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Newcastle CBD apartment sets building record at $900,000
A three-bedroom apartment at 1004/489 Hunter Street has set a building record at $900,000, with Jarrod Dickens from Wilton Lemke Stewart securing a pre-auction offer after 30 days on market. The result came from positioning the property as a lifestyle opportunity in Newcastle’s city centre, where three-bedroom apartments at this price point remain scarce. Competition drives result Jarrod marketed the…
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Jellis Craig looks to build on record-breaking year with four big-name hires
Building on a year which saw company records broken for number of sales, properties sold on individual auction days and total sales volume, premium real estate agency Jellis Craig has announced four well-known new hires to kickstart an even bigger 2026.
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Ray White Cottesloe | Mosman Park appoints Head of Property Management
Ray White Cottesloe | Mosman Park has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Rachel Hannah as Licensee and Head of Property Management, as the agency expands its service capabilities across Perth's prestigious western suburbs.
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OECD urges housing reform as new data shows home building starts to lift
The OECD has called for higher social housing targets, tax reform and planning changes to tackle Australia’s affordability crisis, as new ABS figures reveal a rise in dwelling commencements following years of falling approvals and high construction costs.
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Team strategy delivers $90,000 premium in two-week Taroomball sale
Rory Wex of RMW Property Agents has secured $1,415,000 for a four-bedroom family home at 4 Bilgola Court, Taroomball, achieving $90,000 over asking price in just two weeks on market. The property, a four-bedroom, two-bathroom house with six-car garaging, sold via private treaty after attracting over 40 buyer groups through one open home and several private inspections. The result reflects…
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Amy Kitchener appointed Co-Principal of Harcourts Low & Co Rockhampton
Harcourts Low & Co has announced the appointment of Amy Kitchener as Co-Principal of its Rockhampton office.
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Ray White Queensland appoints Jacob Olsen as Sales Performance Specialist
Ray White Queensland is pleased to announce the appointment of Jacob Olsen to the newly created role of Sales Performance Specialist, dedicated to supporting and developing sales associates across the Queensland network.
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BizCover secures 7th Product Review Award since 2019
Australia's top online business insurer BizCover clinches its seventh Product Review Award, boasting a 4.4/5 star rating from customer feedback. The recognition reinforces the company's dedication to providing straightforward insurance solutions for small businesses across the country.
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Chinese investors dominate foreign-owned Australian property
Chinese buyers account for a staggering 67 per cent of the more than 40,000 Australian residential properties registered as foreign-owned.
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Kathy Sweeney expands Remax Living, opening third officeÂ
Successful business owner and award-winning real estate professional Kathy Sweeney has launched a third REMAX Living office in the Moreton Bay region.Â
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Back to Basics: Why preparation, not personality, wins listings
New agents may lack years in the market, but the listing presentation is where structure, evidence and clarity can level the playing field.
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Ray White Queensland recruits Lions premiership ace
Ray White Queensland has appointed Andrew Crowell as Head of High Performance, Wellbeing and Culture, bringing elite sporting expertise to the real estate powerhouse.
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Sam Guo: How the industry’s best agents outperform and stay ahead
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 ShoreÂ
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).Â
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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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