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New Zealand’s Don Ha Project Sales wins global RE/MAX awards
New Zealand’s Don Ha Project Sales is continuing to make its mark on the global real estate stage, winning three awards announced at RE/MAX Global headquarters this month.
Laing+Simmons reveals new board
Following January’s purchase of Laing+Simmons Corporation by a partnership that includes members of the head office team and…
REA Group appoints Chris Venter as Chief Technology Officer
REA Group has announced the appointment of Chris Venter to the role of Chief Technology Officer and a…
Tom Cruise selling Colorado mountain retreat
Tom Cruise fans in the hunt for a slice of the Mission: Impossible star’s property portfolio are in…
How working for himself changed Clinton Eastell’s life
There's been a bit of a debate around the rise of small-business, self-branded agents who are shunning the…
REINSW vacancy survey shows rental market remains unpredictable
The results of the latest REINSW Vacancy Rate Survey show that the rental market across the state remains…
Fraser Coast’s Sprake Real Estate joins LJ Hooker after 83 years as an independent
After 83 years operating as an independent real estate business, Sprake Real Estate, on Queensland’s Fraser Coast, has…
Time to shine for Byron and Mudgee as First National NSW announces 2020 GEM winners
First National Real Estate’s New South Wales agents have been recognised for their achievements, with the network holding…
Market confidence ensures strong start to 2021 for new home sales
New home sales have surged in Australia over the past 12 months, with the latest Housing Industry of…
Don’t blame zoning for Australia’s soaring house prices
Among the many explanations put forward for soaring home prices, one we hear repeatedly is zoning — the…
Trigger happy: Rex announces integration with automated tech tool Zapier
Rex Software has integrated a new automation tool into its CRM that has helped US agents reduce their…
Eview Group notches up 20,000 sales and announces expansion into property management
Eview Group's national expansion is continuing apace, and following a record-breaking January and February to kick off 2021,…
Explore Property expands presence in Queensland
Explore Property is continuing to expand its footprint in the Sunshine State, with the group now having a…
Professionals’ new Shell Coast office set for growth
The Professionals network is expanding into the waterside haven of Oak Flats in the NSW South Coast's southern…
Barry Plant growing Ballarat and Bendigo offices
With the regional Victorian property market going gangbusters over the past year, Barry Plant Ballarat and Bendigo have…
Call for half of NSW social housing to be provided by not-for-profit providers
The Community Housing Industry Association NSW says 50 per cent of social housing investment should be delivered by…
Josh Davoren: There is no such thing as ‘the new normal’ anymore
COVID-19 has forced real estate agents and their clients to rely new communication tools but RE/MAX Australia Operations…
Karmen Costigan joins Harcourts Australia as Head of Property Management
One of the nation’s largest real estate franchise networks, Harcourts Group Australia, has appointed seasoned industry professional Karmen…
Eagle Software launches new Interactive Owner Portal
Eagle Software has announced a new release, with its reporting being given a complete redesign thanks to the…
Double Bay and Bondi Beach office reigns at Raine & Horne NSW State Awards
Raine & Horne held its annual NSW State Awards on Friday night, with the network’s Double Bay/Bondi Beach…
Fresh start for Barry Plant Berwick as seasoned hands take over thriving business
Barry Plant Real Estate's Berwick office is primed for a historic change, with Matt Ketteringham and Dan O’Loughlin,…
‘Like throwing petrol on a bonfire’: Industry Super boss slams plan to use retirement savings for home deposits
Industry Super Australia has thrown cold water on the concept of allowing prospective homebuyers to access their superannuation…
Taking Control: Craig Stephenson
After almost a decade in hospitality, Ray White Bankstown sales consultant Craig Stephenson decided to combine his passion…
Johnny Depp’s French village estate could be yours… but you’ll need deep pockets
It appears Johnny Depp is readying to relist his opulent French village estate, with Top Ten Real Estate…
Top independent agents named at 15th annual Australasian Real Estate Results Awards
The region's top performing agencies and individuals came together last night competing for top honours at the 15th…
The Agency takes reins as Australian Turf Club’s sponsor partner for three more years
The Australian Turf Club (ATC) has welcomed the appointment of The Agency as official commercial and residential real…
Homely partners with REIWA to strengthen affordable advertising options
Homely announces new partnership with REIWA in an effort to expand industry-backed and affordable real estate advertising options…
The thrill of starting your own agency
Matt McKee is no stranger to adventure, but even he says there's nothing quite like the adrenaline rush…
Convini and OurProperty join forces for landlord BNPL tool PropPay
Tech company OurProperty has joined forces with fledgling fintech firm Convini to launch a new product that allows…
Kate Hanssen helps Eview boost Bass Coast presence
Phillip Island local joins forces with national network Eview Group, as they expand their presence across the Bass…
Interest is not enough: 1-in-4 Aussies would prefer a cashback loan
Low interest rates may not be enough to attract new mortgage customers, but cash could sweeten the deal,…