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Celebrity Homes

Fresh Prince of Bel-Air home set to hit the market for US$30m (A$45m)

Iconic television exterior in Los Angeles’ Brentwood to be listed for the first time in nearly five decades

Real Estate Agent Events

Why The One Conference is setting a different standard for real estate leadership

As scrutiny intensifies on real estate, One Conference positions leadership, standards, and accountability at the centre of the…

Franchise News

Lisette Schults-Rand joins Queensland’s top real estate team

Award-winning Brisbane agent Lisette Shults-Rand joins Ray White Collective to lead Chapel Hill operations, bringing her record-breaking sales…

News

Colliers appoints Will Goldsworthy to national role driving growth in Large Format Retail & Project Leasing

Retail property specialist Will Goldsworthy steps into national role at Colliers to transform Australia's large format retail landscape,…

Franchise News

Ray White Alliance announces high-performance leadership partnership with Jet Xavier

Ray White Alliance on the Gold Coast partners with high-performance coach Jet Xavier to transform leadership and culture,…

Industry News

Investor lending hits new national high as activity spikes across multiple states

Investor lending reaches record levels as NSW and Victoria drive renewed momentum

News

Renters hit affordability ceiling as rental market slows and fragments, Domain report shows

Rents remain high, but growth slows and diverges across cities as affordability constraints bite

News

JLL appoints Tim O’Connor to Head of Leasing Advisory Australia and New Zealand

JLL appoints Tim O'Connor as Head of Leasing Advisory for Australia and New Zealand, signaling strategic growth in…

International

SERHANT. appoints Greg Chan as Chief Technology Officer

Fintech and big-tech veteran joins SERHANT. to drive technology and AI development.

Back to Basics

Getting licensed: how to become a real estate agent

A state-by-state breakdown of registration, qualifications and experience requirements for anyone considering a career in real estate.

News

The Agency strengthens training offering by partnering with Danny Grant

The Agency announces partnership with respected trainer Danny Grant to launch a dedicated sales training division in 2026,…

Franchise News

Professionals leads early AML compliance rollout

Professionals real estate group takes early action on Australia's looming anti-money laundering regulations, partnering with AMLHUB to deliver…

Franchise News

REMAX multi office agency merge to prime Sunshine Coast location

REMAX Property Sales broker owner Tristan Brown has merged his Nambour and Caloundra offices into a centralised Birtinya…

Industry News

Housing data shows property growth often defies economic expectations

Cotality’s 40-year review reveals some of Australia’s strongest price growth occurred during periods of high rates, global shocks…

Nicholas secures $2.675 million for three-bedroom Grafton Street apartment through strategic VIP launch and comprehensive marketing campaign.
Agent Stories

VIP launch strategy delivers $2.675 million Bondi Junction result prior to auction

Strategic VIP launch and building community engagement secure premium result for Grafton Street apartment

Selena Berry secured a $1,002,000 off-market sale in Yeppoon through targeted buyer outreach and pre-market positioning.
Agent Stories

Off-market strategy delivers $1m-plus Yeppoon result

Pre-qualified buyer approach drives premium result for Forrester Way family home

Brenton Milewski achieved a $1.75 million same-day off-market sale in Frewville, SA, matching interstate buyers with a property before it hit the market.
Agent Stories

Same-day off-market sale in Frewville secured by Klemich Real Estate partner

South Australian agent turns chance open home encounter into swift off-market success

Brenton Milewski sold a Frewville home for $1.9 million in seven days by connecting buyers from a neighbouring property to the newly listed address.
Agent Stories

Strategic insight helps secure seven-day Frewville result for Brenton Milewski

The Klemich partner's proactive approach delivers unconditional offer in under a week

Franchise News

Football star scores new role in real estate

Former A-League defender Jordan Elsey has swapped the football pitch for property sales, joining Ray White Campbelltown.

Franchise News

Industry leaders unite to launch Harcourts Werribee

Experienced trio establishes new Harcourts office in Melbourne’s west.

Brenton Milewski sold a Frewville executive home for $2 million in just 10 days, with his vendor praising his professionalism and decisive negotiation.
Agent Stories

Brenton Milewski closes Frewville executive home sale in 10 days

Klemich Real Estate partner recognises buyer intent early and negotiates swift settlement for eastern suburbs vendor

Deximal's Nic Di Rosso achieves $1.35m sale for Bedford rear block home through transparent pricing strategy, attracting 11 buyers and seven offers in four days.
Agent Stories

Bedford rear green-title home sells $342,000 over asking in four days

Transparent pricing and strategic home open drive seven offers for Perth home

Grant secured $710,000 for a studio apartment through strategic pricing, achieving $50,000 above recent comparable sales.
Agent Stories

Strategic pricing drives studio apartment $50,000 above comparables in Narrabeen

LJ Hooker agent creates four-buyer competition to drive premium result

Century 21 Nicholas Armstrong-Smith secures $661,800 off-market sale in Chatswood using 20 years of building knowledge and buyer database strategy.
Agent Stories

Two decades of market knowledge drives off-market Chatswood apartment sale

Century 21's Nicholas Armstrong-Smith converts two decades of building expertise into swift sale

Nicholas Armstrong-Smith sells Bondi Junction one-bedroom unit for $925,000 with fastest-ever seven-day settlement on Christmas Eve.
Agent Stories

Pre-Christmas bonus as Bondi Junction apartment settles in seven days on Christmas Eve

Nicholas Armstrong-Smith delivers lightning settlement for Newland Street, Bondi Junction vendors

Whitsundays agent Melinda Butcher secured $870,000 for a four-bedroom Cannonvale house in 48 hours using comparable sales data instead of a price guide.
Agent Stories

Cannonvale family home sells in two days with no-price strategy

Whitsundays agent uses comparable sales to drive swift result above median

News

realestate.com.au takes centre court as Australian Open official real estate partner

Realestate.com.au becomes the Australian Open's Official Real Estate Partner in a strategic multi-year deal, uniting two national passions…

Industry News

Victoria: housing and recovery support central to $19.5m bushfire assistance package

Emergency accommodation, recovery services and housing support form a key part of the $19.5 million bushfire assistance package…

News

Home prices hit new high as construction activity lifts in bid to ease supply pressures

National home prices edged to a new record in December, while a spike in apartment approvals in November…

International

Compass and Anywhere mega-merger closes after overwhelming shareholder approval

The $2.4 billion deal will create one of the biggest residential brokerage groups in the US, marking a…

News

Chris Akkawi’s 2026 Pledge: Adrian William Agent Commits $500 Per Sale to Local Charity

While most of Sydney prepares for festivities in homes filled with warmth and family, a sobering reality persists…

Franchise News

Urban Real Estate Expands into South-West Sydney with New Oran Park Office

Urban Real Estate has announced the opening of its newest office in Oran Park, further strengthening the group’s…

Supplier News

Why AML compliance isn’t just a big bank problem

As regulators take action against major institutions like Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, the message is clear: AML compliance…

Franchise News

Carey Smith appointed Joint Chairman of Ray White

Ray White Managing Director Dan White announced Carey Smith has joined Brian White as Joint Chairman of the…

Industry News

Housing market tipped for steadier price growth in 2026

Australia’s housing market is expected to remain resilient next year, with price growth continuing at a more measured…