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Family proximity drives local buyer to $825,000 Prospect Vale upgrade
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Prospect Vale home sells for $825,000 after attracting interstate and local interest

A broad marketing approach designed to attract interstate buyers ultimately delivered a local upgrader, with sustainability features and location helping secure a successful result for Karen Magnotta's Prospect Vale vendors.

Clifftop Clovelly apartment sells for $2.3 million after strategic pre-Christmas launch
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Clifftop Clovelly apartment sells for $2.3 million after strategic pre-Christmas launch

Nicholas Armstrong-Smith of Century 21 Armstrong-Smith used a strategic festive-period launch to capture Boxing Day traffic and deliver…

(L-R) John O'Brien, Angus Ferguson, Thomas Georgiou. Image Supplied
Supplier News

FOUNDIT merges with Geelong buyer’s advocacy Henning Property

Proptech buyer's agency FOUNDIT today announced it has merged with Henning Property, the Geelong-based buyer's advocacy founded by…

Industry News

Budget and deposit scheme could split market into winners and losers

Ray White's chief economist warns lower-priced suburbs propped up by first home buyer incentives are now most exposed…

Franchise News

Urban Real Estate Opens 17th Office in Calderwood with Local Powerhouse Team Taylor

Urban Real Estate has continued its expansion across New South Wales with the opening of its 17th office…

Knight Frank appoints Natasha as the new Managing Director for South Australia, succeeding outgoing leader Bobbette Scott.
People Moves

Knight Frank appoints Natasha Barron as the new Managing Director in South Australia

Natasha Barron has been appointed as Managing Director South Australia for Knight Frank.

Dean Mackie, CEO and Brent May, COO of DiJones
Franchise News

DiJones transforms industry reform into a competitive advantage with market-leading digital transaction platform

Premium independent real estate network invests in technology that simplifies compliance, enhances the customer experience and sets a…

Former NZ Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern and husband Clarke Gayford list their Auckland family home ahead of an 8 July auction.
Celebrity Homes

Former NZ PM Jacinda Ardern lists Auckland family home ahead of Sydney move

The Sandringham bungalow heads to auction, with the family now based in Australia.

LJ Hooker appoints Ty Read as Head of Learning and Development for Australia and New Zealand, marking his return to the network where he began his career.
Franchise News

Exciting new appointment to drive training and development

LJ Hooker creates new Head of Learning and Development role as the network builds leadership and training capability…

Belle Property opens a new office in Bundaberg, Queensland, led by local agent Brad Barth. Image: Supplied.
Franchise News

Belle Property expands in Queensland with new office opening in Bundaberg

Belle Property expands into Bundaberg as the region attracts growing demand from families, professionals and retirees seeking coastal…

Ray White members make over 126,000 calls and book 10,021 appraisals across Australasia in the network's 21st Real Estate of Origin call-a-thon. Photo: Supplied.
Franchise News

Ray White members hit the phones for fast-paced appraisal drive

Ray White members make 126,773 calls and book 10,021 appraisals across Australasia in the network's 21st Real Estate…

Character home and competition strategy deliver seven-day Morayfield sale
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Character home and competition strategy deliver seven-day Morayfield sale

Tom Boyle's pre-launch preparation and open home strategy delivered multiple offers and a seven-day sale for a Morayfield…

Domonic Thompson, Harcourts Australia Chief Operating Officer. Image supplied
Franchise News

Harcourts Australia appoints industry leader Domonic Thompson as Chief Operating Officer

Harcourts Australia has announced the appointment of experienced property and banking executive Domonic Thompson as its new Chief…

Former NBA All-Star Juwan Howard lists his custom-built Coral Gables estate for A$40.5 million. Image: bhsusa.com
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NBA Coach Juwan Howard lists custom Florida estate for US$28.9 million

The former All-Star spent over a decade transforming a dated 1970s property in Coral Gables into a contemporary…

Regional buyer secures Waverton apartment after single in-person viewing on auction day
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Regional buyer secures Waverton apartment after single in-person viewing on auction day

A buyer from regional NSW secured a parkside Waverton apartment after viewing it only once — on auction…

The Benchmark Real Estate Cairns team. Photo: Supplied
People Moves

Benchmark real estate cairns secures larger headquarters to support continued growth

Benchmark Real Estate Cairns (BREC) has relocated to a new, larger headquarters, as the independently owned agency responds…

Alex Borthwick joins Adrian William, bringing two decades of industry experience across Sydney's Inner West and Inner East markets. Image: Supplied
Franchise News

Alex Borthwick Joins Adrian William

Adrian William has announced the appointment of Alex Borthwick, one of Sydney's most accomplished real estate professionals, to…

Strategic pivot delivers four offers after contract collapse in softening market
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Strategic pivot delivers four offers after contract collapse in softening market

Sean Cary turned a contract collapse into a strategic advantage, commissioning his own building and pest report to…

Franchise News

Barry Plant appoints first full-time Head of Commercial and Finance

The Victorian network has hired Akshay Sharma, a former Australia Post finance leader, to bring a commercial lens…

SERHANT., founded by Ryan Serhant, launches operations across four Texas markets, marking the firm's 17th US state.
People Moves

Serhant’s brokerage enters Texas with 13 agents across four markets

The New York-based firm is expanding into its 17th US state through a network of independently aligned brokerages,…

Jesse Itzler. Image: AREC.
Real Estate Agent Events

Three rituals that built Jesse Itzler’s life resume

The entrepreneur who sold companies to Warren Buffett and Coca-Cola told AREC 2026 attendees that scheduling adventures matters…

First National Real Estate unveils a new brand identity following research that found a disconnect between perceptions of the brand and the trust earned by its members. Image: Supplied
Franchise News

A strong reputation deserved a stronger brand

CEO David Edwards and Communications Director Mark Jansen reveal the research behind First National's new identity, designed to…

Jellis Craig appoints Alicia Lecky as Head of Property Management at Jellis Craig Boroondara, returning to the company where she began her career. Image: Supplied.
Franchise News

Jellis Craig Boroondara appoints industry leader Alicia Lecky as Head of Property Management

Award-winning property management leader Alicia Lecky rejoins Jellis Craig, bringing operational expertise from Performance Property and Longview to…

Overseas buyer's emotional connection to a tree seals record Kedron apartment sale
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Overseas buyer’s emotional connection to a tree seals record Kedron apartment sale

Roslyn Rudd's preparation-first approach and a buyer's emotional connection to an unexpected feature delivered a record result and…

Petrie duplex hits street record despite neighbour's Michael Myers open home threats
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Petrie duplex hits street record despite neighbour’s Michael Myers open home threats

Lisa Black navigated threatening messages and a boundary dispute to deliver a street record for a first-home buying…

Partner Content

PM/ONE Returns to Sydney with 500 property management professionals expected to attend

More than 500 property management professionals expected at Hilton Sydney as PM/ONE returns for its second year, with…

Jason Watson's database strategy delivers $780,000 Bongaree sale in fortnight
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Jason Watson’s database strategy delivers $780,000 Bongaree sale in fortnight

Jason Watson secured $780,000 for a two-bedroom coastal home in Bongaree within a fortnight, using pre-market engagement and…

EBM RentCover highlights how agents can help landlords avoid common insurance misconceptions to prevent surprises at claim time. Image: Getty.
Partner Content

The most common insurance assumptions landlords get wrong

From loss of rent to accidental damage, many landlords assume they're covered for more than they actually are—leaving…

Veteran Noosa luxury property specialist Eric Seetoo joins Harcourts Property Centre after three decades in the Sunshine Coast market. Image: Supplied.
Franchise News

Noosa luxury property powerhouse Eric Seetoo joins Harcourts Property Centre

Harcourts Property Centre strengthens its luxury property capability with the appointment of respected Noosa specialist Eric Seetoo

Explore Property welcomes the former Peter Lawton Property team to its network as Explore Property Bowen. Image: Supplied.
Franchise News

Explore Property welcomes Bowen office to the network

Explore Property founder Andrew Acton welcomes Bowen's newest office, as the team behind Peter Lawton Property begins a…

Childhood nostalgia meets strategic pricing in West Pymble campaign
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Childhood nostalgia meets strategic pricing in West Pymble campaign

Lucie Trinco's two-week off-market testing strategy and meticulous vendor preparation created a competitive field that delivered a peak-market…

Local family secures first home after stepping up from apartment living in Tweed Heads
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Local family secures first home after stepping up from apartment living in Tweed Heads

Chris Holt of McGrath Coolangatta/Tweed Heads/Tweed Coast used deep suburb knowledge and accurate pricing to attract multiple offers…

McGrath Lower North Shore and Harbourside Group appoints Jon McConkey as Head of Growth and Performance for its six Sydney offices. Image: supplied
Franchise News

McGrath Lower North Shore and Harbourside Group adds significant firepower with Jon McConkey

Jon McConkey joins McGrath Lower North Shore and Harbourside Group as Head of Growth and Performance, bringing more…

James Doole's agent network delivers prestige Remuera estate sale in 22 days
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James Doole’s agent network delivers prestige Remuera estate sale in 22 days

A collaborative approach with local high-end agents delivered a confidential prestige sale in Remuera's Double Grammar Zone after…

Daily follow-ups secure unconditional buyer after first open in Campbelltown
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Daily follow-ups secure unconditional buyer after first open in Campbelltown

Jake Tidmarsh's daily follow-ups and transparent communication strategy secured an unconditional offer in under a week, outpacing competing…