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Donations to double for one day in A Night Without Home
Franchise News

Donations to double for one day in A Night Without Home

First AML, REI Astra and Bunnings will match the first $75,000 raised giving agency principals a time-limited reason to rally their office before World Homelessness Day.

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Franchise News

Leah Kirk to take over Ray White Whyalla

The long-time local agent steps into business ownership next month, with husband Jamie joining the team as auctioneer.

Charmaine Budd takes over Ray White Port Augusta
Franchise News

Charmaine Budd takes over Ray White Port Augusta

Long-time sales agent Charmaine Budd has been handed the keys to Ray White Port Augusta, with the office…

Josh Wilson and Tara Apps launch Belle Property Echuca Moama
Franchise News

Josh Wilson and Tara Apps launch Belle Property Echuca Moama

A locally born sales agent and property management specialist with a combined 24 years' experience have opened a…

London bulk rental deals hit $156 million as supply tightens
International

International investors pile into London property as bulk deals near £80m

Three major bulk residential investment deals in London this year, including a $21.5 million purchase of nine Notting…

Five Queensland offices unite as Ray White Rural Condamine Group
Franchise News

Five Queensland offices unite as Ray White Rural Condamine Group

The network's top-performing rural business has brought its Pittsworth, Warwick, Dalby, Chinchilla and Stanthorpe offices and 35 staff…

Australian dwelling values fall: Brisbane overtakes Sydney
Industry News

Brisbane overtakes Sydney as national home values keep falling

Cotality's Home Value Index recorded a sixth consecutive monthly decline in September, with Brisbane now falling faster than…

Industry News

Domain data maps six buyer personalities across the capitals

New search analysis shows Sydney buyers chasing income potential, Brisbane buyers seeking multigenerational space, and Perth listings rising…

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Franchise News

Harcourts Local golf day raises $20,000 for Queensland charities

The second annual Harcourts Local Cup brought together 132 players to support mental health and youth housing initiatives,…

Your vendor wants video. Now you can say yes.
Partner Content

Your vendor wants video. Now you can say yes.

It comes up in listing presentations now. The vendor has seen walkthrough videos on realestate.com.au or Domain, they…

When the sale price falls short of expectations
Partner Content

When the sale price falls short of expectations

When buyer feedback and offers don't match a vendor's price hopes, clear written records and Professional Indemnity cover…

Rochelle Adgo named Ray White's number one salesperson
Franchise News

From Sydney to Christchurch, Ray White names its 2026 top performers

The Brisbane agent collected three international awards as Ray White handed out its 2026 honours across Australia and…

Courtney Berry
Franchise News

Courtney Berry named Harcourts Victoria operations manager

Courtney Berry brings more than a decade of experience across sales, property management, training and operations to the…

Damian Larkin secures $560k result for iconic Wendouree bell tower apartment
Agent Stories

Damian Larkin secures $560k result for iconic Wendouree bell tower apartment

Damian Larkin's persistent communication and market adjustments helped secure a $560,000 result for an iconic Wendouree bell tower…

Misal Patel and Khushi Shah. Image: Supplied
Franchise News

Misal Patel and Khushi Shah to open Harcourts Para Hills

The South Australian pair, who tripled their rent roll in two years, are bringing their sales and property…

Katrina Driessen's database-first approach secures $1.11m Kingston result in six days
Agent Stories

Katrina Driessen’s database-first approach secures $1.11m Kingston result in six days

A database-first campaign and storytelling-driven marketing video delivered a six-day sale and multiple offers for Katrina Driessen's Kingston…

Peter Diamantidis opens ninth Ray White office in Quakers Hill
Franchise News

Peter Diamantidis opens ninth Ray White office in Quakers Hill

The Western Sydney principal has built a four-person team in the suburb over the past year, with a…

NSW rental laws tighten agent data rules, AI image disclosure
Industry News

$49,500 warning as NSW tightens rental rules for agents

New laws will overhaul rental applications, restrict the personal information agents can collect and introduce penalties of up…

Dylan Choe joins newly launched Belle Property Epping
Franchise News

Dylan Choe joins newly launched Belle Property Epping

The 13-year industry veteran brings local relationships and off-the-plan experience to the growing Belle Property group in Sydney's…

What's your competitive advantage in this market?
Supplier News

What’s your competitive advantage in this market?

As the market changes, the way agents communicate, retain buyers and guide sellers needs to change with it.

Mother watches family legacy continue as Black Forest bungalow sells $90,000 over reserve
Agent Stories

Mother watches family legacy continue as Black Forest bungalow sells $90,000 over reserve

Angelo Svic's transparent approach and multi-agent inspection strategy delivered a family $90,000 above reserve for their mother's 59-year…

Building knowledge powers record car space sale in Bondi Junction
Agent Stories

Building knowledge powers record car space sale in Bondi Junction

A hyper-targeted campaign by Century 21 Armstrong-Smith's Nicholas Armstrong-Smith in a single building delivered three competing buyers and…

How a quick pricing pivot turned around a Cessnock house campaign in seven days
Agent Stories

How a quick pricing pivot turned around a Cessnock house campaign in seven days

When early offers fell short, Bryce Gibson read the room, adjusted the pricing strategy, and had this Cessnock…

Grovedale townhouse with polarising styling attracts three offers in 20 days
Agent Stories

Grovedale townhouse with polarising styling attracts three offers in 20 days

Jason Barnett navigated polarising styling and a softening market to secure three offers on a two-bedroom Grovedale townhouse…

Edward Wright joins NAI Harcourts Pinnacle commercial team
Franchise News

Edward Wright joins NAI Harcourts Pinnacle commercial team

The former hospitality manager will focus on Brisbane's Northern Trade Coast Industrial Corridor as the agency builds out…

Late printmaker Ruth Faerber's Balmoral apartment listed for $9m
Celebrity Homes

Late printmaker Ruth Faerber’s Balmoral apartment listed for $9m

The Mosman residence where Ruth Faerber lived for 16 years, and made art into her hundreds, has hit…

London luxury rents surge 70% amid shrinking supply
International

London luxury rents jump 70% as supply shrinks

A shrinking pool of prime London rental stock has pushed the average luxury house rent to $423,548 (£217,204)…

Nick Kruger finds the right buyer as investor demand disappeared right at the start of the campaign
Agent Stories

Nick Kruger finds the right buyer as investor demand disappeared right at the start of the campaign

Nick Kruger navigated interest rate rises and policy changes that wiped out investor demand, finding a local family…

Airbnb income kept flowing during 90-day Lidcombe unit campaign
Agent Stories

Airbnb income kept flowing during 90-day Lidcombe unit campaign

Jeff (Kwok Fu) Chau coordinated inspections around active Airbnb guests to keep a Lidcombe vendor's rental income flowing…

Local family secures rare Gerringong beachside opportunity
Agent Stories

Local family secures rare Gerringong beachside opportunity

When a dress-circle Gerringong property came to market less than 200 metres from the beach, Daniel Watt knew…

Lara family home draws investor interest
Agent Stories

Lara family home draws investor interest

A three-bedroom house in Lara has sold for $630,000 by Gaurav Garg, with the result reflecting buyer interest…

Six-month buyer relationship delivers $910,000 off-market result in Glenroy
Agent Stories

Six-month buyer relationship delivers $910,000 off-market result in Glenroy

Six months of database nurturing and strategic negotiation delivered a $110,000 price lift for a weatherboard house with…

Shane Kempton joins Elders as WA residential manager
Franchise News

Shane Kempton joins Elders as WA residential manager

Experienced real estate leader Shane Kempton will spearhead performance, recruitment and agent growth across Elders Real Estate’s expanding…

Ray White Canberra Group acquires Cream Residential
Franchise News

Ray White Canberra Group acquires Cream Residential

The deal adds about 380 rental properties to Ray White's Manuka office and pushes the group's residential portfolio…

Barry Plant agent sells third Home for a Cure property
Franchise News

Barry Plant agent to sell third Home for a Cure property

Romi Sleiman is heading into auction day on a Donnybrook property that will raise funds for My Room…