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Building record for Art Deco apartment as first-home buyers flood Potts Point market
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Building record for Art Deco apartment as first-home buyers flood Potts Point market

A relationship-building approach and dual-market strategy delivered a building record for Imran Hamidi in Potts Point's tightly held Earl Court complex.

Ocean views trump renovation concerns as three-bedroom home sells at auction
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Ocean views trump renovation concerns as three-bedroom home sells at auction

A 58-year-old home with ocean views and renovation potential attracted seven registered bidders after the McGrath Coolangatta/Tweed Heads…

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Brisbane’s real estate industry unites for women’s homelessness crisis at inaugural Pink Tie Gala

With nearly 14,000 women sleeping rough or in crisis accommodation across Queensland on any given night, Brisbane's real…

Franchise News

Ray White Dandenong forms new partnership, relocates to purpose-built office

Director Ben Jusufi brings former assistant Mo Zeitouneh into the business as partner after seven years of mentorship.

Rare Torrens-titled homette attracts $900k buyer willing to waive cooling-off rights
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Rare Torrens-titled homette attracts $900k buyer willing to waive cooling-off rights

A relocated buyer's April deadline and waived cooling-off rights delivered Scott Rowe a $900,000 pre-auction sale in seven…

Brunswick bungalow nets $140,000 premium with expression of interest strategy
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Brunswick bungalow nets $140,000 premium with expression of interest strategy

A strategic pivot to expression of interest and premium presentation delivered a Brunswick family an extra $140,000 —…

Estate sale strategy: why this agent kept the old carpet and artwork
Agent Stories

Estate sale strategy: why this agent kept the old carpet and artwork

An unrenovated apartment untouched since 1985 attracted 127 prospective buyers when Imran Hamidi sold the dream of harbour…

Database strategy delivers $1.025m off-market sale in four days for Woodville West house
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Database strategy delivers $1.025m off-market sale in four days for Woodville West house

A strategic off-market approach and a 12-month buyer search came together in four days, delivering a premium result…

Young family bids from Japan to secure Kew Edwardian home after comprehensive estate preparation
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Young family bids from Japan to secure Kew Edwardian home after comprehensive estate preparation

When Simone Chin took on a deceased estate in Kew, she convinced the executors that comprehensive preparation would…

Single open inspection delivers seven-day sale in Grovedale
Agent Stories

Single open inspection delivers seven-day sale in Grovedale

Michael MacFarlane's strategic read of the buyer profile delivered a seven-day sale in Grovedale, with a single open…

People Moves

Cohen Handler adds three buyer’s agents in Melbourne expansion

The appointments mark the national buyer's agency's largest Victorian headcount since entering the Melbourne market.

People Moves

Knight Frank reshapes Victorian asset management leadership with key hire

Eileen Corrigan returns to lead the team, while two internal promotions round out the new structure.

Buyer's six-year memory drives $2.75m Canungra acreage sale
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Buyer’s six-year memory drives $2.75m Canungra acreage sale

A Gold Coast buyer's six-year emotional connection to a Scenic Rim acreage property drove Jake Albertson's $2.75 million…

Franchise News

First National names 2025 Vic/Tas award winners

Regional offices dominate state honours as network recognises top performers across sales and property management.

Nadine Nobile turns 14 offers into Springwood record in seven days
Agent Stories

Nadine Nobile turns 14 offers into Springwood record in seven days

Nadine Nobile's strategic best-and-final deadline turned 14 competing offers into a suburb record, proving that timing and communication…

Trophy home on Summer Hill's best street finds perfect buyer after years-long search
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Trophy home on Summer Hill’s best street finds perfect buyer after years-long search

A five-bedroom trophy home on Summer Hill's most sought-after street attracted buyers who had been waiting for exactly…

Anthony Chau turns strata concerns into selling point for Hornsby unit
Agent Stories

Anthony Chau turns strata concerns into selling point for Hornsby unit

Anthony Chau turned buyer hesitation into competition by confronting strata concerns head-on in a Hornsby complex where properties…

Heritage studio in Potts Point's Francis Hall attracts 185 enquiries
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Heritage studio in Potts Point’s Francis Hall attracts 185 enquiries

Imran Hamidi's targeted campaign for a heritage studio apartment in Francis Hall attracted 185 buyer enquiries and delivered…

Agent Stories

One million views, eight contracts: inside the Notts Avenue penthouse campaign

Four-week digital push turns strong online interest into a pre-auction result near $11 million

Celebrity Homes

Kylie Jenner lists Hidden Hills mansion for US$20.3 Million

The reality TV star and beauty mogul is offloading her longtime California home – purchased nearly a decade…

Franchise News

Harcourts RPG launches dedicated project sales division in Victoria

The newly formed team has already secured a $5.2 million penthouse sale at its first appointed development in…

Franchise News

Barry Plant taps Kyrstie Nolan to steer AML rollout

Kyrstie Nolan brings 14 years of operational experience to the network as the industry faces its biggest compliance…

Downsizers secure new Kooindah Waters home off-market after months-long search
Agent Stories

Downsizers secure new Kooindah Waters home off-market after months-long search

Jason Cozens of Stone Real Estate Wyong matched a pair of downsizers with a new build months before…

Shirlz Russell held firm on compliance and turned three days into nine — for all the right reasons
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Shirlz Russell held firm on compliance and turned three days into nine — for all the right reasons

When Shirlz Russell refused to compromise on compliance documentation, it cost her a three-day sale — but delivered…

Video marketing sells Port Macquarie house after campaign reaches 20,000 views
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Video marketing sells Port Macquarie house after campaign reaches 20,000 views

Joseph Petro of Lifestyle Group delivered nearly 20,000 views and three competing buyers for a premium Port Macquarie…

Parent helps daughter secure Darlinghurst apartment after multiple party bidding contest
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Parent helps daughter secure Darlinghurst apartment after multiple party bidding contest

A vendor in Darlinghurst's St James Apartments needed a reset for their previous campaign and found the right…

Targeted marketing delivers $91,000 premium for Mandurah sellers in five days
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Targeted marketing delivers $91,000 premium for Mandurah sellers in five days

Aaron Boud’s early buyer outreach and transparent offer process delivered six competitive bids and a $91,000 premium for…

Supplier News

Investors are demanding more from property managers. New data reveals what they want in 2026

A new Reapit report reveals a shift in landlord expectations, with investors now demanding data-driven insights and strategic…

Franchise News

Barry Pound: Building a leading buyer’s agency from decades of experience

Barry Pound's 37-year journey in real estate has led him to create what he believes has the potential…

Video marketing and local buyer knowledge deliver $2.2m Hope Island waterfront sale after previous campaign stalls
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Video marketing and local buyer knowledge deliver $2.2m Hope Island waterfront sale after previous campaign stalls

After a previous four-month campaign stalled, Gemma White's video marketing strategy and local buyer pipeline delivered 56 inspections,…

Nine offers in three days: how presentation strategy won over Summerhill first-home buyers
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Nine offers in three days: how presentation strategy won over Summerhill first-home buyers

Karen Magnotta's presentation-focused strategy generated nine offers in three days for a Summerhill unit, with the winning buyer…

Interstate investor claims Darlinghurst apartment with harbour views after a campaign that attracted 243 potential buyers
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Interstate investor claims Darlinghurst apartment with harbour views after a campaign that attracted 243 potential buyers

A multi-pronged marketing strategy targeting three buyer demographics and an interstate investor's swift decision-making combined to secure a…

Video walkthrough secures sight-unseen buyer for Tarneit house
Agent Stories

Video walkthrough secures sight-unseen buyer for Tarneit house

An interstate investor purchased the four-bedroom house via video call after a strategic campaign built on database outreach…

Gemma White's database marketing delivers record Cova Estate result in 10 days
Agent Stories

Gemma White’s database marketing delivers record Cova Estate result in 10 days

Gemma White's confidence in her hyper-local Cova Estate knowledge led her to reject an off-market offer and take…

People Moves

Upper North Shore agencies merge under The Cavill Group banner

The partnership brings LJ Hooker Lane Cove's Stewart Kirkby team into Anna Cavill's award-winning operation.