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Off-market sale delivers $1.79 million result in two days for property that previously took six months to sell
A family who missed out on a similar property six weeks earlier secured the five-bedroom house in two days — nine months after its owners purchased the property following a six-month sales campaign.
NZ’s million-dollar suburb tally spreads beyond Auckland and Wellington
New Ray White Group analysis shows the next wave of $1 million suburbs will emerge in Central Otago,…
Realestate.com.au launches five AI-powered tools in the NextGen Now product suite
New research shows most AI property searches now start with lifestyle goals rather than suburbs, as the portal…
No two rural markets are alike, but the challenges often are
First National's Rural Chapter Chair Rohan Ibbs explains why members swapping practical solutions at a regional conference matters…
Norman Tran promoted to associate director at Adrian William
Rising through the ranks from sales associate to the agency's top-performing agent, Norman Tran has been named associate…
Pardeep Singh – taking calculated risks to achieve success
Pardeep Singh's journey into real estate came from an unexpected turn of events that changed the trajectory of…
Michael Qader and Vincent Ianni’s AQ Properties joins Harcourts
The Western Sydney agency, built from a garage eight years ago, rebrands as Harcourts AQ as it joins…
Woodards chairman to drive 6,000km through outback for charity
John Piccolo will spend 10 days travelling from Victoria to Western Australia in a car older than he'd…
SMSF investors pivot to commercial real estate and personal portfolios as residential borrowing ban kicks off
As new residential borrowing restrictions take effect, SMSF trustees shift focus to commercial assets and external portfolios to…
What the census really tells us about Australia’s housing market
Behind shifts in homeownership, mortgages, and multi-generational living, the upcoming count reveals the personal human decisions driving the…
House prices are falling, so why is housing getting more expensive?
Ray White Group chief economist Nerida Conisbee says rising rents, construction costs and electricity prices are keeping housing…
Phil Crowder and team join TOOP+TOOP in Adelaide Hills
The move gives TOOP+TOOP a permanent office in Stirling and unites Phil Crowder's team with the agency's existing…
Urban Real Estate donates 1,000+ items to OzHarvest
Every Urban Real Estate office across New South Wales turned into a collection point last month, with staff…
Barry Plant Mildura reshapes leadership as next generation steps up
A change in leadership at Barry Plant Mildura has prompted the 35-year-old business to rethink how it is…
Expert Q&A night exposes depth of buyer confusion
A First National agency's finance, legal, tax and construction panel ran an hour over schedule as attendees queued…
Ferguson, Fairweather directors rebrand Sydney agency to LJ Hooker
After more than two decades in business together, the trio's Forestville and Narrabeen offices will now operate as…
PRD Tamworth extends its footprint into Gunnedah
The agency's move follows a reported 22.1 per cent jump in Gunnedah's median house price and tight housing…
Tax overhaul threatens housing developments and small agencies as CPA warns of multibillion-dollar compliance crunch
The accounting body says a broad anti-avoidance rule tied to next year's capital gains tax overhaul could catch…
How Katie Cotton is reshaping the way we hire and get hired in real estate
Katie Cotton is replacing outdated hiring methods with industry-focused proptech innovation.
First-home buyer secures Seaforth unit through database match before public campaign
A well-timed database match and strategic off-market approach delivered a first-home buyer their dream apartment while saving the…
Daniel Robinson – building an attraction business on the Mornington Peninsula
Daniel Robinson has transformed his real estate career since joining Area Specialist, achieving record-breaking results while maintaining authenticity…
Jason Cook joins The Agency in Geelong
The property partner brings more than 20 years of sales and service experience, including eight years specialising in…
Ray White Rural and Livestock crowns its 2026 award winners
More than 175 guests gathered in Sydney to celebrate the network's top performers, offices and rising talent across…
Ray White Commercial names its top performers for FY26
Canberra's Frank Giorgi took out the network's highest individual honour as Ray White Commercial recognised its leading agents,…
Three offers flood in after Emma Orchard transforms Hilton character home
Emma Orchard's hands-on staging approach turned a challenging campaign into a three-offer weekend for a character home in…
Melbourne’s ‘rare buying window’ opens as Jellis Craig tips next growth cycle
Melbourne’s residential property market is positioning itself for a new growth cycle, driven by favorable relative affordability, tightening…
The lease mistakes costing you repeat commercial clients
Harcourts' head of commercial argues the real test of a lease comes years later, and sets out five…
How Allie Coutts kept a Stafford Heights contract on track after a building report hurdle
After a five-bedroom Stafford Heights house went under contract at $1.72 million, a building and pest issue threatened…
Door-knocking conversation leads to 60-year family home sale in under 10 days
When Meagan Xanthis knocked on a door in Winthrop, she didn't know she was about to help a…
Key negotiation takeaways from Dr Medvec’s Ray White masterclass
Global negotiation expert Dr Victoria Medvec shared strategies for handling lowball offers, hesitant sellers and buyer expectations in…
Zillow cuts 500 jobs despite revenue growing 18 per cent
The US portal giant's second layoff round this year lands the day before Q2 earnings, as it restructures…
Domain’s parent posts first profitable residential quarter
A year after acquiring Domain, CoStar’s residential business has turned Adjusted EBITDA‑positive on the back of double‑digit revenue…
David Hayden takes ownership of Stone Forest office
The Northern Beaches agent, recognised as Belrose's Agent of the Year three years running, is taking over the…
Domain launches national campaign for its 3D property tours
The new brand platform puts Matterport's immersive tour technology in front of buyers nationally, meaning agents may soon…
Belle Property adds Macarthur team led by three principals
Luke Mannion, Anna Younan and Tanya Gilbert have brought their established Camden agency into the Belle Property network,…