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Franchise News

Veteran Bayside agent Mark Blit joins Ray White

The 17-year industry professional joins Ray White The Bayside Group.

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People Moves

Greg Brydon wins 2026 Australasian Auctioneering Championship

Apollo Auctions' general manager takes top honour after years of competition, crediting mentors and a phone screensaver as…

Thorburn Property Group has a new look office. Photo: Supplied
People Moves

Thorburn Property Group unveils new look office

Thorburn Property Group's new Burleigh headquarters ditches corporate real estate styling for a moody, music-filled space designed around…

People Moves

Professionals Mandurah relaunches under local agents turned co-principals

Vicki Bredendeck and Sharon Anderson take the reins of the Peel region office, reuniting after years apart to…

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Franchise News

Jellis Craig urges homeowners to upgrade at its bi-annual Property Event

CEO Andrew McCann told 350 clients and investors that federal budget changes make now the time to upgrade…

Three contracts, two setbacks, one unconditional result in Mackay CBD
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Three contracts, two setbacks, one unconditional result in Mackay CBD

When two contracts fell over on a Mackay CBD development site, Shirlz Russell went back to market —…

Franchise News

Tense Venneri appointed Barry Plant Head of Growth

After more than three decades in regional real estate, including 16 years leading the highly successful Barry Plant…

Williams Morley Real Estate’s six-week auction strategy delivers a $2.2m result in Berowra Heights
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Williams Morley Real Estate’s six-week auction strategy delivers a $2.2m result in Berowra Heights

Katie Williams and Bryce Morley guided a local multi-generational family to secure a five-bedroom Berowra Heights home through…

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News

Domain bets the next era belongs to confidence

Domain's president told AREC 2026 that declining transaction volumes and record distrust mean data alone is no longer…

Young family snaps up Burswood Peninsula apartment drawn by precinct's transformation
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Young family snaps up Burswood Peninsula apartment drawn by precinct’s transformation

Nic Di Rosso of Deximal sold a 159-square-metre apartment in an exclusive Burswood complex to a younger family…

Jesse Itzler. Image: AREC.
News

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…

Holly Ransom at AREC 2026. Image: AREC.
News

Your Best Negotiation Won’t Win You a Single Referral

Holly Ransom told AREC 2026 that clients don’t tell stories about the sale price – they tell stories…

Real-time market read delivers $2.05 million Picton acreage sale
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Real-time market read delivers $2.05 million Picton acreage sale

A rapid price adjustment and transparent campaign strategy delivered a $2.05 million result for a five-bedroom acreage property…

Josh Altman - AREC 2026. Image: AREC.
Real Estate Agent Events

Josh Altman’s three rules for finding high-value clients

Million Dollar Listing star Josh Altman told a full Gold Coast Convention Centre at AREC 2026 that his…

Emma Orchard turns tight Perth market into nine-day sale
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Emma Orchard turns tight Perth market into nine-day sale

Emma Orchard turned Perth's low-inventory market into a winning outcome for sellers seeking fast settlement and local investors…

Long-term campaign delivers $3.15 million result in Kirkham after strategic hold
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Long-term campaign delivers $3.15 million result in Kirkham after strategic hold

A four-bedroom house in Kirkham's exclusive estate launched in June 2024 and ultimately secured $3.150 million, with Anna…

Tristan Rowland of Bright Real Estate won the REIA's Residential Salesperson of the Year. Photo: Supplied
Industry News

Australia’s top agents named at REIA National Awards for Excellence

The 2026 National Awards for Excellence recognised standout agents, property managers and agencies, with South Australia and Queensland…

Franchise News

Magain Real Estate launches dedicated commercial division amid strong market growth

Magain Real Estate has officially launched Magain Commercial, marking a strategic expansion into the commercial property sector following…

Tristian Kennedy and Jason Spagnoulo have taken the reins at Ray White Port Adelaide. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

Tristian Kennedy and Jason Spagnoulo take over Ray White Port Adelaide

Tristian Kennedy and Jason Spagnoulo expand their western suburbs footprint, with founder Nick Psarros staying on to mentor…

Treasure hunt marketing drives early sale of seven-bedroom Flagstaff Hill home
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Treasure hunt marketing drives early sale of seven-bedroom Flagstaff Hill home

Rebecca Giameos turned a property inspection into a family adventure with a pirate-themed treasure hunt that led buyers…

Strategic timing delivers nine-bidder auction in Epping
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Strategic timing delivers nine-bidder auction in Epping

Wenting Shi of Tracy Yap Realty made a strategic call to bring the auction forward by two weeks,…

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Supplier News

The clock is ticking for Tranche 2

With no grace period under Tranche 2 reforms, compliance platform APLYiD is urging agencies to act now before…

First National Real Estate have unveiled its new look. Photo: Supplied

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…

First National Real Estate has named its award winners. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

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.

Franchise News

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.

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Supplier News

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…

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Franchise News

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
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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
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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 raises a record-breaking $30,000. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

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…

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Franchise News

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 launches Kolmeo Labs, an AI-powered suite of tools designed to reduce the daily workload of property managers.
Supplier News

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 Holland Park has joined forces with Ray White AKG
Franchise News

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…

People Moves

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…

The BDM Summit 2026 addresses rent roll growth challenges beyond lead generation.
Supplier News

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.”