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Battle-axe block with 600sqm of land finds buyer in three weeks after 90-day listing stall
Locky Sadioura sold a four-bedroom house at 43 Talana Hill Drive, Edmondson Park, for $1.1 million after three weeks on market, delivering relief to vendors
George Faris turns passed-in Kensington auction into $2.9m post-auction win
George Faris has secured $2.9 million for a three-bedroom semi-detached house at 20A McDougall Street, Kensington, after identifying the buyer with the strongest emotional connection
Local first-home buyer secures East Victoria Park character home after 11 written offers
Michelle Ralph has sold a two-bedroom character home at 164 Hubert Street, East Victoria Park for $1.21 million via set date sale, with 11 written
Sydney family finds space and access in Gwandalan lakeside pocket
Daniel Grech has sold a 2-bedroom house at 69 Winbin Crescent, Gwandalan for $765,000 after 33 days on market, attracting 24 groups and six offers
Staging adds $100,000 to Labrador house as investor outbids owner-occupier at auction
Gemma White has secured $1,165,000 for a four-bedroom house in Labrador after a strategic staging intervention attracted 34 buyer groups and two competing bidders to
WA’s top real estate performers honoured at 2026 REIWA awards
Nearly 900 WA real estate professionals gathered at Crown Perth for the 2026 reiwa.com Awards, celebrating top performers in residential and commercial sales and property management for 2025-26. REIWA President Suzanne Brown highlighted trust and service as key to success, with 170 salespeople recognised, including 39 in the top one per cent statewide.
Developers warn of project cancellations over trust tax changes
New polling reveals over 60 per cent of small and medium property developers expect proposed discretionary trust tax changes to affect project timing or viability, with 37 per cent anticipating cancellations. Major industry bodies including HIA, MBA, PCA, REIA and UDIA warn the reforms, set for July 2028, threaten housing supply amid an already strained market.
Chelsea Pottenger’s practical resets for a more sustainable working day
At PM/ONE 2026, EQ Minds founder Chelsea Pottenger gave property managers practical tools for sustaining performance under pressure. She shared a calming breath technique for transitions, a five-day morning routine challenge, and reframing limiting beliefs with “yet.” Her core message: small resets and genuine connection support both wellbeing and better work.
The real profit date behind a $300,000 GCI year
Most real estate agents don’t turn a profit until September 11 after franchise fees, splits, GST and tax eat into a $300,000 GCI year. Area Specialist founder Michael Choi breaks down how his model’s lower costs shift that break-even point to May 16, giving agents four extra months of real profit annually.
Why retirees with $1.1 million homes are reshaping senior living demand
CBRE research reveals Australia’s senior living sector is drawing strong investor interest, generating nearly $3 billion in annual transactions. With just 480,000 units and low market concentration, the $150 billion sector offers major consolidation potential. Wealthy retirees, many owning $1.1 million homes outright, are driving demand for quality options amid widening supply gaps.
Luke and Nikki McAuliffe open Harcourts Gungahlin Belconnen
Luke and Nikki McAuliffe have opened Harcourts Gungahlin | Belconnen, bringing 20 years of combined real estate experience to the ACT. Drawing on deep local knowledge and personal ties to the region, the pair aim to build a premium agency blending personalised service with Harcourts’ established brand support, systems and industry expertise across Canberra.
Jasmyn Calgaro buys into Ray White Nepean Group
Jasmyn Calgaro has been named business partner at Ray White Nepean Group, joining principals Mark Jennings and Tim Doyle after 11 years with the western Sydney office. Ranked among the top one per cent of Ray White salespeople nationally, Calgaro settled over 130 transactions last year, building her career through door-knocking and client-first service.
Chad Buckley’s 168-day campaign secures area’s first $1.5m-plus sale in nine months
Chad Buckley has delivered the first non-acreage property sale above $1.5 million in Bolwarra Heights in nearly nine months, guiding vendors through a 168-day campaign
Eight offers in the second weekend: how Steve Goodson turned a stale Landsborough listing around in 14 days
Steve Goodson sold a three-bedroom house at 48 Vidler Court, Landsborough, for $870,000 via private treaty after just 14 days — following a 45-day period
Knight Frank unifies Queensland valuation team under Matthew Ryan
Knight Frank has merged its South East Queensland commercial and residential valuation services into one unified team, led by Partner Matthew Ryan. The restructure brings commercial valuations in-house for the first time in the region, offering clients broader expertise across property sectors amid Queensland’s growth ahead of the 2032 Olympics.
Shane Sullivan opens independent agency in Sydney’s inner west
Shane Sullivan has launched his own independent real estate agency, SULLIVAN, in Sydney’s inner west, the region where he grew up and has spent his
When no one’s watching – Stavros Ambatzidis on giving back to your community
A sign on a fence can tell a community who you are. Turning up to pack backpacks for displaced kids tells your team what you stand for.
Exploration Day 2026: Celebrating the people behind the Explore Property network
There is something special about bringing the Explore Property network together, and Exploration Day 2026 was no exception.
Sydney, Melbourne sellers withdraw stock as listings tighten
Sydney and Melbourne sellers are withdrawing stock rather than flooding the market, with new listings down 12.6 per cent and 9.7 per cent respectively since May, Ray White’s Nerida Conisbee reports. Meanwhile Brisbane and Perth face rising active listings despite fewer new properties, signalling Australia’s housing market is splitting into distinct regional phases.
Australian property hunters look across the Tasman after tax shake-up
Australian property seekers are flocking to New Zealand listings following May’s federal tax reforms affecting negative gearing and capital gains. Realestate.co.nz data shows searches, enquiries and saved properties surging since the announcement, with Auckland, Central Otago and Canterbury proving popular amid strong housing stock, stable prices and a favourable exchange rate for Australian buyers.
REINSW crowns Peter Matthews with its top industry honour
The Real Estate Institute of NSW has celebrated its 2026 Awards for Excellence at Hilton Sydney, presenting 27 agency and individual honours. Peter Matthews received the prestigious Woodrow Weight Award for his career contributions to real estate leadership. New categories included Commercial Agency Medium and the inaugural Wellbeing Award, recognising agencies prioritising mental health and workplace culture.
Harcourts Foundation grants $30,000 to PCYC North
The Harcourts Foundation has granted $30,000 to PCYC North to support its Reset Opportunities for Youth program, helping young Tasmanians aged 10 to 18 build confidence and resilience through early intervention. The funding backs adventure-based activities and vocational training, aiming to keep participants engaged in school or workforce-ready pathways.
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Monty Python star Eric Idle’s London home hits the market for $8m
Eric Idle’s former St John’s Wood home has hit the market for £4.25 million, offering more than Monty Python pedigree. The four-bedroom Victorian house once hosted Rolling Stones guests and briefly sheltered Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford during Star Wars and Indiana Jones filming, blending period charm with contemporary living across five levels.