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Carmen Christie builds success on honesty and expert negotiation
Carmen Christie has built a stellar real estate career on one simple principle: tell the truth, even when it's not what people want to hear.
Meet ‘Showtime’ – the property manager who wrestles on weekends
Ray White Southbank's Sean Thompson says having a completely separate outlet, even one that recently dislocated his knee,…
Bathurst teen fast-tracks real estate career through school
While many agencies are battling a talent shortage, LJ Hooker Bathurst is nurturing future agents straight out of…
Virender Kaindal launches First National Empire in St Albans
The new office extends First National's footprint in Melbourne's western suburbs, with the principal citing the network's cooperative…
Domain brings Matterport 3D tours to The Block
The exclusive property partner deal lets viewers step inside completed renovations via the Domain app, as part of…
Better regulation needed to fix housing shortage, Productivity Commission says
From three-storey development on most residential land to broad upzoning and faster approvals, the Productivity Commission’s interim report…
REIV breaks bipartisan tradition to oppose consumer legislation bill
The peak body warns Victoria's Consumer Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 will expose agents, buyers and sellers to litigation…
Ray White Canberra hits 22 acquisitions with latest deals
The group has added three boutique Canberra agencies to its portfolio, growing its property management division to more…
Cunninghams comes home to Dee Why
Leading independent real estate agency opens purpose-built Dee Why office, reaffirming its commitment to the heart of the…
Samuel Johnson joins Melbourne Sotheby’s International Realty in Macedon Ranges
The former REA Group and Domain executive teams up with local specialist Sean Parker as the luxury brand…
Why Insurance Should Be Part of Your AML Compliance Strategy
Australia’s expanded anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) obligations have now been in place for more than a…
Ray White duo open second office in Hallett Cove
Pete Fallon and Cain Dover are expanding their Ray White Woodcroft business south, opening a new office to…
REMAX gathers top property managers for Platinum Plus forum
The Brisbane event, now in its third year, paired industry mentoring with sessions on resilience and leadership for…
Global commercial property market tipped to hit $1 trillion
Data centres, logistics and mixed-use conversions are reshaping commercial property, and the numbers suggest hybrid work and e-commerce…
Krish Gajera’s 45-minute phone call saves Parafield Gardens auction
When auction day bidding stalled, Krish Gajera's 45-minute phone negotiation with an online buyer who'd done his homework…
Inside the secret crown jewel of Melbourne: the 1887 grand mansion penthouse that’s fit for royalty
A top-floor apartment inside one of Melbourne's oldest surviving mansions is going to auction, giving buyers a rare…
Adam Alexander joins The Agency on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula
The award-winning agent and auctioneer brings more than 25 years of local experience to the network, with his…
Sam Lawley, Jeroen van de Peppel join Ray White leadership team
Ray White Dalkeith | Claremont has appointed a new General Manager and a Head of Growth and Strategy…
UK asking prices fall as World Cup and heat distract buyers
Rightmove says sellers are competing harder for attention as football, record temperatures and a new Prime Minister push…
Ellis Schofield marks a year building his own brand at Area Specialist
The Frankston agent says the move has let him grow market share on his own terms while finding…
A Night Without Home returns with $1 million goal
A Home for All Foundation is calling on real estate professionals to spend a night without shelter this…
Prologis vs Segro: The $18 billion standoff over Europe’s prime commercial real estate
The UK warehouse landlord says the US logistics giant's latest offer still undervalues its portfolio, as a British…
BresicWhitney named Sydney Contemporary’s first real estate partner
The agency's move from ambassador to inaugural Real Estate Partner deepens its ties to Sydney's arts scene as…
Sam Thompson joins Ray White Northern Beaches
The Pittwater specialist will keep his exclusive focus on Bayview and Church Point, now backed by one of…
Jay Papasan steps down as Keller Williams executive after 26 years
The co-author of bestselling productivity book The ONE Thing is leaving day-to-day leadership at Keller Williams to focus…
US and Gulf buyers revive London’s luxury property market
Ultra-prime deals worth £15 million or more (AUD $29 million-plus) jumped 26 per cent in the first half…
Brent Harriage and Janine Pepyat open First National Prom Country
The South Gippsland duo have combined nearly four decades of experience to launch a new independent office in…
Homesnoop wins 2026 Top of the Props pitch showdown
Six PropTech businesses took to the stage at REACH Australia and New Zealand’s Top of the Props event,…
Endless Summer campaign finds the perfect buyer for a 1970s time capsule
A vintage car, a 1970s surfboard and pastel Tupperware turned a 50-year family estate into a nostalgic buyer…
Would rather be right than first – BresicWhitney’s AI approach
CEO Will Gosse explains why the agency is mapping property management and sales workflows before choosing any AI…
Justin Nickerson returns for third House For Life auction
The 2026 charity build in Wavell Heights will go under the hammer next month, with proceeds supporting premature…
New buyer’s agency targets renovation and distressed properties
Charlie Property, launched by investor Charles Corby, says it received more than 150 client applications on its first…
Vivien Yap and Hayden Groves merge WA real estate businesses
The combined Ray White operation will run under joint principals Vivien Yap and Breanna Ridge-Singh, bringing together 24…
Veteran Northern Beaches trio joins Ray White
Kylie Segedin, Melissa Pease and Josephine Cowling bring more than 100 years of combined local experience to Ray…
Bec Turner joins First National Cleveland as BDM specialist
The property management business development specialist returns to the Redlands region where her real estate career began, bringing…