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Brian Henderson’s former Middle Cove home asking $15.95m at auction

The late newsreader Brian Henderson’s architecturally significant residence has been extensively renovated since its 2021 sale and now…

Opinion

The consequences of keeping 360kg gorillas

When a high-performing ‘gorilla’ threatens more than revenue: the hidden costs of big personalities in real estate teams

News

Identifying common risks before they become claims

Property managers can prevent costly insurance claims through strategic risk management at four critical stages: pre-tenancy inspections, careful…

Kaylee Doyle and Bailey McKee - Belle Property Bulimba real estate team
Franchise News

Belle Property return to Bulimba with the opening of a new office

Australia’s leading lifestyle real estate brand, Belle Property, is proud to announce the opening of Belle Property Bulimba,…

News

DiJones continues Lower North Shore growth with appointment of Tom Jones

DiJones Real Estate has appointed Tom Jones to its Neutral Bay office, continuing the business’s strategic growth across…

Five-bedroom Caringbah South house sold in 11 days as Location Real Estate agent Rhiff Larkings exploits record-low Sutherland Shire stock levels.
Agent Stories

Caringbah South house sells for $2.15 million in 11 days amid record-low stock

Location Real Estate agent Rhiff Larkings exploits record-low stock to secure exceptional result

Features

Inside a property management overhaul

Chantelle Collin on rebuilding team pathways, reducing burnout, and why sustainable property management starts with people, not portfolio…

Celebrity Homes

Justin Baldoni lists Ojai estate for $8.9 million amid legal battle

The filmmaker and his wife Emily are selling their 10-acre compound while his court case with Blake Lively…

News

Jellis Craig hosts over 500 at inaugural marketing expo

Over 500 of Jellis Craig’s agents, directors and team members came together at Centrepiece at Olympic Park in…

Industry News

First home buyer loans hit record size as deposit scheme takes effect

The average first home buyer mortgage jumped 8.5 per cent to $607,624 in the December quarter, the largest…

News

Leadership focused growth strategy positions Ray White A T Realty across Auckland

Ray White A T Realty Group is continuing its growth trajectory with the acquisition of two new offices…

News

The Agency expands into Lake Macquarie with Team O’Doherty 

National real estate brand The Agency has expanded its reach into NSW’s Lake Macquarie with highly respected real…

News

New era of growth at Ray White Caloundra

Ray White Caloundra has announced a significant leadership evolution with the appointment of Natascha Drexel-Munro as co-Principal and…

Anna Younan of Gilbert + Younan turned around a stalled Pemulwuy listing in one week by recalibrating price expectations and re-engaging past buyers.
Agent Stories

Macarthur principal resets price guide, sells stalled listing in seven days

Gilbert + Younan principal recalibrates vendor expectations to unlock $1.28m result

Buyer's agent Timothy Paul Allen secured a Cotton Tree townhouse in Maroochydore for $895,000, beating two competing offers through six-hour negotiations.
Just Sold

Buyer’s agent secures Cotton Tree townhouse in six-hour negotiation

Timothy Allen leverages local network to beat competing offers in sought-after Sunshine Coast location

People Moves

Ron English and Lissa Holgate expand with strategic acquisition

LJ Hooker Gladstone has acquired LJ Hooker Boyne Tannum as part of a strategic expansion in Central Queensland's…

People Moves

Paul Noonan appointed Head of Capital Markets at JLL Queensland

Paul Noonan has been appointed as Head of Capital Markets – Queensland at JLL, expanding his leadership role…

People Moves

Chris Hynes joins Colliers as Regional Director

Industry veteran Chris Hynes has been appointed Regional Director at Colliers' Occupier Services business in Melbourne, bringing over…

People Moves

Professionals expands Central Queensland footprint with new Yeppoon office

Experienced real estate principal Mike Suthers has joined the Professionals network, bringing his well-established Yeppoon office under the…

Celebrity Homes

Mark Zuckerberg joins tech billionaire exodus to Florida amid California tax proposal

The Meta CEO's reported purchase of an Indian Creek mansion follows Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin…

Features

“Buying with a calculator” – Tony Williamson on returning to real estate and the investor wave reshaping Cairns

After two retirements and decades at the top end of Far North Queensland real estate, Tony Williamson returns…

Macarthur Anna Younan achieved $1.2 million for a five-bedroom Elderslie house after adjusting price strategy mid-campaign, generating three contract requests.
Agent Stories

Price repositioning secures $1.2m for unique Elderslie family home

Macarthur agent converts hesitant buyers with mid-campaign price adjustment

News

Victoria’s property tax reliance highest in Australia

Victoria is forecast to rely more heavily on property taxes than any other state in Australia, with new…

Industry News

Valentine’s Day postcode: Why Australia’s singles aren’t living in the same neighbourhood

New Census analysis reveals stark gender imbalances across Australian suburbs at every age, as men and women follow…

Real Estate Agent Events

REA Excellence Award winners announced for 2025 

REA Group has unveiled the 2025 REA Excellence Awards winners, with OC Real Estate claiming two major titles…

Carol Tuckett secures $730,000 for a Kelmscott house, leveraging her in-house renovation team and strategic presentation to generate eight offers.
Agent Stories

Kelmscott house sale exceeds expectations by $80,000 in seven days

Strategic renovation and professional cleaning drive eight offers in seven days

Anna Younan converts 12-year vendor relationship into six-day $1.15 million sale at Harrington Park, securing three offers in 24 hours for tenanted property.
Agent Stories

Macarthur agent converts 12-year relationship into swift six-day sale

A considered private treaty campaign balances timing, tenancy and long-term relationships

News

Growth continues for DiJones in the Southern Highlands with Hayley Sneddon joining the brand

DiJones has strengthened its Southern Highlands team with the addition of experienced real estate professional Hayley Sneddon, as…

Franchise News

Leo Edwards: Digital pioneer transforming coastal real estate

Former financial services professional Leo Edwards has transformed coastal real estate near Melbourne through digital innovation, building a…

Industry News

‘Death tax by stealth’: Why inherited homes may hit the market faster

Proposed ATO changes could accelerate estate sales, tighten timelines and pull agents into more tax-driven conversations with grieving…

News

realestate.com.au launches its first real estate app for ChatGPT

Realestate.com.au brings property search to ChatGPT, allowing Aussies to find homes through natural conversation rather than traditional filters.

News

Ray White kicks off 2026 with biggest ever launch event in Melbourne

CEO Domenic Belfiore challenges agents to pursue market leadership while staying true to core values as network celebrates…

News

Harcourts Foundation paves the way for Sunshine Butterflies with $5,000 grant

Sunshine Butterflies, the beloved disability support charity nestled in the Noosa countryside, has received a $5,000 boost from…

Back to Basics

Thinking of switching careers into real estate? Read this first

With career-changers flooding into real estate, a former compliance professional outlines why the industry still rewards discipline, mentoring…

Celebrity Homes

Inside the exclusive London square once home to Tony and Cherie Blair

The tightly held Connaught Square address has attracted prime ministers, TV stars and Grammy winners - and is…