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Boris Becker on why the first round is always harder than the final
The six-time Grand Slam champion told AREC 2026 that mental strength, surrounding yourself with the right people, and the willingness to start over are what separate those who stay at the top from those who don't.
Josh Flagg’s listing strategy starts before he even sees the house
The Million Dollar Listing star told AREC 2026 he wins vendors by knowing more about their property than…
Domain bets the next era belongs to confidence
Domain's president told AREC 2026 that declining transaction volumes and record distrust mean data alone is no longer…
Young family snaps up Burswood Peninsula apartment drawn by precinct’s transformation
Nic Di Rosso of Deximal sold a 159-square-metre apartment in an exclusive Burswood complex to a younger family…
Three rituals that built Jesse Itzler’s life resume
The entrepreneur who sold companies to Warren Buffett and Coca-Cola told AREC 2026 attendees that scheduling adventures matters…
Your Best Negotiation Won’t Win You a Single Referral
Holly Ransom told AREC 2026 that clients don’t tell stories about the sale price – they tell stories…
Real-time market read delivers $2.05 million Picton acreage sale
A rapid price adjustment and transparent campaign strategy delivered a $2.05 million result for a five-bedroom acreage property…
Josh Altman’s Three Rules for Finding High-Value Clients
Million Dollar Listing star Josh Altman told a full Gold Coast Convention Centre at AREC 2026 that his…
Emma Orchard turns tight Perth market into nine-day sale
Emma Orchard turned Perth's low-inventory market into a winning outcome for sellers seeking fast settlement and local investors…
Long-term campaign delivers $3.15 million result in Kirkham after strategic hold
A four-bedroom house in Kirkham's exclusive estate launched in June 2024 and ultimately secured $3.150 million, with Anna…
Australia’s top agents named at REIA National Awards for Excellence
The 2026 National Awards for Excellence recognised standout agents, property managers and agencies, with South Australia and Queensland…
Magain Real Estate launches dedicated commercial division amid strong market growth
Magain Real Estate has officially launched Magain Commercial, marking a strategic expansion into the commercial property sector following…
Darren Piper: A decade of pioneering the buyer’s agent space
When Darren Piper took a holiday in late 2016, he couldn't stop thinking about one thing – becoming…
Short-term rentals outnumber vacancies 36 to one in some locations
New research reveals the scale of Australia's short-term rental sector and what it would take to regulate it…
Date set for £1.5bn Rightmove class action as estate agents allege “unsustainable” fees
Estate agents allege excessive pricing power as Rightmove faces major competition class action in UK tribunal.
Tristian Kennedy and Jason Spagnoulo take over Ray White Port Adelaide
Tristian Kennedy and Jason Spagnoulo expand their western suburbs footprint, with founder Nick Psarros staying on to mentor…
Treasure hunt marketing drives early sale of seven-bedroom Flagstaff Hill home
Rebecca Giameos turned a property inspection into a family adventure with a pirate-themed treasure hunt that led buyers…
Strategic timing delivers nine-bidder auction in Epping
Wenting Shi of Tracy Yap Realty made a strategic call to bring the auction forward by two weeks,…
Women In Real Estate study exposes uncomfortable truths about safety, reporting and workplace culture
A national study into women working in real estate is challenging long-held assumptions about performance, career progression and…
The clock is ticking for Tranche 2
With no grace period under Tranche 2 reforms, compliance platform APLYiD is urging agencies to act now before…
Redfin launches exclusive listing tier to compete in pre-market wars
The new "Early Access" category prioritises listings from Redfin and Compass agents, signalling an escalation in the battle…
First National names top performers at Vietnam convention
Queensland offices dominated the sales categories while Western Australia swept property management honours at the network's 2025 awards.
REMAX The Limitless Group appoints Kate Peereboom as Head of Sales
The former business owner joins the Brisbane-based multi-office group to lead sales strategy and agent development.
Agents to get prime video real estate on realestate.com.au’s app home screen
REA supporting customers to create high-impact affordable vertical listing videos to showcase on the home screen of Australia’s…
Belle Property launches commercial arm on Sydney’s Upper North Shore
The expansion gives residential principals Michael Doran and Daniel Dennis a new avenue as landlords increasingly explore commercial…
33 offers in 10 days: How Jason Barnett’s transparency play triggered a buyer scramble in Whittington
Jason Barnett's transparent pricing strategy and meticulous preparation generated 33 offers from 9 separate parties for a Whittington…
Why inspection reports are one of the most important documents in property management
Why thorough ingoing and outgoing inspection reports are one of the most important skills new property managers can…
$280,000 tax hit set to rewrite Australia’s property market as investors flee established homes
New analysis reveals sweeping budget changes could redirect capital into new builds, slash borrowing power and ignite rent…
Social media storytelling finds buyer for Camberwell family home
Mark Josem's Instagram storytelling campaign attracted a buyer who wasn't searching in Camberwell, securing mid-$4 million for a…
Granny flats take flight near Western Sydney International Airport
Homeowners in five councils can now build secondary dwellings up to 85 square metres, reversing restrictions that blocked…
Budget’s negative gearing changes could cut investor borrowing by 20%
Experts warn the proposed reforms will hit borrowing capacity before they touch tax returns – and the numbers…
Harcourts Tasmania smashes fundraising record with $30,000 charity auction
Two offices went head-to-head for a day with top-performing franchise leader Martin Cooper, driving the network's biggest single-event…
From salesperson to principal: what a real ownership pathway looks like
More agents are moving beyond individual sales success to build scalable businesses of their own, with Jarita Rayasam…
Ray White Rural Murwillumbah changes hands after eight-year lead-up
Craig and Sonya Taylor take ownership of the Tweed River office, bringing a combined century of real estate…
Tax overhaul triggers caution in auction market as sentiment softens post-Budget
Buyer activity eases across auctions and inspections as early sentiment shifts emerge following federal Budget housing tax changes