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Database strategy secures timely Australind sale for family of 35 years
Agent Stories

Database strategy secures timely Australind sale for family of 35 years

A timely opportunity while 38 weeks pregnant, a family connection forged through community volunteering, and a database strategy…

Young family secures first home after competitive campaign in Taylors Hill
Agent Stories

Young family secures first home after competitive campaign in Taylors Hill

A targeted campaign appealing to both investors and owner-occupiers delivered multiple strong offers for a well-presented three-bedroom townhouse…

Industry News

Why buyers struggle at auction, and how agents can guide them

New research reveals the generational gaps and common pitfalls buyers face at auctions, and why agents who guide…

Jake Gardam's Instagram strategy delivers $650,000 sale in five days
Agent Stories

Jake Gardam’s Instagram strategy delivers $650,000 sale in five days

Jake Gardam's strategic use of social media as a market testing tool delivered a five-day sale in a…

Beechboro house attracts 10 buyers and 33 offer adjustments in 13 days, underpinned by local market knowledge
Agent Stories

Beechboro house attracts 10 buyers and 33 offer adjustments in 13 days, underpinned by local market knowledge

A strategic pricing approach and strong buyer engagement transformed a vendor’s mid-$800,000 expectations into a $945,000 result, highlighting…

Industry News

Labor signals major Capital Gains Tax reforms ahead of May budget

Inquiry finds tax breaks for investors are inflating prices and limiting opportunities for first-time buyers.

Franchise News

Emma Oliver: From architect to advocate in Perth’s property market

A former architect with a photographic memory for house prices, Emma Oliver has carved out a unique niche…

Professional rapport unlocks swift Caboolture purchase for single father
Agent Stories

Professional rapport unlocks swift Caboolture purchase for single father

A relationship-building approach and strategic patience delivered a life-changing result for a single father seeking more time with…

Pacific Property Buyers launches a tailored buyer’s agent service to provide first-home buyers with the strategy, education, and off-market access they need to succeed. Source: Supplied
News

Pacific Property Buyers puts first-time buyers first with innovative agency model

Pacific Property Buyers launches a no-upfront-fee service to guide first-home buyers through Sydney’s competitive property market.

Industry News

Ray White warns proposed investor tax changes could reduce rental supply

The real estate group says potential changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing could reduce rental supply…

People Moves

Simon Best opens Buxton Kilmore and Wallan

In a strategic move into Victoria's historic and fast-growing northern corridor, Buxton Real Estate Group announces the opening…

Industry News

Sydney’s cheapest homes now leading market price growth

First-home buyers and expanded government schemes are flipping the script on Sydney's traditional prestige-led housing cycle.

AI

The ultimate guide: 35 practical ChatGPT tips for real estate professionals

35 actionable AI strategies for real estate agents: write sharper listings, plan smarter, and win clients without working…

Franchise News

Tim Allen: From finance broker to buyer’s agent

From an 18-year-old investor to a dual-licensed expert, Tim Allen’s journey highlights how mastering finance and transparent advocacy…

Industry News

“Does it pass the pub test?” navigating the new AML rules 

New AML reforms starting July 2026 shift Australian real estate from handshake trust to strict transparency, requiring agents…

News

Adelaide homes selling faster than any other capital city

Properties in some suburbs are changing hands within two weeks of listing, with houses spending a median of…

News

New land wealth levy could cut stamp duty for homebuyers

The McKell Institute proposes taxing land portfolios over $20 million to fund stamp duty reductions on new homes…

News

First-home buyers now need seven years to save Sydney deposit

Domain research reveals rising entry-level prices have wiped out gains from 2025 rate cuts, with Brisbane, Adelaide and…

News

Michael Lezaja: Finding purpose in property success

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

News

Price pullbacks hit prestige suburbs as market momentum eases

PropTrack data shows 139 suburbs recorded annual dollar losses, with high-end Sydney and regional Victorian markets among the…

News

Renters hit affordability ceiling as rental market slows and fragments, Domain report shows

Rents remain high, but growth slows and diverges across cities as affordability constraints bite

Industry News

Housing market tipped for steadier price growth in 2026

Australia’s housing market is expected to remain resilient next year, with price growth continuing at a more measured…

Industry News

First-home buyers maintain record market share in New Zealand

First-home buyers across New Zealand are capitalising on lower mortgage rates and below-peak property prices, maintaining a record…

Gold Coast agent Helen secured $790,000 for a Reedy Creek duplex - $100,000 over asking - after targeted marketing generated 28 offers in 20 days.
Agent Stories

First home buyer scheme drives $91,000 premium for Reedy Creek Townhouse

Targeted digital campaign generates 23 offers and almost six-figure price lift near Robina.

Industry News

Five per cent deposit scheme reveals big regional disparities

The expanded five per cent deposit scheme for first-home buyers is creating vastly different opportunities across Australian cities,…

Industry News

Experts reveal Australia’s property hotspots for 2026

The annual realestate.com.au Hot 100 has identified the suburbs across Australia expected to outperform the market in 2026…

Industry News

First home buyers face shrinking housing options

First home buyers in Australia are facing increasingly limited options, with only 12 per cent of housing stock…

Opinion

What vendors want today from their agent 

Today's property vendors seek agents who deliver more than sales pitches—they demand market data, transparent timing advice, and…