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Blair Athol home attracts six competing offers after transparency rebuilt vendor trust
Agent Stories

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 house after the vendors' previous campaign stalled.

Franchise News

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…

Contract race after single open: family home sells in six days
Agent Stories

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…

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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…

Industry News

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…

News

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.

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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…

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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…

Supplier News

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…

Off-market strategy secures $2.09m for Sancrox acreage home
Agent Stories

Off-market strategy secures $2.09m for Sancrox acreage home

A strategic off-market approach delivered a $2.09 million result for a Sancrox acreage property before it reached public…

Strategic approach drives $3.6m result for six-bedroom acreage
Agent Stories

Strategic approach drives $3.6m result for six-bedroom acreage

Gilbert + Younan principal secures premium result for acreage property

Buyer's agent secures $1.2m Bli Bli house in 24 hours days with 4.12% yield
Agent Stories

Buyer’s agent secures $1.2m Bli Bli house in 24 hours days with 4.12% yield

Zian William Fox Gibbs leveraged local knowledge and strategic contract positioning to secure a high-yield investment property in…

Oak Flats street record proves premium demand beyond the waterfront
Agent Stories

Oak Flats street record proves premium demand beyond the waterfront

A brand-new Oak Flats home with reserve backing and side access set a street record after attracting buyers…

Underbidder from previous campaign secures superior apartment off-market in 48 hours
Agent Stories

Underbidder from previous campaign secures superior apartment off-market in 48 hours

Imran Hamidi turned buyer intelligence from a previous campaign into an off-market success, matching the underbidder from apartment…

Beechboro house attracts 10 buyers and 33 offer adjustments in 13 days, underpinned by local market knowledge
Agent Stories

Beechboro house attracts 10 buyers and 33 offer adjustments in 13 days, underpinned by local market knowledge

A strategic pricing approach and strong buyer engagement transformed a vendor’s mid-$800,000 expectations into a $945,000 result, highlighting…

Database matching delivers building record for Hillsdale's newest development
Agent Stories

Database matching delivers building record for Hillsdale’s newest development

Nick Papas turned database matching into nine contract requests for a new-build apartment that became a building record,…

Industry News

Ray White Chelsea expands with Hastings merger

The top-ranked Chelsea team has partnered with respected local operator Lisa Roberts to launch Ray White Hastings, combining…

People Moves

Ray White’s top performers open Manly flagship in Northern Beaches push

The directors behind Ray White's number one international business have opened their fourth Northern Beaches office in nine…

Turnkey appeal and qualified buyers deliver seven-day Traralgon sale
Agent Stories

Turnkey appeal and qualified buyers deliver seven-day Traralgon sale

A targeted approach using an exclusive database of qualified buyers delivered a seven-day sale where the median time…

Partner Content

McGrath plants flag in Torquay to complete Surf Coast corridor

The new office connects Geelong, Armstrong Creek and now Torquay, giving the group coverage across one of Victoria's…

Professional rapport unlocks swift Caboolture purchase for single father
Agent Stories

Professional rapport unlocks swift Caboolture purchase for single father

A relationship-building approach and strategic patience delivered a life-changing result for a single father seeking more time with…

Six buyers battle for renovated Chermside home after campaign reset
Agent Stories

Six buyers battle for renovated Chermside home after campaign reset

Natalie Cowlrick's dual-market strategy attracted six competing buyers to a renovated Chermside family home, sparking a 24-hour negotiation…

Kings Park townhouse sold for second time under same agent setting suburb record again
Agent Stories

Kings Park townhouse sold for third time under same agent setting suburb record again

A two-bedroom townhouse in Kings Park has set another suburb record under the guidance of Garry Cooper who…

Franchise News

Ray White United Group appoints Alex Pattaro as general manager

Ray White United Group is excited to announce the appointment of Alex Pattaro as General Manager. 

Franchise News

The Agency expands into Mollymook with market leaders

National real estate brand The Agency has entered the NSW South Coast town of Mollymook and surrounds with…

People Moves

Simon Best opens Buxton Kilmore and Wallan

In a strategic move into Victoria's historic and fast-growing northern corridor, Buxton Real Estate Group announces the opening…

Franchise News

Harcourts Legacy: Setting a new standard in Northwest Sydney

Harcourts proudly announces the launch of Harcourts Legacy, a dynamic new agency serving the growing communities of Northwest…

Supplier News

realestate.com.au extends major partnership with Sydney Swans

Australia’s number one address in property, realestate.com.au, has renewed its major partnership with the Sydney Swans in a…

Supplier News

Cut through the AML noise: A new vodcast hosted by Lee Woodward

New AML laws are hitting Australian real estate, ending years of speculation. Industry experts clarify compliance facts over…

Franchise News

Award winning principal Callan Lister launches Harcourts Port Adelaide | Largs Bay

A new era of real estate service has arrived in the Peninsula as award winning agent and Principal…

Franchise News

Ray White Rural Stanthorpe has returned home 

Stanthorpe has come full circle, with one of Ray White Rural and Livestock’s original franchises officially welcomed back…

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Harcourts Foundation announces 2026 Charity Golf Day in support of Orange Sky

The Harcourts Foundation is proud to announce the return of its highly anticipated annual Charity Golf Day.

Real Estate Agent Events

AREC26 focuses on top agents for practical insights to drive growth

AREC26 returns to the Gold Coast this May, featuring industry titans like Josh Altman and Josh Flagg. The…

Supplier News

REACH Australia and New Zealand announces 2026 cohort of high-growth PropTech companies

Second Century Ventures’ 2026 REACH ANZ cohort features five innovators in CRM, recruitment, and AI, marking seven years…

Franchise News

Harcourts Queensland strengthens operational leadership with appointment of Hunter Macri

Harcourts Queensland is pleased to announce the appointment of Hunter Macri as its new Business Operations Manager.