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Home price growth slows as rate rises bite
National prices still climbing, but more than three-quarters of markets are losing momentum as affordability pressures mount.
One million views, eight contracts: inside the Notts Avenue penthouse campaign
Four-week digital push turns strong online interest into a pre-auction result near $11 million
Westpac predicts cash rate surge to highest level since GFC
The bank's forecast of three more hikes this year puts it sharply at odds with other major lenders…
Harcourts RPG launches dedicated project sales division in Victoria
The newly formed team has already secured a $5.2 million penthouse sale at its first appointed development in…
Barry Plant taps Kyrstie Nolan to steer AML rollout
Kyrstie Nolan brings 14 years of operational experience to the network as the industry faces its biggest compliance…
Downsizers secure new Kooindah Waters home off-market after months-long search
Jason Cozens of Stone Real Estate Wyong matched a pair of downsizers with a new build months before…
Shirlz Russell held firm on compliance and turned three days into nine — for all the right reasons
When Shirlz Russell refused to compromise on compliance documentation, it cost her a three-day sale — but delivered…
Video marketing sells Port Macquarie house after campaign reaches 20,000 views
Joseph Petro of Lifestyle Group delivered nearly 20,000 views and three competing buyers for a premium Port Macquarie…
Parent helps daughter secure Darlinghurst apartment after multiple party bidding contest
A vendor in Darlinghurst's St James Apartments needed a reset for their previous campaign and found the right…
Targeted marketing delivers $91,000 premium for Mandurah sellers in five days
Aaron Boud’s early buyer outreach and transparent offer process delivered six competitive bids and a $91,000 premium for…
Sunshine Coast leads regional migration as city exodus continues
New data shows capital-to-regional moves at second-highest level since the pandemic, with Brisbane now losing residents to the…
Investors are demanding more from property managers. New data reveals what they want in 2026
A new Reapit report reveals a shift in landlord expectations, with investors now demanding data-driven insights and strategic…
Barry Pound: Building a leading buyer’s agency from decades of experience
Barry Pound's 37-year journey in real estate has led him to create what he believes has the potential…
Anthony Nardella: Breaking records on the Mid North Coast
Anthony Nardella has been breaking street records throughout his career, but his journey to becoming one of the…
Video marketing and local buyer knowledge deliver $2.2m Hope Island waterfront sale after previous campaign stalls
After a previous four-month campaign stalled, Gemma White's video marketing strategy and local buyer pipeline delivered 56 inspections,…
Nine offers in three days: how presentation strategy won over Summerhill first-home buyers
Karen Magnotta's presentation-focused strategy generated nine offers in three days for a Summerhill unit, with the winning buyer…
Interstate investor claims Darlinghurst apartment with harbour views after a campaign that attracted 243 potential buyers
A multi-pronged marketing strategy targeting three buyer demographics and an interstate investor's swift decision-making combined to secure a…
Video walkthrough secures sight-unseen buyer for Tarneit house
An interstate investor purchased the four-bedroom house via video call after a strategic campaign built on database outreach…
Gemma White’s database marketing delivers record Cova Estate result in 10 days
Gemma White's confidence in her hyper-local Cova Estate knowledge led her to reject an off-market offer and take…
Upper North Shore agencies merge under The Cavill Group banner
The partnership brings LJ Hooker Lane Cove's Stewart Kirkby team into Anna Cavill's award-winning operation.
Buyers stay cautious as auction market hits 2026 peak
Auction volumes hit their 2026 peak, but are buyers are becoming more selective amid economic uncertainty?
McGrath bolsters Melbourne offices with five new hires
The South Yarra and Ivanhoe franchise kicks off 2026 with a recruitment push spanning sales and operations roles.
Harcourts Foundation grant helps pets escape domestic violence too
An $8,904 donation to RSPCA Queensland's Pets in Crisis program addresses one of the hidden barriers that can…
Uncertainty is now the defining force in the property market
Inflation, geopolitics, and policy ambiguity are clouding the market; here’s what it means for buyers, investors and sellers
A Home for All Foundation donates $1 million in a bid to tackle homelessness
Property industry-led foundation announces inaugural campaign fundraising distributed to four charities
Database strategy secures timely Australind sale for family of 35 years
A timely opportunity while 38 weeks pregnant, a family connection forged through community volunteering, and a database strategy…
Four offers for City apartment with Black Mountain views as buyers compete for dual-level living
Four offers for a dual-level apartment in Canberra's revitalised city centre saw Stu Hamill secure $975,000 the day…
Harrington Park house sells in 17 days after 48-hour price-hold test
Anna Younan of Gilbert + Younan used a 48-hour market test and immaculate tenant presentation to secure a…
House-like Waterloo unit attracts seven contracts in 12 days
Cathryn Dudman's renovation strategy and house-like positioning delivered 47 inspections and seven contracts in under two weeks for…
High-floor privacy drives seven offers for Bondi Junction apartment
Nicholas Armstrong-Smith leverages building knowledge to drive competitive interest
Former Socceroo’s hands-on preparation attracts perfect family match in Mount Colah
Former Socceroo Robbie Hooker's hands-on approach to preparing his Mount Colah home attracted three offers and a family…
Four offers in four days: How Sam Radal’s sensory marketing created competition in Quakers Hill
Sam Radal's presentation-focused campaign and sensory marketing approach generated 29 buyers and four offers in a single weekend,…
Young family secures first home after competitive campaign in Taylors Hill
A targeted campaign appealing to both investors and owner-occupiers delivered multiple strong offers for a well-presented three-bedroom townhouse…
Young couple to restore hand-built European home surrounded by bushland
Chanelle Rosebrock took on full campaign responsibility for an elderly vendor who built his European-style home by hand,…
Victorian Government approves 1,500 new CBD homes including 65-storey tower
Major Melbourne project adds density to the CBD as approvals rise but viability concerns remain. $495m tower moves…