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First National Real Estate unveils brand reinvention
Australia's largest independent agency network is rolling out a modernised visual identity while retaining its signature blue, with a consumer campaign set for early 2027.
First National names top performers at Vietnam convention
Queensland offices dominated the sales categories while Western Australia swept property management honours at the network's 2025 awards.
REMAX The Limitless Group appoints Kate Peereboom as Head of Sales
The former business owner joins the Brisbane-based multi-office group to lead sales strategy and agent development.
Agents to get prime video real estate on realestate.com.au’s app home screen
REA supporting customers to create high-impact affordable vertical listing videos to showcase on the home screen of Australia’s…
Belle Property launches commercial arm on Sydney’s Upper North Shore
The expansion gives residential principals Michael Doran and Daniel Dennis a new avenue as landlords increasingly explore commercial…
33 offers in 10 days: How Jason Barnett’s transparency play triggered a buyer scramble in Whittington
Jason Barnett's transparent pricing strategy and meticulous preparation generated 33 offers from 9 separate parties for a Whittington…
Social media storytelling finds buyer for Camberwell family home
Mark Josem's Instagram storytelling campaign attracted a buyer who wasn't searching in Camberwell, securing mid-$4 million for a…
Harcourts Tasmania smashes fundraising record with $30,000 charity auction
Two offices went head-to-head for a day with top-performing franchise leader Martin Cooper, driving the network's biggest single-event…
Ray White Rural Murwillumbah changes hands after eight-year lead-up
Craig and Sonya Taylor take ownership of the Tweed River office, bringing a combined century of real estate…
Kolmeo Labs launches a new suite of tools targeting property management workload
A new AI suite embeds intelligence directly into daily workflows, aiming to reduce the growing pressure of fragmented…
Ray White AKG expands South East Queensland network with Holland Park acquisition
Experienced local principal Piers Crawford and top-performing agent Darren Bonehill will lead the office as joint principals under…
Urban Real Estate promotes Thuong Hoang to lead property management
The appointment follows 15 years with the business as the agency's rent roll grows past $1.45 billion in…
More leads won’t fix this: why rent roll growth breaks down well before the appraisal
When rent roll growth slows, the default response is predictable: we start stressing that “we need more leads.”
Ray White NSW/ACT taps franchise operations specialist for new performance role
Callum Hogan's appointment signals the network's focus on coaching and accountability across its state network.
First National Cleveland nears 1,000 properties after Wynnum Manly acquisition
The Brisbane bayside agency's fourth rent roll acquisition in eleven years brings a thirty-year mentorship full circle.
Matt Lancashire launches luxury-only agency for $4m-plus homes
The Brisbane agent behind $1.5 billion in sales is betting that the city's top-tier market needs dedicated, specialist…
Stop Selling to Everyone: How AI Buyer Personas Can Transform Your Next Listing Presentation
In the a special AI Edit Extended Edition, Samantha McLean walks through a step-by-step process for using AI…
Adam Roberts returns to Ray White after 20-year career journey
The commercial property specialist reunites with the mentor who gave him his first industry start.
Champion auctioneer Tina Chamberlain returns to Hawke’s Bay roots
New Zealand's first female national auctioneering title winner rejoins Ray White Hawke's Bay as auction manager with plans…
Sun, Sand and Sold: Steven du Preez launches boutique Real Estate Agency on the Sunshine Coast
Steven du Preez brings a numbers-driven approach to beachside real estate after years in chartered accounting.
Highland’s 2026 Blue Crew Conference showcases talent and strengthens connections across the group
The Gold Coast-headquartered agency gathered team members from three offices for its Blue Crew event, featuring a lineup…
Jellis Craig doubles Brighton presence with Nick Johnstone joining the group
The deal follows September's Chisholm and Gamon acquisition as the agency group continues expanding across Melbourne's premium bayside…
11 encumbrances. Battle-axe block. Protected trees everywhere. Sold in 22 days.
Henry Wong turned a Battle-axe block with 11 title encumbrances into a $1.28 million sale by reframing limitations…
PEXA Clear partners with Simonds, Clarendon Homes and others to provide AML/CTF compliance solutions to property professionals
PEXA Clear has announced a series of new partnerships with Simonds, Clarendon Homes, One Percent Property, YPM Property,…
McGrath expands Victorian footprint with Macedon Ranges office
The franchise network's 24th Victorian office targets tree-changers and Melbourne professionals seeking lifestyle properties northwest of the city.
Rex Software announce innovative integrated AI that unlocks real estate agents’ databases
Rex Software launches AI suite to streamline CRM workflows, boost prospecting and turn agent databases into active growth…
Four commercial property veterans launch Western Sydney-focused agency
The new firm brings together directors with a combined 80 years of experience to service the region's growing…
Nutrien Harcourts taps Andrew Brien as CEO to lead expansion push
The appointment comes as the rural and regional network signals active interest in acquiring other brands to grow…
Cameron Kusher joins Herron Todd White as Chief Economist
The prominent housing market analyst brings two decades of property economics experience to Australia's largest valuation firm.
The AI Edit Ep. 11: Your vendor isn’t online – here’s how AI can still help
Samantha McLean introduces the "empathy analysis" - a framework for using AI to prepare for vendors who have…
OBrien Real Estate Carrum Downs expands into Langwarrin
The Melbourne agency adds a second location as it looks to deepen its presence in the city's south-east.
Ray White Burwood doubles footprint with Blackburn office launch
The expansion creates a combined team of more than 30 staff across Melbourne's eastern corridor, with the new…
Christie’s International Real Estate launches in NSW with 10-year licence
Property entrepreneur Scott Michaelson will lead the luxury brand's expansion into Australia's largest prestige market, backed by a…
NAI Harcourts launches commercial arm in South Australia
The Adelaide venture marks the network's latest expansion as commercial property investors prioritise advice-led transactions over volume.
Performance gap widens – HX 2026 sets out to close it
As market pressure rises, Harcourts’ HX Conference brings together industry leaders to sharpen skills, lift standards and turn…