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Australia’s top agents named at REIA National Awards for Excellence
The 2026 National Awards for Excellence recognised standout agents, property managers and agencies, with South Australia and Queensland claiming the most wins.
Magain Real Estate launches dedicated commercial division amid strong market growth
Magain Real Estate has officially launched Magain Commercial, marking a strategic expansion into the commercial property sector following…
Darren Piper: A decade of pioneering the buyer’s agent space
When Darren Piper took a holiday in late 2016, he couldn't stop thinking about one thing – becoming…
Short-term rentals outnumber vacancies 36 to one in some locations
New research reveals the scale of Australia's short-term rental sector and what it would take to regulate it…
Date set for £1.5bn Rightmove class action as estate agents allege “unsustainable” fees
Estate agents allege excessive pricing power as Rightmove faces major competition class action in UK tribunal.
Tristian Kennedy and Jason Spagnoulo take over Ray White Port Adelaide
Tristian Kennedy and Jason Spagnoulo expand their western suburbs footprint, with founder Nick Psarros staying on to mentor…
Treasure hunt marketing drives early sale of seven-bedroom Flagstaff Hill home
Rebecca Giameos turned a property inspection into a family adventure with a pirate-themed treasure hunt that led buyers…
Strategic timing delivers nine-bidder auction in Epping
Wenting Shi of Tracy Yap Realty made a strategic call to bring the auction forward by two weeks,…
Women In Real Estate study exposes uncomfortable truths about safety, reporting and workplace culture
A national study into women working in real estate is challenging long-held assumptions about performance, career progression and…
The clock is ticking for Tranche 2
With no grace period under Tranche 2 reforms, compliance platform APLYiD is urging agencies to act now before…
Redfin launches exclusive listing tier to compete in pre-market wars
The new "Early Access" category prioritises listings from Redfin and Compass agents, signalling an escalation in the battle…
First National names top performers at Vietnam convention
Queensland offices dominated the sales categories while Western Australia swept property management honours at the network's 2025 awards.
REMAX The Limitless Group appoints Kate Peereboom as Head of Sales
The former business owner joins the Brisbane-based multi-office group to lead sales strategy and agent development.
Agents to get prime video real estate on realestate.com.au’s app home screen
REA supporting customers to create high-impact affordable vertical listing videos to showcase on the home screen of Australia’s…
Belle Property launches commercial arm on Sydney’s Upper North Shore
The expansion gives residential principals Michael Doran and Daniel Dennis a new avenue as landlords increasingly explore commercial…
33 offers in 10 days: How Jason Barnett’s transparency play triggered a buyer scramble in Whittington
Jason Barnett's transparent pricing strategy and meticulous preparation generated 33 offers from 9 separate parties for a Whittington…
Why inspection reports are one of the most important documents in property management
Why thorough ingoing and outgoing inspection reports are one of the most important skills new property managers can…
$280,000 tax hit set to rewrite Australia’s property market as investors flee established homes
New analysis reveals sweeping budget changes could redirect capital into new builds, slash borrowing power and ignite rent…
Social media storytelling finds buyer for Camberwell family home
Mark Josem's Instagram storytelling campaign attracted a buyer who wasn't searching in Camberwell, securing mid-$4 million for a…
Granny flats take flight near Western Sydney International Airport
Homeowners in five councils can now build secondary dwellings up to 85 square metres, reversing restrictions that blocked…
Budget’s negative gearing changes could cut investor borrowing by 20%
Experts warn the proposed reforms will hit borrowing capacity before they touch tax returns – and the numbers…
Harcourts Tasmania smashes fundraising record with $30,000 charity auction
Two offices went head-to-head for a day with top-performing franchise leader Martin Cooper, driving the network's biggest single-event…
From salesperson to principal: what a real ownership pathway looks like
More agents are moving beyond individual sales success to build scalable businesses of their own, with Jarita Rayasam…
Ray White Rural Murwillumbah changes hands after eight-year lead-up
Craig and Sonya Taylor take ownership of the Tweed River office, bringing a combined century of real estate…
Tax overhaul triggers caution in auction market as sentiment softens post-Budget
Buyer activity eases across auctions and inspections as early sentiment shifts emerge following federal Budget housing tax changes
Sydney’s Northern Beaches leads the nation in resale profits
New data shows almost all Australian homeowners are selling at a profit, with Sydney and Queensland dominating the…
Kolmeo Labs launches a new suite of tools targeting property management workload
A new AI suite embeds intelligence directly into daily workflows, aiming to reduce the growing pressure of fragmented…
Ray White AKG expands South East Queensland network with Holland Park acquisition
Experienced local principal Piers Crawford and top-performing agent Darren Bonehill will lead the office as joint principals under…
Market jitters after Federal Budget, but Matt Lahood says “there’s always opportunity in every situation”
Buyers and sellers squeezed as borrowing capacity tightens, auctions are withdrawn, and investors reassess strategy following Federal Budget…
Reserve price disclosure could backfire on Victorian vendors
A new survey shows that 94 per cent of property owners would change their selling strategy if forced…
Urban Real Estate promotes Thuong Hoang to lead property management
The appointment follows 15 years with the business as the agency's rent roll grows past $1.45 billion in…
More leads won’t fix this: why rent roll growth breaks down well before the appraisal
When rent roll growth slows, the default response is predictable: we start stressing that “we need more leads.”
Ray White NSW/ACT taps franchise operations specialist for new performance role
Callum Hogan's appointment signals the network's focus on coaching and accountability across its state network.
First National Cleveland nears 1,000 properties after Wynnum Manly acquisition
The Brisbane bayside agency's fourth rent roll acquisition in eleven years brings a thirty-year mentorship full circle.
Matt Lancashire launches luxury-only agency for $4m-plus homes
The Brisbane agent behind $1.5 billion in sales is betting that the city's top-tier market needs dedicated, specialist…