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Data reveals what draws women to Australia’s most female-friendly suburbs

Ray White analysis of 2,226 areas finds family infrastructure, lifestyle appeal and industry clusters matter more than price…

Sales & Marketing

Say less, sell more: what the ‘Dilution Effect’ means for real estate agents

How real estate agents can make every word count by sticking to their strongest arguments - and avoid…

Back to Basics

Off-market sales explained

Discover how off-market property sales work in Australia, why sellers choose them, and how new agents can navigate…

News

Jellis Craig Bolsters prestige presence with appointment of Sam Wilkinson

Building on a year that saw company records broken for sales volume and individual auction day transactions, premium…

Industry News

RBA faces ‘Live’ rate decision as Middle East conflict sparks inflation risks

Geopolitical tensions and rising energy costs put March RBA meeting firmly ‘live’, as markets price in higher interest…

News

BresicWhitney announces leadership transition, with CEO Thomas McGlynn to depart

COO Will Gosse named as Acting CEO, as the group celebrates Mr. McGlynn’s contribution, while looking ahead to…

Leadership

The three-person leadership model transforming agencies

Michael Nitschke says most principals are stuck in the weeds. The fix isn’t more hustle — it’s a…

Celebrity Homes

World surf champion Jack Robinson lists iconic Margaret River clifftop home

The Olympic medallist’s four-bedroom Gnarabup retreat, complete with a granny flat and wellness studio, offers uninterrupted views of…

News

Barry Plant launches the year with Kickstart 2026

Barry Plant’s Kickstart 2026 united AFL legend Joel Selwood with tech innovation, debuting a first-of-its-kind vendor app and…

Celebrity Homes

Denzel Washington’s film apartment sells for record Brooklyn price

The DUMBO penthouse featured in Spike Lee's latest thriller has set a new benchmark for Brooklyn luxury real…

News

Trend-driven renovations could cost sellers up to $36,000

New research reveals one-third of renovation regrets stem from high-maintenance design choices that buyers are now pricing into…

Commercial

Commercial property isn’t out of reach, but it does demand a different mindset

NAI Harcourts Australia’s Head of Commercial, Tom Donnelly, says building a sustainable commercial career isn’t about having all…

News

NT and outer Sydney lead the nation’s hottest housing markets

New research identifies 30 suburbs where prices are moving so fast that accurate price guides have become genuinely…

News

Acton | Belle Property expands into Perth City with new principal Chris O’brien

Australia’s leading lifestyle real estate brand, Belle Property, today announced the expansion of Acton | Belle Property Mount…

News

Rick Silberman joins RWC Retail to lead Victorian expansion

RWC Retail has officially launched in Victoria, increasing its national presence with the appointment of Rick Silberman as…

Franchise News

Mark Mendel: Making buyer’s agents accessible for everyday Australians

Mark Mendel didn't set out to become a real estate agent, but twenty-five years later, he's revolutionising how…

Supplier News

Aussie partners with Foxtel’s Selling Houses Australia

Aussie has partnered with Foxtel for Season 18 of Selling Houses Australia, as the brand sharpens how it…

Competition energy and buyer patience deliver Claremont sale in record time
Agent Stories

Competition energy and buyer patience deliver Claremont sale in record time

Strategic campaign generates strong buyer interest and secures sale within first week

Features

AML is shaking up real estate – and some are still in denial

Anti-money laundering rules are forcing real estate offices to act, but responses across the industry vary widely.

Eleanor Creagh joins REA Group as Senior Economist
Industry News

Capital city home values crack $1 million as national prices hit new record

PropTrack’s February 2026 index shows national prices up 0.5% for the month and 9.1% annually, with Perth leading…

Franchise News

First National Real Estate announces 2025 SA/NT state award winners

First National Real Estate honored its top SA and NT performers at the 2024 State Awards, with FN…

Celebrity Homes

Bend It Like Beckham’ producer lists restored German mansion for €21 million

Film producer Ulrich Felsberg spent nearly two decades restoring the 120-year-old Neo-Baroque manor overlooking the Rhine.

Franchise News

RWC announces James Linacre as CEO

RWC appoints James Linacre as CEO to lead its international expansion. Following his success as Head of Commercial,…

John McGrath
Industry News

“Rightsizers” driving boom in prestige apartment market

Australians are embracing “rightsizing” into luxury apartments, driving a boom in prestige apartment sales. McGrath data reveals record…

Features

Juggling multiple roles: the oversight you can’t get from just one hat

Laura McKay, COO at Highland Property, shares how juggling management, sales, and auctioneering gives her insights into the…

Industry News

Payday Super reforms will reshape real estate payroll from July 2026

Real estate agencies face major payroll and cashflow changes under the new Payday Super rules, with contributions due…

News

New land wealth levy could cut stamp duty for homebuyers

The McKell Institute proposes taxing land portfolios over $20 million to fund stamp duty reductions on new homes…

Celebrity Homes

Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot lists Malibu penthouse for $8.75 million

The actress and her husband are seeking a US$3.75 million profit on the oceanfront property after extensive renovations.

People Moves

Victoria Liu’s future is set in Stone

Highly regarded Lower North Shore senior Sales Agent Victoria Liu has joined the Stone Real Estate network, operating…

News

The Agency expands into NSW South Coast’s Kiama and Gerringong 

National real estate brand The Agency has launched its real estate offering into the seaside towns of Kiama…

Supplier News

Enhancing the home hunt: On-site ads help Aussies save and supercharge their property search

New REA Group research reveals that most Australians find relevant on-site property ads helpful, citing their ability to…

News

First-home buyers now need seven years to save Sydney deposit

Domain research reveals rising entry-level prices have wiped out gains from 2025 rate cuts, with Brisbane, Adelaide and…

Celebrity Homes

Artist Hunt Slonem snaps up haunted Rhode Island mansion

The 43,772-square-foot Gilded Age estate served as the exterior for cult TV series "Dark Shadows" and is reportedly…

Industry News

John Lewis abandons ambitious UK rental housing venture

The retail giant has scrapped plans to build 10,000 homes, blaming rising interest rates and construction costs for…

News

National rental vacancy rate hits three-year high as market pressure eases

Melbourne leads capital cities with highest vacancy rate while Hobart remains the tightest rental market in the country.