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Michael Lezaja: Finding purpose in property success

Michael Lezaja has found his true calling helping everyday Australians build wealth through property.

News

Price-to-income ratios don’t tell the full affordability story

While the headline numbers look dire, Ray White's chief economist argues buyers are adapting in ways traditional metrics…

People Moves

Laing+Simmons opens new Western Sydney office

This week’s opening of Laing+Simmons Doonside|Glendenning marks the third new office to join the growing network less than…

Strategic pricing delivers record result on Tarneit's busiest street
Agent Stories

Strategic pricing delivers record result on Tarneit’s busiest street

YPA agents secures top price among five comparable street sales through strategic staging and competitive pricing

News

Ray White Donnybrook opens with market-leading duo

Leading Melbourne agents Love Sharma and Samaira Ahuja have joined Ray White Group and are eager to deliver…

Features

Tony Morrison: Tasmania’s real restate maestro on ‘home ground advantage’

Forget pitching in the vendor’s lounge room — Tony Morrison explains why real estate is won on home…

Celebrity Homes

KISS rocker Gene Simmons cuts Beverly Hills mansion price to $12.5 million

The 76-year-old bassist has reduced his asking price by US$1.5 million but says he won't sell to "schmucks."

Franchise News

Jack Freestone: From farm kid to property expert

From farm renovations to founding Buyer Collective, Jack Freestone's property journey spans first-time investments to multi-million dollar developments…

Industry News

First home buyer loans hit record size as deposit scheme takes effect

The average first home buyer mortgage jumped 8.5 per cent to $607,624 in the December quarter, the largest…

Buyer's agent Timothy Paul Allen secured a Cotton Tree townhouse in Maroochydore for $895,000, beating two competing offers through six-hour negotiations.
Just Sold

Buyer’s agent secures Cotton Tree townhouse in six-hour negotiation

Timothy Allen leverages local network to beat competing offers in sought-after Sunshine Coast location

Features

“Buying with a calculator” – Tony Williamson on returning to real estate and the investor wave reshaping Cairns

After two retirements and decades at the top end of Far North Queensland real estate, Tony Williamson returns…

Macarthur Anna Younan achieved $1.2 million for a five-bedroom Elderslie house after adjusting price strategy mid-campaign, generating three contract requests.
Agent Stories

Price repositioning secures $1.2m for unique Elderslie family home

Macarthur agent converts hesitant buyers with mid-campaign price adjustment

Real Estate Agent Events

REA Excellence Award winners announced for 2025 

REA Group has unveiled the 2025 REA Excellence Awards winners, with OC Real Estate claiming two major titles…

Franchise News

Leo Edwards: Digital pioneer transforming coastal real estate

Former financial services professional Leo Edwards has transformed coastal real estate near Melbourne through digital innovation, building a…

News

realestate.com.au launches its first real estate app for ChatGPT

Realestate.com.au brings property search to ChatGPT, allowing Aussies to find homes through natural conversation rather than traditional filters.

News

Ray White kicks off 2026 with biggest ever launch event in Melbourne

CEO Domenic Belfiore challenges agents to pursue market leadership while staying true to core values as network celebrates…

News

Housing costs driving inflation despite RBA rate hikes

The Reserve Bank of Australia's recent interest rate increase highlights a growing disconnect between monetary policy and housing-driven…

News

Aussie partners with Stockdale & Leggo

Aussie Home Loans (Aussie) and leading real estate agency Stockdale & Leggo today announced a strategic home loan…

Selena Berry secures $1,455,000 for 50+ acre property in Adelaide Park after multi-year campaign, matching livestock capability with buyer interests.
Agent Stories

Rural expertise drives $1.45m result after multi-year Adelaide Park campaign

Agent's buyer connection ends long campaign with rural property result

A four-bedroom Truganina house sells for $860,000 off-market through YPA Tarneit-Truganina; $160,000 above the suburb median.
Agent Stories

Truganina house sells $190,000 above median after previous agents fail to secure a buyer

Four-bedroom house achieves $860,000 through database strategy

Opinion

When affordability solves one problem and creates another

As affordability drives buyers into regional Western Australia, housing pressure is rising for locals. Shane Kempton examines the…

Back to Basics

How to become an auctioneer: Andy Reid on the skills that matter, how to practise, and what separates the best from the rest

What aspiring auctioneers need to understand before they ever call an auction

News

Rate hike signals slower gear for the housing market  

The Reserve Bank has raised interest rates in response to stubborn inflation. Experts assess the impact on borrowing…

News

National home prices reach new record despite uneven growth

Home prices across Australia have hit a new record high despite signs of slowing growth in major markets,…

News

House prices forecast to rise despite interest rate uncertainty

Australian house prices are expected to surge by 7.7 per cent this year, with growth momentum continuing into…

AI

If it’s not searchable, it may as well not exist

In an industry where sold prices are visible but strategy rarely is, structured editorial content offers a way…

News

Ben August: Strategy over sales in Cairns

In an industry where many still rely on charm, slogans or pressure tactics, Ben August has built a…

News

Housing market confidence strong but varies by state

Housing market confidence remains strong across Australia heading into 2026, despite growing economic challenges and affordability concerns that…

Agent Stories

Eastern Suburbs buyers agent Albert Sassoon secures Bondi garden apartment in 24 hours for first-home buyers

Albert used 25 years of market knowledge to secure rare property type

Capricorn Coast agent Rory Wex secures $1,415,000 for Taroomball house, $90,000 over asking, using competitive negotiation and team approach in two weeks.
Agent Stories

Team strategy delivers $90,000 premium in two-week Taroomball sale

Collaborative buyer management and strategic marketing secure premium result on Capricorn Coast

People Moves

Aurora Property welcomes prestige specialists to Brisbane team

High-performing sales agents Jill Wright-Wotton and Tony Duncombe have joined Aurora Property, bringing their expertise in Brisbane's Inner…

People Moves

Nitin Puri opens new Laing+Simmons office in Sydney’s north west

Experienced agent Nitin Puri has launched Laing+Simmons Oakville|Windsor as the network kicks off another year of expansion.

Features

Lucky socks and the long game: the superstition behind Nick Roche’s $34.6 million week

From golden retriever socks to off-market street records, 25-year-old Ray White Ascot agent Nick Roche reveals how small…

Celebrity Homes

Travis Boak’s Somerton Park home draws 100 groups at first open

Port Adelaide games record holder Travis Boak has listed his custom-built Somerton Park home after relocating to Melbourne,…

Industry News

Perth crosses $1 million median as long-term growth accelerates

Perth has become Australia’s sixth capital city to record a median house price above $1 million, with strong…