husband-and-wife team takes over Ray White Tea Tree Gully
A hospitality veteran and experienced agent are betting their multicultural backgrounds and local roots will resonate in Adelaide's…
RW Capital appoints chief investment officer, opens Seoul office in growth push
Peter Shear joins as CIO as the firm opens its first Asian office and restructures its leadership team.
OBrien Real Estate marks decade of Carrum Coast Guard sponsorship
The 10th anniversary fun run drew a record 844 runners and raised more than $29,000 for the volunteer…
NAI Harcourts Pinnacle named national finalist for commercial agency of the year
The Aspley-based agency will compete for the REIA's top commercial honour in Melbourne on 21 May, following its…
Jellis Craig acquires Croydon office in eastern Melbourne push
The deal brings Jellis Craig's headcount across the Manningham, Maroondah, and Yarra Ranges regions to around 185 people.
Record housing supply set to trigger major price downturn by late 2027, new data shows
NSW and Victoria face the sharpest slowdown as record housing supply and high interest rates reshape the national…
Ireland pitches €20 billion housing investment plan
Ireland's Housing Minister, James Browne, leads delegation to Cannes, targeting international capital to help deliver 300,000 homes by…
realestate.com.au adds energy comparison feature to help homeowners save on bills
Realestate.com.au has partnered with One Click Switch to integrate an energy comparison tool into its owner dashboard, helping…