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Newcastle unit sells in six days as motivated buyer beats competition
Agent Stories

Newcastle unit sells in six days as motivated buyer beats competition

Greg Oddy navigated a shifting Newcastle market and competitive offers to deliver a life-changing result for a young vendor in under a week.

North Queensland lifestyle property sells in 11 days as first-home couple secures Cranbrook home
Agent Stories

North Queensland lifestyle property sells in 11 days as first-home couple secures Cranbrook home

A strategic offers-over campaign and comprehensive pre-listing preparation saw a Cranbrook property sell in just 11 days on…

Local buyer secures Cessnock brick home after competitive four-offer campaign
Agent Stories

Local buyer secures Cessnock brick home after competitive four-offer campaign

Bryce Gibson's strategic timing and targeted marketing approach delivered four competitive offers in just over two weeks for…

Final Clearview home attracts 12 buyer groups with livability-first campaign
Agent Stories

Final Clearview home attracts 12 buyer groups with livability-first campaign

The final release in a boutique Clearview development sold prior to auction in 14 days after a campaign…

Ben Burling, Jarrod Farey and Kyrstie Nolan. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

Barry Plant launches dedicated projects division under Jarrod Farey

The Melbourne network adds off-the-plan and development sales capability as it eyes growth in outer-metro and regional markets.

Industry News

Brisbane and Perth booms to come to an end in 2027

New analysis shows Australia's property market splitting in two, with rate hikes failing to cool the hottest capital…

Simone Howell joins FOUNDIT. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

FOUNDIT welcomes Simone Howell to strengthen Bayside and Stonnington presence

FOUNDIT has announced the appointment of highly accomplished property professional Simone Howell, further bolstering its capability across Melbourne’s…

Domenic Belfiore. Mike Beardsley, Dan White. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

Top Melbourne agent Mike Beardsley opens Ray White Hawthorn

The inner-east market leader is betting Ray White's luxury network and interstate buyer data will give Hawthorn vendors…

Rockdale apartment sets building record as database strategy delivers $851,000 result
Agent Stories

Rockdale apartment sets building record as database strategy delivers $851,000 result

A strategic database play and persistent negotiation delivered a building record for a Rockdale apartment, proving that quality…

Point Cook house sells sight unseen to interstate buyer after strategic renovation lifts value by $80,000
Agent Stories

Point Cook house sells sight unseen to interstate buyer after strategic renovation lifts value by $80,000

Jazz Singh turned a $650k-$680k unrenovated house into a $762,000 sale in under three weeks through strategic pre-sale…

Architectural Lake Cathie home draws four buyers after strategy pivot
Agent Stories

Architectural Lake Cathie home draws four buyers after strategy pivot

A strategic shift from expressions of interest to a firm price guide helped Ally Downing of Stone Real…

Buyers return after contract collapse to secure elevated Currumbin Waters home for $2.225 million
Agent Stories

Buyers return after contract collapse to secure elevated Currumbin Waters home for $2.225 million

Amanda Cepero's patience and strategic market positioning delivered a $2.225 million result after the original buyers returned following…

Franchise News

Lachlan McCarthy joins Pulse Property Agents

Pulse Property Agents is excited to announce the appointment of Lachlan McCarthy, a highly experienced real estate professional,…

REMAX Powerhouse. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

Two Cairns agencies merge to form REMAX Powerhouse

Boutique firm Powerhouse Property joins forces with REMAX Real Estate Services, combining local experience with global network reach.

Construction has lagged other industries in productivity for decades, but AI is starting to change that. Image: Getty
AI

Can AI solve the construction industry’s productivity problem?

AI is helping close construction’s long-standing productivity gap by improving coordination, reducing errors and enabling smarter project delivery.

Tranche 2 kickstart kit
Supplier News

From guidance to practice: What Tranche 2 means for Australian real estate

Many real estate agencies have started getting across what Tranche 2 means for them.

Agencies need to prepare for the upcoming super changes. Photo: Getty
Industry News

Real estate agencies urged to prepare for the Payday Super countdown

With three months until the 1 July deadline, the ATO is urging agencies to check their payroll systems…

Nicholas and Shona Armstrong-Smith. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

Nicholas Armstrong-Smith: Building a business on communication and community

Nicholas Armstrong-Smith has built a leading real estate business in Bondi Junction on a simple principle - communicate…

Trina Henry. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

Trina Henry: Building a family legacy in Gold Coast real estate

After 25 years in real estate, Trina Henry is leveraging the @realty OASIS model to build her own…

Australians are dipping into savings to cover rising rent, mortgage, and everyday costs, highlighting growing financial pressures on households. Image: Getty
Industry News

$85 billion savings drain: over half of Aussie raiding cash to cover rent, mortgages, and essentials

Over half of Aussies have tapped into their savings in the past year, with housing costs, everyday essentials,…

Western Australia has emerged as one of the strongest-performing housing markets. Image: Getty
Industry News

Two-speed housing market emerges as WA and QLD leave rest of Australia behind

Population growth outpacing new housing in WA and QLD underpins sharp divergence in home values

Jeremy Grobben. Photo: Supplied
People Moves

Apollo Auctions appoints Jeremy Grobben to lead ACT expansion

The former restaurateur and four-time REIACT Championships competitor brings a decade of real estate experience to the national…

Clem Stack. Photo: Supplied
People Moves

Knight Frank expands healthcare property team in Queensland

The firm is responding to growing investor appetite for medical and aged care assets, with $35 million in…

Monique Treder. Image supplied
Franchise News

Monique Treder: Finding an edge in Sydney’s buyer’s agency space

For Monique Treder, success in the buyer's agency industry came when she stopped trying to be someone else…

Ray White Brisbane City. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

Ray White Inner Brisbane Apartments rebrands as Ray White Brisbane City

The rebrand follows 17 years in the CBD market and signals expansion into surrounding suburbs.

OBrien Real Estate's Doreen Team. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

OBrien Real Estate opens Doreen office as northern corridor grows

The new location marks the group's third office in Melbourne's north, with two experienced directors overseeing the expansion.

Brooke Cadd fights to keep listing and delivers coastal sea change for Adelaide buyers
Agent Stories

Brooke Cadd fights to keep listing and delivers coastal sea change for Adelaide buyers

When another agent tried to poach her listing mid-campaign, Brooke Cadd turned the pressure into proof — deploying…

Claire Yan Liu. Photo: Supplied
People Moves

Century 21 opens Killara office as Liu team returns to network

Claire Yan Liu's North Shore team completed a three-month transition from their previous agency to establish the new…

Jonathan Swift REA Group Chief Product Officer. Image supplied
Supplier News

From search to savings: realestate.com.au’s autumn launch showcases five new features

Australia’s number one address in property, realestate.com.au, has launched five new features designed to make searching, finding and…

Nick Dowling appointed Chairman of FOUNDIT. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

Nick Dowling takes board role at FOUNDIT

The appointment signals a push for stronger governance as buyer's agent platforms mature beyond startup phase.

Industry News

NSW ‘Pre-sale Finance Guarantee’ set to accelerate hundreds of new homes

Government-backed scheme removes lender risk and fast-tracks construction across Sydney

International

Milan emerges as tax haven alternative as wealthy flee Gulf conflict

Italy's flat-tax regime and European lifestyle are drawing high-net-worth individuals away from Dubai, with property prices in Milan…

Harrods Estates, the iconic London luxury property agency, has closed its doors after 130 years. Image: Getty
International

Iconic Harrods Estates closes after 130 years

High-end London market hit by tax changes and shifting buyer trends forces closure of historic agency.

Bert Geraerts. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

The Agency expands Melbourne footprint with Bayside office

Veteran agent Bert Geraerts brings three decades of local experience to the national brand's latest Victorian outpost.

Investors submit 150 offers in seven-day dual-income property campaign
Agent Stories

Investors submit 150 offers in seven-day dual-income property campaign

A buyer ranking system delivered $1.142 million for a Central Coast dual-income property after investors competed online right…