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Supplier News

Riverstone Partners: Why SaleFunder’s rebrand matters and what it changes for agencies

Riverstone Partners, formerly SaleFunder, expands beyond funding solutions to offer six agent-focused services with a pay-per-listing model replacing subscriptions. CEO Lucas McEntee positions Agency Settlements as the industry-changing centerpiece while offering commission funding at rates significantly below competitors.

Sydney buyer's agent Nathan Madden negotiates $2.5m pre-auction purchase of six-bedroom Menai house, eliminating auction stress for repeat bidder.
Agent Stories

Buyer’s agent secures $2.05m Menai house days before scheduled auction

Strategic pre-auction approach delivers certainty for buyer after multiple auction disappointments

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EQT acquires majority stake in PropertyMe

EQT has announced it will become the majority investor in PropertyMe, with Brian Donn set to take over…

Anna Younan achieves pre-auction sale in Grasmere by aligning buyer settlement needs with vendor flexibility in 20-day campaign.
Agent Stories

Settlement timing seals premium Grasmere home sale

Gilbert + Younan principal secures strong pre-auction result through buyer-focused negotiation

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REA Group partners with OpenAI to deliver world class property experiences

Australia's leading property platform realestate.com.au launches realAssist, an AI-powered companion helping homeowners understand property valuations, while expanding natural…

Rome McGrath of Ray White secured $900,000 for a Shellharbour City Centre villa after advising targeted cosmetic upgrades that generated five-plus offers.
Agent Stories

Strategic upgrades drive $900,000 villa sale in quiet Shellharbour market

Ray White agent's targeted cosmetic advice generates competitive bidding for decade-old property

Albert Sassoon of Pacific Property Buyers leverages 25 years of Eastern Suburbs connections to secure $15.1 million off-market five-bedroom house in Bellevue Hill for clients with precise brief.
Agent Stories

Bellevue Hill buyer’s agent secures $15.1 million off-market result with precision brief matching

Twenty-five years of local connections deliver five-bedroom house for exacting brief

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Rate cuts fuel price growth but fail to improve affordability

Australia's property market ended 2025 with renewed confidence as interest rate cuts boosted buyer activity, but affordability remains…

Kirsty Freyer secures $6 million for four-bedroom Cremorne house that sold the day before the auction after a 30-day campaign drew 70 potential buyers.
Agent Stories

Cremorne house sells for $6 million the day before auction

Four-bedroom house draws 70 prospective buyers in month-long campaign

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Ray White Queensland locks in Corporate Auctioneer Panel 

In a bold move that signals a new era for Queensland's real estate industry, Ray White Queensland CEO…

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Harcourts SA welcomes Shauna Le

Harcourts South Australia is delighted to announce the appointment of Shauna Le as its new Business Operations Manager.…

Nicholas Armstrong-Smith sells a top-floor studio at 521/29 Newland Street, Bondi Junction, for $430,000 prior to auction after 14 days.
Agent Stories

Top-floor studio apartment snapped up before auction in Bondi Junction

Targeted database and multi-channel digital campaign deliver swift result at entry-level price point

Rome McGrath's 20-day pre-Christmas strategy delivered $820,000 for a Mount Warrigal townhouse through focused buyer work and competitive auction bidding.
Agent Stories

Pre-Christmas pressure delivers $820,000 townhouse result in Mount Warrigal

Compressed timeline and buyer pressure drove competitive bidding for coastal townhouse

Gilbert + Younan agent Anna sells four-bedroom Mount Annan home in seven days by withholding price and creating buyer competition through targeted marketing.
Agent Stories

Macarthur agent sells Mount Annan home in seven days with price withholding strategy

Gilbert + Younan agent generates 10 offers in first week through targeted marketing

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Familiar faces continue local growth story in Angle Vale

Ross Whiston and Sallyann Vivian, the dynamic leaders of Ray White Gawler East, are excited to announce they…

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Tina Bligh returns to Highland Double Bay Malouf, strengthening Malouf team’s growth strategy

In a move that reinforces Highland Double Bay Malouf's position in Sydney's prestige property market, experienced agent Tina…

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A new era in commercial real estate for the Central West

A changing of the guard is underway in Orange, with the launch of a new commercial real estate…

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The Agency expands offering on Qld’s Gold Coast with Rhys Wildermoth  

Highly successful real estate professional Rhys Wildermoth and his team have joined national real estate brand The Agency…

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Ray White and REA Group announce landmark partnership

Ray White becomes first real estate group to access REA's expanded market intelligence suite through a landmark data…

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Ray White Queensland promotes Gavin Croft to Chief Operating Officer

Ray White Queensland has announced the promotion of Gavin Croft to Chief Operating Officer, effective 2026, signalling a…

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Ray White Golden Grove brings decades of expertise to booming corridor

Ray White is expanding its presence in Adelaide's thriving north east with the launch of Ray White Golden…

Nick Berman secured $490,000 for a Mount Colah unit through targeted off-market campaign focusing on investor buyers.
Agent Stories

Database strategy drives off-market unit sale in Mount Colah

McGrath agent secures investor buyer through database and online strategy

Stefano Petsis delivers swift $1.924 million result for standalone brick factory in Huntingdale through targeted positioning.
Agent Stories

Standalone factory in Huntingdale secures $1.924 million in six-day campaign

Standalone brick asset attracts five buyers in lightning-fast private treaty campaign

Franchise News

Harcourts Pinnacle welcomes Samantha Bonnici

Harcourts Pinnacle is thrilled to announce that top-tier real estate agent Samantha Bonnici has joined our team.

Franchise News

Harcourts Mandurah takes on 36-hour treadmill challenge for Movember

The team at Harcourts Mandurah is once again stepping up to support men's health by taking part in…

People Moves

Dylan Balmforth appointed Director of People and Expansion at Coronis Group

Coronis Group has appointed Dylan Balmforth as Director of People and Expansion as the company continues its national…

People Moves

Rohullah Paykari expands LJ Hooker presence in Melbourne’s south-east

After five successful years with LJ Hooker Dandenong, Rohullah Paykari is expanding the network's reach with a second…

Supplier News

REA Group acquires real-time lifestyle data platform Neighbourlytics

REA Group acquires Neighbourlytics, an Australian data platform that reveals how people actually live in neighbourhoods beyond demographic…

People Moves

Sotheby’s International Realty officially expands into Melbourne and appoints new local CEO

Sotheby’s International Realty, the world’s most prestigious luxury real estate brand, has officially launched in Melbourne, appointing Mitch…

Samuel's multi-channel approach secured four offers and an $850,000 result for a four-bedroom Dubbo family home with premium lifestyle features.
Agent Stories

Strategic marketing delivers four offers on Dubbo family home

Multi-channel campaign and targeted buyer outreach secure premium result for Darling Street property

Jason Bedwell attracted six registered bidders and 16 bids for a Norman Park unit, adding $57,000 through competitive auction bidding.
Agent Stories

Targeted marketing drives $57,000 in competitive bidding for Norman Park unit

Strategic buyer campaigns attract six bidders for two-bedroom apartment

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Ray White leaders unite to bring the whole team

More than 80 Queensland business leaders from Cairns to Coolangatta gathered yesterday for the final Ray White Collective…

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REIA welcomes new President Jacob Caine to lead property industry

The Real Estate Institute of Australia has appointed a new President and Board for 2026, positioning the organization…

Albert Sassoon negotiates $43 million off-market purchase of 1,400sqm Rose Bay development site, amalgamating three properties through strategic relationships.
Agent Stories

Pacific Property Buyers secures $43 million rose bay development site off-market

Albert Sassoon leverages eastern suburbs relationships to secure amalgamated site

Carl secured $1,361,000 for a Wonga Park family home after seven days using strategic Thursday launch timing and competitive positioning.
Agent Stories

Strategic Thursday launch drives four offers for Wonga Park home in seven days

Barry Plant agent uses Thursday launch timing to generate four offers above marketing range