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RBA September rate hike expected, Koch blames governments
Industry News

Households complied, governments didn’t – Koch’s message to the RBA

Compare the Market's David Koch has written to Governor Michele Bullock arguing mortgage holders are being billed for inflation they didn't create, as a rate rise looms.

Adrian William welcomes Simon Pilcher following Pilcher Residential merger
Franchise News

Adrian William welcomes Simon Pilcher following Pilcher Residential merger

Adrian William, one of Sydney's fastest-growing agencies, today announced that it has merged with Pilcher Residential, bringing veteran…

Georgie Parry appointed COO Ray White Canberra
Franchise News

Ray White Canberra appoints Georgie Parry as Chief Operating Officer

Nine years after starting on reception, Georgie Parry has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of Ray White Canberra,…

Echo Vale industrial land: $3 billion Sydney opportunity
Industry News

$3bn future beckons as one of Sydney’s biggest landholdings hits the market

A 737-hectare cattle property held for three decades has been put up for sale in Sydney's North West…

Kolmeo and FLK it over join forces to simplify lease signing for property managers
Supplier News

Kolmeo and FLK it over join forces to simplify lease signing for property managers

A new integration sends signed leases straight back into the correct tenancy record, cutting one more manual step…

Thomas Fuller brings a high-performance mindset to Ray White Phillips & Co
Franchise News

Thomas Fuller brings a high-performance mindset to Ray White Phillips & Co

The Clovelly-raised father of three explains how the discipline of professional rugby and a carpentry apprenticeship now shapes…

Cash unconditional offer seals Kingscliff beach house after five competing bids
Agent Stories

Cash unconditional offer seals Kingscliff beach house after five competing bids

Mark Humphries' strategic pricing below $2 million in a softening market delivered five offers in three weeks for…

Why some listings pull tens of thousands of views, explained
Industry News

Why some listings pull tens of thousands of views, explained

A realestate.com.au economist says buyer curiosity about luxury and unique homes, not just price, drives the views behind…

How one Harcourts office is supporting bereaved local families
Franchise News

How one Harcourts office is supporting bereaved local families

Harcourts Drysdale joined Harcourts Victoria and the Harcourts Foundation to present a grant to Wombat's Wish, whose programs…

First National Townsville: Helen Munro Property rebrands
Franchise News

Family-owned Townsville agency rebrands as First National

Director Tracy Crome says the 30-year-old business is gaining national resources while keeping local ownership, its team and…

Tim Duggan speaking at PM/ONE 2026
News

Tim Duggan’s five steps to handling conflict better

At PM/ONE, Tim Duggan shared his CLEAR framework for preparing for difficult conversations, listening with care, and finding…

39 million Australians: housing and infrastructure face a 40-year planning test
Industry News

39 million Australians: housing and infrastructure face a 40-year planning test

Australia is expected to add millions of residents over the next 40 years, prompting calls for a national…

International

What Scotland’s fast exchange times reveal about transaction efficiency

New UK data shows almost three-quarters of Scottish sales reach exchange within three months, prompting fresh questions about…

Battle-axe block with 600sqm of land finds buyer in three weeks after 90-day listing stall
Agent Stories

Battle-axe block with 600sqm of land finds buyer in three weeks after 90-day listing stall

After 90 days on market, a new agent, fresh timing strategy, and a database of qualified buyers delivered…

George Faris turns passed-in Kensington auction into $2.9m post-auction win
Agent Stories

George Faris turns passed-in Kensington auction into $2.9m post-auction win

George Faris turned a passed-in auction into a $2.9 million post-auction success by reading buyer psychology and navigating…

Local first-home buyer secures East Victoria Park character home after 11 written offers
Agent Stories

Local first-home buyer secures East Victoria Park character home after 11 written offers

A clear finish line and strategic campaign delivery drove 11 written offers for Michelle Ralph's East Victoria Park…

Sydney family finds space and access in Gwandalan lakeside pocket
Agent Stories

Sydney family finds space and access in Gwandalan lakeside pocket

Daniel Grech's hands-on approach and honest vendor communication delivered six offers for a Gwandalan property that matched a…

Staging adds $100,000 to Labrador house as investor outbids owner-occupier at auction
Agent Stories

Staging adds $100,000 to Labrador house as investor outbids owner-occupier at auction

A strategic staging decision and compressed auction campaign delivered a cash unconditional result for repeat clients in one…

Franchise News

WA’s top real estate performers honoured at 2026 REIWA awards

The Agency and Ray White claimed multiple major categories as almost 900 WA real estate professionals gathered in…

Industry News

Developers warn of project cancellations over trust tax changes

Five major industry bodies commissioned polling showing most small and medium developers expect the proposed changes to affect…

Chelsea Pottenger speaking at PM/ONE 2026
News

Chelsea Pottenger’s practical resets for a more sustainable working day

At PM/ONE, the EQ Minds founder shared small habits for calmer transitions, a different start to the morning,…

Australian senior living investment: $1.1m homes reshape demand
Industry News

Why retirees with $1.1 million homes are reshaping senior living demand

New CBRE figures show over-75s hold significant home equity and superannuation, and researchers say this is pushing demand…

Luke and Nikki McAuliffe open Harcourts Gungahlin | Belconnen
Franchise News

Luke and Nikki McAuliffe open Harcourts Gungahlin Belconnen

The husband-and-wife team bring 20 years of combined real estate experience to a new Harcourts office serving Canberra's…

Jasmyn Calgaro buys into Ray White Nepean Group
Franchise News

Jasmyn Calgaro buys into Ray White Nepean Group

The top one per cent performer's promotion to business partner caps an 11-year rise from 19-year-old sales associate…

Chad Buckley's 168-day campaign secures area's first $1.5m-plus sale in nine months
Agent Stories

Chad Buckley’s 168-day campaign secures area’s first $1.5m-plus sale in nine months

Chad Buckley's adaptive approach to a challenging Bolwarra Heights campaign delivered the area's first above-$1.5m non-acreage sale in…

Eight offers in the second weekend: how Steve Goodson turned a stale Landsborough listing around in 14 days
Agent Stories

Eight offers in the second weekend: how Steve Goodson turned a stale Landsborough listing around in 14 days

After 45 days on market with no result, a Landsborough house sold in 14 days under Steve Goodson's…

Knight Frank unifies Queensland valuation team under Matthew Ryan
Franchise News

Knight Frank unifies Queensland valuation team under Matthew Ryan

The firm has brought commercial and residential valuation services under one roof in South East Queensland, taking on…

Shane Sullivan opens independent agency in Sydney's inner west
Franchise News

Shane Sullivan opens independent agency in Sydney’s inner west

After 18 years building his career in the area, the former Domain NSW Rising Star has launched SULLIVAN…

Franchise News

Exploration Day 2026: Celebrating the people behind the Explore Property network

There is something special about bringing the Explore Property network together, and Exploration Day 2026 was no exception.

Sydney, Melbourne sellers withdraw stock as listings tighten
Industry News

Sydney, Melbourne sellers withdraw stock as listings tighten

New analysis from Ray White shows owners in Australia's two largest cities are pulling properties from the market…

Australian property tax changes boost NZ property searches
International

Australian property hunters look across the Tasman after tax shake-up

Australian interest in New Zealand property has climbed sharply since the Federal Government unveiled its negative gearing and…

REINSW crowns Peter Matthews with its top industry honour
Franchise News

REINSW crowns Peter Matthews with its top industry honour

More than 500 real estate professionals gathered at the Hilton Sydney for the 29th REINSW Awards for Excellence,…

Harcourts Foundation grants $30,000 to PCYC North
Franchise News

Harcourts Foundation grants $30,000 to PCYC North

The funding will back an early intervention program supporting young people aged 10 to 18 across northern Tasmania,…

Ray White NSW & ACT names 2025/26 award winners
Franchise News

Ray White NSW & ACT names 2025/26 award winners

More than 1,100 members and guests gathered in Sydney to celebrate a year the network says tested its…

Francesca Gasteen confirmed as Allhomes general manager
Franchise News

Francesca Gasteen confirmed as Allhomes general manager

Francesca Gasteen steps up from an interim role held since July 2025 to permanently lead the Canberra property…