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Harcourts Foundation backs Perth choir and Orange Sky fundraiser
A grant for a 40-year-old Perth a cappella chorus and an auctioneer's volunteer effort for Orange Sky highlight the Harcourts Foundation's community work this month.
Richard Shalhoub to lead new Agency team in Sydney CBD
The Agency has assembled a six-person team in Sydney's CBD, with plans to keep growing including a possible…
Display home strategy drives eight offers in two weeks
A strategic price-by-negotiation approach and clever use of display village foot traffic delivered eight offers in 14 days…
How buyer momentum doubled in week three to secure a Cessnock sale
When database outreach met market headwinds, Bryce Gibson shifted to full exposure — and buyer numbers told him…
How a millionaires’ playground is racing to become a global tech hub
As Spain's Costa del Sol repositions itself as a tech and lifestyle hub, average prices in Marbella have…
Barry Plant Berwick raises $72,000 for Make-A-Wish
A five-person office's inaugural Trivia Night has become the single highest fundraising community event in Make-A-Wish Australia's history.
Stone Real Estate acquires Central Coast rent roll, relocates Wyong office
The acquisition of Brand Property The Entrance adds to principal Abdullah Choudhari's growing Stone business as the group…
Proptech’s real problem isn’t the software, it’s the rollout
A new PropTech CoLab survey of 146 industry leaders finds change management, not technology, is now the biggest…
Twice-weekly buyer contact strategy delivers four-bidder auction for Wantirna original home
A disciplined communication strategy and renovation guidance turned an original-condition corner block into a four-bidder auction contest, with…
REIV warns new Victorian bill could delay your settlements
REIV chief executive Toby Balazs argues proposed changes to the Sale of Land Act could stall genuine offers…
Scott Dolce joins Belle Property network as Academy Manager
The new Academy Manager, Trainer and Coach says tough markets reward discipline, and there's a significant opportunity right…
Belle Property Mornington and Mount Eliza opens third office in Seaford
Principals Brett Trebilcock and Bill Joycey have added a Seaford office to their Mornington and Mount Eliza businesses,…
Paul Tyrrell named CEO of eRealty
The property media and technology company has brought in a View Media Group veteran to lead its next…
Manhattan luxury sales stall as new pied-à-terre tax bites
Only one home priced above US$10 million went into contract in a week that brokers say shows wealthy…
US housing law takes effect without Trump’s signature
The largest federal housing package in more than three decades passed into law without a presidential signature, after…
Mark Josem launches new Melbourne agency Storyhouse Real Estate
The Inner East specialist says his story-led, video-first campaigns are already seeing strong engagement and enquiries.
Ayesha Shahnawaz returns to Harcourts to launch Harcourts Infinity
A decade after starting her career with the brand, the Perth property professional is back with a new…
Rachael Campbell joins FOUNDIT as Noosa partner
The buyer's agent platform has appointed its first Noosa-based partner as it expands into one of Australia's most…
How Leo Edwards built a reach to rival the portals
With standalone websites for every listing and a database of 30,000 followers, this sole agent says he delivers…
Tony Sesto appointed CEO of Buxton Real Estate
The former BMW, Honda and Marshall White leader says trust and human connection remain the most valuable assets…
New data reveals WFH laws risk driving jobs and investment out of Victoria
Peak business groups demand urgent changes to the proposed Work from Home Bill as new data reveals surging…
From marine biology to real estate success through community service
Rachel Lawrie's journey from marine biologist to successful real estate agent demonstrates how service-focused values can build a…
Christie’s International Real Estate opens new South Coast prestige team
The luxury network's move into the Kiama-Gerringong-Berry triangle comes as the region posts the nation's highest seller profits…
PRD-Colliers dual-brand partnership marks 20 years
The 2006 tie-up between commercial giant Colliers and residential network PRD kept both brands separate – and both…
Jacob Siever joins CBRE as senior negotiator
The appointment adds to CBRE's Capital Markets – Private Wealth team on the Gold Coast as the firm…
Andy Bui named principal of Century 21 Property People
The Salisbury franchise passes to a 17-year staff member as Greg and Holly Nybo step back after more…
Rick Schultz opens Ray White Albert Park
After nearly a decade as one of Ray White's top-performing agents, Schultz makes the move to business ownership,…
Sotheby’s International Realty acquires Majestic Realty Holdings in massive 1,100-agent expansion
The acquisition of Majestic Realty Collective adds eight affiliate brands and more than 1,100 agents as global consolidation…
Harcourts Australia, NZ face off in Dial Hard 2
The Trans-Tasman appraisal challenge returns with a twist, as New Zealand joins the competition for the first time.
Volkan Akintetik and Reece Caira join LJ Hooker network
The two top-selling Central Coast agents have opened their own LJ Hooker business in Berkeley Vale, filling what…
Belinda McLachlan joins Harcourts Pinnacle in Brisbane
The Lawnton specialist brings more than a decade of experience to the growing agency as it strengthens its…
Dual living Clayfield home sells in 13 days as couple combine two apartments into family haven
A professionally staged Clayfield character home attracted 80 enquiries in under two weeks, with Elisa McMahon securing a…
First-home buyers return to Mosman apartment after tenant departure seals $1.025M deal
A two-bedroom unit in one of Sydney's most prestigious suburbs attracted four offers after first-home buyers returned for…
Week-one negotiation strategy delivers $1.55M Maroubra result before auction
Andrew Anastassiou turned a two-bedroom coastal unit into a competitive battleground within days, securing a result that exceeded…
Sam Borg named director of Ray White Woodside
The 27-year-old has been promoted to business owner after six years and back-to-back Elite status with Ray White,…