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Peter Diamantidis opens ninth Ray White office in Quakers Hill
The Western Sydney principal has built a four-person team in the suburb over the past year, with a tenth office already locked in to open before year's end.
$49,500 warning as NSW tightens rental rules for agents
New laws will overhaul rental applications, restrict the personal information agents can collect and introduce penalties of up…
Why this analyst says a housing crash is the wrong call
Property analyst Michael Matusik's latest report points to vacancy rates as low as 0.7 per cent as the…
What 2026’s BDM Summit Taught Us About Rent Roll Growth
A sold-out room, six very different speakers and one shared focus: rent roll growth. The 2026 BDM Summit…
Falling prices could offset shrinking loans in some cities
While borrowing capacity keeps falling, Westpac forecasts and Cotality data suggest Sydney and Melbourne price falls may partly…
Dylan Choe joins newly launched Belle Property Epping
The 13-year industry veteran brings local relationships and off-the-plan experience to the growing Belle Property group in Sydney's…
What’s your competitive advantage in this market?
As the market changes, the way agents communicate, retain buyers and guide sellers needs to change with it.
Mother watches family legacy continue as Black Forest bungalow sells $90,000 over reserve
Angelo Svic's transparent approach and multi-agent inspection strategy delivered a family $90,000 above reserve for their mother's 59-year…
Building knowledge powers record car space sale in Bondi Junction
A hyper-targeted campaign by Century 21 Armstrong-Smith's Nicholas Armstrong-Smith in a single building delivered three competing buyers and…
How a quick pricing pivot turned around a Cessnock house campaign in seven days
When early offers fell short, Bryce Gibson read the room, adjusted the pricing strategy, and had this Cessnock…
Grovedale townhouse with polarising styling attracts three offers in 20 days
Jason Barnett navigated polarising styling and a softening market to secure three offers on a two-bedroom Grovedale townhouse…
The absurd economics of real estate social media
You can't win the lottery unless you buy a ticket. And sure, buying a ticket only slightly increases…
Edward Wright joins NAI Harcourts Pinnacle commercial team
The former hospitality manager will focus on Brisbane's Northern Trade Coast Industrial Corridor as the agency builds out…
London luxury rents jump 70% as supply shrinks
A shrinking pool of prime London rental stock has pushed the average luxury house rent to $423,548 (£217,204)…
Energy ratings emerge as new value lever for agents and vendors
Almost 97 per cent of Australian property listings do not disclose a home energy rating, and new Cotality…
Nick Kruger finds the right buyer as investor demand disappeared right at the start of the campaign
Nick Kruger navigated interest rate rises and policy changes that wiped out investor demand, finding a local family…
Airbnb income kept flowing during 90-day Lidcombe unit campaign
Jeff (Kwok Fu) Chau coordinated inspections around active Airbnb guests to keep a Lidcombe vendor's rental income flowing…
Local family secures rare Gerringong beachside opportunity
When a dress-circle Gerringong property came to market less than 200 metres from the beach, Daniel Watt knew…
Lara family home draws investor interest
A three-bedroom house in Lara has sold for $630,000 by Gaurav Garg, with the result reflecting buyer interest…
Six-month buyer relationship delivers $910,000 off-market result in Glenroy
Six months of database nurturing and strategic negotiation delivered a $110,000 price lift for a weatherboard house with…
Shane Kempton joins Elders as WA residential manager
Experienced real estate leader Shane Kempton will spearhead performance, recruitment and agent growth across Elders Real Estate’s expanding…
Builders say tax changes could push more renters toward social housing
Master Builders Australia argues Federal Budget changes to negative gearing and superannuation borrowing could reduce private rental supply,…
Ray White Canberra Group acquires Cream Residential
The deal adds about 380 rental properties to Ray White's Manuka office and pushes the group's residential portfolio…
Barry Plant agent to sell third Home for a Cure property
Romi Sleiman is heading into auction day on a Donnybrook property that will raise funds for My Room…
What 9,000 conversations a month have taught us about seller intent
The sellers most likely to list aren’t always the ones who sound the most enthusiastic. After thousands of…
Households complied, governments didn’t – Koch’s message to the RBA
Compare the Market's David Koch has written to Governor Michele Bullock arguing mortgage holders are being billed for…
Adrian William welcomes Simon Pilcher following Pilcher Residential merger
Adrian William, one of Sydney's fastest-growing agencies, today announced that it has merged with Pilcher Residential, bringing veteran…
Ray White Canberra appoints Georgie Parry as Chief Operating Officer
Nine years after starting on reception, Georgie Parry has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of Ray White Canberra,…
$3bn future beckons as one of Sydney’s biggest landholdings hits the market
A 737-hectare cattle property held for three decades has been put up for sale in Sydney's North West…
Kolmeo and FLK it over join forces to simplify lease signing for property managers
A new integration sends signed leases straight back into the correct tenancy record, cutting one more manual step…
Thomas Fuller brings a high-performance mindset to Ray White Phillips & Co
The Clovelly-raised father of three explains how the discipline of professional rugby and a carpentry apprenticeship now shapes…
Cash unconditional offer seals Kingscliff beach house after five competing bids
Mark Humphries' strategic pricing below $2 million in a softening market delivered five offers in three weeks for…
Why some listings pull tens of thousands of views, explained
A realestate.com.au economist says buyer curiosity about luxury and unique homes, not just price, drives the views behind…
How one Harcourts office is supporting bereaved local families
Harcourts Drysdale joined Harcourts Victoria and the Harcourts Foundation to present a grant to Wombat's Wish, whose programs…
Family-owned Townsville agency rebrands as First National
Director Tracy Crome says the 30-year-old business is gaining national resources while keeping local ownership, its team and…