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Off-market sale delivers $1.79 million result in two days for property that previously took six months to sell
Agent Stories

Off-market sale delivers $1.79 million result in two days for property that previously took six months to sell

A family who missed out on a similar property six weeks earlier secured the five-bedroom house in two…

RBA pauses cash rate: Industry leaders weigh in on housing outlook and buyer confidence

Interest rate expectations: Experts view the hold as a sign the aggressive hiking phase is easing, with market…

Red Hill Queenslander with 117-year history hits market
Celebrity Homes

1908 pioneer royalty: the VIP inner-city estate that’s only changed hands four times in 117 years

With a red-carpet history, pioneering pedigree, and only four previous owners since 1908, this ultra-rare Windsor Road estate…

Ray White Group economist Atom Go Tian. Image: Supplied/Lois
International

NZ’s million-dollar suburb tally spreads beyond Auckland and Wellington

New Ray White Group analysis shows the next wave of $1 million suburbs will emerge in Central Otago,…

The Agency CEO Matt Lahood: a career built on people, leadership and lessons learned across some of real estate’s toughest markets. Image: Supplied/Lois
Features

The wisdom of Matt Lahood – 30 lessons from a CEO who hasn’t had a desk in 20 years

The Agency's co-founder has sat down with Elite Agent eleven times since 2017, and this is the distilled…

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Partner Content

Realestate.com.au launches five AI-powered tools in the NextGen Now product suite

New research shows most AI property searches now start with lifestyle goals rather than suburbs, as the portal…

Real estate professionals from across Australia gathered for First National Real Estate's 2026 Rural & Regional Muster. Image: Supplied
Franchise News

No two rural markets are alike, but the challenges often are

First National's Rural Chapter Chair Rohan Ibbs explains why members swapping practical solutions at a regional conference matters…

(L-R) William Pereira, Norman Tran, Adrian Tsavalas - Adrian William Real Estate. Image supplied
Franchise News

Norman Tran promoted to associate director at Adrian William

Rising through the ranks from sales associate to the agency's top-performing agent, Norman Tran has been named associate…

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Franchise News

Pardeep Singh – taking calculated risks to achieve success

Pardeep Singh's journey into real estate came from an unexpected turn of events that changed the trajectory of…

Features

The leaders’ ledger: Real estate CEOs reveal the challenges, opportunities and decisions shaping the future

A comprehensive directory of Australia’s top real estate leaders, featuring exclusive insights from select agency CEOs on AI…

Woodards Executive Chairman John Piccolo is preparing to swap boardrooms for the Australian outback. Image: Supplied
Franchise News

Woodards chairman to drive 6,000km through outback for charity

John Piccolo will spend 10 days travelling from Victoria to Western Australia in a car older than he'd…

Money.com.au Property Expert Nick Burgess outlines how SMSF investors are shifting their strategy toward commercial real estate and external holdings following the August 10 ban on new residential borrowing inside super funds. Image: Supplied/Lois
Industry News

SMSF investors pivot to commercial real estate and personal portfolios as residential borrowing ban kicks off

As new residential borrowing restrictions take effect, SMSF trustees shift focus to commercial assets and external portfolios to…

"Statistics explain what is happening. People explain why." - Harcourts Australia CEO Adrian Knowles on the upcoming National Census. Image: Supplied/Lois
Industry News

What the census really tells us about Australia’s housing market

Behind shifts in homeownership, mortgages, and multi-generational living, the upcoming count reveals the personal human decisions driving the…

"Australia’s inflation and housing policies are now working against each other." said Nerida Conisbee, Ray White Group Chief Economist
Industry News

House prices are falling, so why is housing getting more expensive?

Ray White Group chief economist Nerida Conisbee says rising rents, construction costs and electricity prices are keeping housing…

Experts reveal biggest mistakes In unsettled property market. Image: Lois
Industry News

Expert Q&A night exposes depth of buyer confusion

A First National agency's finance, legal, tax and construction panel ran an hour over schedule as attendees queued…

Directors Michael Ferguson, Lachelle Ferguson and Kathleen Fairweather are transitioning their business to LJ Hooker, with offices in Forestville and Narrabeen. Image: Supplied
Franchise News

Ferguson, Fairweather directors rebrand Sydney agency to LJ Hooker

After more than two decades in business together, the trio's Forestville and Narrabeen offices will now operate as…

"Boiled down, our job as an agent is to save sellers from themselves." REMAX Northern Realty Principal Wes McGregor shares how embracing AI and hyper-local knowledge is reshaping the modern real estate landscape. Image: Supplied/Lois
Features

Why AI will expose average agents faster than any market downturn

As market shifts meet an AI revolution, industry veteran Wes McGregor reveals why 95% of agency tasks are…

CPA Australia Tax Lead Jenny Wong. Image: Supplied
Industry News

Tax overhaul threatens housing developments and small agencies as CPA warns of multibillion-dollar compliance crunch

The accounting body says a broad anti-avoidance rule tied to next year's capital gains tax overhaul could catch…

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Supplier News

How Katie Cotton is reshaping the way we hire and get hired in real estate

Katie Cotton is replacing outdated hiring methods with industry-focused proptech innovation.

Cut-paper collage illustration of a real estate agent holding a portfolio at a grand navy front door, warm light spilling out and blue digital sparks rising
AI

Five AI-powered ways to prepare for your next listing presentation

Five practical AI strategies to test buyer needs, prepare for questions, plan a campaign and explain the next…

First-home buyer secures Seaforth unit through database match before public campaign
Agent Stories

First-home buyer secures Seaforth unit through database match before public campaign

A well-timed database match and strategic off-market approach delivered a first-home buyer their dream apartment while saving the…

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Franchise News

Daniel Robinson – building an attraction business on the Mornington Peninsula

Daniel Robinson has transformed his real estate career since joining Area Specialist, achieving record-breaking results while maintaining authenticity…

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Franchise News

Jason Cook joins The Agency in Geelong

The property partner brings more than 20 years of sales and service experience, including eight years specialising in…

Joint winners of The Outstanding Contribution Award went to Sally Croft, general manager of Rural Pittsworth _ Warwick _ Dalby _ Chinchilla _ Stanthorpe, and Ray White Rural Dayboro principal Vicki Pain.jpg
Franchise News

Ray White Rural and Livestock crowns its 2026 award winners

More than 175 guests gathered in Sydney to celebrate the network's top performers, offices and rising talent across…

Ray White Commercial names its top performers for FY26
Franchise News

Ray White Commercial names its top performers for FY26

Canberra's Frank Giorgi took out the network's highest individual honour as Ray White Commercial recognised its leading agents,…

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Celebrity Homes

California dreamin’ on the Thames: Malibu Replica hits the market in the UK

Rebuilt as a near-exact replica of a California beach house, this £5.5M ($10.7M AUD) stilt-built compound offers 150ft…

Three offers flood in after Emma Orchard transforms Hilton character home
Agent Stories

Three offers flood in after Emma Orchard transforms Hilton character home

Emma Orchard's hands-on staging approach turned a challenging campaign into a three-offer weekend for a character home in…

Industry News

Melbourne’s ‘rare buying window’ opens as Jellis Craig tips next growth cycle

Melbourne’s residential property market is positioning itself for a new growth cycle, driven by favorable relative affordability, tightening…

Commercial property expert Tom Donnelly outlines the five leasing mistakes agents should help clients avoid to build stronger, long-term relationships. Image: Supplied/Lois
Commercial

The lease mistakes costing you repeat commercial clients

Harcourts' head of commercial argues the real test of a lease comes years later, and sets out five…

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Opinion

How good agents learn from feedback without being ruled by it

Four practices for taking feedback seriously without taking it personally.

How Allie Coutts kept a Stafford Heights contract on track after a building report hurdle
Agent Stories

How Allie Coutts kept a Stafford Heights contract on track after a building report hurdle

After a five-bedroom Stafford Heights house went under contract at $1.72 million, a building and pest issue threatened…

Door-knocking conversation leads to 60-year family home sale in under 10 days
Agent Stories

Door-knocking conversation leads to 60-year family home sale in under 10 days

When Meagan Xanthis knocked on a door in Winthrop, she didn't know she was about to help a…

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Franchise News

Key negotiation takeaways from Dr Medvec’s Ray White masterclass

Global negotiation expert Dr Victoria Medvec shared strategies for handling lowball offers, hesitant sellers and buyer expectations in…

Zillow cuts more than 500 jobs in major restructure. Image: Lois
International

Zillow cuts 500 jobs despite revenue growing 18 per cent

The US portal giant's second layoff round this year lands the day before Q2 earnings, as it restructures…

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Supplier News

Domain launches national campaign for its 3D property tours

The new brand platform puts Matterport's immersive tour technology in front of buyers nationally, meaning agents may soon…