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Suzannah Toop departs TOOP+TOOP after 14 years to build “the next evolution of renting”
Suzannah Toop has stepped down from her role at TOOP+TOOP Real Estate, the Adelaide-based agency founded by her parents Anthony and Sylvia Toop in 1985, with her sights set firmly on reshaping how the world rents.
You built the brand – now imagine having a 40-person back office behind it
More than 200 agency owners across Australia and New Zealand have already made the switch and they're keeping…
What is a 66W, and why every agent needs to understand it
It's three characters that can make or break a deal. Here's what the 66W certificate actually means, how…
Highland opens in-house creative studio for agents
The Sydney-based group has expanded its internal marketing arm with a purpose-built production facility in Taren Point.
Former PR specialist Sarah Broad acquires Brisbane commercial agency
Sarah Broad has purchased Kelly & Co Property from founder Pat Kelly, becoming one of few female-owned commercial…
First home buyer scheme driving up prices for affordable homes
Properties eligible for the expanded 5 per cent deposit guarantee have risen nearly twice as fast as higher-priced…
Rental market hits affordability ceiling as record-low vacancies fail to lift rents
Domain says renters have reached their financial limit, with record-low vacancy rates failing to drive broad rent increases…
PM/ONE returns to Sydney as property management takes centre stage
PM/ONE 2026 returns to the Sydney Hilton on September 13–14, bringing together property management leaders to explore AI,…
Jade Fitzgerald: Building a family business with a personal touch
Jade Fitzgerald’s journey into real estate began with a less-than-ideal experience—one that would ultimately shape the foundation of…
Northern beaches veteran Aaron Raco moves to The Agency
The 23-year residential specialist brings a track record spanning entry-level apartments to $400 million-plus off-the-plan projects.
Strategic delay creates competition for Shell Cove downsizer home
A strategic one-week marketing delay by Monique Field of Monique Field Property generated multiple offers and a price…
Beachside apartment sold prior to auction in seven days after strategic relaunch
A seven-day sale within a targeted three-and-a-half-week campaign highlights how early database activation and a strategic reset can…
REA launches AI model revealing buyer engagement across 9 in 10 sold listings
REA data shows 9 in 10 sold homes attract buyer engagement on realestate.com.au, backed by AI model and…
Hampton apartment attracts 11 contract holders in five-week campaign
Strategic photography capturing northern light helped Kye Bongiorno of Hodges Sandringham attract 11 contract holders to a Hampton…
Seven offers in nine days: Meadowbrook home sells $125,000 over initial expectations
Lee Knutsen's deadline sale strategy generated seven competing offers for a Meadowbrook family home that sold $125,000 above…
Off-market strategy delivers record price for Kippa-Ring complex
A strategic off-market approach and shifting buyer demographics delivered a record complex price for a Kippa-Ring unit, rewarding…
The Australian dream is alive but not the same as before
New analysis of OECD data suggests homeownership remains within reach – but the path has changed dramatically.
Building work order lifted: How 82 inspections drove competition for Cammeray unit
A building work order lifted, 82 inspections, and a patient strategy saw Geoff Grist turn a challenging first-floor…
Agent introduces terrace buyers to apartment sale, sparks unexpected bidding war
Dalton Stewart turned a challenging strata listing into a competitive pre-auction sale by introducing buyers from completely different…
Six offers in a week as Dakabin villa captures first-home buyer and downsizer demand
A presentation-first approach and strategic database work delivered six offers and a one-week sale in a Queensland suburb…
Best-and-final strategy delivers multiple competitive offers for Noble Park unit
Laura Voinea's transparent approach and deadline-driven best-and-final process delivered multiple competitive offers and a result above vendor expectations…
Harbour views and patient strategy deliver $1.32m result in Neutral Bay
After a strategic pause over the festive period and navigating ongoing roadworks, Geoff Grist found the perfect buyer…
Two emotionally committed buyers push Burnside Heights house $57,000 above reserve
Nivin Salsa's meticulously timed auction campaign in Burnside Heights delivered eight registered bidders and a sale price $57,000…
How Tony Abboud turned nine owners and 20 developers into a $51 million Mosman deal
Tony Abboud spent a year aligning nine owners and a local developer to unlock one of Mosman's most…
Toni Sleep joins Barry Plant South Barwon as Director of Property Management
Toni Sleep's move to Barry Plant South Barwon marks the third time she's grown a portfolio from scratch…
Property sector leads AI adoption at nearly 70 per cent
New research shows property services are leading SME AI adoption in Australia, with early users reporting faster growth,…
Paul Neshausen: From corporate burnout to luxury real estate success
Paul Neshausen has built a highly successful real estate career in Auckland after walking away from the corporate…
Sam Mansy: Building a lifestyle empire in Surfers Paradise
From working 3am breakfast shifts while building a real estate career to running a thriving business, Sam Mansy…
Melbourne’s affordability has been driven by supply, not taxes
Ray White chief economist Nerida Conisbee argues Melbourne’s affordability comes from decades of strong housing supply, not investor…
Fresh approach delivers seven-day sale after four-month listing stall
A targeted digital campaign and one-on-one inspection strategy turned a four-month listing into a seven-day sale for a…
How data and repeat clients delivered a $1.66m off-market sale in Berwick
After spotting a stalled listing, Mahdi Tawakoli connected an active buyer with a one-of-a-kind French provincial home —…
Shane Hiscock walks client back to rejected Indooroopilly property for $3.9 million pre-market win
After initially dismissing the location, a repeat client secured 18 Graham Street, Indooroopilly for $3.9 million — guided…
Off-market apartment sale saves vendor $15,000 while securing harbour views buyer
Jeremy McPherson turned database intelligence and neighbouring sale momentum into an $835,000 off-market result that saved his vendor…
Dual-living home in East Innisfail finds perfect family match after comprehensive campaign
Jean Laterre's multi-platform campaign and dual-living positioning connected a Cairns family with their ideal extended-family home after a…
Four developers compete for Condell Park block as land size drives $2.63m result
When four buyers competed for a 1,227-square-metre block in Condell Park, Bilal Elcheikh's positioning strategy delivered $2.63 million…