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Sunshine Coast leads regional migration as city exodus continues
New data shows capital-to-regional moves at second-highest level since the pandemic, with Brisbane now losing residents to the regions for the first time.
Investors are demanding more from property managers. New data reveals what they want in 2026
A new Reapit report reveals a shift in landlord expectations, with investors now demanding data-driven insights and strategic…
Barry Pound: Building a leading buyer’s agency from decades of experience
Barry Pound's 37-year journey in real estate has led him to create what he believes has the potential…
Anthony Nardella: Breaking records on the Mid North Coast
Anthony Nardella has been breaking street records throughout his career, but his journey to becoming one of the…
Video marketing and local buyer knowledge deliver $2.2m Hope Island waterfront sale after previous campaign stalls
After a previous four-month campaign stalled, Gemma White's video marketing strategy and local buyer pipeline delivered 56 inspections,…
Nine offers in three days: how presentation strategy won over Summerhill first-home buyers
Karen Magnotta's presentation-focused strategy generated nine offers in three days for a Summerhill unit, with the winning buyer…
Interstate investor claims Darlinghurst apartment with harbour views after a campaign that attracted 243 potential buyers
A multi-pronged marketing strategy targeting three buyer demographics and an interstate investor's swift decision-making combined to secure a…
Video walkthrough secures sight-unseen buyer for Tarneit house
An interstate investor purchased the four-bedroom house via video call after a strategic campaign built on database outreach…
Gemma White’s database marketing delivers record Cova Estate result in 10 days
Gemma White's confidence in her hyper-local Cova Estate knowledge led her to reject an off-market offer and take…
Upper North Shore agencies merge under The Cavill Group banner
The partnership brings LJ Hooker Lane Cove's Stewart Kirkby team into Anna Cavill's award-winning operation.
Buyers stay cautious as auction market hits 2026 peak
Auction volumes hit their 2026 peak, but are buyers are becoming more selective amid economic uncertainty?
McGrath bolsters Melbourne offices with five new hires
The South Yarra and Ivanhoe franchise kicks off 2026 with a recruitment push spanning sales and operations roles.
Harcourts Foundation grant helps pets escape domestic violence too
An $8,904 donation to RSPCA Queensland's Pets in Crisis program addresses one of the hidden barriers that can…
Uncertainty is now the defining force in the property market
Inflation, geopolitics, and policy ambiguity are clouding the market; here’s what it means for buyers, investors and sellers
A Home for All Foundation donates $1 million in a bid to tackle homelessness
Property industry-led foundation announces inaugural campaign fundraising distributed to four charities
Database strategy secures timely Australind sale for family of 35 years
A timely opportunity while 38 weeks pregnant, a family connection forged through community volunteering, and a database strategy…
Four offers for City apartment with Black Mountain views as buyers compete for dual-level living
Four offers for a dual-level apartment in Canberra's revitalised city centre saw Stu Hamill secure $975,000 the day…
Harrington Park house sells in 17 days after 48-hour price-hold test
Anna Younan of Gilbert + Younan used a 48-hour market test and immaculate tenant presentation to secure a…
House-like Waterloo unit attracts seven contracts in 12 days
Cathryn Dudman's renovation strategy and house-like positioning delivered 47 inspections and seven contracts in under two weeks for…
High-floor privacy drives seven offers for Bondi Junction apartment
Nicholas Armstrong-Smith leverages building knowledge to drive competitive interest
Former Socceroo’s hands-on preparation attracts perfect family match in Mount Colah
Former Socceroo Robbie Hooker's hands-on approach to preparing his Mount Colah home attracted three offers and a family…
Four offers in four days: How Sam Radal’s sensory marketing created competition in Quakers Hill
Sam Radal's presentation-focused campaign and sensory marketing approach generated 29 buyers and four offers in a single weekend,…
Young family secures first home after competitive campaign in Taylors Hill
A targeted campaign appealing to both investors and owner-occupiers delivered multiple strong offers for a well-presented three-bedroom townhouse…
Young couple to restore hand-built European home surrounded by bushland
Chanelle Rosebrock took on full campaign responsibility for an elderly vendor who built his European-style home by hand,…
Victorian Government approves 1,500 new CBD homes including 65-storey tower
Major Melbourne project adds density to the CBD as approvals rise but viability concerns remain. $495m tower moves…
Antony Bucello: Building relationships over 25 years as a buyer’s agent
Antony Bucello was among the first dozen buyer's agents in Australia when he made a career change 25…
REACH launches 45th global cohort as Australia marks seventh year
REACH launches 45th global cohort as Australia marks seventh year
Ray White United Group adds eighth office with Toongabbie acquisition
Peter Diamantidis continues rapid Western Sydney expansion, growing from five staff to 125 team members across eight offices…
Investor borrowing jumps 64% amid tight rental market
A new report shows almost all investor sales in late 2025 turned a profit, with South Australia and…
Blair Cardile’s buyer vetting strategy delivers pre-auction sale in Surry Hills
A rigorous buyer vetting process and strategic marketing approach that showcased heritage features delivered a premium result for…
Off-market townhouse sale proves the power of buyer matchmaking in Woy Woy
A professionally styled display property became the perfect lead generator for an off-market sale in the same complex,…
Cooling-off periods: a tool, not a threat for smart agents
Understanding cooling-off periods is essential for real estate agents, it's a professional safeguard that protects buyers, sellers, and…
Full staging strategy delivers nine offers in 24 hours for Andergrove house
A comprehensive staging and presentation approach delivered 24 inspections and nine overnight offers for a three-bedroom house in…
North Bondi house in ‘unlivable’ condition sells $500k over reserve as buyers see potential
John Castrisos turned an unlivable North Bondi house into a five-bidder auction contest by marketing the condition as…
McGrath and Knight Frank launch joint projects division with $3b pipeline
The dual-branded team unites more than 50 project marketing specialists across the east coast, with plans to double…