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Wednesday lunchtime inspection helps turn 90-day Newstead listing into $915k sale
A presentation reset, flexible inspection times and stronger buyer terms helped Dimitri Cassidy secure a $915,000 unconditional contract after the apartment spent more than 90 days with another agent.
Landmark architect Noel Robinson’s rare Clayfield creation for sale
A four-bedroom architectural residence with a wine cellar and dumbwaiter is heading to market as its owners prepare…
Truganina house sells in one day for $1.85 million after previous 120-day campaign stalled
Kartavya Thakkar and Mukesh Kumar's honest pricing conversation and 24-hour blitz of eight open homes delivered what 120…
For Zoran Solano, property has always been about the long game
Some of Zoran Solano's earliest memories of property have nothing to do with auctions or negotiations. They involve…
NAI Harcourts Pinnacle scores double finalist nod at REIQ awards
The Queensland commercial agency and its property management head Sash Naidoo have both been named finalists at the…
Scott McElroy takes out Belle Property network’s top CEO award
More than 1,500 members from Belle Property, ACTON | Belle Property and Hockingstuart gathered to recognise the network's…
Bondi Junction agent navigates strata works to secure committed buyers
Century 21 Armstrong-Smith principal uses decades of building-specific expertise to secure buyers for east-facing apartment during challenging market…
Kalley Singh’s buyer intel turns three-bedroom house around in 24 hours
A father-and-son duo from Mill Park found exactly what they needed in just one inspection — and Kalley…
Sitting tenant becomes buyer as central Wollongong unit sells in 18 days
A sitting tenant who loved her building became the successful buyer after moving quickly among 23 competing parties…
Stephen Lea joins YPA as Queensland growth director
The franchise network has appointed the real estate growth executive to lead its expansion push in Queensland, building…
Knight Frank returns to Tasmania in dual-branded McGrath offices
Josh Hart will lead the two new offices in Hobart and Launceston, lifting the McGrath Knight Frank dual-branded…
Rob and Jacquie Horder open two new McGrath offices
The husband-and-wife team bring 16 years of Richmond Valley experience and a nine-person team to McGrath's growing regional…
China unveils reforms to end housing presale model
Beijing has told local governments to prioritise completed-home sales and extended mortgage terms to 40 years, in a…
Aurora Property adds award-winning duo to Lower North Shore team
Konstantin Melnikov joins as Associate Director alongside sales agent Ferenc Goemoeri, with the pair set to service clients…
Shane Stone opens First National agency in Heathmont
After three decades in finance, property management, sales and auctioneering, Stone has launched a Heathmont agency built around…
Company title expertise delivers Bondi apartment sale in 35 days
A niche ownership structure wasn't a sale roadblock when Nicholas Armstrong-Smith of Century 21 Armstrong-Smith deployed specialist networks…
Rohin Arora – from early setbacks to $1 million GCI at 30
At just 30 years old, Rohin Arora has achieved what many agents spend decades working towards – writing…
Ray White Queensland holds firm on targets after tough year
More than 1450 network members gathered in Brisbane for the group's annual awards, where leadership doubled down on…
Harcourts Tasmania invites charities to claim $100,000
Tasmanian charities and community groups with DGR and TCC status have until 3 November 2026 to apply for…
Knight Frank’s new CFO to focus on profitable growth
Chris Davis takes responsibility for driving profitable growth across Knight Frank's global operations, having previously served as the…
REIQ reveals 2026 Awards for Excellence finalists
Nominations rose by more than 100 on previous years, and a new Multi-Office Network of the Year category…
Beau Miller takes over as principal of Whitsundays agency Taylors
Rob Taylor has completed a staged handover of the agency he founded seven years ago to Beau Miller,…
Harcourts Property Specialists expands with two new WA offices
The Perth property management business is adding Subiaco and Hopetoun locations and seven salespeople, 16 months after joining…
Valentina Parra named Ray White Victoria and Tasmania COO
The appointment creates a new executive role for the network, capping a 17-year career that began on reception.
Harcourts Batemans Bay owners open second office in Narooma
Omania Terry and Dene Lewthwaite are extending their Eurobodalla business with a new Narooma base, backed by two…
Regional Australia expands its affordability frontier
As premium coastal markets reach price limits, affordable interior and resource-rich regional towns are now taking the lead…
Strategic expansion propels regional Ray White rural group to top national ranking
Ray White Rural Pittsworth | Warwick | Dalby | Chinchilla | Stanthorpe grew to five offices and 35…
Barry Plant reports growth amid softer Victorian market
Barry Plant has reported an increase in sales, listings and appraisal activity across its Victorian network in FY2025–26,…
FOUNDIT strengthens Sydney Eastern Suburbs presence with appointment of George Goldsworthy
George Goldsworthy joins FOUNDIT with eight years of experience across Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, bringing a referral-built practice, deep…
Todd Alexander appointed CMO of Century 21, BHG
The former Ray White Group marketing head takes on a global remit across Century 21 and Better Homes…
Single-bidder auction turned into a 40-minute negotiation for Patumahoe vendors
Neil Sharpe and Sophie Boardman's strategic pre-listing preparation and targeted shed-focused marketing turned a single-bidder auction into a…
Jack Gilchrist – building a real estate empire in South Gippsland
Jack Gilchrist never set out to be a real estate agent, let alone run one of the most…
Jellis Craig Port Phillip adds prestige experience with Hamish Palmer-Hill appointment
Jellis Craig Port Phillip strengthens its prestige sales offering with the appointment of inner-south specialist Hamish Palmer-Hill.
REMAX Australia’s RMX26 conference draws close to 200 members
The two-day Sunshine Coast event paired property market data and leadership panels with keynotes from Olympic cyclist Anna…
Harcourts targets Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs for growth
The network is courting established local operators in Maroubra, Randwick and Coogee, offering the backing of an international…