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Young family bids from Japan to secure Kew Edwardian home after comprehensive estate preparation
Agent Stories

Young family bids from Japan to secure Kew Edwardian home after comprehensive estate preparation

When Simone Chin took on a deceased estate in Kew, she convinced the executors that comprehensive preparation would transform the property's appeal — a decision that led to a young family bidding successfully from Japan.

Single open inspection delivers seven-day sale in Grovedale
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Single open inspection delivers seven-day sale in Grovedale

Michael MacFarlane's strategic read of the buyer profile delivered a seven-day sale in Grovedale, with a single open…

People Moves

Cohen Handler adds three buyer’s agents in Melbourne expansion

The appointments mark the national buyer's agency's largest Victorian headcount since entering the Melbourne market.

People Moves

Knight Frank reshapes Victorian asset management leadership with key hire

Eileen Corrigan returns to lead the team, while two internal promotions round out the new structure.

Buyer's six-year memory drives $2.75m Canungra acreage sale
Agent Stories

Buyer’s six-year memory drives $2.75m Canungra acreage sale

A Gold Coast buyer's six-year emotional connection to a Scenic Rim acreage property drove Jake Albertson's $2.75 million…

Franchise News

First National names 2025 Vic/Tas award winners

Regional offices dominate state honours as network recognises top performers across sales and property management.

Nadine Nobile turns 14 offers into Springwood record in seven days
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Nadine Nobile turns 14 offers into Springwood record in seven days

Nadine Nobile's strategic best-and-final deadline turned 14 competing offers into a suburb record, proving that timing and communication…

Trophy home on Summer Hill's best street finds perfect buyer after years-long search
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Trophy home on Summer Hill’s best street finds perfect buyer after years-long search

A five-bedroom trophy home on Summer Hill's most sought-after street attracted buyers who had been waiting for exactly…

Anthony Chau turns strata concerns into selling point for Hornsby unit
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Anthony Chau turns strata concerns into selling point for Hornsby unit

Anthony Chau turned buyer hesitation into competition by confronting strata concerns head-on in a Hornsby complex where properties…

Heritage studio in Potts Point's Francis Hall attracts 185 enquiries
Agent Stories

Heritage studio in Potts Point’s Francis Hall attracts 185 enquiries

Imran Hamidi's targeted campaign for a heritage studio apartment in Francis Hall attracted 185 buyer enquiries and delivered…

Agent Stories

One million views, eight contracts: inside the Notts Avenue penthouse campaign

Four-week digital push turns strong online interest into a pre-auction result near $11 million

Celebrity Homes

Kylie Jenner lists Hidden Hills mansion for US$20.3 Million

The reality TV star and beauty mogul is offloading her longtime California home – purchased nearly a decade…

Franchise News

Harcourts RPG launches dedicated project sales division in Victoria

The newly formed team has already secured a $5.2 million penthouse sale at its first appointed development in…

Franchise News

Barry Plant taps Kyrstie Nolan to steer AML rollout

Kyrstie Nolan brings 14 years of operational experience to the network as the industry faces its biggest compliance…

Downsizers secure new Kooindah Waters home off-market after months-long search
Agent Stories

Downsizers secure new Kooindah Waters home off-market after months-long search

Jason Cozens of Stone Real Estate Wyong matched a pair of downsizers with a new build months before…

Shirlz Russell held firm on compliance and turned three days into nine — for all the right reasons
Agent Stories

Shirlz Russell held firm on compliance and turned three days into nine — for all the right reasons

When Shirlz Russell refused to compromise on compliance documentation, it cost her a three-day sale — but delivered…

Video marketing sells Port Macquarie house after campaign reaches 20,000 views
Agent Stories

Video marketing sells Port Macquarie house after campaign reaches 20,000 views

Joseph Petro of Lifestyle Group delivered nearly 20,000 views and three competing buyers for a premium Port Macquarie…

Parent helps daughter secure Darlinghurst apartment after multiple party bidding contest
Agent Stories

Parent helps daughter secure Darlinghurst apartment after multiple party bidding contest

A vendor in Darlinghurst's St James Apartments needed a reset for their previous campaign and found the right…

Targeted marketing delivers $91,000 premium for Mandurah sellers in five days
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Targeted marketing delivers $91,000 premium for Mandurah sellers in five days

Aaron Boud’s early buyer outreach and transparent offer process delivered six competitive bids and a $91,000 premium for…

Supplier News

Investors are demanding more from property managers. New data reveals what they want in 2026

A new Reapit report reveals a shift in landlord expectations, with investors now demanding data-driven insights and strategic…

Franchise News

Barry Pound: Building a leading buyer’s agency from decades of experience

Barry Pound's 37-year journey in real estate has led him to create what he believes has the potential…

Video marketing and local buyer knowledge deliver $2.2m Hope Island waterfront sale after previous campaign stalls
Agent Stories

Video marketing and local buyer knowledge deliver $2.2m Hope Island waterfront sale after previous campaign stalls

After a previous four-month campaign stalled, Gemma White's video marketing strategy and local buyer pipeline delivered 56 inspections,…

Nine offers in three days: how presentation strategy won over Summerhill first-home buyers
Agent Stories

Nine offers in three days: how presentation strategy won over Summerhill first-home buyers

Karen Magnotta's presentation-focused strategy generated nine offers in three days for a Summerhill unit, with the winning buyer…

Interstate investor claims Darlinghurst apartment with harbour views after a campaign that attracted 243 potential buyers
Agent Stories

Interstate investor claims Darlinghurst apartment with harbour views after a campaign that attracted 243 potential buyers

A multi-pronged marketing strategy targeting three buyer demographics and an interstate investor's swift decision-making combined to secure a…

Video walkthrough secures sight-unseen buyer for Tarneit house
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Video walkthrough secures sight-unseen buyer for Tarneit house

An interstate investor purchased the four-bedroom house via video call after a strategic campaign built on database outreach…

Gemma White's database marketing delivers record Cova Estate result in 10 days
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Gemma White’s database marketing delivers record Cova Estate result in 10 days

Gemma White's confidence in her hyper-local Cova Estate knowledge led her to reject an off-market offer and take…

People Moves

Upper North Shore agencies merge under The Cavill Group banner

The partnership brings LJ Hooker Lane Cove's Stewart Kirkby team into Anna Cavill's award-winning operation.

Franchise News

McGrath bolsters Melbourne offices with five new hires

The South Yarra and Ivanhoe franchise kicks off 2026 with a recruitment push spanning sales and operations roles.

Franchise News

Harcourts Foundation grant helps pets escape domestic violence too

An $8,904 donation to RSPCA Queensland's Pets in Crisis program addresses one of the hidden barriers that can…

News

A Home for All Foundation donates $1 million in a bid to tackle homelessness 

Property industry-led foundation announces inaugural campaign fundraising distributed to four charities

Database strategy secures timely Australind sale for family of 35 years
Agent Stories

Database strategy secures timely Australind sale for family of 35 years

A timely opportunity while 38 weeks pregnant, a family connection forged through community volunteering, and a database strategy…

Four offers for City apartment with Black Mountain views as buyers compete for dual-level living
Agent Stories

Four offers for City apartment with Black Mountain views as buyers compete for dual-level living

Four offers for a dual-level apartment in Canberra's revitalised city centre saw Stu Hamill secure $975,000 the day…

Harrington Park house sells in 17 days after 48-hour price-hold test
Agent Stories

Harrington Park house sells in 17 days after 48-hour price-hold test

Anna Younan of Gilbert + Younan used a 48-hour market test and immaculate tenant presentation to secure a…

House-like Waterloo unit attracts seven contracts in 12 days
Agent Stories

House-like Waterloo unit attracts seven contracts in 12 days

Cathryn Dudman's renovation strategy and house-like positioning delivered 47 inspections and seven contracts in under two weeks for…

High-floor privacy drives seven offers for Bondi Junction apartment
Agent Stories

High-floor privacy drives seven offers for Bondi Junction apartment

Nicholas Armstrong-Smith leverages building knowledge to drive competitive interest