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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
Agent Stories

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
Agent Stories

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
Agent Stories

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
Agent Stories

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
Agent Stories

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
Agent Stories

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
Agent Stories

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
Agent Stories

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
Agent Stories

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,…

Industry News

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…

Franchise News

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…

Supplier News

REACH launches 45th global cohort as Australia marks seventh year

REACH launches 45th global cohort as Australia marks seventh year

Franchise News

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…

Industry News

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
Agent Stories

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
Agent Stories

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,…

Back to Basics

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
Agent Stories

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
Agent Stories

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…

Franchise News

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…

Supplier News

iGUIDE launches in Australia to level up property search with immersive 3D technology

Australian property buyers can now virtually ‘walk through’ more properties with precise accuracy

Owner-designed Wurtulla home sells $100,000 over asking after attracting 140 enquiries
Agent Stories

Owner-designed Wurtulla home sells $100,000 over asking after attracting 140 enquiries

A relationship-first approach and owner-designed character home drew 140 enquiries and a result exceeding expectations by more than…

Strategic timing and staging deliver upper-end result in Leichhardt
Agent Stories

Strategic timing and staging deliver upper-end result in Leichhardt

A targeted pre-Easter campaign and strategic presentation overhaul delivered a quick sale in Sydney's competitive inner west.

Industry News

Tax changes could cut 45,000 homes and push up rents, industry leaders warn

Industry leaders warn that proposed changes to negative gearing and CGT discounts could slash housing supply, drive up…

Real Estate Agent Events

Rent roll growth has slowed. But not for the top 10%

While market shifts squeeze many agencies, a widening performance gap reveals that success now depends on superior execution…

Industry News

Why buyers struggle at auction, and how agents can guide them

New research reveals the generational gaps and common pitfalls buyers face at auctions, and why agents who guide…

Franchise News

Harcourts promotes two Australian women to global leadership roles

Teagan Seccombe and Karmen Costigan step up from Australian positions to oversee events and property management across the…

Franchise News

Simone Chin: From ballet to Brighton real estate success

Simone Chin has built a leading real estate business in Brighton, Melbourne, grounded in discipline, creativity and a…

Franchise News

Acton | Belle Property opens Karratha office in Pilbara push

The Western Australian expansion puts the lifestyle brand in one of the state's strongest rental markets, led by…

Franchise News

Grant Simpson returns to Ray White after selling own agency

The commercial agent's move to RWC Northern Corridor Group reunites him with longtime collaborators in Brisbane's north.

Franchise News

REMAX Aspire adds marketing specialist to Gold Coast leadership team

Daniel Petch joins the boutique agency as Managing Partner, bringing strategic marketing and media experience to the two-office…

Jake Gardam's Instagram strategy delivers $650,000 sale in five days
Agent Stories

Jake Gardam’s Instagram strategy delivers $650,000 sale in five days

Jake Gardam's strategic use of social media as a market testing tool delivered a five-day sale in a…

Property Management

NSW to launch Smart Rental Bonds to ease renters’ upfront costs

NSW’s new Smart Rental Bonds system will allow tenants to transfer bonds between properties for $25, aiming to…

Franchise News

The Rubinstein Group adds collective sales specialists after $30m deal

Jennifer Binetter and Carmen Culina join the eastern suburbs agency after co-leading a 39-lot collective sale in Rushcutters…