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Agencies prioritise data ownership

Three-quarters of property professionals want to control their digital footprint, but advertising spend still flows to portals.

Celebrity Homes

Darryn Lyons lists Australian properties as he shifts focus overseas

The former Geelong mayor and media personality is selling his tropical North Queensland beachfront retreat and his long-held…

News

Housing market confidence strong but varies by state

Housing market confidence remains strong across Australia heading into 2026, despite growing economic challenges and affordability concerns that…

People Moves

Linda Baker appointed first female President of REEF

Linda Baker has been appointed as the first female President of the Real Estate Employers' Federation (REEF) in…

Leadership

The two things that have the greatest impact on a real estate career

Luke Evans, General Manager of Sales NSW/ACT for The Agency, says the agents who have great real estate…

Celebrity Homes

Uma Thurman’s former Manhattan duplex hits the market for $9 million

A luxury Manhattan duplex once owned by actress Uma Thurman has returned to the market with an asking…

Agent Stories

Eastern Suburbs buyers agent Albert Sassoon secures Bondi garden apartment in 24 hours for first-home buyers

Albert used 25 years of market knowledge to secure rare property type

Three-bedroom apartment at 1004/489 Hunter Street breaks building record at $900,000, with Jarrod Dickens securing pre-auction sale.
Agent Stories

Newcastle CBD apartment sets building record at $900,000

Three-bedroom property attracts competing buyers in 30-day campaign

News

Jellis Craig looks to build on record-breaking year with four big-name hires

Building on a year which saw company records broken for number of sales, properties sold on individual auction…

News

Ray White Cottesloe | Mosman Park appoints Head of Property Management

Ray White Cottesloe | Mosman Park has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Rachel Hannah as…

Industry News

OECD urges housing reform as new data shows home building starts to lift

The OECD has called for higher social housing targets, tax reform and planning changes to tackle Australia’s affordability…

News

John McGrath’s 10-year bet on a very different kind of real estate business

As compliance tightens and expectations rise, John McGrath believes the real estate industry is being forced to grow…

Celebrity Homes

Nicole Kidman sells luxury Sydney apartment for $8.5 million

Australian actor Nicole Kidman has sold one of her six apartments in Sydney's prestigious Latitude building for $8.5…

AI

Why Candice Whinnett Dedicates One Day a Week to AI

"You don't have to be a tech head to get started. You have to be curious, you have…

Capricorn Coast agent Rory Wex secures $1,415,000 for Taroomball house, $90,000 over asking, using competitive negotiation and team approach in two weeks.
Agent Stories

Team strategy delivers $90,000 premium in two-week Taroomball sale

Collaborative buyer management and strategic marketing secure premium result on Capricorn Coast

People Moves

Katrina Rathie joins Knight Frank Australia Boards

Award-winning lawyer and business leader Katrina Rathie has been appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director to the Knight…

People Moves

Aurora Property welcomes prestige specialists to Brisbane team

High-performing sales agents Jill Wright-Wotton and Tony Duncombe have joined Aurora Property, bringing their expertise in Brisbane's Inner…

People Moves

Nitin Puri opens new Laing+Simmons office in Sydney’s north west

Experienced agent Nitin Puri has launched Laing+Simmons Oakville|Windsor as the network kicks off another year of expansion.

People Moves

Daniel de la Vega appointed CEO of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty

Daniel de la Vega has been named Chief Executive Officer of ONE Sotheby's International Realty, while founder Mayi…

Franchise News

Amy Kitchener appointed Co-Principal of Harcourts Low & Co Rockhampton

Harcourts Low & Co has announced the appointment of Amy Kitchener as Co-Principal of its Rockhampton office.

Franchise News

Ray White Queensland appoints Jacob Olsen as Sales Performance Specialist

Ray White Queensland is pleased to announce the appointment of Jacob Olsen to the newly created role of…

Supplier News

BizCover secures 7th Product Review Award since 2019

Australia's top online business insurer BizCover clinches its seventh Product Review Award, boasting a 4.4/5 star rating from…

Features

When leadership shifts from selling to setting standards

Tristan Brown’s approach to leadership is built around energy, presence and environment rather than targets and top-down pressure.

News

Chinese investors dominate foreign-owned Australian property

Chinese buyers account for a staggering 67 per cent of the more than 40,000 Australian residential properties registered…

Celebrity Homes

“Mr Australia Day” Chris Garnaut seals record-breaking $895m shopping centre deal

Fawkner Property, led by founder Chris Garnaut, has finalised a historic $895 million acquisition of Erina Fair shopping…

News

Kathy Sweeney expands Remax Living, opening third office 

Successful business owner and award-winning real estate professional Kathy Sweeney has launched a third REMAX Living office in…

Back to Basics

Back to Basics: Why preparation, not personality, wins listings

New agents may lack years in the market, but the listing presentation is where structure, evidence and clarity…

Franchise News

Ray White Queensland recruits Lions premiership ace

Ray White Queensland has appointed Andrew Crowell as Head of High Performance, Wellbeing and Culture, bringing elite sporting…

Real Estate Agent Events

Sam Guo: How the industry’s best agents outperform and stay ahead

After more than 20 years in real estate, Sam Guo has seen every version of the Gold Coast…

Features

Lucky socks and the long game: the superstition behind Nick Roche’s $34.6 million week

From golden retriever socks to off-market street records, 25-year-old Ray White Ascot agent Nick Roche reveals how small…

News

New price records signal housing market momentum into 2026

House and unit prices reached fresh highs across the capitals in the December quarter, with Melbourne returning to…

Celebrity Homes

Travis Boak’s Somerton Park home draws 100 groups at first open

Port Adelaide games record holder Travis Boak has listed his custom-built Somerton Park home after relocating to Melbourne,…

News

Real estate veteran Donald McKillop announces strategic succession plan and major rebrand to Harcourts

After a distinguished career spanning more than three decades, real estate veteran Donald McKillop is announcing a major…

News

Top agent Bronwen Lipscombe joins Belle Property Upper North Shore 

Belle Property is proud to announce the appointment of highly regarded local agent Bronwen Lipscombe with Belle Property…

News

Harcourts Low & Co doubles presence on the Capricorn Coast

The agency has officially opened the doors to its second location in Yeppoon, signalling a bold new chapter…