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The hidden system top property managers are using to win the maintenance game
Leading property management agencies across Australia are quietly revolutionising maintenance coordination through "The Method" – a data-backed framework that transforms the industry's most challenging pain point into a business advantage.
Agents + Co acquires leading agency in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, significantly expanding property management portfolio
Sydney's Agents + Co Property Group expands its footprint in the Eastern Suburbs with the acquisition of a…
Regional Australia powers ahead as dual forces drive growth
Regional Australia’s decade-long rise is no longer just a ripple effect from the capitals. Once defined by affordability…
The three habits that separate top agents from the rest: consistency, accountability and momentum
In real estate, success isn’t about luck, it’s built through habits, structure and discipline. REMAX sales negotiator and…
Free daytime power under new ‘Solar Sharer’ scheme
Australians in three states will soon be able to use free electricity during the day, as the Albanese…
ReapitOne launches at Evolve ’25 to help agencies capture billions in untapped revenue
ReapitOne launches at Evolve '25, unifying sales, property management and lettings into a single ecosystem for Australian and…
RBA holds fire on rates as market momentum carries into summer
Despite no rate cut from the RBA, buyer confidence remains strong. Steady rates, tight stock and resilient demand…
San Francisco homes selling at fastest pace among major US cities
San Francisco's housing market has seen a dramatic acceleration, with homes now selling faster than in almost any…
Housing approvals rise but still short of national targets
New home building approvals have seen a significant increase, though the construction industry still faces challenges in meeting…
McGrath and Knight Frank establish another 4 dual-branded offices, in the Wide Bay-Fraser Coast
McGrath and Knight Frank have established four dual-branded offices in Queensland’s Wide Bay-Fraser Coast region, north of Brisbane.
Why joy at work could be the ultimate business advantage
Real estate has always been a high-stakes, high-pressure business. Between long days, demanding clients and constant market shifts,…
The risks of sub-letting: how to protect your landlords (and their cover)
As Australia's rental market tightens to historic lows, tenants increasingly turn to subletting to offset rising costs, creating…
Spring momentum pushes Australian home prices to new record highs
Australia’s housing market shows no sign of slowing, with national home prices climbing for a tenth consecutive month…
Property investors reach record share of mortgage market
Property investors now hold their largest share of the mortgage market since records began, signalling a significant shift…
Automatic FIRB approvals set to boost property investment
The Australian government is considering automatic Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) approvals for established global investors with proven…
Local favourite Chevonne Rees, to lead Ray White Palmwoods
Chevonne Rees, one of the Sunshine Coast hinterland's most respected real estate professionals, has opened her own Ray…
Eastern Suburbs agent uses renders to unlock $4.45 million for unrenovated house
Eastern Suburbs agent secures $4.45 million for unrenovated seven-bedroom house
Buyer knowledge drives $8.1m Strathfield sale $100k above expectations
Belle property team delivers premium result through targeted buyer strategy
Peter Camphin to lead fresh chapter for REIQ as new Chair
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has entered a new era with a significant leadership change as…
FOUNDIT welcomes Melanie Bosward As Partner, Buyers Agent, strengthening its expert network across NSW
Fast-growing property platform FOUNDIT has appointed Melanie Bosward as its newest Founding Partner, Buyers Agent – expanding the…
Jenny Co joins Savills as Associate Director
Savills Australia and New Zealand has strengthened its Office Leasing team with the appointment of Jenny Co as…
Stockdale & Leggo’s unveils new brand reflecting people, not just property
Stockdale & Leggo has unveiled its new brand identity, signalling a new era of real estate and property…
Steven Barkho joins The Rubinstein Group
The Rubinstein Group continues to attract some of Sydney’s most dynamic real estate professionals, welcoming Steven Barkho to…
Ailo launches The PM Puzzle: a simple game with a serious message
A five-minute daily game giving Australian property managers a chance to win MECCA vouchers while sparking a larger…
Local family business joins Ray White after 20 years
After two decades of independent operation in Barham, New South Wales real estate gun Lauren Polkinghorne has joined…
Melbourne and Harcourts co-sign as partners
Harcourts, Australia’s fastest-growing real estate brand, has banged the gavel as the Official Real Estate Partner of the…
Rising land prices challenge our 1.2 million homes goal
Australia’s ambition to deliver 1.2 million new homes over the next five years faces growing pressure from rising…
Farmland values pause after 12-year growth streak
After more than a decade of near-constant growth, the Australian farmland market is finally showing signs of slowing,…
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…
Evolution of REA Group’s market intelligence offering set to deliver unparalleled data-led insights
The release of new residential benchmarking data expands REA’s market intelligence product suite to support agency growth and…
Targeted campaign delivers six offers and fast sale in Belmont North
Lake Macquarie agent secures six offers and premium result through targeted first-home buyer and investor campaign
Scarcity strategy drives 15-bid auction in blue-ribbon Earlwood street
Blue-ribbon street attracts five bidders and 15 bids in 26 days
Domain sees record audience growth after ownership change
Domain has recorded a spike in audience share across its platforms just four weeks after transitioning to a…
Inflation uptick underscores delicate balance for housing and households
Australia’s inflation rate has climbed higher than expected, fuelling concern across the housing, construction and finance sectors and…
Green spaces boost property values by up to 17 per cent
Properties featuring greenery are commanding significant price premiums and attracting more buyer interest across Australia, according to new…