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Million Dollar Listing star Josh Flagg lists his Miami Beach villa for A$14 million.
Celebrity Homes

Million Dollar Listing, ten million dollar asking: Josh Flagg flips his own Miami masterpiece

The overhaul of Josh Flagg's Mediterranean villa leaned on custom steel windows, travertine bathrooms and a detached pool pavilion to meet luxury buyer expectations.

Industry News

Desperate renters snapping up capital city apartments in single-digit days

Rent.com.au's June snapshot shows medians rising again and units leasing faster, even as the pace of listing declines…

David Howell. Photo: Supplied
Supplier News

Forms Live goes independent for Queensland agents

After a decade licensing its technology through the REIQ, Dynamic Methods has launched Forms Live directly to Queensland…

Urban Real Estate supports OzHarvest Winter Food Drive. Image supplied
Franchise News

Urban Real Estate offices become OzHarvest food drop-off points

As cost-of-living pressures push more households toward food insecurity, Urban Real Estate is turning its office network into…

Lukas Pedder to lead new McGrath office in Mildura
Franchise News

Lukas Pedder to lead new McGrath office in Mildura

The Melbourne-trained agent has reunited with the McGrath network to open its first Mildura office, in a regional…

People Moves

Jayden Manno appointed director of Raine & Horne Essendon

The multi award-winning agent returns to lead the office where his real estate career began.

People Moves

CBRE recruits two senior leasing figures from JLL

James Palmer and Nick Drake join CBRE's Victorian office leasing team from July 1, bringing four decades of…

Knight Frank appoints Hamish Stuart and John Brasier to senior NSW office leasing roles, both joining from Dexus.
People Moves

Knight Frank appoints Hamish Stuart national head of office leasing

Two senior office leasing figures are moving from landlord to agency side as Knight Frank builds out its…

People Moves

Emily Gordon expands regional footprint with Coronis Childers

The agency director is now running two Coronis offices across regional Queensland, less than a year after growing…

Ulladulla principal Murry Conran switches business to Professionals
People Moves

Ulladulla principal Murry Conran switches business to Professionals

The South Coast agency has rebranded after four years of rapid growth under Murry Conran's ownership.

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REA appoints Katrina Konstas as Kul Singh departs after more than a decade

Katrina Konstas will take the commercial reins from September as long-serving executive Kul Singh exits.

Michael Busden, Co-Principal Raine & Horne Liverpool. Photo: Supplied
People Moves

Raine & Horne marks 50 years since its first franchise office opened

The Liverpool office launched in 1976 set in motion an expansion that now spans more than 360 offices…

Adam Wong becomes a DiJones Licensee after 17 years with the business. Image: Supplied
Franchise News

Adam Wong steps up to DiJones licensee after 17 years

The Chatswood agent's promotion caps nearly two decades with the business and reflects DiJones' broader push to build…

Real estate husband-and-wife duo Shahid Khan and Fatima Zahra with senior sales team member Shildi Mullalli and senior sales agent Sharief Lorenz Rutene. Image: Supplied
Franchise News

Husband-and-wife team opens Ray White Hoppers Crossing office

Shahid Khan and Fatima Zahra have launched their own Ray White office after just 12 months of trading…

The Bredbo Inn, a heritage pub built in 1836 and the first stop on the road to the Snowy Mountains, heads to auction on 17 July with a guide of $1.8 million. Image: raywhiteruralyass.com.au
Celebrity Homes

The iconic pub linked to The Man from Snowy River is going under the hammer

The 1836 landmark on the road to the Snowy Mountains is tipped to fetch around $1.8 million when…

David Gray. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

Lifestyle Group solidifies regional footprint with strategic acquisition of Byron Bay Real Estate Agency

Lifestyle Group has further strengthened its progressive footprint across regional New South Wales, proudly welcoming Byron Bay Real…

George and Aishah Savva open Harcourts Wentworth Partners in Maroubra.
Franchise News

Family business with 30-year history joins Harcourts network

George and Aishah Savva have rebranded their long-running Eastern Suburbs agency as Harcourts Wentworth Partners, bringing more than…

Vinay Jhamb and Gunjan open Harcourts Sapphire in Western Sydney. Image: Supplied
Franchise News

Harcourts Sapphire opens in Western Sydney, bringing a fresh perspective to real estate

Built on transparency, innovation and local insight, the new office marks a strategic move into Western Sydney’s evolving…

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Real Estate Agent Events

Top of the Props 2026 finalists take aim at property industry’s biggest pressure points

The proptech pitch competition returns to Brisbane in July, with this year's finalists tackling leasing, rent roll growth,…

Angela Johnson launches Ray White Living Here across Northern Tasmania, uniting offices in Launceston, Devonport and Shearwater under one banner. Image: Supplied
Franchise News

Ray White unites three Northern Tasmania offices under one banner

Angela Johnson has rebranded her Devonport and Shearwater businesses and bought Living Here Launceston, bringing a 30-strong team…

Harcourts Ulverstone & Penguin Expands Into Devonport. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

Harcourts Ulverstone & Penguin expand Into Devonport

The locally owned business has opened a new office in a well-known Devonport address as it extends its…

Matthew Formosa, George Kollias and Thomas Perram. Image: Supplied.
Franchise News

Belle Property expands Parramatta business Into Epping

The move adds a third office to the Sahyoun and Perram-led business, extending its reach across Sydney's northern…

Celebrity Homes

Celebrity surgeon’s private Brazilian island listed for $100 million

The 75-acre Pitanguy Island, once a retreat for Hollywood stars and world leaders, hits the market for the…

Rooftop retreat delivers young couple their first home in competitive Randwick auction
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Rooftop retreat delivers young couple their first home in competitive Randwick auction

A comprehensive pre-marketing strategy and standout rooftop feature delivered four registered bidders for this spacious Randwick townhouse.

Six written offers in 12 days for renovated Kardinya family home
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Six written offers in 12 days for renovated Kardinya family home

A multi-year renovation and strategic expressions-of-interest campaign delivered six written offers in 12 days for Zvon Mikulic in…

Robbie Smith, Kirsty Heintze, Joe Marriott, Emily Coleman, Casey Grigg, Ellie Draper, Alex Smith, Dani Fowler. Image: Supplied.
Franchise News

Ray White Colonel Light Gardens gets new leadership duo

Long-time Ray White Unley agents Robbie Smith and Joe Marriott are stepping out on their own, taking over…

McGrath Knight Frank Newcastle Opens Dual-Branded Office
Franchise News

McGrath and Knight Frank open sixth dual-branded office in Newcastle

The Newcastle location will be the only office in the regional city offering both commercial and residential property…

REMAX Australia hosts its annual Platinum Plus Forum for top-performing agents in Queenstown, New Zealand. Image: supplied.
Franchise News

Destination Queenstown for Platinum REMAX members

REMAX Australia brings together 60 of its top-performing agents for three days of professional development at the network's…

Rose Bay couple secure Bondi Junction apartment they'd been waiting for
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Rose Bay couple secure Bondi Junction apartment they’d been waiting for

A VIP launch strategy targeting building owners created the buzz that attracted a Rose Bay couple who found…

Industry News

Will AI ‘Millionaires’ Reshape Luxury Real Estate Buying Habits?

A new generation of tech founders wants turnkey wellness retreats, not renovation projects – and they're closing deals…

First-home buyers snap up Inala house with granny flat potential for $860k
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First-home buyers snap up Inala house with granny flat potential for $860k

Matthew Groves turned a challenging 78-day campaign into a win for interstate vendors by identifying first-home buyers who…

Young first-home buyers win move-in ready Whittington home after 37-offer battle
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Young first-home buyers win move-in ready Whittington home after 37-offer battle

Jason Barnett turned a three-bedroom brick veneer into a competition magnet, drawing eight parties who submitted 37 offers…

Will Gosse steps up as BresicWhitney's new CEO
Franchise News

Will Gosse steps up as BresicWhitney’s new CEO

The 12-year company veteran moves from Acting CEO to the permanent role, promising continuity of culture across the…

Social media blitz delivers two buyers for Huntlee family home in under a month
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Social media blitz delivers two buyers for Huntlee family home in under a month

Jackie Turner's social media walkthrough videos sparked 48 hours of non-stop engagement and delivered two competing buyers for…

Nathan Peters turns tenant worry into $810k win
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Nathan Peters turns tenant worry into $810k win

When sitting tenants threatened to derail a Cessnock family home sale, Nathan Peters moved the campaign off-market and…