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First-home buyer pays premium after missing out on multiple properties in Glenwood
Agent Stories

First-home buyer pays premium after missing out on multiple properties in Glenwood

Maaz Goda's comprehensive digital strategy and relationship-driven negotiation delivered a first-home buyer their dream property after multiple disappointments,…

Four competing buyers push Nick Papas to bring harbour-view auction forward
Agent Stories

Four competing buyers push Nick Papas to bring harbour-view auction forward

Nick Papas brought the auction forward and moved it online after four buyers competed to secure the Darlinghurst…

David Sharma's database strategy delivers $2.4m for Yagoona renovation project
Agent Stories

David Sharma’s database strategy delivers $2.4m for Yagoona renovation project

David Sharma tapped his inner west and St George buyer network to deliver $2,418,000 for a renovation project…

Antony Doolin's upfront information strategy delivers swift Palmyra sale
Agent Stories

Antony Doolin’s upfront information strategy delivers swift Palmyra sale

A comprehensive information strategy and strategic timing around Tropical Cyclone Narelle delivered Antony Doolin a decisive result in…

Elle Ritson's pre-construction strategy delivers record $1.25 million Helensburgh result
Agent Stories

Elle Ritson’s pre-construction strategy delivers record $1.25 million Helensburgh result

Elle Ritson's collaborative approach with the developer during construction delivered exactly what Helensburgh buyers wanted — and multiple…

Panal Boustani Wins NSW Novice Auctioneering Title. Photo: Supplied
People Moves

Hills District agent to represent NSW at national auctioneering titles

Panal Boustani emerged from a field of three first-time competitors after training that exposed "weak points I didn't…

Industry News

Affordable regional suburbs dominate buyer demand hotspots

New data reveals Victorian and Tasmanian suburbs are seeing enquiry surges of up to 313 per cent, signalling…

Industry News

40 million people, no plan: watchdog warns Australia is growing without a national framework

New report highlights growing mismatch between Australia’s population growth and its ability to plan for it

Noel Jones has opened a renovated office in Box Hill. Photo: Supplied
People Moves

Noel Jones expands eastern suburbs footprint with Box Hill South office

The newly renovated space complements the network's existing Mitcham location as the group grows its presence in Melbourne's…

Features

What happens when a respected voice gets the keys to a 13,000-person network? We’re about to find out

Thomas McGlynn left one of Sydney's most admired businesses to take on something much harder. Here's why.

Celebrity Homes

Former Bondi Rescue star Harrison Reid exits Sydney with $1.5m apartment sale ahead of NZ agency move

Celebrity lifeguard Harrison Reid has sold his Rose Bay apartment for $1.5 million and relocated to New Zealand,…

Team Charan. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

Team Charan joins The Agency to cover Brisbane and Sydney markets

The five-member team will service inner Brisbane suburbs including Newstead, Teneriffe and New Farm, alongside Sydney's Pyrmont.

Is your leasing platform leaving client data exposed? Image Getty
Supplier News

Is your leasing platform leaving client data exposed?

As real estate goes digital, concerns are emerging over whether current leasing systems are doing enough to protect…

There's an undersupply of property managers. Photo: Getty
Industry News

Property manager vacancies hit 5,300 as six-figure salaries fail to stem exodus

New data reveals the scale of the workforce crisis, with Victoria's 1,100 vacant roles reflecting the toll of…

Anna Younan. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

Anna Younan: Building success through transparency and trust in Camden

Anna Younan didn't dream of becoming a real estate agent as a child – but nineteen years later,…

International

New York proposes tax on luxury second homes over US$5 million

The proposed pied-à-terre tax would hit vacant multimillion-dollar apartments in New York City, aiming to raise $500 million…

Celebrity Homes

Lizzo sells her Beverly Hills home at a loss after price cuts

The Grammy-winning artist listed the property for nearly $16 million but accepted an offer closer to $12.5 million…

On the set on Holy Days with Eneka Burroughs. Image: Supplied
Features

The Christchurch real estate agent who spent seven weeks in a nun’s habit – and has Miriam Margolyes’ best lines to prove it

A chance Facebook tag led Ray White salesperson Eneka Burroughs from real estate to seven weeks on a…

Katie Williams secures competitive sale after late-night inspection tips dual-buyer negotiation
Agent Stories

Katie Williams secures competitive sale after late-night inspection tips dual-buyer negotiation

Katie Williams turned strong early interest into real competition, using timing, communication and an auction deadline to push…

AREC 2026
Real Estate Agent Events

AREC26 reveals top industry speaker line-up as it draws insights from the best in Australian real estate

From Vivien Yap to Alex Jordan, the nation’s leading agents and next-gen talent take the stage to reveal…

Thomas McGlynn and Dan White. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

Ray White taps Thomas McGlynn for new national leadership role

The REINSW president will focus on lifting leadership capability across the network's Australia and New Zealand operations.

Domi Antalfy. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

Domi Antalfy: putting buyers first in Sydney

Domi Antalfy has built her buyer's agency business on a simple principle — genuine care for her clients,…

President, Domain at CoStar Group Inc, Jason Pellegrino. Image: Supplied
Supplier News

Domain rolls out 3D property tours nationwide as CEO flags major shift in listings experience

Domain launches nationwide 3D home tour rollout with in-house drone team, aiming to turn static listings into immersive,…

Property Management

National vacancy hits 1% as rental market tightens further – what it means for PMs

National vacancy tightens further to 1.0% as supply shortages persist, pushing rents up 5.9% annually and keeping pressure…

Image: LJHooker Palm Beach
Celebrity Homes

David Elfick puts Palm Beach’s iconic Palladium dance hall residence on the market

1930s Art Deco former dance hall turned coastal residence and creative retreat, owned by film producer David Elfick…

Income, value and risk all come together in one number: yield. Image - Getty.
Back to Basics

What is an investment yield?

Why yield matters more than price in commercial real estate

Features

Agents think they have a sales problem. They actually have a ‘relevance problem’

Andy Reid says real estate agents are misreading the modern market, as shrinking information gaps and process-driven selling…

Harcourts Victoria has opened a new office in Box Hill, led by Michael Wu and Janssen Xiang. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

Harcourts expands into Box Hill with veteran-led office

Two experienced agents with combined 35 years in the industry launch new eastern suburbs operation focused on multicultural…

Newcastle unit sells in six days as motivated buyer beats competition
Agent Stories

Newcastle unit sells in six days as motivated buyer beats competition

Greg Oddy navigated a shifting Newcastle market and competitive offers to deliver a life-changing result for a young…

North Queensland lifestyle property sells in 11 days as first-home couple secures Cranbrook home
Agent Stories

North Queensland lifestyle property sells in 11 days as first-home couple secures Cranbrook home

A strategic offers-over campaign and comprehensive pre-listing preparation saw a Cranbrook property sell in just 11 days on…

Local buyer secures Cessnock brick home after competitive four-offer campaign
Agent Stories

Local buyer secures Cessnock brick home after competitive four-offer campaign

Bryce Gibson's strategic timing and targeted marketing approach delivered four competitive offers in just over two weeks for…

Final Clearview home attracts 12 buyer groups with livability-first campaign
Agent Stories

Final Clearview home attracts 12 buyer groups with livability-first campaign

The final release in a boutique Clearview development sold prior to auction in 14 days after a campaign…

Celebrity Homes

Billionaire Chris Ellison’s $57.5m Perth mansion hits market after 16 years

The MinRes founder's riverfront estate in Mosman Park is expected to reset Western Australia's house price record, with…

Elite Agent TV

The AI Edit Ep. 8: You don’t need the biggest crowd you need the right one

Samantha McLean explains why AI-generated buyer personas are becoming the new competitive edge at vendor appraisals - and…

Ben Burling, Jarrod Farey and Kyrstie Nolan. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

Barry Plant launches dedicated projects division under Jarrod Farey

The Melbourne network adds off-the-plan and development sales capability as it eyes growth in outer-metro and regional markets.