Franchise News
Network updates, new offices, leadership changes, and initiatives from major real estate franchise groups across Australia and New Zealand.
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 community collection points for OzHarvest this winter.
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…
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…
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 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 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…
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
Adrian William has announced the appointment of Alex Borthwick, one of Sydney's most accomplished real estate professionals, to…
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…
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 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…
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 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 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 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…
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 respected property management leader Nicky Talbot
Harcourts Inner East appoints industry veteran Nicky Talbot to lead its property management division as part of the…
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…
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 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.…
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…
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…