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The AI Edit Ep. 6: SEO just changed – are you a source AI can reference?
Samantha McLean explains why traditional SEO - being the best answer on a single page - is no…
Building record for Art Deco apartment as first-home buyers flood Potts Point market
A relationship-building approach and dual-market strategy delivered a building record for Imran Hamidi in Potts Point's tightly held…
Ocean views trump renovation concerns as three-bedroom home sells at auction
A 58-year-old home with ocean views and renovation potential attracted seven registered bidders after the McGrath Coolangatta/Tweed Heads…
Ronan Keating forks out $6.3m for super-exclusive Tamarama home
The Voice judge and wife Storm secured the rainforest property with only pedestrian access.
AI is not the strategy – people are
In a world reshaped by AI, the advantage goes to those who combine transparency, data literacy and human…
Brisbane tops commercial yields as most markets see declines
Industrial yields tighten, retail remains highest-risk, and Adelaide posts biggest declines as Brisbane leads the pack.
Neil Valentine: Building a business around helping people first
Neil Valentine has built his buyer's agency business on a simple philosophy - put people first, and success…
Brisbane’s real estate industry unites for women’s homelessness crisis at inaugural Pink Tie Gala
With nearly 14,000 women sleeping rough or in crisis accommodation across Queensland on any given night, Brisbane's real…
Ray White Dandenong forms new partnership, relocates to purpose-built office
Director Ben Jusufi brings former assistant Mo Zeitouneh into the business as partner after seven years of mentorship.
Rare Torrens-titled homette attracts $900k buyer willing to waive cooling-off rights
A relocated buyer's April deadline and waived cooling-off rights delivered Scott Rowe a $900,000 pre-auction sale in seven…
Brunswick bungalow nets $140,000 premium with expression of interest strategy
A strategic pivot to expression of interest and premium presentation delivered a Brunswick family an extra $140,000 —…
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…