Franchise News
Network updates, new offices, leadership changes, and initiatives from major real estate franchise groups across Australia and New Zealand.
Gavin Rubinstein hits Elite status six weeks into the financial year
The TRG founder is on track for a 13th consecutive Chairman's Elite year, a run he shares with only five others across Ray White's network.
OBrien network honours top performers at annual gala awards
More than 350 people gathered in Melbourne to celebrate the network's top sales agents, property managers and offices…
Ray White Goulburn staffer to shave head for grandfather
Tamika Straney is taking on the World's Greatest Shave after learning her grandfather has lived with chronic myeloid…
Beba Ramic joins The Agency WA
The Mosman Park specialist brings close to two decades of local market experience to her new role.
Geoff Grist joins Harcourts after 21 years in Mosman and Neutral Bay
The Lower North Shore veteran has opened a franchise, built and sold a rent roll, and merged property…
Building success through reputation in Leongatha
Matt Redmond has built a thriving real estate business in Leongatha without making a single cold call.
REIQ names 40 real estate professionals as Fellows
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland has recognised 40 members with 15 years or more of service, entitling…
LJ Hooker names A Home for All primary charity partner
The multi-year partnership will see LJ Hooker Foundation's 400-plus offices drive fundraising and awareness for homelessness and housing…
McGrath partners with Hodges to expand Melbourne footprint
The new Hodges McGrath brand will operate across Bayside Melbourne and Rye on the Mornington Peninsula, bringing Victoria's…
Real estate agent turns loss into hope for Queensland families
Ray White's Sonya Treloar is running her second annual fundraiser for Hummingbird House, Queensland's only dedicated children's hospice,…
Highland Group honours staff at Crown Sydney awards night
More than 220 guests gathered to recognise long-serving team members and rising talent across the Highland Group.
Ray White South Australia and Northern Territory celebrate 2026 award winners
A record 820 guests attended the annual Ray White South Australia and Northern Territory annual awards at the…
BresicWhitney launches financial wellness program for its people
The property group has partnered with a financial advisory firm to deliver workshops on cashflow, tax, superannuation and…
Alistair Boyle – finding freedom and family time in Casey-Cardinia
Alistair Boyle has discovered that running your own business doesn't mean sacrificing time with the people who matter…
Sophie Desprez and team join Stone Southern Highlands
The experienced local agent brings more than 20 years in the industry and a client network spanning the…
Beyond the listings: Mark Anderson’s no-nonsense guide to real estate and real life
After walking away from real estate entirely and spending a year surfing, Mark Anderson returned with a hard…
Andrew and Tracey Macmillan join FOUNDIT buyer’s agency
The husband-and-wife team bring complementary expertise to FOUNDIT, combining Andrew's 40+ years in Melbourne's prestige property market with…
Why Storyhouse treats social media as a sales engine, not a branding exercise
Mark Josem is rewriting the agency playbook, combining digital storytelling, buyer psychology and bilingual auctions to challenge the…
Matt Johnson opens McGrath office in Traralgon
The new office pushes McGrath's network into Gippsland, a region McGrath Research ranks second on the east coast…
No two rural markets are alike, but the challenges often are
First National's Rural Chapter Chair Rohan Ibbs explains why members swapping practical solutions at a regional conference matters…
Norman Tran promoted to associate director at Adrian William
Rising through the ranks from sales associate to the agency's top-performing agent, Norman Tran has been named associate…
Pardeep Singh – taking calculated risks to achieve success
Pardeep Singh's journey into real estate came from an unexpected turn of events that changed the trajectory of…
Michael Qader and Vincent Ianni’s AQ Properties joins Harcourts
The Western Sydney agency, built from a garage eight years ago, rebrands as Harcourts AQ as it joins…
Woodards chairman to drive 6,000km through outback for charity
John Piccolo will spend 10 days travelling from Victoria to Western Australia in a car older than he'd…
Urban Real Estate donates 1,000+ items to OzHarvest
Every Urban Real Estate office across New South Wales turned into a collection point last month, with staff…
Barry Plant Mildura reshapes leadership as next generation steps up
A change in leadership at Barry Plant Mildura has prompted the 35-year-old business to rethink how it is…
Ferguson, Fairweather directors rebrand Sydney agency to LJ Hooker
After more than two decades in business together, the trio's Forestville and Narrabeen offices will now operate as…
Daniel Robinson – building an attraction business on the Mornington Peninsula
Daniel Robinson has transformed his real estate career since joining Area Specialist, achieving record-breaking results while maintaining authenticity…
Jason Cook joins The Agency in Geelong
The property partner brings more than 20 years of sales and service experience, including eight years specialising in…
Ray White Rural and Livestock crowns its 2026 award winners
More than 175 guests gathered in Sydney to celebrate the network's top performers, offices and rising talent across…
Ray White Commercial names its top performers for FY26
Canberra's Frank Giorgi took out the network's highest individual honour as Ray White Commercial recognised its leading agents,…
Key negotiation takeaways from Dr Medvec’s Ray White masterclass
Global negotiation expert Dr Victoria Medvec shared strategies for handling lowball offers, hesitant sellers and buyer expectations in…
David Hayden takes ownership of Stone Forest office
The Northern Beaches agent, recognised as Belrose's Agent of the Year three years running, is taking over the…
Belle Property adds Macarthur team led by three principals
Luke Mannion, Anna Younan and Tanya Gilbert have brought their established Camden agency into the Belle Property network,…
Tom Gunness named Ray White Queensland’s Head of Auctions
The auctioneer moves into a corporate leadership role with the network's 10,000-auction ambition in his sights.