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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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Football star scores new role in real estate
Former A-League defender Jordan Elsey has swapped the football pitch for property sales, joining Ray White Campbelltown after a 13-year professional career. The 31-year-old Adelaide native sees striking parallels between elite sport and real estate: "Both demand discipline, strategy, and performance under pressure."
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Industry leaders unite to launch Harcourts Werribee
Three veteran real estate leaders have joined forces to launch Harcourts Werribee, bringing a client-first approach to Melbourne's Western Suburbs. Rick O'Halloran, Reece Beckley and Petar Krnjeta aim to transform the region's property landscape with their collaborative model focused on transparency, community values and comprehensive service.
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Brenton Milewski closes Frewville executive home sale in 10 days
Brenton Milewski has sold a four-bedroom executive home in Frewville, Adelaide, for $2 million after just 10 days on the market, with his vendor describing him as the most professional agent they have worked with. Brenton knew early in the campaign that timing would determine everything for his Frewville vendors. The four-bedroom, two-bathroom executive home at 52 Flemington Street had…
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Bedford rear green-title home sells $342,000 over asking in four days
A four-bedroom home positioned at the rear of a green-title block in Bedford WA has sold for $1.35 million after Nic Di Rosso created competitive tension among 11 registered buyers through a targeted marketing campaign. The property at 86A The Strand – a four-bedroom, two-bathroom home on a large rear green-title block with three car spaces – sold via private…
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Strategic pricing drives studio apartment $50,000 above comparables in Narrabeen
A studio apartment at 2/18 Waterloo Street, Narrabeen, has sold for $710,000 through Grant, achieving a result $50,000 above recent comparable sales in just 26 days. The premium outcome resulted from Grant’s deliberate pricing strategy. By setting a guide of $650,000–$690,000 against recent sales at $650,000–$660,000, he created competitive tension that attracted four active buyers and drove the final price…
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Two decades of market knowledge drives off-market Chatswood apartment sale
Nicholas Armstrong-Smith from Century 21 Armstrong-Smith has sold a one-bedroom Chatswood apartment off-market for $661,800 after just one inspection, drawing on more than 20 years of building-specific expertise. Nicholas secured the December sale of Unit 123/809-811 Pacific Highway through a buyer database that stretches back more than two decades. The one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit with balcony and communal rooftop pool –…
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Pre-Christmas bonus as Bondi Junction apartment settles in seven days on Christmas Eve
Nicholas Armstrong-Smith of Century 21 Armstrong-Smith in Bondi Junction has secured a $925,000 sale for a one-bedroom unit at 7-15 Newland Street, with the property settling in just one week on Christmas Eve. The one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment with sunroom and single car space was listed for auction but ultimately sold through private treaty after the scheduled auction event, with three…
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Cannonvale family home sells in two days with no-price strategy
A four-bedroom house in Cannonvale has sold for $870,000 in just two days, with Whitsundays agent Melinda Butcher of Taylors Property Specialists using recent comparable sales to guide buyer expectations. The private treaty sale at 19 Twin Creek Court exceeded the suburb’s $845,000 median for four-bedroom homes, delivering a result that thrilled vendors who had owned the two-bathroom, two-car-space property…
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realestate.com.au takes centre court as Australian Open official real estate partner
Realestate.com.au becomes the Australian Open's Official Real Estate Partner in a strategic multi-year deal, uniting two national passions during the summer months when Australians contemplate property changes. The partnership features tennis legend Pat Rafter in bespoke campaigns across Melbourne Park and broadcast coverage, creating authentic property conversations when the nation's attention turns to tennis.
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Victoria: housing and recovery support central to $19.5m bushfire assistance package
Emergency accommodation, recovery services and housing support form a key part of the $19.5 million bushfire assistance package in Victoria.
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Home prices hit new high as construction activity lifts in bid to ease supply pressures
National home prices edged to a new record in December, while a spike in apartment approvals in November points to improving supply momentum as Australia works to ease housing shortages.
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Compass and Anywhere mega-merger closes after overwhelming shareholder approval
Two of the world’s largest real estate brokerages, Compass and Anywhere Real Estate have finalised their long-awaited merger after securing strong shareholder backing and regulatory clearance.
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Chris Akkawi’s 2026 Pledge: Adrian William Agent Commits $500 Per Sale to Local Charity
Throughout 2026, Akkawi will donate $500 from every property sale to Newtown Neighbourhood Centre. A commitment that extends far beyond seasonal goodwill into sustained, tangible support for the community’s most vulnerable residents. “Around Christmas, most of us focus on family, food, and being together, but not everyone in our community has a place to go home to,” Akkawi explains. “Holidays…
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Urban Real Estate Expands into South-West Sydney with New Oran Park Office
The launch marks Urban’s 17th office as the network continues its expansion across the Hunter, Greater Sydney and Illawarra regions. The new branch will service the fast-growing communities of Oran Park and the broader Camden and Macarthur districts, offering the full suite of the group’s residential sales and property management services. Located within one of Sydney’s most significant master planned…
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