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Celebrity surgeon’s private Brazilian island listed for $100 million

The 75-acre Pitanguy Island, once a retreat for Hollywood stars and world leaders, hits the market for the first time in over 50 years through London-based Beauchamp Estates.

Rooftop retreat delivers young couple their first home in competitive Randwick auction
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Rooftop retreat delivers young couple their first home in competitive Randwick auction

A comprehensive pre-marketing strategy and standout rooftop feature delivered four registered bidders for this spacious Randwick townhouse.

Six written offers in 12 days for renovated Kardinya family home
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Six written offers in 12 days for renovated Kardinya family home

A multi-year renovation and strategic expressions-of-interest campaign delivered six written offers in 12 days for Zvon Mikulic in…

Robbie Smith, Kirsty Heintze, Joe Marriott, Emily Coleman, Casey Grigg, Ellie Draper, Alex Smith, Dani Fowler. Image: Supplied.
Franchise News

Ray White Colonel Light Gardens gets new leadership duo

Long-time Ray White Unley agents Robbie Smith and Joe Marriott are stepping out on their own, taking over…

McGrath Knight Frank Newcastle Opens Dual-Branded Office
Franchise News

McGrath and Knight Frank open sixth dual-branded office in Newcastle

The Newcastle location will be the only office in the regional city offering both commercial and residential property…

REMAX Australia hosts its annual Platinum Plus Forum for top-performing agents in Queenstown, New Zealand. Image: supplied.
Franchise News

Destination Queenstown for Platinum REMAX members

REMAX Australia brings together 60 of its top-performing agents for three days of professional development at the network's…

Rose Bay couple secure Bondi Junction apartment they'd been waiting for
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Rose Bay couple secure Bondi Junction apartment they’d been waiting for

A VIP launch strategy targeting building owners created the buzz that attracted a Rose Bay couple who found…

Industry News

Will AI ‘Millionaires’ Reshape Luxury Real Estate Buying Habits?

A new generation of tech founders wants turnkey wellness retreats, not renovation projects – and they're closing deals…

First-home buyers snap up Inala house with granny flat potential for $860k
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First-home buyers snap up Inala house with granny flat potential for $860k

Matthew Groves turned a challenging 78-day campaign into a win for interstate vendors by identifying first-home buyers who…

Young first-home buyers win move-in ready Whittington home after 37-offer battle
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Young first-home buyers win move-in ready Whittington home after 37-offer battle

Jason Barnett turned a three-bedroom brick veneer into a competition magnet, drawing eight parties who submitted 37 offers…

Will Gosse steps up as BresicWhitney's new CEO
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Will Gosse steps up as BresicWhitney’s new CEO

The 12-year company veteran moves from Acting CEO to the permanent role, promising continuity of culture across the…

Social media blitz delivers two buyers for Huntlee family home in under a month
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Social media blitz delivers two buyers for Huntlee family home in under a month

Jackie Turner's social media walkthrough videos sparked 48 hours of non-stop engagement and delivered two competing buyers for…

Nathan Peters turns tenant worry into $810k win
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Nathan Peters turns tenant worry into $810k win

When sitting tenants threatened to derail a Cessnock family home sale, Nathan Peters moved the campaign off-market and…

Family proximity drives local buyer to $825,000 Prospect Vale upgrade
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Prospect Vale home sells for $825,000 after attracting interstate and local interest

A broad marketing approach designed to attract interstate buyers ultimately delivered a local upgrader, with sustainability features and…

Clifftop Clovelly apartment sells for $2.3 million after strategic pre-Christmas launch
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Clifftop Clovelly apartment sells for $2.3 million after strategic pre-Christmas launch

Nicholas Armstrong-Smith of Century 21 Armstrong-Smith used a strategic festive-period launch to capture Boxing Day traffic and deliver…

(L-R) John O'Brien, Angus Ferguson, Thomas Georgiou. Image Supplied
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FOUNDIT merges with Geelong buyer’s advocacy Henning Property

Proptech buyer's agency FOUNDIT today announced it has merged with Henning Property, the Geelong-based buyer's advocacy founded by…

Industry News

Budget and deposit scheme could split market into winners and losers

Ray White's chief economist warns lower-priced suburbs propped up by first home buyer incentives are now most exposed…

Franchise News

Urban Real Estate Opens 17th Office in Calderwood with Local Powerhouse Team Taylor

Urban Real Estate has continued its expansion across New South Wales with the opening of its 17th office…

Knight Frank appoints Natasha as the new Managing Director for South Australia, succeeding outgoing leader Bobbette Scott.
People Moves

Knight Frank appoints Natasha Barron as the new Managing Director in South Australia

Natasha Barron has been appointed as Managing Director South Australia for Knight Frank.

Dean Mackie, CEO and Brent May, COO of DiJones
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DiJones transforms industry reform into a competitive advantage with market-leading digital transaction platform

Premium independent real estate network invests in technology that simplifies compliance, enhances the customer experience and sets a…

LJ Hooker appoints Ty Read as Head of Learning and Development for Australia and New Zealand, marking his return to the network where he began his career.
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Exciting new appointment to drive training and development

LJ Hooker creates new Head of Learning and Development role as the network builds leadership and training capability…

Belle Property opens a new office in Bundaberg, Queensland, led by local agent Brad Barth. Image: Supplied.
Franchise News

Belle Property expands in Queensland with new office opening in Bundaberg

Belle Property expands into Bundaberg as the region attracts growing demand from families, professionals and retirees seeking coastal…

Ray White members make over 126,000 calls and book 10,021 appraisals across Australasia in the network's 21st Real Estate of Origin call-a-thon. Photo: Supplied.
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Ray White members hit the phones for fast-paced appraisal drive

Ray White members make 126,773 calls and book 10,021 appraisals across Australasia in the network's 21st Real Estate…

Character home and competition strategy deliver seven-day Morayfield sale
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Character home and competition strategy deliver seven-day Morayfield sale

Tom Boyle's pre-launch preparation and open home strategy delivered multiple offers and a seven-day sale for a Morayfield…

Domonic Thompson, Harcourts Australia Chief Operating Officer. Image supplied
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Harcourts Australia appoints industry leader Domonic Thompson as Chief Operating Officer

Harcourts Australia has announced the appointment of experienced property and banking executive Domonic Thompson as its new Chief…

Regional buyer secures Waverton apartment after single in-person viewing on auction day
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Regional buyer secures Waverton apartment after single in-person viewing on auction day

A buyer from regional NSW secured a parkside Waverton apartment after viewing it only once — on auction…

The Benchmark Real Estate Cairns team. Photo: Supplied
People Moves

Benchmark real estate cairns secures larger headquarters to support continued growth

Benchmark Real Estate Cairns (BREC) has relocated to a new, larger headquarters, as the independently owned agency responds…

Alex Borthwick joins Adrian William, bringing two decades of industry experience across Sydney's Inner West and Inner East markets. Image: Supplied
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Alex Borthwick Joins Adrian William

Adrian William has announced the appointment of Alex Borthwick, one of Sydney's most accomplished real estate professionals, to…

Strategic pivot delivers four offers after contract collapse in softening market
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Strategic pivot delivers four offers after contract collapse in softening market

Sean Cary turned a contract collapse into a strategic advantage, commissioning his own building and pest report to…

Franchise News

Barry Plant appoints first full-time Head of Commercial and Finance

The Victorian network has hired Akshay Sharma, a former Australia Post finance leader, to bring a commercial lens…

SERHANT., founded by Ryan Serhant, launches operations across four Texas markets, marking the firm's 17th US state.
People Moves

Serhant’s brokerage enters Texas with 13 agents across four markets

The New York-based firm is expanding into its 17th US state through a network of independently aligned brokerages,…

Jesse Itzler. Image: AREC.
Real Estate Agent Events

Three rituals that built Jesse Itzler’s life resume

The entrepreneur who sold companies to Warren Buffett and Coca-Cola told AREC 2026 attendees that scheduling adventures matters…

First National Real Estate unveils a new brand identity following research that found a disconnect between perceptions of the brand and the trust earned by its members. Image: Supplied
Franchise News

A strong reputation deserved a stronger brand

CEO David Edwards and Communications Director Mark Jansen reveal the research behind First National's new identity, designed to…

Jellis Craig appoints Alicia Lecky as Head of Property Management at Jellis Craig Boroondara, returning to the company where she began her career. Image: Supplied.
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Jellis Craig Boroondara appoints industry leader Alicia Lecky as Head of Property Management

Award-winning property management leader Alicia Lecky rejoins Jellis Craig, bringing operational expertise from Performance Property and Longview to…

Overseas buyer's emotional connection to a tree seals record Kedron apartment sale
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Overseas buyer’s emotional connection to a tree seals record Kedron apartment sale

Roslyn Rudd's preparation-first approach and a buyer's emotional connection to an unexpected feature delivered a record result and…