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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 ahead of its centenary celebrations
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 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
Tom Boyle's pre-launch preparation and open home strategy delivered multiple offers and a seven-day sale for a Morayfield…
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…
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
A buyer from regional NSW secured a parkside Waverton apartment after viewing it only once — on auction…
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
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
Sean Cary turned a contract collapse into a strategic advantage, commissioning his own building and pest report to…
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’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,…
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…
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 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
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
Lisa Black navigated threatening messages and a boundary dispute to deliver a street record for a first-home buying…
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
Jason Watson secured $780,000 for a two-bedroom coastal home in Bongaree within a fortnight, using pre-market engagement and…
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…
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 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
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
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 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
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
Jake Tidmarsh's daily follow-ups and transparent communication strategy secured an unconditional offer in under a week, outpacing competing…
Lower North Shore family commits $7.1m for Seaforth harbourside estate with renovation vision
Jason Guildea navigated a challenging market to secure $7.1 million for a harbourside estate that captured the attention…
Unconditional offer trumps higher price in Seaton settlement chain sale
Brenton Milewski prioritised vendor security over maximum price to align a settlement chain in 18 days.
Tilda Swinton’s former flat is living a double life – on the market and in a museum
The compact King's Road apartment where the Oscar winner lived for 15 years is simultaneously being recreated as…
Harcourts NSW continues record growth trajectory as network expansion accelerates
Harcourts NSW/ACT accepts 11 new franchise applications in the first half of 2026, putting the network on track…
Woodards marks ten years of Vinnies CEO Sleepout with tenth soup van, surpassing $1 million milestone
Real estate network's decade of CEO Sleepout fundraising tops $1 million, funding two more soup vans for Victorians…
Four offers in 10 days: How presentation pulled Strathpine buyers from across the region
A hands-on approach and presentation-first strategy delivered four offers in 10 days for Allie Coutts, proving that meticulous…
Local buyers who admired property for years commit to Northbridge street record
David Howe's data-driven approach educates cautious buyers through 120 days of market uncertainty, delivering a Northbridge street record…
Deakin family home sells for $1.4 million after creative AI marketing and patient negotiation
Dikshant Dhungel's decision to leave a 40-year family home untouched and let buyers imagine the possibilities paid off…