Real Estate News
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Sam Guo: How elite agents outperform and stay on top
After more than 20 years in real estate, Sam Guo has seen every version of the Gold Coast property market, including the quiet years, the boom cycles, and the post-COVID surge that reshaped the region almost overnight.
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New price records signal housing market momentum into 2026
House and unit prices reached fresh highs across the capitals in the December quarter, with Melbourne returning to record territory, unit markets gaining momentum and affordability increasingly shaping where buyers compete.
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Real estate veteran Donald McKillop announces strategic succession plan and major rebrand to Harcourts
After a distinguished career spanning more than three decades, real estate veteran Donald McKillop is announcing a major strategic shift for his agency.
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Top agent Bronwen Lipscombe joins Belle Property Upper North Shore
Belle Property is proud to announce the appointment of highly regarded local agent Bronwen Lipscombe with Belle Property Upper North Shore, working out of the Belle Property Pymble office, in a move that further strengthens the agency’s presence across one of Sydney’s most prestigious residential markets.
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Harcourts Low & Co doubles presence on the Capricorn Coast
The agency has officially opened the doors to its second location in Yeppoon, signalling a bold new chapter for the team.
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Ray White AKG collaborates with LSKD to champion local business, wellness, and mindset
Ray White AKG Group have proudly partnered with LSKD in a collaboration that brings together two high performance, values driven local brands with a shared commitment to people, wellness, and community.
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Rental prices hit record highs across Australia
National rental prices have reached unprecedented levels with the median weekly rent hitting a record $650 in December 2025, putting even more pressure on Australian households.
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Harcourts MackTown and The Harcourts Foundation paw-tner up with Mackay Pet Rescue
In a move that’s sure to get tails wagging, Harcourts MackTown, through the Harcourts Foundation, has announced a $4,174 grant to support the unsung heroes at Mackay Pet Rescue Inc (MPRI).
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Alex Jordan, Tony O’Doherty and Jon Iceton jointly take ownership stake in five Brisbane McGrath offices
McGrath Estate Agents have announced the important evolution of their Brisbane business as Alex Jordan, Tony O’Doherty and Jon Iceton will unite and partner with McGrath, to oversee the strategic expansion of McGrath throughout Brisbane.
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Perth crosses $1 million median as long-term growth accelerates
Perth has become Australia’s sixth capital city to record a median house price above $1 million, with strong population growth, economic conditions and sustained buyer demand driving the latest price gains, according to Domain’s December quarter data.
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Town planning expertise drives $950,000 suburb premium in Newtown
A four-bedroom character home in Newtown has sold for $950,000 – the highest price for a sub-1,000 square metre block in the suburb in six months – after a 23-day campaign by Darren Cooper of RealWay Property Partners in Toowoomba. The result at 13 Bothwell Street exceeded the vendor’s expectations and the $899,000 price guide, attracting multiple strong offers from…
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Strategic marketing drives $1.27m sale in two weeks at Kinka Beach
A five-bedroom family home with six-car accommodation at 18 King James Court, Kinka Beach has sold for $1.27 million in just 14 days, with Adam de Jong from Explore Property driving the result through targeted marketing. The quick sale in a small coastal suburb with limited market activity demonstrates how strategic positioning and multi-channel marketing can generate competitive interest even…
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Price pullbacks hit prestige suburbs as market momentum eases
PropTrack data shows 139 suburbs recorded annual dollar losses, with high-end Sydney and regional Victorian markets among the hardest hit as affordability pressures weigh on growth.
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Team Conroy adds depth to The Agency Lower North Shore
Luxury property specialists Jason and Ella Conroy join The Agency's Sydney team, bringing their family-focused expertise to the prestigious Lower North Shore market. The high-performing duo will collaborate with established partners whilst launching ten new property listings in coming weeks.
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Development expertise drives $660,000 result for easement-constrained Mount Lofty land
Darren Cooper in Toowoomba has secured $660,000 for a 1,148-square-metre vacant land parcel in Mount Lofty, using 20 years of development knowledge to turn site constraints into selling points. Darren from RealWay Property Partners in Toowoomba has secured $660,000 for a 1,148-square-metre vacant land parcel in Mount Lofty, using 20 years of development knowledge to turn site constraints into selling…
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Strategic timing drives off-market Coogee sale in one day
Nick Papas of Agents & Co sold a four-bedroom Coogee home off-market from a single inspection day before Christmas, matching expectant parents with a mid-renovation property through strategic buyer database engagement. A four-bedroom Coogee home at 10 Clifford Street has sold off-market in a single inspection day, with Nick Papas of Agents & Co creating buyer competition before the property…
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Zilzie prestige home sells for more than double the suburb median
A four-bedroom family home in Zilzie has sold for $1,380,000 — more than double the suburb’s A$630,000 median — through Selena Berry and Terry Delalande. The property at 1 Amoria Avenue changed hands via private treaty on 10 September 2025 after a campaign that generated three qualified offers. Blue-chip location drives premium Selena said the home’s prestige coastal position was…
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Fresh Prince of Bel-Air home set to hit the market for US$30m (A$45m)
Iconic Fresh Prince of Bel-Air exterior home in Los Angeles’ Brentwood is set to hit the market for just under US$30 million (A$45 million), marking its first sale listing in 48 years.
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Why The One Conference is setting a different standard for real estate leadership
As scrutiny intensifies on real estate, One Conference positions leadership, standards, and accountability at the centre of the industry’s next chapter.
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Lisette Schults-Rand joins Queensland’s top real estate team
Award-winning Brisbane agent Lisette Shults-Rand joins Ray White Collective to lead Chapel Hill operations, bringing her record-breaking sales expertise and vision for team excellence to the western suburbs where she grew up and still calls home.
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Colliers appoints Will Goldsworthy to national role driving growth in Large Format Retail & Project Leasing
Retail property specialist Will Goldsworthy steps into national role at Colliers to transform Australia's large format retail landscape, as the sector adapts to meet growing consumer demand for convenience and experiential shopping destinations.
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Ray White Alliance announces high-performance leadership partnership with Jet Xavier
Ray White Alliance on the Gold Coast partners with high-performance coach Jet Xavier to transform leadership and culture, offering its team unprecedented 24/7 access to one of Australia's leading real estate mindset specialists.
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Investor lending hits new national high as activity spikes across multiple states
Investor lending reaches record levels as NSW and Victoria drive renewed momentum.
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Renters hit affordability ceiling as rental market slows and fragments, Domain report shows
Australia’s rental market is entering a new phase as renters increasingly reach the limit of what they can afford, with growth slowing and becoming more uneven across the country, according to Domain’s December Quarter Rent Report.
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JLL appoints Tim O’Connor to Head of Leasing Advisory Australia and New Zealand
JLL appoints Tim O'Connor as Head of Leasing Advisory for Australia and New Zealand, signaling strategic growth in the region. With three decades of experience and a team of key appointments supporting him, O'Connor will lead transaction teams across office, logistics and industrial sectors during evolving market conditions.
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SERHANT. appoints Greg Chan as Chief Technology Officer
Fintech and big-tech veteran joins SERHANT. to drive technology and AI development.
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Getting licensed: how to become a real estate agent
A state-by-state breakdown of registration, qualifications and experience requirements for anyone considering a career in real estate
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The Agency strengthens training offering by partnering with Danny Grant
The Agency announces partnership with respected trainer Danny Grant to launch a dedicated sales training division in 2026, following record growth. The collaboration aims to deliver culturally aligned training across all agent levels whilst maintaining the company's unique approach to sustainable success in real estate.
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Professionals leads early AML compliance rollout
Professionals real estate group takes early action on Australia's looming anti-money laundering regulations, partnering with AMLHUB to deliver comprehensive training and compliance tools across its network well before the 2026 deadline while many competitors delay preparations.
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REMAX multi office agency merge to prime Sunshine Coast location
REMAX Property Sales broker owner Tristan Brown has merged his Nambour and Caloundra offices into a centralised Birtinya location, positioning his team of 32 professionals in one of the Sunshine Coast's fastest growing corridors to enhance collaboration and expand service capabilities.
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Housing data shows property growth often defies economic expectations
Cotality’s 40-year review reveals some of Australia’s strongest price growth occurred during periods of high rates, global shocks and uncertainty
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VIP launch strategy delivers $2.675 million Bondi Junction result prior to auction
A three-bedroom apartment at 804/81 Grafton Street in Bondi Junction has sold for $2.675 million, with Nicholas Armstrong-Smith securing the result after 27 days on market. The outcome reflected a targeted marketing approach that prioritised the building’s internal community alongside broader market exposure, capitalising on the property’s position within a well-managed complex just 6 kilometres from Sydney’s CBD. VIP launch…
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Off-market strategy delivers $1m-plus Yeppoon result
A four-bedroom house in Yeppoon has sold off-market for $1,002,000 through RMW Property Agents, with Selena Berry’s targeted buyer outreach achieving a result that exceeded vendor expectations. The property on Forrester Way never reached public advertising, with Selena connecting qualified buyers from her database to the opportunity before the campaign launched. “The owners were very happy with our team and…
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Same-day off-market sale in Frewville secured by Klemich Real Estate partner
Brenton Milewski has achieved a same-day off-market sale in Frewville, South Australia, securing $1,750,000 for a three-bedroom house after connecting interstate buyers with a property that had not yet hit the market. Brenton knew that timing would be everything when he overheard buyers at an open inspection mention they were searching for something slightly different. The couple had been inspecting…
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Strategic insight helps secure seven-day Frewville result for Brenton Milewski
Brenton Milewski has achieved a $1.9 million sale in Frewville, South Australia, after connecting buyers from a neighbouring property to the newly listed home at 50 Flemington Street in just seven days. Brenton knew that selling 50 Flemington Street would require more than a traditional campaign – it would require connecting the right buyers before anyone else had a chance.…
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