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FRANCHISE NEWS
Knight Frank launches a Private Office in Australia
Knight Frank has launched a new Private Office in Australia, which will operate with the support of its partners in Australia and New Zealand respectively, McGrath Estate Agents and Bayleys.
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Nick Thornton Returns to Harcourts to Launch New Chermside Office
Harcourts welcomes back veteran real estate agent Nick Thornton, who is opening a new office, Harcourts Chermside, in Queensland.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Real estate dreams come to life in Domain’s new TV series Open for Inspection
Domain is bringing Australians closer to the homes they love with the launch of Open for Inspection, a brand-new national property TV series debuting on Channel Nine and 9Now this autumn.
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Movers and Shakers
REIQ appoints 16 Zone Chairs for 2026-27 term
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland has announced the appointment of 16 Zone Chairs who will represent Queensland's major real estate markets for the 2026-27 term, including six new representatives.
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McGrath strengthens regional footprint with new Cairns office
McGrath Estate Agents has announced the opening of a new office in Cairns, as it sees great potential for growth in this important Far North Queensland market.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
2026 Is Coming: Is Your Real Estate Business Protected and Prepared?
As 2026 approaches, real estate agents face market shifts and intensifying competition. Success hinges on auditing past performance, strengthening client relationships, and updating business including insurance coverage that protects against professional risks in an evolving industry landscape.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
NAI Harcourts Pinnacle Director Phil Grant appointed to REIQ Committee
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) Board of Directors has formally approved the appointment of Phil Grant, Director at NAI Harcourts Pinnacle, to the Commercial & Industrial Chapter Committee for the 2026–2027 term.
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Agent Stories
Trust built at open home two years ago drives urgent Georges Hall sale in four days
Class Realty’s Fadi Hajjar has sold a four-bedroom family home at 33 Surrey Avenue, Georges Hall for $1.55 million in four days, securing an unconditional result for vendors under significant financial pressure. The vendors had purchased another property with settlement only weeks away and faced $17,000 monthly interest charges on a bridging loan. With a newborn baby and mounting financial…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
DIY AML Compliance: Why Real Estate Agencies May Want to Think Twice
As AUSTRAC extends anti-money laundering laws to real estate, agencies face a critical choice between DIY compliance and professional support. Industry experts warn that while self-implementation seems cost-effective, the complex, ongoing nature of AML obligations creates significant legal risks without specialized expertise.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Pinnacle team spreads Christmas cheer with Salvation Army toy drive
The team at Harcourts Pinnacle recently embraced the spirit of giving by participating in the Salvation Army's annual Christmas Toy Drive.
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Movers and Shakers
Elders expands in Central Queensland with key acquisitions
Elders has strengthened its real estate network in Central Queensland with the acquisition of Pat O'Driscoll Real Estate and Knight Frank Rockhampton, creating a connected commercial hub across the region.
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Movers and Shakers
Knight Frank expands Advisory service with three new appointments
Knight Frank has appointed Jack Murphy, Jordan Kery and Peter Pontifix to its new national Advisory service line as it continues to grow its capabilities in major project advisory.
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Movers and Shakers
Laing+Simmons East Group acquires Mendes Real Estate
Laing+Simmons East Group has completed its second acquisition in two months, adding Mendes Real Estate to its growing Eastern Suburbs portfolio.
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Movers and Shakers
Spark Real Estate and David Pino Real Estate join forces to better serve the Riddles Creek, Sunbury and Macedon Ranges community.
In an exciting step forward for the local community, Spark Real Estate’s Justin and Rita Spagnuolo and David and Rebecca Pino of David Pino Real Estate have announced they’re joining their two family businesses together.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Riverstone Partners: Why SaleFunder’s rebrand matters and what it changes for agencies
Riverstone Partners, formerly SaleFunder, expands beyond funding solutions to offer six agent-focused services with a pay-per-listing model replacing subscriptions. CEO Lucas McEntee positions Agency Settlements as the industry-changing centerpiece while offering commission funding at rates significantly below competitors.
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Agent Stories
Buyer’s agent secures $2.05m Menai house days before scheduled auction
A Sydney buyer’s agent has negotiated a $2.05 million pre-auction purchase of a five-bedroom house in Menai, eliminating auction stress for his client. Nathan Madden secured 11 Berwick Place for his client through careful pre-auction negotiation, delivering certainty in a market where the buyer had previously been outbid multiple times. The six-bedroom house with three bathrooms and two car spaces…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
EQT acquires majority stake in PropertyMe
EQT has announced it will become the majority investor in PropertyMe, with Brian Donn set to take over as CEO in January 2026.
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Agent Stories
Settlement timing seals premium Grasmere home sale
A five-bedroom luxury home at 9 Yewens Circuit in Grasmere has sold after 20 days on the market, with Anna Younan securing a pre-auction outcome through strategic buyer engagement. The campaign attracted 10 inspections through a combination of weekend open houses and private appointments, with the property marketed through an auction campaign using no advertised price. Understanding buyer motivation The…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
REA Group partners with OpenAI to deliver world class property experiences
Australia's leading property platform realestate.com.au launches realAssist, an AI-powered companion helping homeowners understand property valuations, while expanding natural language search capabilities for all users. The innovations reflect the company's ongoing investment in AI technology to transform the property journey for millions of Australians.
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Agent Stories
Strategic upgrades drive $900,000 villa sale in quiet Shellharbour market
A three-bedroom villa in Shellharbour City Centre has sold for $900,000 after strategic cosmetic upgrades advised by Rome McGrath of Ray White Shellharbour City drove competitive interest in a market with minimal recent sales activity. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom villa with double garage at 1/6 Falcon Street exchanged on 2 December following a four-week campaign that generated more than five offers.…
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Agent Stories
Bellevue Hill buyer’s agent secures $15.1 million off-market result with precision brief matching
Albert Sassoon of Pacific Property Buyers, a buyer’s agent with deep Eastern Suburbs roots, has secured a $15.1 million off-market five-bedroom house at 14 Cranbrook Road, Bellevue Hill, for clients seeking to build their dream home. Albert, operating across Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, sourced the northeast-facing property on a sloping 600-square-metre-plus block through direct outreach to local agents rather than waiting…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rate cuts fuel price growth but fail to improve affordability
Australia's property market ended 2025 with renewed confidence as interest rate cuts boosted buyer activity, but affordability remains a significant challenge across all major cities.
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Agent Stories
Cremorne house sells for $6 million the day before auction
A four-bedroom house at 3 Ryries Parade, Cremorne has sold for $6 million the day before its scheduled auction, following a month-long campaign by Kirsty Freyer of Richardson & Wrench Mosman. The freestanding house with three bathrooms and two-car accommodation attracted 70 inspections and resulted in five issued contracts before the vendor accepted an offer on 28 November. “They considered…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Queensland locks in Corporate Auctioneer Panel
In a bold move that signals a new era for Queensland's real estate industry, Ray White Queensland CEO Jason Andrew has announced the leading network will not replace its Chief Auctioneer position, instead establishing a corporate panel of auctioneers to drive the business toward an ambitious target of 10,000 auctions annually.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts SA welcomes Shauna Le
Harcourts South Australia is delighted to announce the appointment of Shauna Le as its new Business Operations Manager. Ms Le brings a wealth of experience in marketing, team management, and stakeholder relations to the role, where she will oversee key operational and marketing functions for the group.
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Agent Stories
Top-floor studio apartment snapped up before auction in Bondi Junction
A top-floor studio apartment at 521/29 Newland Street, Bondi Junction, has sold prior to auction for $430,000 after just 14 days on market, led by Nicholas Armstrong-Smith. The result came from a multi-layered campaign combining the agency’s advertising right next door to the property, a curated database of investors and first-home buyers, and comprehensive digital marketing that generated 2,800 views…
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Agent Stories
Pre-Christmas pressure delivers $820,000 townhouse result in Mount Warrigal
Rome McGrath of Ray White Shell Harbour City secured $820,000 for a three-bedroom townhouse at 391 Redwood Parade, Mount Warrigal, after a strategically compressed 20-day campaign that capitalised on pre-Christmas buyer urgency. The property sold at auction on 26 November 2025 following competitive bidding between two registered bidders, with the hammer falling at reserve after the price climbed from a…
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Agent Stories
Macarthur agent sells Mount Annan home in seven days with price withholding strategy
Anna Younan of Gilbert + Younan has sold a four-bedroom house at at 83 Kurrajong Circuit, Mount Annan for $1.295 million in just seven days by withholding the asking price and leveraging strategic marketing. The rapid result came from withholding the advertised price for the first week while deploying premier digital listings and targeted database outreach – a strategy that…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Familiar faces continue local growth story in Angle Vale
Ross Whiston and Sallyann Vivian, the dynamic leaders of Ray White Gawler East, are excited to announce they will be merging their business and team with Ray White Angle Vale.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Tina Bligh returns to Highland Double Bay Malouf, strengthening Malouf team’s growth strategy
In a move that reinforces Highland Double Bay Malouf's position in Sydney's prestige property market, experienced agent Tina Bligh has rejoined the agency as Sales Associate to David Malouf, bringing more than two decades of real estate expertise to one of the company's leading residential teams.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
A new era in commercial real estate for the Central West
A changing of the guard is underway in Orange, with the launch of a new commercial real estate agency, RWC Central West.
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Real Estate News
The Agency expands offering on Qld’s Gold Coast with Rhys Wildermoth
Highly successful real estate professional Rhys Wildermoth and his team have joined national real estate brand The Agency in Queensland’s Gold Coast growth corridor.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Ray White and REA Group announce landmark partnership
Ray White becomes first real estate group to access REA's expanded market intelligence suite through a landmark data partnership, leveraging proprietary technology platforms to transform property insights into competitive advantages for its 550+ Australian offices.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Queensland promotes Gavin Croft to Chief Operating Officer
Ray White Queensland has announced the promotion of Gavin Croft to Chief Operating Officer, effective 2026, signalling a strategic move to strengthen its leadership bench with one of the state's most accomplished real estate professionals.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Golden Grove brings decades of expertise to booming corridor
Ray White is expanding its presence in Adelaide's thriving north east with the launch of Ray White Golden Grove.
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