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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 buyers pausing over New York's political climate and its new second-home levy.
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,…
Trust tax reform could create a stamp duty postcode lottery
CPA Australia says many small businesses – including real estate agencies operating through family trusts – could face…
BigginScott Manningham relocates to new Doncaster East office
The agency has moved to 1010 Doncaster Road as it continues to service clients across the Manningham area.
Rob Gillies to head property management at RT Edgar Stonnington
The 15-year industry leader joins the Stonnington business to oversee the continued growth of its property management division.
How a strategic off-market period delivered $550k for a Golden Square land opportunity
Byron Ager's strategic off-market preparation delivered multiple offers and a $550,000 result for a Golden Square development site…
One apartment, three transactions, 20 years: Brisbane agent delivers another benchmark result
Nik Seirlis has now transacted the same Riparian Plaza apartment three times across two decades — the latest…
Why the right AML workflow changes everything
Selecting an AML provider is only half the equation. It's a seamless workflow that keeps agencies compliant without…
Ayden Vojnic joins LJ Hooker as growth manager
The former Aussie Home Loans executive will lead franchise recruitment across Western Australia, South Australia and the Northern…
Samantha Self joins REMAX Select as general manager
The Mackay agency has appointed a new general manager with eight years' experience leading retail operations at northern…
HIA warns CSIRO lab closure will slow housing innovation
The Housing Industry Association says shutting Australia's North Ryde fire-testing facility could push up certification costs and slow…
REA Group opens Hackdays to customer ideas for 2026
Agents and agencies can now pitch their own business challenges for the chance to spend four days working…
Harcourts Foundation grant to fund 1,700 meal packs
A $5,000 grant from the Harcourts Foundation will help a volunteer-run Adelaide charity deliver more than 1,700 emergency…
Harcourts adds Glenfield and Austral to NSW network
A well-established Southwestern Sydney agency has joined the Harcourts fold, giving directors Babu Pokhrel, Ish Khanal and Min…
BresicWhitney bolsters commercial team with two appointments
The Sydney group has appointed Tony Youssef as Commercial Manager and Michael Lahood as Commercial Associate as it…