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Rare Torrens-titled homette attracts $900k buyer willing to waive cooling-off rights
Agent Stories

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…

Features

Investor appetite for whole apartment blocks soar

Well-capitalised investors are snapping up entire Sydney apartment blocks, seeking control, consistent rental income, and long-term growth in…

Nine offers in three days: how presentation strategy won over Summerhill first-home buyers
Agent Stories

Nine offers in three days: how presentation strategy won over Summerhill first-home buyers

Karen Magnotta's presentation-focused strategy generated nine offers in three days for a Summerhill unit, with the winning buyer…

Industry News

Buyers stay cautious as auction market hits 2026 peak

Auction volumes hit their 2026 peak, but are buyers are becoming more selective amid economic uncertainty?

Franchise News

McGrath bolsters Melbourne offices with five new hires

The South Yarra and Ivanhoe franchise kicks off 2026 with a recruitment push spanning sales and operations roles.

House-like Waterloo unit attracts seven contracts in 12 days
Agent Stories

House-like Waterloo unit attracts seven contracts in 12 days

Cathryn Dudman's renovation strategy and house-like positioning delivered 47 inspections and seven contracts in under two weeks for…

Four offers in four days: How Sam Radal's sensory marketing created competition in Quakers Hill
Agent Stories

Four offers in four days: How Sam Radal’s sensory marketing created competition in Quakers Hill

Sam Radal's presentation-focused campaign and sensory marketing approach generated 29 buyers and four offers in a single weekend,…

Industry News

Victorian Government approves 1,500 new CBD homes including 65-storey tower

Major Melbourne project adds density to the CBD as approvals rise but viability concerns remain. $495m tower moves…

Blair Cardile's buyer vetting strategy delivers pre-auction sale in Surry Hills
Agent Stories

Blair Cardile’s buyer vetting strategy delivers pre-auction sale in Surry Hills

A rigorous buyer vetting process and strategic marketing approach that showcased heritage features delivered a premium result for…

Off-market townhouse sale proves the power of buyer matchmaking in Woy Woy
Agent Stories

Off-market townhouse sale proves the power of buyer matchmaking in Woy Woy

A professionally styled display property became the perfect lead generator for an off-market sale in the same complex,…

Industry News

Housing outlook amid Middle East energy shocks

Rising energy prices create a split market: winners in resources, pressure on households and housing.

Partner Content

McGrath plants flag in Torquay to complete Surf Coast corridor

The new office connects Geelong, Armstrong Creek and now Torquay, giving the group coverage across one of Victoria's…

Leadership

Beyond the transaction: why the modern real estate agent must be a community pillar

Adrian Knowles explains how modern real estate agents are moving beyond transactional roles to become trusted community advocates,…

Leadership

Switch off to switch on: how smarter boundaries sharpen your edge in real estate

Why the deals you replay at night may be hurting your performance more than the ones you lose.

Industry News

Valentine’s Day postcode: Why Australia’s singles aren’t living in the same neighbourhood

New Census analysis reveals stark gender imbalances across Australian suburbs at every age, as men and women follow…

People Moves

Urban Real Estate appoints Katrina Tarrant as first CEO

The appointment signals the NSW independent group's shift from founder-led startup to scaled business as it eyes further…

Industry News

Australian house prices rise 560 per cent over 25 years

New Propertyology research reveals property values grew from $210,000 to $1.18 million nationally, with 16 townships achieving 700…

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…

Celebrity Homes

Nicole Kidman sells luxury Sydney apartment for $8.5 million

Australian actor Nicole Kidman has sold one of her six apartments in Sydney's prestigious Latitude building for $8.5…

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.

Grant secured $710,000 for a studio apartment through strategic pricing, achieving $50,000 above recent comparable sales.
Agent Stories

Strategic pricing drives studio apartment $50,000 above comparables in Narrabeen

LJ Hooker agent creates four-buyer competition to drive premium result

Franchise News

Urban Real Estate Expands into South-West Sydney with New Oran Park Office

Urban Real Estate has announced the opening of its newest office in Oran Park, further strengthening the group’s…

Supplier News

Summer readiness for regional PMs: risks to watch for

Regional landlords face unique challenges as summer looms, with bushfires and storms posing greater threats than in urban…

News

Short-term rentals move beyond spare rooms as entire homes dominate

New AHURI research shows entire-home listings now outnumber hosted stays, marking a clear shift away from Airbnb’s original…

Celebrity Homes

Cisco co-founder lists historic Virginia farm for $19.8 million

Tech entrepreneur Sandy Lerner is selling her meticulously restored 571-acre Virginia farm after nearly three decades of ownership…

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…

News

Rental vacancy rate reliability questioned in landmark study

Australia's reliance on private companies to measure rental vacancy rates has been called into question in a groundbreaking…

International

French property market shows signs of recovery

French house prices have increased by 0.3 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the…

News

German home prices set to rise

German home prices are forecast to rise around 3 per cent annually in coming years, outpacing inflation and…

Celebrity Homes

Buddy and Jesinta Franklin purchase rural Gold Coast estate

AFL legend Lance "Buddy" Franklin and his wife Jesinta have downsized to a $4.6 million rural property in…

Industry News

Living by the water now costs 86 per cent more as scarcity pushes prices to new highs

McGrath data reveals coastal, river and harbourfront homes continue to outpace inland market performance.

News

Saudi Arabia opens real estate market to foreign investors

Saudi Arabia will allow foreigners to buy and own property starting January 2026, marking a significant shift in…

Opinion

The future is arriving faster than real estate thinks

How digital change, shifting cities and a new workforce are reshaping the way agencies operate — and what…

News

Temporary migrants face severe housing challenges

Temporary visa holders are experiencing significant housing stress with little government support, despite making up more than 10…