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Five-bedroom Yeppoon house with black mould and water damage attracted 19 registered bidders, selling $220,000 over reserve through vision-focused marketing.
Agent Stories

Vision over condition: how a Yeppoon renovator attracted 19 registered bidders

Five-bedroom house needing significant renovation and repair exceeds reserve by $220,000

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When perks fall short: property management looks to healthcare to tackle burnout

As staff burnout continues to challenge property management, one agency is trialling accessible healthcare to reduce pressure and…

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Established Alderley agent Janine McDonald rebrands and starts new chapter with Harcourts Solutions

After 28 years as a trusted name in Alderley real estate, seasoned real estate professional Janine McDonald is…

Franchise News

Ray White Queensland appoints property management growth specialist 

Ray White Queensland has appointed property management expert Jamie-Lee Billerwell as Network Specialist - Property Management Growth.

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CGT discount to cost $247 billion over next decade, analysis shows

New Parliamentary Budget Office figures reveal the tax measure will cost more in the next ten years than…

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Highland Kicks off the 2026 season with their annual Kickstart Sales Conference 

The Highland Annual Kickstart Conference launched with energy and enthusiasm this year, as the team gathered in the…

Selena Berry secures $1,455,000 for 50+ acre property in Adelaide Park after multi-year campaign, matching livestock capability with buyer interests.
Agent Stories

Rural expertise drives $1.45m result after multi-year Adelaide Park campaign

Agent's buyer connection ends long campaign with rural property result

Selena Berry of RMW Property Agents secured six offers on a Tanby acreage block in two weeks, with strategic marketing driving competitive interest.
Agent Stories

Tanby acreage block attracts six offers in two weeks

Strategic marketing drives six offers on vacant acreage block

Selena Berry sells four-bedroom Yeppoon home for $790,000 through strategic campaign that attracted multiple investor offers for coastal property.
Agent Stories

Coastal family home with Airbnb appeal sells for $790,000 in Yeppoon

Strategic presentation and buyer communication deliver competitive result for coastal Queensland home

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Government to sell off defence properties for $1.8 billion

Victoria Barracks sites in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are among 67 defence properties identified for disposal as the…

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Ray White Rockhampton announces leadership evolution

Ray White Rockhampton is entering an important new chapter, with an evolved leadership structure designed to support the…

Grant Matterson achieved $2,305,000 at auction in Elanora Heights for Italian vendors watching via FaceTime, exceeding reserve by $35,000.
Agent Stories

Northern beaches agent delivers auction success for Italian vendors watching via FaceTime

Grant Matterson strategically times auction for overseas vendors, achieving above-reserve result via FaceTime

A four-bedroom Truganina house sells for $860,000 off-market through YPA Tarneit-Truganina; $160,000 above the suburb median.
Agent Stories

Truganina house sells $190,000 above median after previous agents fail to secure a buyer

Four-bedroom house achieves $860,000 through database strategy

People Moves

Anywhere CEO Ryan Schneider exits after Compass acquisition

Former Realogy leader quietly departs with potential $67 million severance package as mega-merger creates real estate giant

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Major bank warns the housing boom is ending for half of Australia

ANZ is predicting a market slowdown as the RBA admits rate cuts fuelled excess demand faster than expected.

People Moves

Urban Real Estate appoints Katrina Tarrant as first CEO

The appointment signals the NSW independent group's shift from founder-led startup to scaled business as it eyes further…

Franchise News

Ray White Cottesloe | Mosman Park appoints Head of Sales

Ray White Cottesloe | Mosman Park has further bolstered its leadership bench with the appointment of Sean Gibson…

People Moves

Blackshaw welcomes Louise Harget and team to Manuka Office

Blackshaw has strengthened its Canberra presence with the return of highly regarded agent Louise Harget, who rejoins the…

People Moves

Knight Frank makes two key appointments to APAC team

Knight Frank has strengthened its Occupier Strategy & Solutions platform with two strategic appointments across the Asia Pacific…

Industry News

Australian house prices rise 560 per cent over 25 years

New Propertyology research reveals property values grew from $210,000 to $1.18 million nationally, with 16 townships achieving 700…

Back to Basics

How to become an auctioneer: Andy Reid on the skills that matter, how to practise, and what separates the best from the rest

What aspiring auctioneers need to understand before they ever call an auction

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Harcourts Solutions launches new Alderley Office and expands rental portfolio

Harcourts Solutions is proud to announce its expansion with a new Alderley office, marking an important milestone in…

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Rate hike signals slower gear for the housing market  

The Reserve Bank has raised interest rates in response to stubborn inflation. Experts assess the impact on borrowing…

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FOUNDIT welcomes Anthony Butler as Senior Buyer’s Agent, strengthening its expert network

Fast-growing property platform FOUNDIT has appointed Anthony Butler as a Senior Buyer’s Agent, further expanding its national network…

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The Agency appoints Nicole MacGee as PM Head of Operations 

Highly experienced real estate executive Nicole MacGee has returned to The Agency as the Property Management division’s Head of Operations…

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Belle Property North Shore announces Patrick Lang as partner and principal

Belle Property is excited to announce the rebranding of its Lane Cove, Hunter’s Hill, Lindfield, Willoughby and Ryde…

Helen Politis secured $1.53 million for a Wynnum apartment, notably above the reserve after a strategic 60-day campaign pivoted to auction.
Agent Stories

Helen Politis achieves record price for ground floor apartment in Wynnum with a strategic auction pivot.

Strategic patience and a well-timed auction pivot deliver standout result for ground-floor bayside apartment

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National home prices reach new record despite uneven growth

Home prices across Australia have hit a new record high despite signs of slowing growth in major markets,…

Industry News

What drives people to sell? 

Housing transactions follow complex patterns beyond price growth, with volumes swinging dramatically as financial conditions, confidence, and lending…

Yeppoon agent Terry Delalande sells three-bedroom home for $1.3 million off-market after months of buyer nurturing, delivering zero-day result.
Agent Stories

Months of buyer nurturing delivers $1.3m Yeppoon result

Agent matches family buyers to half-acre home before listing

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House prices forecast to rise despite interest rate uncertainty

Australian house prices are expected to surge by 7.7 per cent this year, with growth momentum continuing into…

Real Estate Agent Events

Industry leaders unite to redefine real estate excellence

Over 1000 of Australia's top real estate performers gathered at The One Conference in Brisbane to collaboratively bridge…

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Josh Deluca returns to WA with CBRE appointment

Perth-born Josh Deluca has been appointed to a newly created Capital Markets role at CBRE's Western Australia Industrial…

People Moves

Cunninghams expands partnership with three new appointments

Cunninghams has appointed three new Partners to its business as the agency continues its expansion across Sydney's Northern…

Supplier News

Smashing records with $5.9 billion in sales, redefining real estate excellence in 2025

@realty caps off a standout year with record sales, rapid network growth and thousands of five-star client reviews…