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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.
Who does your customer want to become?
A game to try with ChatGPT, and a new way to think about the people who might buy or rent a home.
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.
Ray White NSW & ACT names 2025/26 award winners
Ray White NSW and ACT celebrated its top performers at a Sydney gala attended by over 1,100 members, honouring standout offices, principals and salespeople across its 3,000-strong network. Ray White Upper North Shore Northern Beaches claimed its fifth consecutive No.1 Business award, while Double Bay’s Elliott Placks and Michael Krimotat took home the coveted CEO’s Cup.
Francesca Gasteen confirmed as Allhomes general manager
Francesca Gasteen has been officially appointed general manager of Allhomes, Canberra’s leading property portal owned by Domain and CoStar Group, after holding the role on an interim basis since July 2025. With over 20 years’ industry experience, Gasteen aims to leverage local expertise and CoStar’s data capabilities to strengthen Allhomes’ trusted position in the Canberra market.
Housing pressures reshape how Australians rent and invest
New research shows Australians aged 40 and over now make up 43.5 per cent of people actively forming sharehouses, challenging assumptions about who rents shared accommodation. The findings coincide with NSW’s statewide rollout of portable rental bonds and looming 2027 negative gearing and capital gains tax changes, while regional markets emerge as high-yield alternatives for property investors.
Melbourne and Perth commercial firms merge to form NAI Harcourts RPG
Melbourne’s Romano Property Group and NAI Harcourts Perth’s commercial arm have merged to form NAI Harcourts RPG, led by Maurice Romano and Tony Romano. The partnership combines decades of experience across sales, leasing and property management, aiming to strengthen Melbourne’s commercial market while eventually expanding RPG’s presence into Perth.
Amie Goddard joins Ray White The Bayside Group
Amie Goddard, a 13-year Bayside real estate veteran has joined Ray White The Bayside Group.
Mark Stewart named CEO in One Agency ownership handover
Mark Stewart has been named CEO of One Agency as founders Paul and Annie Davies hand ownership to four longstanding network members. Stewart, alongside Matthew Crockett, Aaron Blackburn and Adam Martin, will lead the international real estate network, preserving its flat-fee model and member independence while investing in new tools and growth.
As Sydney luxury cools, Gavin Rubinstein changes gear
Despite Sydney’s prestige downturn, Gavin Rubinstein argues the Eastern Suburbs remains a supply-constrained opportunity for agents who adapt. Having just become Ray White’s first Elite agent for 2026/27, he says success now hinges on strategy, transparency and understanding buyer demand rather than waiting for boom-time conditions to return.
Will AI finally kill cold calling?
The day an automated AI caller met my AI receptionist
House buyers still hundreds of thousands short as affordability gap shifts to dwelling type
Domain’s latest report reveals house buyers remain hundreds of thousands of dollars short despite a cooling market, with Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney recording the largest seller premiums. Townhouses and units now offer closer alignment between buyer budgets and listings, signalling affordability pressures are reshaping dwelling type choices rather than just location across Australian capital cities.
St Albans house sells $72,000 above reserve as Gordon Tran’s street-flooding strategy ignites five-bidder auction
Gordon Tran has sold a 3-bedroom house at 22 Willow Avenue, St Albans, for $707,000 at auction — $72,000 above reserve — after a 24-day
Kenji Fukushima – turning service into Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs’ most loyal clients
Kenji Fukushima, a 12-year veteran alongside Alexander Phillips, has launched as a standalone agent with Ray White Phillips & Co. Drawing on his hospitality background, he brings transparent, advisory-style service to the eastern suburbs, now mentoring associate James Brady while focused on building loyal, repeat clients across Sydney’s east.
The 49ers won Melbourne before kick-off
We booked a webinar for agents on the same Friday morning the NFL came to Melbourne for the first time in history. That was not
LJ Hooker’s marketing overhaul lifts local leads by 85%
LJ Hooker has won the Acquisition Marketing category at the 2026 AMI Marketing Excellence Awards for its campaign, The Difference. The network reports an 85% year-on-year rise in sales appraisal leads, plus gains in traffic and new-customer enquiries, crediting the rebrand’s blend of research, creative strategy and technology for driving measurable results for local agents.
New sales manager role targets accountability and recruitment at Laing+Simmons
Kim Greenan has joined Laing+Simmons The Abassi Group as Sales Manager and Performance Coach, bringing 30 years of real estate experience. She will focus on boosting sales performance, recruitment and team development. Director Paul Abassi says her appointment strengthens accountability and supports the group’s five-year growth strategy across western Sydney offices.