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Social media storytelling finds buyer for Camberwell family home
Mark Josem's Instagram storytelling campaign attracted a buyer who wasn't searching in Camberwell, securing mid-$4 million for a family home on one of the suburb's most tightly held streets.
Bryce Gibson: Building an award-winning agency
A chance encounter at a Target store set Bryce Gibson on a path to becoming one of the…
Granny flats take flight near Western Sydney International Airport
Homeowners in five councils can now build secondary dwellings up to 85 square metres, reversing restrictions that blocked…
Budget’s negative gearing changes could cut investor borrowing by 20%
Experts warn the proposed reforms will hit borrowing capacity before they touch tax returns – and the numbers…
Harcourts Tasmania smashes fundraising record with $30,000 charity auction
Two offices went head-to-head for a day with top-performing franchise leader Martin Cooper, driving the network's biggest single-event…
From salesperson to principal: what a real ownership pathway looks like
More agents are moving beyond individual sales success to build scalable businesses of their own, with Jarita Rayasam…
Ray White Rural Murwillumbah changes hands after eight-year lead-up
Craig and Sonya Taylor take ownership of the Tweed River office, bringing a combined century of real estate…
Tax overhaul triggers caution in auction market as sentiment softens post-Budget
Buyer activity eases across auctions and inspections as early sentiment shifts emerge following federal Budget housing tax changes
Sydney’s Northern Beaches leads the nation in resale profits
New data shows almost all Australian homeowners are selling at a profit, with Sydney and Queensland dominating the…
Kolmeo Labs launches a new suite of tools targeting property management workload
A new AI suite embeds intelligence directly into daily workflows, aiming to reduce the growing pressure of fragmented…
Ray White AKG expands South East Queensland network with Holland Park acquisition
Experienced local principal Piers Crawford and top-performing agent Darren Bonehill will lead the office as joint principals under…
Market jitters after Federal Budget, but Matt Lahood says “there’s always opportunity in every situation”
Buyers and sellers squeezed as borrowing capacity tightens, auctions are withdrawn, and investors reassess strategy following Federal Budget…
Reserve price disclosure could backfire on Victorian vendors
A new survey shows that 94 per cent of property owners would change their selling strategy if forced…
Urban Real Estate promotes Thuong Hoang to lead property management
The appointment follows 15 years with the business as the agency's rent roll grows past $1.45 billion in…
More leads won’t fix this: why rent roll growth breaks down well before the appraisal
When rent roll growth slows, the default response is predictable: we start stressing that “we need more leads.”
Ray White NSW/ACT taps franchise operations specialist for new performance role
Callum Hogan's appointment signals the network's focus on coaching and accountability across its state network.
First National Cleveland nears 1,000 properties after Wynnum Manly acquisition
The Brisbane bayside agency's fourth rent roll acquisition in eleven years brings a thirty-year mentorship full circle.
Matt Lancashire launches luxury-only agency for $4m-plus homes
The Brisbane agent behind $1.5 billion in sales is betting that the city's top-tier market needs dedicated, specialist…
Insurance conversations: Why silence can create greater risk
Why property managers must talk insurance carefully, and document it properly, to reduce risk for both landlords and…
Economists divided on housing impact as Budget tax overhaul reshapes investor market
Economists warn tax changes will cool investor demand but remain divided on price and supply impacts
Adam Roberts returns to Ray White after 20-year career journey
The commercial property specialist reunites with the mentor who gave him his first industry start.
Champion auctioneer Tina Chamberlain returns to Hawke’s Bay roots
New Zealand's first female national auctioneering title winner rejoins Ray White Hawke's Bay as auction manager with plans…
Sun, Sand and Sold: Steven du Preez launches boutique Real Estate Agency on the Sunshine Coast
Steven du Preez brings a numbers-driven approach to beachside real estate after years in chartered accounting.
Highland’s 2026 Blue Crew Conference showcases talent and strengthens connections across the group
The Gold Coast-headquartered agency gathered team members from three offices for its Blue Crew event, featuring a lineup…
Trump Tower Gold Coast scrapped as developer calls brand ‘toxic’
Valentine's Day handshake at Mar-a-Lago turns to mud-slinging in under three months, with both parties blaming the other…
All Properties Group rebrands to Avenue Property after 19 years
Queensland independent agency unveils new identity designed to unify its Logan and Gold Coast operations under one scalable…
Henry Wong: Building bridges beyond real estate
Henry Wong has built a leading real estate business by understanding that success comes from adding value beyond…
After the Budget: Real estate’s next move shifts from tax to supply and changing buyer behaviour
Real estate leaders warn the next phase for housing will be defined by investor confidence, rental pressure and…
Zillow files antitrust lawsuit against Compass and Chicago MLS
The home search giant alleges Compass and MRED conspired to cut off its access to listings, escalating a…
Darwin hits near-zero vacancy
National asking rents lift by 7.3% as Northern markets face inventory collapse.
Jellis Craig doubles Brighton presence with Nick Johnstone joining the group
The deal follows September's Chisholm and Gamon acquisition as the agency group continues expanding across Melbourne's premium bayside…
Regional markets triple capital city growth as buyers chase affordability
Western Australia dominates national rankings with Busselton leading all 50 major regional areas, while selling times in Albany…
What Just Landed: The Budget Night Negative Gearing Breakdown
The Treasurer is calling it the most significant tax reform in more than a quarter of a century.…
Daniel Brennan: from property management to Perth’s boutique buyer’s agent
A passion for property and a desire to work for himself led Daniel Brennan, founder of DV Buyers…
11 encumbrances. Battle-axe block. Protected trees everywhere. Sold in 22 days.
Henry Wong turned a Battle-axe block with 11 title encumbrances into a $1.28 million sale by reframing limitations…