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Helen Yan marks decade at Ray White with new Balwyn office
Victoria's top-ranked principal for eight consecutive years opens new premises while renewing franchise agreement with the group.
Veteran Bayside agent Mark Blit joins Ray White
The 17-year industry professional joins Ray White The Bayside Group.
Greg Brydon wins 2026 Australasian Auctioneering Championship
Apollo Auctions' general manager takes top honour after years of competition, crediting mentors and a phone screensaver as…
Thorburn Property Group unveils new look office
Thorburn Property Group's new Burleigh headquarters ditches corporate real estate styling for a moody, music-filled space designed around…
Professionals Mandurah relaunches under local agents turned co-principals
Vicki Bredendeck and Sharon Anderson take the reins of the Peel region office, reuniting after years apart to…
Budget housing measures could trigger economic ripple effects beyond prices
Ray White's chief economist warns that fewer property transactions mean less stamp duty revenue and reduced spending across…
Jellis Craig urges homeowners to upgrade at its bi-annual Property Event
CEO Andrew McCann told 350 clients and investors that federal budget changes make now the time to upgrade…
The Fastest Car Has the Best Brakes
Phill Nosworthy told AREC 2026 that the insights agents need most won't come from inside real estate –…
You’re Not in the Property Business
Harvard professor Alison Wood Brooks told AREC 2026 that agents are in the human relationship business – and…
Three contracts, two setbacks, one unconditional result in Mackay CBD
When two contracts fell over on a Mackay CBD development site, Shirlz Russell went back to market —…
The opposite of play isn’t work – it’s fear
Ben Crowe has worked with Ash Barty, Dylan Alcott, the Boston Celtics and Richmond Tigers. His message to…
Not prospecting is the selfish choice
Tim Smith has sold $7 billion in real estate across 27 years with Coldwell Banker. His message to…
Your business moves at the speed of trust
OC co-founders Nathan Casserly and Alex Ouwens shared six lessons from a decade of scaling their Adelaide agency…
Tense Venneri appointed Barry Plant Head of Growth
After more than three decades in regional real estate, including 16 years leading the highly successful Barry Plant…
The aftermath of the property tax bombshell: Gradual cool-down or rental market catastrophe?
Now that the initial post-Budget dust has begun to settle, REA Group Senior Economist Angus Moore says the…
Williams Morley Real Estate’s six-week auction strategy delivers a $2.2m result in Berowra Heights
Katie Williams and Bryce Morley guided a local multi-generational family to secure a five-bedroom Berowra Heights home through…
Brisbane investors under the pump as Olympic construction crunch intensifies
As Sydney and Melbourne lose momentum, Brisbane's housing shortage, Olympic infrastructure pipeline, and record-low supply are creating a…
Boris Becker on why the first round is always harder than the final
The six-time Grand Slam champion told AREC 2026 that mental strength, surrounding yourself with the right people, and…
Josh Flagg’s listing strategy starts before he even sees the house
The Million Dollar Listing star told AREC 2026 he wins vendors by knowing more about their property than…
Domain bets the next era belongs to confidence
Domain's president told AREC 2026 that declining transaction volumes and record distrust mean data alone is no longer…
Young family snaps up Burswood Peninsula apartment drawn by precinct’s transformation
Nic Di Rosso of Deximal sold a 159-square-metre apartment in an exclusive Burswood complex to a younger family…
Three rituals that built Jesse Itzler’s life resume
The entrepreneur who sold companies to Warren Buffett and Coca-Cola told AREC 2026 attendees that scheduling adventures matters…
Your Best Negotiation Won’t Win You a Single Referral
Holly Ransom told AREC 2026 that clients don’t tell stories about the sale price – they tell stories…
Real-time market read delivers $2.05 million Picton acreage sale
A rapid price adjustment and transparent campaign strategy delivered a $2.05 million result for a five-bedroom acreage property…
Josh Altman’s three rules for finding high-value clients
Million Dollar Listing star Josh Altman told a full Gold Coast Convention Centre at AREC 2026 that his…
Emma Orchard turns tight Perth market into nine-day sale
Emma Orchard turned Perth's low-inventory market into a winning outcome for sellers seeking fast settlement and local investors…
Long-term campaign delivers $3.15 million result in Kirkham after strategic hold
A four-bedroom house in Kirkham's exclusive estate launched in June 2024 and ultimately secured $3.150 million, with Anna…
Australia’s top agents named at REIA National Awards for Excellence
The 2026 National Awards for Excellence recognised standout agents, property managers and agencies, with South Australia and Queensland…
Magain Real Estate launches dedicated commercial division amid strong market growth
Magain Real Estate has officially launched Magain Commercial, marking a strategic expansion into the commercial property sector following…
Darren Piper: A decade of pioneering the buyer’s agent space
When Darren Piper took a holiday in late 2016, he couldn't stop thinking about one thing – becoming…
Short-term rentals outnumber vacancies 36 to one in some locations
New research reveals the scale of Australia's short-term rental sector and what it would take to regulate it…
Date set for £1.5bn Rightmove class action as estate agents allege “unsustainable” fees
Estate agents allege excessive pricing power as Rightmove faces major competition class action in UK tribunal.
Tristian Kennedy and Jason Spagnoulo take over Ray White Port Adelaide
Tristian Kennedy and Jason Spagnoulo expand their western suburbs footprint, with founder Nick Psarros staying on to mentor…
Treasure hunt marketing drives early sale of seven-bedroom Flagstaff Hill home
Rebecca Giameos turned a property inspection into a family adventure with a pirate-themed treasure hunt that led buyers…
Strategic timing delivers nine-bidder auction in Epping
Wenting Shi of Tracy Yap Realty made a strategic call to bring the auction forward by two weeks,…