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Jellis Craig Bolsters prestige presence with appointment of Sam Wilkinson
Building on a year that saw company records broken for sales volume and individual auction day transactions, premium real estate agency Jellis Craig has announced the appointment of Sam Wilkinson to lead its prestige efforts in the Boroondara market.
RBA faces ‘Live’ rate decision as Middle East conflict sparks inflation risks
Geopolitical tensions and rising energy costs put March RBA meeting firmly ‘live’, as markets price in higher interest…
BresicWhitney announces leadership transition, with CEO Thomas McGlynn to depart
COO Will Gosse named as Acting CEO, as the group celebrates Mr. McGlynn’s contribution, while looking ahead to…
Barry Plant launches the year with Kickstart 2026
Barry Plant’s Kickstart 2026 united AFL legend Joel Selwood with tech innovation, debuting a first-of-its-kind vendor app and…
Trend-driven renovations could cost sellers up to $36,000
New research reveals one-third of renovation regrets stem from high-maintenance design choices that buyers are now pricing into…
Commercial property isn’t out of reach, but it does demand a different mindset
NAI Harcourts Australia’s Head of Commercial, Tom Donnelly, says building a sustainable commercial career isn’t about having all…
NT and outer Sydney lead the nation’s hottest housing markets
New research identifies 30 suburbs where prices are moving so fast that accurate price guides have become genuinely…
Acton | Belle Property expands into Perth City with new principal Chris O’brien
Australia’s leading lifestyle real estate brand, Belle Property, today announced the expansion of Acton | Belle Property Mount…
Rick Silberman joins RWC Retail to lead Victorian expansion
RWC Retail has officially launched in Victoria, increasing its national presence with the appointment of Rick Silberman as…
Mark Mendel: Making buyer’s agents accessible for everyday Australians
Mark Mendel didn't set out to become a real estate agent, but twenty-five years later, he's revolutionising how…
Aussie partners with Foxtel’s Selling Houses Australia
Aussie has partnered with Foxtel for Season 18 of Selling Houses Australia, as the brand sharpens how it…
Competition energy and buyer patience deliver Claremont sale in record time
Strategic campaign generates strong buyer interest and secures sale within first week
Capital city home values crack $1 million as national prices hit new record
PropTrack’s February 2026 index shows national prices up 0.5% for the month and 9.1% annually, with Perth leading…
First National Real Estate announces 2025 SA/NT state award winners
First National Real Estate honored its top SA and NT performers at the 2024 State Awards, with FN…
RWC announces James Linacre as CEO
RWC appoints James Linacre as CEO to lead its international expansion. Following his success as Head of Commercial,…
“Rightsizers” driving boom in prestige apartment market
Australians are embracing “rightsizing” into luxury apartments, driving a boom in prestige apartment sales. McGrath data reveals record…
Payday Super reforms will reshape real estate payroll from July 2026
Real estate agencies face major payroll and cashflow changes under the new Payday Super rules, with contributions due…
New land wealth levy could cut stamp duty for homebuyers
The McKell Institute proposes taxing land portfolios over $20 million to fund stamp duty reductions on new homes…
Victoria Liu’s future is set in Stone
Highly regarded Lower North Shore senior Sales Agent Victoria Liu has joined the Stone Real Estate network, operating…
The Agency expands into NSW South Coast’s Kiama and Gerringong
National real estate brand The Agency has launched its real estate offering into the seaside towns of Kiama…
Enhancing the home hunt: On-site ads help Aussies save and supercharge their property search
New REA Group research reveals that most Australians find relevant on-site property ads helpful, citing their ability to…
First-home buyers now need seven years to save Sydney deposit
Domain research reveals rising entry-level prices have wiped out gains from 2025 rate cuts, with Brisbane, Adelaide and…
Artist Hunt Slonem snaps up haunted Rhode Island mansion
The 43,772-square-foot Gilded Age estate served as the exterior for cult TV series "Dark Shadows" and is reportedly…
John Lewis abandons ambitious UK rental housing venture
The retail giant has scrapped plans to build 10,000 homes, blaming rising interest rates and construction costs for…
National rental vacancy rate hits three-year high as market pressure eases
Melbourne leads capital cities with highest vacancy rate while Hobart remains the tightest rental market in the country.
Ross Lewis joins Coronis Ascot
Experienced sales agent Ross Lewis has joined Coronis Ascot, adding to the high-performing team under Selling Principal Oliver…
Ray White network books 12,000 appraisals in 12-hour phone blitz
The group's 20th Real Estate of Origin event saw more than 3,500 agents, property managers and BDMs make…
How real estate agents can build trust through insurance
In a high-stakes market, agents build lasting reputations by pairing expert advice with robust insurance coverage, ensuring client…
Savills hires nine executives as commercial investment activity surges
The global property firm is rebuilding its Queensland and Victorian capital markets teams as office transaction volumes climb…
Kate Littlejohn announced as Co-CEO of Harcourts Tasmania
Harcourts Tasmania has announced a significant leadership evolution with the appointment of Kate Littlejohn as co-CEO, joining long-standing…
REIQ returns to REIA after 11-year break, strengthening national real estate voice
Return gives Queensland agents a seat at the federal table and pathways to the REIA National Awards for…
House hunting now the biggest stress for Australian movers
New research reveals finding a property to buy or rent consumes dozens of hours and ranks among the…
FOUNDIT welcomes Sean Phuah as Founding Partner Buyer’s Agent, strengthening its presence on Sydney’s prestige North Shore
Fast-growing property platform FOUNDIT has appointed Sean Phuah as a Founding Partner Buyer’s Agent, alongside his team, further…
Barry Plant head office puts culture first with personal training, chicken & gravy
By the time Friday rolls around each week, many teams in offices across the country are running on…
Michael Lezaja: Finding purpose in property success
Michael Lezaja has found his true calling helping everyday Australians build wealth through property.