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Experienced Ray White team expands its Northern Beaches presence

Ray White Northern Beaches has acquired Ray White Palm Beach, marking a significant strategic milestone and the group's fourth office opening in just nine months since launching.

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Jenny Magill launches her own boutique brand ‘Magill Country Real Estate’ with @realty

Long-time real estate professional Jenny Magill, who has been part of the @realty network since 2019, has taken…

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Carmen Briggs honoured as Harcourts Hall of Fame inductee at 2025 International Awards

Harcourts International is delighted to announce Carmen Briggs as the newest inductee into the prestigious Harcourts Hall of…

Supplier News

Domain champions smarter, greener homes in new sustainability in property campaign

Domain's new sustainability campaign reveals energy-efficient homes are commanding premiums up to 75% higher, with features like solar…

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Michelle Bridges, hosts Jellis Craig’s annual Wellness Event

Leading Victorian property agency Jellis Craig has reaffirmed its commitment to employee wellbeing with a company-wide event dedicated…

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Kathy Purcell’s rise in luxury real estate

For most real estate agents, it’s about selling an area, a location. But for Barry Plant Eastern Group’s…

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BresicWhitney acquires top-performing Eastern Suburbs business

The acquisition of The Woollahra Group delivers long-term value and opportunity, with former Principal Randall Kemp also joining…

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Remax Builds momentum in Victoria with launch of Remax Diamond

REMAX Australia's presence in Victoria is growing, with the announcement this week of a new Melbourne office, REMAX…

Real Estate Agent Events

Sidekick launches free 21-day challenge to help property managers beat burnout

Sidekick launches a free 21-day challenge to combat the burnout crisis sweeping Australia's property management industry. Starting June…

People Moves

Michael Sheikh opens Raine & Horne Waverley

Experienced local agent Michael Sheikh has launched Raine & Horne Waverley, servicing the prestigious Wheelers Hill and Glen…

People Moves

Fontein Oversby joins Burgess Rawson as Asset Manager

Burgess Rawson has appointed Fontein Oversby as Asset Manager in Victoria, strengthening the company's growing property management division.

Industry News

REIV Appoints Megan Mander as Chief Operating Officer 

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has announced the appointment of Megan Mander as Chief Operating Officer. 

People Moves

Claire Wells to lead Belle Property Greater Springfield

Award-winning real estate professional Claire Wells will head Belle Property's newest office in Greater Springfield, bringing 17 years…

People Moves

Justin Ferguson joins Raine & Horne Lower North Shore

Award-winning agent Justin Ferguson has joined Raine & Horne Lower North Shore, bringing over 35 years of experience…

Franchise News

Professionals Real Estate unveils complete transformation

Sean Hanneberry leads multi-million dollar rebrand and business overhaul as the group's new CEO.

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Award-winning team joins Ray White in major west Auckland expansion

Ray White New Zealand is proud to welcome award-winning real estate leaders Paul Vujnovich and Trish Adams, along…

Franchise News

Real estate expert takes next step in career at Ray White Palm Beach

A decade after launching his real estate career, Troy Fitzgerald has stepped into business ownership, alongside the Malan…

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Jellis Craig Geelong buys out Hayden Real Estate Geelong

Jellis Craig Geelong has purchased Hayden Real Estate Geelong, making it the region’s biggest property management firm.

Strategy & Best Practice

EOFY insurance check: Are you prepared?

As EOFY approaches, real estate agents should review their business insurance policies to ensure adequate protection against industry-specific…

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Homely’s latest marketing campaign supports better results for agents and vendors

As real estate professionals navigate a dynamic and often costly advertising environment, Homely reaffirms its commitment to providing…

Real Estate Agent Events

Global trade wars create unexpected property boom for Australia

Global trade tensions and tariffs are expected to create a property boom in Australia as redirected Chinese goods…

Real Estate Agent Events

How real estate agents are using personality-driven AI to outpace the robots

Real estate agents can combat AI replacement by leveraging human connection and personality-driven strategies, using custom chatbots to…

Real Estate Agent Events

Australia 2035: migration, density and climate risk will reshape the future

Australia's property market by 2035 will be shaped by significant migration from India, urban densification, and climate risk.…

Real Estate Agent Events

How Edward Pack reclaimed pride and performance in real estate

Edward Pack transformed his real estate career by committing fully, eliminating backup plans, acquiring extensive knowledge, and maintaining…

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Harcourts Phillis launches as new family-led real estate business in Whyalla

Acclaimed local real estate professional Whitney Phillis, alongside her husband Sonny, is proud to announce the launch of…

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Property expert has Advantage on the Gold Coast

With more than two decades of experience in the central Gold Coast property market, property expert Jordan Thams…

Real Estate Agent Events

Meet the billion-dollar real estate agent

Clayton Orrigo doesn’t fit the mould. No designer suits. No keynote reels. No cold calling. Yet his team…

Real Estate Agent Events

Tony O’Doherty’s early obsession led to burnout, but it also revealed the 30:1 formula for long-term real estate success

Tony O'Doherty, Principal of McGrath Bulimba and Brisbane’s top-ranked agent on RateMyAgent, shares the 30:1 rule behind his…

Real Estate Agent Events

From terminal illness to top of the luxury market: Mauricio Umansky’s playbook for becoming the 1%

Mauricio Umansky was born blind in one eye with a rare blood disease and odds stacked fifty thousand…

Real Estate Agent Events

Tim Grover: “You are in the business of rejection … embrace it”

If you can't handle rejection - you're in the wrong job. Tim Grover, the high-performance strategist who coached…

Real Estate Agent Events

No shortcut through fear: A big wave surfer’s lesson for real estate agents

A decade searching for shortcuts taught one surfer the hard truth about overcoming fear - and it applies…

Real Estate Agent Events

The Real Estate Agent Who Went Through Five Assistants in One Year

Adrian Oddi, a successful real estate agent, faced burnout and health issues after years of high sales. Following…

Real Estate Agent Events

Oliver Lavers: The $906 Coffee and Other Expensive Mistakes

Thirteen years ago, Oliver Lavers was earning just $40K a year, borrowing money to get around, and ready…

Real Estate Agent Events

Instagram Queen: The Real Estate Agent Who Built an $800 Million Empire One Post at a Time

Lana Samuels transformed her Instagram into a powerful marketing tool, generating over $800 million in sales. By treating…

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Real Estate Agent Events

Kamala Harris: The Vice-President who ate ‘No’ for breakfast tells real estate agents how to win

The 49th Vice President shared hard-won lessons from staring down Wall Street's biggest players, offering real estate professionals…