Franchise News
Network updates, new offices, leadership changes, and initiatives from major real estate franchise groups across Australia and New Zealand.
Richard Shalhoub to lead new Agency team in Sydney CBD
The Agency has assembled a six-person team in Sydney's CBD, with plans to keep growing including a possible commercial management division.
Barry Plant Berwick raises $72,000 for Make-A-Wish
A five-person office's inaugural Trivia Night has become the single highest fundraising community event in Make-A-Wish Australia's history.
Stone Real Estate acquires Central Coast rent roll, relocates Wyong office
The acquisition of Brand Property The Entrance adds to principal Abdullah Choudhari's growing Stone business as the group…
Scott Dolce joins Belle Property network as Academy Manager
The new Academy Manager, Trainer and Coach says tough markets reward discipline, and there's a significant opportunity right…
Belle Property Mornington and Mount Eliza opens third office in Seaford
Principals Brett Trebilcock and Bill Joycey have added a Seaford office to their Mornington and Mount Eliza businesses,…
Ayesha Shahnawaz returns to Harcourts to launch Harcourts Infinity
A decade after starting her career with the brand, the Perth property professional is back with a new…
Rachael Campbell joins FOUNDIT as Noosa partner
The buyer's agent platform has appointed its first Noosa-based partner as it expands into one of Australia's most…
How Leo Edwards built a reach to rival the portals
With standalone websites for every listing and a database of 30,000 followers, this sole agent says he delivers…
From marine biology to real estate success through community service
Rachel Lawrie's journey from marine biologist to successful real estate agent demonstrates how service-focused values can build a…
PRD-Colliers dual-brand partnership marks 20 years
The 2006 tie-up between commercial giant Colliers and residential network PRD kept both brands separate – and both…
Rick Schultz opens Ray White Albert Park
After nearly a decade as one of Ray White's top-performing agents, Schultz makes the move to business ownership,…
Harcourts Australia, NZ face off in Dial Hard 2
The Trans-Tasman appraisal challenge returns with a twist, as New Zealand joins the competition for the first time.
Volkan Akintetik and Reece Caira join LJ Hooker network
The two top-selling Central Coast agents have opened their own LJ Hooker business in Berkeley Vale, filling what…
Belinda McLachlan joins Harcourts Pinnacle in Brisbane
The Lawnton specialist brings more than a decade of experience to the growing agency as it strengthens its…
Sam Borg named director of Ray White Woodside
The 27-year-old has been promoted to business owner after six years and back-to-back Elite status with Ray White,…
Gemma White: Building success through authentic relationships
Gemma White has built a thriving real estate business on the Northern Gold Coast by focusing on what…
Ayden Vojnic joins LJ Hooker as growth manager
The former Aussie Home Loans executive will lead franchise recruitment across Western Australia, South Australia and the Northern…
Harcourts Foundation grant to fund 1,700 meal packs
A $5,000 grant from the Harcourts Foundation will help a volunteer-run Adelaide charity deliver more than 1,700 emergency…
Harcourts adds Glenfield and Austral to NSW network
A well-established Southwestern Sydney agency has joined the Harcourts fold, giving directors Babu Pokhrel, Ish Khanal and Min…
BresicWhitney bolsters commercial team with two appointments
The Sydney group has appointed Tony Youssef as Commercial Manager and Michael Lahood as Commercial Associate as it…
Urban Real Estate offices become OzHarvest food drop-off points
As cost-of-living pressures push more households toward food insecurity, Urban Real Estate is turning its office network into…
Lukas Pedder to lead new McGrath office in Mildura
The Melbourne-trained agent has reunited with the McGrath network to open its first Mildura office, in a regional…
Adam Wong steps up to DiJones licensee after 17 years
The Chatswood agent's promotion caps nearly two decades with the business and reflects DiJones' broader push to build…
Husband-and-wife team opens Ray White Hoppers Crossing office
Shahid Khan and Fatima Zahra have launched their own Ray White office after just 12 months of trading…
Lifestyle Group solidifies regional footprint with strategic acquisition of Byron Bay Real Estate Agency
Lifestyle Group has further strengthened its progressive footprint across regional New South Wales, proudly welcoming Byron Bay Real…
Family business with 30-year history joins Harcourts network
George and Aishah Savva have rebranded their long-running Eastern Suburbs agency as Harcourts Wentworth Partners, bringing more than…
Harcourts Sapphire opens in Western Sydney, bringing a fresh perspective to real estate
Built on transparency, innovation and local insight, the new office marks a strategic move into Western Sydney’s evolving…
Ray White unites three Northern Tasmania offices under one banner
Angela Johnson has rebranded her Devonport and Shearwater businesses and bought Living Here Launceston, bringing a 30-strong team…
Harcourts Ulverstone & Penguin expand Into Devonport
The locally owned business has opened a new office in a well-known Devonport address as it extends its…
Belle Property expands Parramatta business Into Epping
The move adds a third office to the Sahyoun and Perram-led business, extending its reach across Sydney's northern…
Ray White Colonel Light Gardens gets new leadership duo
Long-time Ray White Unley agents Robbie Smith and Joe Marriott are stepping out on their own, taking over…
McGrath and Knight Frank open sixth dual-branded office in Newcastle
The Newcastle location will be the only office in the regional city offering both commercial and residential property…
Destination Queenstown for Platinum REMAX members
REMAX Australia brings together 60 of its top-performing agents for three days of professional development at the network's…
Will Gosse steps up as BresicWhitney’s new CEO
The 12-year company veteran moves from Acting CEO to the permanent role, promising continuity of culture across the…
Urban Real Estate Opens 17th Office in Calderwood with Local Powerhouse Team Taylor
Urban Real Estate has continued its expansion across New South Wales with the opening of its 17th office…