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Long-term campaign delivers $3.15 million result in Kirkham after strategic hold
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Long-term campaign delivers $3.15 million result in Kirkham after strategic hold

A four-bedroom house in Kirkham's exclusive estate launched in June 2024 and ultimately secured $3.150 million, with Anna…

Tristan Rowland of Bright Real Estate won the REIA's Residential Salesperson of the Year. Photo: Supplied
Industry News

Australia’s top agents named at REIA National Awards for Excellence

The 2026 National Awards for Excellence recognised standout agents, property managers and agencies, with South Australia and Queensland…

Franchise News

Magain Real Estate launches dedicated commercial division amid strong market growth

Magain Real Estate has officially launched Magain Commercial, marking a strategic expansion into the commercial property sector following…

Franchise News

Darren Piper: A decade of pioneering the buyer’s agent space

When Darren Piper took a holiday in late 2016, he couldn't stop thinking about one thing – becoming…

Celebrity Homes

Dallas Cowboys coach lists Texas home as commute takes its toll

Brian Schottenheimer is selling his McKinney property for $3.8 million ($AUD5.9 million) to move closer to the team's…

Hobart is currently flooded with short-term rentals. Photo: Getty
Industry News

Short-term rentals outnumber vacancies 36 to one in some locations

New research reveals the scale of Australia's short-term rental sector and what it would take to regulate it…

International

Date set for £1.5bn Rightmove class action as estate agents allege “unsustainable” fees

Estate agents allege excessive pricing power as Rightmove faces major competition class action in UK tribunal.

Tristian Kennedy and Jason Spagnoulo have taken the reins at Ray White Port Adelaide. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

Tristian Kennedy and Jason Spagnoulo take over Ray White Port Adelaide

Tristian Kennedy and Jason Spagnoulo expand their western suburbs footprint, with founder Nick Psarros staying on to mentor…

AI

How AI-Powered DISC Profiling Can Win You More Listings

In Week 2 of the AI Sprint, Samantha McLean breaks down how to profile your vendors before the…

Treasure hunt marketing drives early sale of seven-bedroom Flagstaff Hill home
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Treasure hunt marketing drives early sale of seven-bedroom Flagstaff Hill home

Rebecca Giameos turned a property inspection into a family adventure with a pirate-themed treasure hunt that led buyers…

Strategic timing delivers nine-bidder auction in Epping
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Strategic timing delivers nine-bidder auction in Epping

Wenting Shi of Tracy Yap Realty made a strategic call to bring the auction forward by two weeks,…

Belle Property Karratha Principal, Dylan Rakich. Image: Supplied
Features

While attention remains on capital city markets, record prices are emerging in unexpected regional centres

A $2.7 million off-market sale in Baynton has reset Karratha’s residential record and highlighted how tightly held regional…

Laing+Simmons Head of People & Growth Jacqui Barnes. Image: Supplied
Industry News

Women In Real Estate study exposes uncomfortable truths about safety, reporting and workplace culture

A national study into women working in real estate is challenging long-held assumptions about performance, career progression and…

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Supplier News

The clock is ticking for Tranche 2

With no grace period under Tranche 2 reforms, compliance platform APLYiD is urging agencies to act now before…

First National Real Estate have unveiled its new look. Photo: Supplied

First National Real Estate unveils brand reinvention

Australia's largest independent agency network is rolling out a modernised visual identity while retaining its signature blue, with…

Cotality’s Head of Research, Gerard Burg. Image: LinkedIn

Home lending slides but investors tighten their grip on the market

Investor share of home loans hits record 41 per cent as RBA hikes and collapsed consumer confidence drag…

Redfin has introduced an exclusive listing tier. Photo: Getty
International

Redfin launches exclusive listing tier to compete in pre-market wars

The new "Early Access" category prioritises listings from Redfin and Compass agents, signalling an escalation in the battle…

Giorgio Armani's NYC Apartment. Photo: elliman.com
Celebrity Homes

Giorgio Armani’s never-lived-in Manhattan apartment hits the market

The fashion icon designed the US$9.95 million (AUD$15.4 million) pied-à-terre for himself but died before moving in –…

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Features

Inside Hawthorn’s high-performance system: why real estate agents are being coached like athletes

How Hawthorn Football Club’s high-performance mindset is helping The Agency sharpen consistency, resilience and focus across its national…

First National Real Estate has named its award winners. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

First National names top performers at Vietnam convention

Queensland offices dominated the sales categories while Western Australia swept property management honours at the network's 2025 awards.

Franchise News

REMAX The Limitless Group appoints Kate Peereboom as Head of Sales

The former business owner joins the Brisbane-based multi-office group to lead sales strategy and agent development.

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Supplier News

Agents to get prime video real estate on realestate.com.au’s app home screen

REA supporting customers to create high-impact affordable vertical listing videos to showcase on the home screen of Australia’s…

Bob McNair's Houston penthouse. Photo: elliman.com
Celebrity Homes

Inside Bob McNair’s Houston penthouse rebuild after sitting as an empty billionaire shell

Bought for US$3 million as an unfinished duplex, the 8,869-square-foot residence has been transformed into a bespoke sky…

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Franchise News

Belle Property launches commercial arm on Sydney’s Upper North Shore

The expansion gives residential principals Michael Doran and Daniel Dennis a new avenue as landlords increasingly explore commercial…

Matt Micaleff and colleagues in the 'pain cave'. Image: Supplied
Features

Inside the ‘Pain Cave’ and the rise of intelligent wellness living

From a 4:45am 'Pain Cave' ritual on the Gold Coast to a wider shift in wellness-driven luxury real…

33 offers in 10 days: How Jason Barnett's transparency play triggered a buyer scramble in Whittington
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33 offers in 10 days: How Jason Barnett’s transparency play triggered a buyer scramble in Whittington

Jason Barnett's transparent pricing strategy and meticulous preparation generated 33 offers from 9 separate parties for a Whittington…

Back to Basics

Why inspection reports are one of the most important documents in property management

Why thorough ingoing and outgoing inspection reports are one of the most important skills new property managers can…

Industry News

$280,000 tax hit set to rewrite Australia’s property market as investors flee established homes

New analysis reveals sweeping budget changes could redirect capital into new builds, slash borrowing power and ignite rent…

Social media storytelling finds buyer for Camberwell family home
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Social media storytelling finds buyer for Camberwell family home

Mark Josem's Instagram storytelling campaign attracted a buyer who wasn't searching in Camberwell, securing mid-$4 million for a…

The granny flat ban is lifted near Western Sydney Airport. Photo: Getty
Industry News

Granny flats take flight near Western Sydney International Airport

Homeowners in five councils can now build secondary dwellings up to 85 square metres, reversing restrictions that blocked…

Property Investors are facing a 20% reduction in borrowing capacity. Photo: Getty
Industry News

Budget’s negative gearing changes could cut investor borrowing by 20%

Experts warn the proposed reforms will hit borrowing capacity before they touch tax returns – and the numbers…

Features

The framework that turns data from a burden into a business advantage

With softer market conditions emerging in Melbourne and Sydney, Harcourts' Head of Data and Analytics shares the metrics…

Harcourts Tasmania raises a record-breaking $30,000. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

Harcourts Tasmania smashes fundraising record with $30,000 charity auction

Two offices went head-to-head for a day with top-performing franchise leader Martin Cooper, driving the network's biggest single-event…

Franchise News

From salesperson to principal: what a real ownership pathway looks like

More agents are moving beyond individual sales success to build scalable businesses of their own, with Jarita Rayasam…

Grant Hackett lists Brighton block. Photo: realestate.com.au
Celebrity Homes

Grant Hackett lists Brighton block after abandoning grand home plans

The Olympic champion and his wife are seeking up to $8.8 million for a prime site that is…