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EQT acquires majority stake in PropertyMe

EQT has announced it will become the majority investor in PropertyMe, with Brian Donn set to take over as CEO in January 2026.

Anna Younan achieves pre-auction sale in Grasmere by aligning buyer settlement needs with vendor flexibility in 20-day campaign.
Agent Stories

Settlement timing seals premium Grasmere home sale

Gilbert + Younan principal secures strong pre-auction result through buyer-focused negotiation

Industry News

Sydney’s Bellevue Hill claims title of Australia’s most expensive street

Kambala Road in Bellevue Hill has emerged as Australia's most expensive street with a median house price of…

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New Zealand property values show signs of recovery

Property values in New Zealand have increased for the second consecutive month, signalling what could be the early…

Franchise News

Patrick D’Arrigo: Building success through personalised service

Brisbane real estate agent Patrick D'Arrigo balances business success with family life in Warner, where his client-focused approach…

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German home prices set to rise

German home prices are forecast to rise around 3 per cent annually in coming years, outpacing inflation and…

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REA Group partners with OpenAI to deliver world class property experiences

Australia's leading property platform realestate.com.au launches realAssist, an AI-powered companion helping homeowners understand property valuations, while expanding natural…

Rome McGrath of Ray White secured $900,000 for a Shellharbour City Centre villa after advising targeted cosmetic upgrades that generated five-plus offers.
Agent Stories

Strategic upgrades drive $900,000 villa sale in quiet Shellharbour market

Ray White agent's targeted cosmetic advice generates competitive bidding for decade-old property

Albert Sassoon of Pacific Property Buyers leverages 25 years of Eastern Suburbs connections to secure $15.1 million off-market five-bedroom house in Bellevue Hill for clients with precise brief.
Agent Stories

Bellevue Hill buyer’s agent secures $15.1 million off-market result with precision brief matching

Twenty-five years of local connections deliver five-bedroom house for exacting brief

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Rate cuts fuel price growth but fail to improve affordability

Australia's property market ended 2025 with renewed confidence as interest rate cuts boosted buyer activity, but affordability remains…

Kirsty Freyer secures $6 million for four-bedroom Cremorne house that sold the day before the auction after a 30-day campaign drew 70 potential buyers.
Agent Stories

Cremorne house sells for $6 million the day before auction

Four-bedroom house draws 70 prospective buyers in month-long campaign

International

Southern England house prices fall as UK average rises

House prices in London and the wider south of England have dipped for the first time in 18…

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Housing market stabilises as east coast capitals cool

Australia's housing market has flattened in November, with national house and unit prices remaining unchanged after several months…

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Ray White Queensland locks in Corporate Auctioneer Panel 

In a bold move that signals a new era for Queensland's real estate industry, Ray White Queensland CEO…

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Harcourts SA welcomes Shauna Le

Harcourts South Australia is delighted to announce the appointment of Shauna Le as its new Business Operations Manager.…

Nicholas Armstrong-Smith sells a top-floor studio at 521/29 Newland Street, Bondi Junction, for $430,000 prior to auction after 14 days.
Agent Stories

Top-floor studio apartment snapped up before auction in Bondi Junction

Targeted database and multi-channel digital campaign deliver swift result at entry-level price point

Rome McGrath's 20-day pre-Christmas strategy delivered $820,000 for a Mount Warrigal townhouse through focused buyer work and competitive auction bidding.
Agent Stories

Pre-Christmas pressure delivers $820,000 townhouse result in Mount Warrigal

Compressed timeline and buyer pressure drove competitive bidding for coastal townhouse

Gilbert + Younan agent Anna sells four-bedroom Mount Annan home in seven days by withholding price and creating buyer competition through targeted marketing.
Agent Stories

Macarthur agent sells Mount Annan home in seven days with price withholding strategy

Gilbert + Younan agent generates 10 offers in first week through targeted marketing

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Familiar faces continue local growth story in Angle Vale

Ross Whiston and Sallyann Vivian, the dynamic leaders of Ray White Gawler East, are excited to announce they…

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Tina Bligh returns to Highland Double Bay Malouf, strengthening Malouf team’s growth strategy

In a move that reinforces Highland Double Bay Malouf's position in Sydney's prestige property market, experienced agent Tina…

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Building approvals decline despite long-term growth

Building approvals fell 6.4 per cent in October 2025, despite yearly figures showing continued growth in the housing…

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Florida housing markets cooling fastest as Northeast remains hot

The pandemic-era housing boom in the US is showing signs of turning around, with Florida markets experiencing the…

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AUKUS to intensify Perth’s housing pressure in key suburbs

The AUKUS defence agreement is set to add further pressure to Perth's already tight housing market, particularly in…

Supplier News

Ramp Up Your Real Estate Career in 2026: Consistency, Accountability & the Power of a Performance Coach

@realty offers agents a path to real estate success in 2026 through performance coaching, accountability systems and a…

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A new era in commercial real estate for the Central West

A changing of the guard is underway in Orange, with the launch of a new commercial real estate…

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The Agency expands offering on Qld’s Gold Coast with Rhys Wildermoth  

Highly successful real estate professional Rhys Wildermoth and his team have joined national real estate brand The Agency…

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Ray White and REA Group announce landmark partnership

Ray White becomes first real estate group to access REA's expanded market intelligence suite through a landmark data…

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Ray White Queensland promotes Gavin Croft to Chief Operating Officer

Ray White Queensland has announced the promotion of Gavin Croft to Chief Operating Officer, effective 2026, signalling a…

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Ray White Golden Grove brings decades of expertise to booming corridor

Ray White is expanding its presence in Adelaide's thriving north east with the launch of Ray White Golden…

Industry News

Home prices climb to new high as growth slows at end of spring

National prices rose 0.5 per cent in November to a fresh record, with annual growth hitting its fastest…

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Housing market momentum to continue into 2026 despite uncertainty

The Australian housing market is entering 2026 with stronger momentum than anticipated, despite facing an unusual degree of…

International

India breaks into the global top tier for branded residences, says Savills

India’s major cities are becoming hotspots for branded residential developments as global demand accelerates.

Nick Berman secured $490,000 for a Mount Colah unit through targeted off-market campaign focusing on investor buyers.
Agent Stories

Database strategy drives off-market unit sale in Mount Colah

McGrath agent secures investor buyer through database and online strategy

Stefano Petsis delivers swift $1.924 million result for standalone brick factory in Huntingdale through targeted positioning.
Agent Stories

Standalone factory in Huntingdale secures $1.924 million in six-day campaign

Standalone brick asset attracts five buyers in lightning-fast private treaty campaign

Franchise News

Harcourts Pinnacle welcomes Samantha Bonnici

Harcourts Pinnacle is thrilled to announce that top-tier real estate agent Samantha Bonnici has joined our team.