Franchise News
Network updates, new offices, leadership changes, and initiatives from major real estate franchise groups across Australia and New Zealand.
Neil Valentine: Building a business around helping people first
Neil Valentine has built his buyer's agency business on a simple philosophy - put people first, and success will follow naturally.
Neil Valentine: Building a business around helping people first
Neil Valentine has built his buyer's agency business on a simple philosophy - put people first, and success…
Ray White Dandenong forms new partnership, relocates to purpose-built office
Director Ben Jusufi brings former assistant Mo Zeitouneh into the business as partner after seven years of mentorship.
First National names 2025 Vic/Tas award winners
Regional offices dominate state honours as network recognises top performers across sales and property management.
Harcourts RPG launches dedicated project sales division in Victoria
The newly formed team has already secured a $5.2 million penthouse sale at its first appointed development in…
Barry Plant taps Kyrstie Nolan to steer AML rollout
Kyrstie Nolan brings 14 years of operational experience to the network as the industry faces its biggest compliance…
Barry Pound: Building a leading buyer’s agency from decades of experience
Barry Pound's 37-year journey in real estate has led him to create what he believes has the potential…
Anthony Nardella: Breaking records on the Mid North Coast
Anthony Nardella has been breaking street records throughout his career, but his journey to becoming one of the…
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.
Harcourts Foundation grant helps pets escape domestic violence too
An $8,904 donation to RSPCA Queensland's Pets in Crisis program addresses one of the hidden barriers that can…
Antony Bucello: Building relationships over 25 years as a buyer’s agent
Antony Bucello was among the first dozen buyer's agents in Australia when he made a career change 25…
Ray White United Group adds eighth office with Toongabbie acquisition
Peter Diamantidis continues rapid Western Sydney expansion, growing from five staff to 125 team members across eight offices…
McGrath and Knight Frank launch joint projects division with $3b pipeline
The dual-branded team unites more than 50 project marketing specialists across the east coast, with plans to double…
Harcourts promotes two Australian women to global leadership roles
Teagan Seccombe and Karmen Costigan step up from Australian positions to oversee events and property management across the…
Simone Chin: From ballet to Brighton real estate success
Simone Chin has built a leading real estate business in Brighton, Melbourne, grounded in discipline, creativity and a…
Acton | Belle Property opens Karratha office in Pilbara push
The Western Australian expansion puts the lifestyle brand in one of the state's strongest rental markets, led by…
Grant Simpson returns to Ray White after selling own agency
The commercial agent's move to RWC Northern Corridor Group reunites him with longtime collaborators in Brisbane's north.
REMAX Aspire adds marketing specialist to Gold Coast leadership team
Daniel Petch joins the boutique agency as Managing Partner, bringing strategic marketing and media experience to the two-office…
The Rubinstein Group adds collective sales specialists after $30m deal
Jennifer Binetter and Carmen Culina join the eastern suburbs agency after co-leading a 39-lot collective sale in Rushcutters…
Jacobs Well record-holders Belize Property join Harcourts network
The independent agency behind the area's four highest property sales is expanding to Ormeau under new franchise partnership.
First National names top NSW performers at 2025 state awards
Byron Bay and Port Macquarie offices lead the network as regional agencies dominate the honours list.
Ray White Bathurst appoints Emma Chapman as director
Emma Chapman, who built the office's property management arm over three years, steps into leadership alongside principals Stephen…
Katherine Skinner: Quality over quantity in Adelaide’s buyer advocacy market
Adelaide buyer advocate Katherine Skinner thrives by prioritising relationships, guiding clients through life-changing property decisions with a quality-over-quantity…
The Agency strengthens people-first growth strategy with Reeboot AI wellbeing rollout
The Agency is providing 850 staff and their families free access to Reeboot AI, an on-demand mental health…
Husband-and-wife team takes over Ray White Tea Tree Gully
A hospitality veteran and experienced agent are betting their multicultural backgrounds and local roots will resonate in Adelaide's…
OBrien Real Estate marks decade of Carrum Coast Guard sponsorship
The 10th anniversary fun run drew a record 844 runners and raised more than $29,000 for the volunteer…
NAI Harcourts Pinnacle named national finalist for commercial agency of the year
The Aspley-based agency will compete for the REIA's top commercial honour in Melbourne on 21 May, following its…
Jellis Craig acquires Croydon office in eastern Melbourne push
The deal brings Jellis Craig's headcount across the Manningham, Maroondah, and Yarra Ranges regions to around 185 people.
Ray White Chelsea expands with Hastings merger
The top-ranked Chelsea team has partnered with respected local operator Lisa Roberts to launch Ray White Hastings, combining…
Ray White’s top performers open Manly flagship in Northern Beaches push
The directors behind Ray White's number one international business have opened their fourth Northern Beaches office in nine…
Explore Property announces new ownership for Cairns office
Explore Property has announced a new chapter for its Cairns office, with established agents David Hall and Shaun…
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…
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…
No shopfront, no problem: How DiJones built a $41M pipeline with beach cabanas and a branded Vespa
DiJones Pacific Palms agent Dominique Vasers is meeting lifestyle buyers where they already are – and it's working.
Ray White United Group appoints Alex Pattaro as general manager
Ray White United Group is excited to announce the appointment of Alex Pattaro as General Manager.