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Network updates, new offices, leadership changes, and initiatives from major real estate franchise groups across Australia and New Zealand.

Dean Mackie, CEO and Brent May, COO of DiJones
Franchise News

DiJones transforms industry reform into a competitive advantage with market-leading digital transaction platform

Premium independent real estate network invests in technology that simplifies compliance, enhances the customer experience and sets a new benchmark for the industry.

LJ Hooker appoints Ty Read as Head of Learning and Development for Australia and New Zealand, marking his return to the network where he began his career.
Franchise News

Exciting new appointment to drive training and development

LJ Hooker creates new Head of Learning and Development role as the network builds leadership and training capability…

Belle Property opens a new office in Bundaberg, Queensland, led by local agent Brad Barth. Image: Supplied.
Franchise News

Belle Property expands in Queensland with new office opening in Bundaberg

Belle Property expands into Bundaberg as the region attracts growing demand from families, professionals and retirees seeking coastal…

Ray White members make over 126,000 calls and book 10,021 appraisals across Australasia in the network's 21st Real Estate of Origin call-a-thon. Photo: Supplied.
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Ray White members hit the phones for fast-paced appraisal drive

Ray White members make 126,773 calls and book 10,021 appraisals across Australasia in the network's 21st Real Estate…

Domonic Thompson, Harcourts Australia Chief Operating Officer. Image supplied
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Harcourts Australia appoints industry leader Domonic Thompson as Chief Operating Officer

Harcourts Australia has announced the appointment of experienced property and banking executive Domonic Thompson as its new Chief…

Alex Borthwick joins Adrian William, bringing two decades of industry experience across Sydney's Inner West and Inner East markets. Image: Supplied
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Alex Borthwick Joins Adrian William

Adrian William has announced the appointment of Alex Borthwick, one of Sydney's most accomplished real estate professionals, to…

Franchise News

Barry Plant appoints first full-time Head of Commercial and Finance

The Victorian network has hired Akshay Sharma, a former Australia Post finance leader, to bring a commercial lens…

First National Real Estate unveils a new brand identity following research that found a disconnect between perceptions of the brand and the trust earned by its members. Image: Supplied
Franchise News

A strong reputation deserved a stronger brand

CEO David Edwards and Communications Director Mark Jansen reveal the research behind First National's new identity, designed to…

Jellis Craig appoints Alicia Lecky as Head of Property Management at Jellis Craig Boroondara, returning to the company where she began her career. Image: Supplied.
Franchise News

Jellis Craig Boroondara appoints industry leader Alicia Lecky as Head of Property Management

Award-winning property management leader Alicia Lecky rejoins Jellis Craig, bringing operational expertise from Performance Property and Longview to…

Veteran Noosa luxury property specialist Eric Seetoo joins Harcourts Property Centre after three decades in the Sunshine Coast market. Image: Supplied.
Franchise News

Noosa luxury property powerhouse Eric Seetoo joins Harcourts Property Centre

Harcourts Property Centre strengthens its luxury property capability with the appointment of respected Noosa specialist Eric Seetoo

Explore Property welcomes the former Peter Lawton Property team to its network as Explore Property Bowen. Image: Supplied.
Franchise News

Explore Property welcomes Bowen office to the network

Explore Property founder Andrew Acton welcomes Bowen's newest office, as the team behind Peter Lawton Property begins a…

McGrath Lower North Shore and Harbourside Group appoints Jon McConkey as Head of Growth and Performance for its six Sydney offices. Image: supplied
Franchise News

McGrath Lower North Shore and Harbourside Group adds significant firepower with Jon McConkey

Jon McConkey joins McGrath Lower North Shore and Harbourside Group as Head of Growth and Performance, bringing more…

Harcourts NSW/ACT, led by CEO Andrew McCulloch and Chief Growth Officer Tina Ashton, accepts 11 new franchise applications in the first half of 2026. Photo: supplied
Franchise News

Harcourts NSW continues record growth trajectory as network expansion accelerates

Harcourts NSW/ACT accepts 11 new franchise applications in the first half of 2026, putting the network on track…

Team Woodards raised enough this year to fully fit out two Vinnies soup vans. Image: Supplied
Franchise News

Woodards marks ten years of Vinnies CEO Sleepout with tenth soup van, surpassing $1 million milestone

Real estate network's decade of CEO Sleepout fundraising tops $1 million, funding two more soup vans for Victorians…

Harcourts Inner East appoints Nicky Talbot as Head of Property Management, bringing nearly 30 years of industry experience to the role.
Franchise News

Harcourts Inner East appoints respected property management leader Nicky Talbot

Harcourts Inner East appoints industry veteran Nicky Talbot to lead its property management division as part of the…

John and Sue Ward launch Harcourts Ward on Brisbane's Northside after more than a decade running an independent boutique agency. Photo: Supplied.
Franchise News

Veteran Brisbane agents join Harcourts to launch new Northside business

John and Sue Ward bring 25 years of industry experience and a proven track record on Brisbane's Northside…

Ray White Upper North Shore's Mae Chan. Image: Supplied
Franchise News

Mae Chan joins Ray White Upper North Shore

The experienced Upper North Shore agent says the opportunity to work alongside some of the region's top performers…

McGrath Estate Agents opens a new office in Wantirna as demand strengthens across Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
Franchise News

McGrath Wantirna opens as demand strengthens in Melbourne’s east

McGrath Estate Agents has announced the opening of its newest office in the eastern Melbourne suburb of Wantirna.…

Franchise News

Tina Sander Inducted into Harcourts Hall of Fame at HX 2026

HX 2026 International Awards Gala Dinner caps two days of learning and celebration as Harcourts recognises outstanding performance…

Bill Malouf, David Highland, David Malouf and Sam Schumann. Photo: Supplied.
Franchise News

Highland Double Bay Malouf strengthens leadership team with the appointment of Sam Schumann as Equity Partner

Highland Double Bay Malouf elevates Sam Schumann to Equity Partner following sales performance of $112.7 million across 44…

Ray White Ashgrove principal Adam Downes expands his Brisbane footprint by taking on the Ray White Indooroopilly franchise. Photo: Supplied.
Franchise News

Ray White’s Adam Downes adds Indooroopilly to his growing Brisbane west portfolio

Adam Downes expands his Brisbane western suburbs footprint, taking on the Ray White Indooroopilly franchise

The Agency opens a dedicated Western Suburbs office in Cottesloe, strengthening its presence across Perth's coastal property market. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

The Agency opens office in Perth’s Cottesloe

The Agency opens dedicated Cottesloe office to service Perth's fast-growing Western Suburbs market

Chris Antos, Simon McGuire, Ben Faulks, Alex Smith, Frank Giorgi. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

RWC Canberra acquires Sentia to form ACT’s largest commercial powerhouse

Sentia acquisition creates the ACT's largest commercial sales and leasing team, with more than 1,500 tenancies under management…

First National appoints Charles Fu as Principal of Co Bridge Group in Carlingford. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

First National returns to Carlingford with Co Bridge appointment

Charles Fu brings more than 17 years of residential, commercial and project marketing experience to First National Real…

REMAX Sapphire broker owner (centre) Pinakin Patel, with REMAX Australia's Franchise Manager Daniel Roberts and Managing Director Joel Davoren.
Franchise News

REMAX strengthens Victorian presence with new office REMAX Sapphire

Broker owner Pinakin Patel launches RE/MAX Sapphire in Pakenham, offering residential and commercial sales, leasing and property management…

Larry Malan, Jordan Curd, Michael Andrews. Photo: Supplied.
Franchise News

Award-winning auctioneer joins Ray White Malan + Co in major leadership appointment

REIQ Auctioneer of the Year Jordan Curd joins Ray White Malan + Co as Chief Auctioneer and Head…

Annabelle Weir, Mukhtaar Hashim, Grant Turner, Julie Ryan. Photo: Supplied.
Franchise News

RWC CSR signals next growth phase with Grant Turner leadership appointment

Grant Turner joins Principal Mukhtaar Hashim, Julie Ryan and Annabelle Weir in a collaborative leadership structure as RWC…

Highland at Ruby House. Image supplied
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Highland Double Bay Malouf Secures Landmark New Headquarters at Ruby House, Double Bay

Highland Double Bay Malouf has announced it will open its new Eastern Suburbs headquarters at Ruby House, the…

Highland Balaton Financial. Image supplied
News

Highland announces the launch of Highland Balaton Financial

The new venture is designed to combine property expertise and specialist lending advice to support clients from acquisition…

Mario Carbone, Beryl Fan, Jessica Carbone. Photo: Supplied.
Franchise News

Ray White City South enters a new era of ownership

Ray White City South enters a new era as experienced sales agent Beryl Fan steps into co-ownership alongside…

Sotheby's International Realty opens its first Canberra office, led by director Alexander Smout. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

Canberra welcomes Sotheby’s International Realty to the nation’s capital

One of the world's most recognised real estate brands has established a presence in Canberra, reflecting the continued…

Aziz Hoque Team. Image supplied
Franchise News

Aziz Hoque launches a First National office in Sydney’s South-West

After 16 years in the industry, Aziz Hoque has established his new First National agency built around personalised…

Sarah Watson, Kate Spence and Chris Rayner. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

Belle Property expands in Western Sydney with new Nepean office

New Penrith office brings Belle Property's boutique offering to Western Sydney as region prepares for transformation ahead of…

Brisbane's Pink Tie Gala raises record funds for homeless women and children. Photo: Supplied.
Real Estate Agent Events

Brisbane real estate leaders raise record funds for homeless women and children at the Pink Tie Gala

Ray White Queensland and Leading Ladies of Real Estate unite with 640 guests at The Star Brisbane to…

Belle Property opens a new office in Lowood, Queensland, led by local agents Brett Barry and Sean O'Connor. Photo: supplied
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Belle Property strengthens South East Queensland presence with new Lowood office

Belle Property has expanded its presence across South East Queensland with the opening of Belle Property Lowood, led…