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Homeownership intentions slip as more Aussies hit pause on buying
New survey data shows homeownership intentions falling across all age groups, with nearly half of aspiring buyers held…
Estate sale strategy: why this agent kept the old carpet and artwork
An unrenovated apartment untouched since 1985 attracted 127 prospective buyers when Imran Hamidi sold the dream of harbour…
Database strategy delivers $1.025m off-market sale in four days for Woodville West house
A strategic off-market approach and a 12-month buyer search came together in four days, delivering a premium result…
Young family bids from Japan to secure Kew Edwardian home after comprehensive estate preparation
When Simone Chin took on a deceased estate in Kew, she convinced the executors that comprehensive preparation would…
The AI Edit Ep. 5: The digital letterbox drop – why paper was never the point
Samantha McLean introduces Ailsa, Elite Agent's AI journalist, and makes the case that the letterbox drop was always…
Single open inspection delivers seven-day sale in Grovedale
Michael MacFarlane's strategic read of the buyer profile delivered a seven-day sale in Grovedale, with a single open…
Hannah Gill launches Podium Property Management to help PMs build their own business
Podium Property Management launches with a model designed to let experienced PMs build ownership in their portfolios as…
Cohen Handler adds three buyer’s agents in Melbourne expansion
The appointments mark the national buyer's agency's largest Victorian headcount since entering the Melbourne market.
Auctions vs private treaty: choosing the right method, not the familiar one
Discover when each sales method works best, and why great agents prioritise alignment over preference.
Knight Frank reshapes Victorian asset management leadership with key hire
Eileen Corrigan returns to lead the team, while two internal promotions round out the new structure.
Blackstone’s Australian property chief steps down after a decade of deals
Chris Tynan oversaw a tenfold increase in real estate assets to $50 billion, including the record $24 billion…
Buyer’s six-year memory drives $2.75m Canungra acreage sale
A Gold Coast buyer's six-year emotional connection to a Scenic Rim acreage property drove Jake Albertson's $2.75 million…
First National names 2025 Vic/Tas award winners
Regional offices dominate state honours as network recognises top performers across sales and property management.
Wine country steal? Ryan Seacrest drops US$2M off Napa Valley estate
The television host's 40-acre St Helena compound, featuring a main residence, guest cottage and 220-tree olive grove, has…
AML: who carries the compliance load?
A head-office-led AML reporting model aims to streamline compliance and reduce risk for agents.
NZ property market stalls as petrol prices bite into budgets
In NZ, asking prices hold steady while rising fuel costs and economic uncertainty prompt sellers to "press pause"…
Nadine Nobile turns 14 offers into Springwood record in seven days
Nadine Nobile's strategic best-and-final deadline turned 14 competing offers into a suburb record, proving that timing and communication…
Trophy home on Summer Hill’s best street finds perfect buyer after years-long search
A five-bedroom trophy home on Summer Hill's most sought-after street attracted buyers who had been waiting for exactly…
Anthony Chau turns strata concerns into selling point for Hornsby unit
Anthony Chau turned buyer hesitation into competition by confronting strata concerns head-on in a Hornsby complex where properties…
Heritage studio in Potts Point’s Francis Hall attracts 185 enquiries
Imran Hamidi's targeted campaign for a heritage studio apartment in Francis Hall attracted 185 buyer enquiries and delivered…
Home price growth slows as rate rises bite
National prices still climbing, but more than three-quarters of markets are losing momentum as affordability pressures mount.
One million views, eight contracts: inside the Notts Avenue penthouse campaign
Four-week digital push turns strong online interest into a pre-auction result near $11 million
Westpac predicts cash rate surge to highest level since GFC
The bank's forecast of three more hikes this year puts it sharply at odds with other major lenders…
The phone is still ringing – are you picking up?
In a market full of distractions, the agents getting listings are the ones who haven’t stopped doing the…
The three leadership levers that unlock high-performing sales teams
For many real estate businesses, the difference between an average month and a standout one rarely comes down…
Kylie Jenner lists Hidden Hills mansion for US$20.3 Million
The reality TV star and beauty mogul is offloading her longtime California home – purchased nearly a decade…
Harcourts RPG launches dedicated project sales division in Victoria
The newly formed team has already secured a $5.2 million penthouse sale at its first appointed development in…
Barry Plant taps Kyrstie Nolan to steer AML rollout
Kyrstie Nolan brings 14 years of operational experience to the network as the industry faces its biggest compliance…
Downsizers secure new Kooindah Waters home off-market after months-long search
Jason Cozens of Stone Real Estate Wyong matched a pair of downsizers with a new build months before…
Shirlz Russell held firm on compliance and turned three days into nine — for all the right reasons
When Shirlz Russell refused to compromise on compliance documentation, it cost her a three-day sale — but delivered…
Video marketing sells Port Macquarie house after campaign reaches 20,000 views
Joseph Petro of Lifestyle Group delivered nearly 20,000 views and three competing buyers for a premium Port Macquarie…
Parent helps daughter secure Darlinghurst apartment after multiple party bidding contest
A vendor in Darlinghurst's St James Apartments needed a reset for their previous campaign and found the right…
Targeted marketing delivers $91,000 premium for Mandurah sellers in five days
Aaron Boud’s early buyer outreach and transparent offer process delivered six competitive bids and a $91,000 premium for…
From ‘Odd Couple’ to oddly luxurious: Heather Randall’s $9.5M NYC condo is on the market
Heather Randall, widow of "The Odd Couple" star Tony Randall, is seeking US$9.5 million (A$15.1 million) for the…
Sunshine Coast leads regional migration as city exodus continues
New data shows capital-to-regional moves at second-highest level since the pandemic, with Brisbane now losing residents to the…