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Top of the Props 2026 finalists take aim at property industry’s biggest pressure points

The proptech pitch competition returns to Brisbane in July, with this year's finalists tackling leasing, rent roll growth, recruitment and buyer due diligence.

Angela Johnson launches Ray White Living Here across Northern Tasmania, uniting offices in Launceston, Devonport and Shearwater under one banner. Image: Supplied
Franchise News

Ray White unites three Northern Tasmania offices under one banner

Angela Johnson has rebranded her Devonport and Shearwater businesses and bought Living Here Launceston, bringing a 30-strong team…

Harcourts Ulverstone & Penguin Expands Into Devonport. Photo: Supplied
Industry News

Harcourts Ulverstone & Penguin expand Into Devonport

The locally owned business has opened a new office in a well-known Devonport address as it extends its…

Matthew Formosa, George Kollias and Thomas Perram. Image: Supplied.
Franchise News

Belle Property expands Parramatta business Into Epping

The move adds a third office to the Sahyoun and Perram-led business, extending its reach across Sydney's northern…

Historical data reveals that Australian property upswings heavily dominate downturns, with values rising an average of 32.3% over a 2.8-year period. (Source: Domain). Image: Getty
Industry News

Domain data points to mid-2027 property rebound

New cyclical analysis from Domain suggests the current downturn will be short-lived, with the next upswing hinging on…

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…

Darwin home prices reached a median value of $635,000 in June, making it the only capital to resist the national slump. Image: Getty
Industry News

Darwin defies national slump as home prices fall for the third straight month

Affordability is now driving market performance, with regional areas and units outperforming capital cities and houses as buyers…

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…

Regional markets continue to outperform, accounting for nine of the top ten locations this quarter. Image: Getty
Industry News

Regional towns sweep top spots in McGrath’s winter market index

Tasmania claimed half the top ten positions as regional markets outperformed capital cities on sales activity, pricing, and…

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…

A $1 million budget has officially been demoted to the baseline entry price. Image: Getty
Industry News

The death of the ‘cheap’ family home: $1 Million is Australia’s new baseline

How soaring construction costs, population growth, and budget backlash pushed the baseline to seven figures

Will Gosse steps up as BresicWhitney's new CEO
Franchise News

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
Supplier News

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…

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Features

‘You’re not in the property business’

Harvard professor Alison Wood Brooks explains why agents are in the human relationship business and why better conversations…

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…

Mario Butera | Director & Auctioneer, Woodards Northcote, Victoria. Image: Supplied
Features

The commercial edge: why tax shifts and tenant retention are redefining the market

As residential investment rules tighten, commercial property is attracting fresh attention, but landlords who fail to retain tenants…

New data reveals Perth prices are still growing even as buyer activity falls below pandemic-era lows. Image: Getty
Industry News

Perth property paradox: house prices hit $1M barrier as sales collapse to 15 year low

The city has entered seven-figure territory despite transactions sinking to their weakest level since 2011.

REA Group Economist Luc Redman reports that middle-ring capital city suburbs are dominating long-term home ownership tenures. Image: Getty
Industry News

The ‘20-year club’: Australia’s hardest-to-buy suburbs revealed

As national holding times average a decade, a select group of middle-ring suburbs are locking down supply as…

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.
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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
Franchise News

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…

The Minns Government removes penalising surcharges on global capital as experts warn targeting international builders has starved Sydney of vital apartment construction. Image: Getty
Industry News

NSW reverses ‘worst own goal’ on foreign investor tax to boost housing supply

Industry hails decision to ax 9% surcharge on build-to-rent projects, calling a decade of punitive global restrictions a…

Investors pivot to off-the-plan apartments as Federal Budget tax changes drive strong demand for new-build housing across Australia’s major cities. Image: Getty
Industry News

Budget tax reforms spark 151% spike in off-the-plan apartment demand

Victoria leads national demand as off-the-plan apartment enquiries jump sharply following Federal Budget tax changes.

News

Parliament passes sweeping tax reforms: What real estate professionals need to know

A definitive breakdown of key dates, grandfathering protections, and structural market shifts for real estate principals, property managers,…

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.
Franchise News

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…