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Scaling a rent roll without eroding margin

Crossub co-founder Geng Xu says most agencies hire their way into rent roll growth – and watch the…

Opinion

The hidden cost of assumption: how one question can make or break a deal

Stop guessing what your clients know; a 30-second check-in could save thousands and close more deals.

Franchise News

Award winning principal Callan Lister launches Harcourts Port Adelaide | Largs Bay

A new era of real estate service has arrived in the Peninsula as award winning agent and Principal…

Franchise News

Ray White Rural Stanthorpe has returned home 

Stanthorpe has come full circle, with one of Ray White Rural and Livestock’s original franchises officially welcomed back…

News

Harcourts Foundation announces 2026 Charity Golf Day in support of Orange Sky

The Harcourts Foundation is proud to announce the return of its highly anticipated annual Charity Golf Day.

Real Estate Agent Events

AREC26 focuses on top agents for practical insights to drive growth

AREC26 returns to the Gold Coast this May, featuring industry titans like Josh Altman and Josh Flagg. The…

Features

Why the best agents are thriving while others wait for the market to change

In a market where vendor expectations and buyer reality sit far apart, precision beats patience every time, according…

News

Stacey Mitchell: From marketing director to property matchmaker

After a successful career as a marketing director across Europe, the Middle East, and Australia, Stacey Mitchell made…

Industry News

Rental growth slows but Gold Coast houses now cost more than Sydney

National rents have stabilised rather than declined, with lifestyle markets overtaking traditional capitals at the top of the…

Celebrity Homes

Singer Rufus Wainwright lists quirky Laurel Canyon home for $2.3 million

The 1926 storybook property features a turret library with 15-foot bookshelves and Tudor-style interiors where Wainwright wrote his…

Supplier News

REACH Australia and New Zealand announces 2026 cohort of high-growth PropTech companies

Second Century Ventures’ 2026 REACH ANZ cohort features five innovators in CRM, recruitment, and AI, marking seven years…

Franchise News

Harcourts Queensland strengthens operational leadership with appointment of Hunter Macri

Harcourts Queensland is pleased to announce the appointment of Hunter Macri as its new Business Operations Manager.

News

Family suburbs tipped for growth that agents should focus on

Almost 40 per cent of this year's top growth suburbs were chosen for their appeal to families –…

AI

The ultimate guide: 35 practical ChatGPT tips for real estate professionals

35 actionable AI strategies for real estate agents: write sharper listings, plan smarter, and win clients without working…

Franchise News

High-performer Dominic Pike brings Ray White to Muswellbrook  

For Dominic Pike, the road to opening Ray White Muswellbrook was a natural career progression and part of…

Industry News

Victoria land primed for comeback as SEQ and Adelaide show strength

Victoria’s land market is set for a comeback in 2026, while South East Queensland and Adelaide continue to…

Celebrity Homes

David Lynch’s Hollywood Hills compound sells for US$13 million

The late filmmaker's sprawling creative estate, built over decades, found a buyer six months after listing – though…

Kelmscott house sells off-market for $800k.
Agent Stories

Presentation strategy delivers $800k result before property hits market

A Kelmscott agent has demonstrated the power of presentation and buyer relationships by securing an $800,000 off-market sale…

Features

Calm under pressure: Why Reika Dzupinka believes great leaders are “stress dampeners”

How calm, focused leadership drives results, builds confidence, and supports women in a high-pressure property sector.

People Moves

Good Friday Appeal Charity House Auction Returns with Award-Winning Auctioneer Paul Tzamalis

The Good Friday Appeal (GFA) charity house auction, one of the highlights of the auctioneering calendar, is set…

Franchise News

Tim Allen: From finance broker to buyer’s agent

From an 18-year-old investor to a dual-licensed expert, Tim Allen’s journey highlights how mastering finance and transparent advocacy…

News

Barry Plant has important conversations at International Women’s Day Lunch

Every March, the Barry Plant International Women’s Day Lunch creates space for honest conversations about what it really…

Industry News

“Does it pass the pub test?” navigating the new AML rules 

New AML reforms starting July 2026 shift Australian real estate from handshake trust to strict transparency, requiring agents…

Celebrity Homes

Demi Lovato’s Hollywood Hills home hits the market for US$10.9 million

The four-bedroom estate above the Sunset Strip spans more than an acre with panoramic views from Downtown LA…

News

Adelaide homes selling faster than any other capital city

Properties in some suburbs are changing hands within two weeks of listing, with houses spending a median of…

News

The Limitless Group merges with Locate Property, launching REMAX Locate

REMAX The Limitless Group continues its growth with the announcement the multi-award winning business has merged with leading…

Franchise News

Mark Bouris headlines The Agency’s Elevate conference

More than 300 real estate professionals across the country came together for The Agency’s annual Elevate conference at…

Bilingual marketing delivers Rowville suburb record
Agent Stories

Bilingual marketing campaign delivers suburb record in Rowville

A bilingual marketing campaign and strategic staging helped secure a suburb record for this one-acre Rowville property.

Cash offer seals Kelmscott house sale in seven days
Agent Stories

Cash offer seals Kelmscott house sale in seven days

A Kelmscott agent secured a $756,000 sale in just seven days by deploying in-house drone photography and a…

Supplier News

Buyersagents.com.au fuels 40% growth in buyer connections, cements industry standards with 100th verified buyers agent

Buyersagents.com.au hits a 100-agent milestone and 40% connection growth, setting a new professional standard through a rigorous verification…

Industry News

Geopolitical shock tests Dubai property’s safe‑haven status

Geopolitical tensions stall deals in Dubai, but brokers say most transactions could still proceed if stability returns.

News

Ray White Austar Realty strengthens leadership with new shareholders

Ray White Austar Realty is continuing on its trajectory of growth, welcoming Cameron Brain and Aamir (Rubal) Sethi…

Franchise News

Harcourts celebrates Kobe Rae’s masterful victory at the 2026 Apollo Auction Competition

Harcourts is incredibly proud to announce that Kobe Rae, our dedicated Auction Growth Manager at Harcourts Queensland, has…

Celebrity Homes

Castle Rumble hits market after decades of rejected offers

The handcrafted medieval-style castle at Waterford West comes with development approval for more than 100 residential lots.

News

Kingston property manager becomes agency owner

As International Women’s Day approaches, one Tasmanian real estate professional is marking the occasion with a significant career…