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Franchise News

Amy Kitchener appointed Co-Principal of Harcourts Low & Co Rockhampton

Harcourts Low & Co has announced the appointment of Amy Kitchener as Co-Principal of its Rockhampton office.

Franchise News

Ray White Queensland appoints Jacob Olsen as Sales Performance Specialist

Ray White Queensland is pleased to announce the appointment of Jacob Olsen to the newly created role of…

Supplier News

BizCover secures 7th Product Review Award since 2019

Australia's top online business insurer BizCover clinches its seventh Product Review Award, boasting a 4.4/5 star rating from…

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Chinese investors dominate foreign-owned Australian property

Chinese buyers account for a staggering 67 per cent of the more than 40,000 Australian residential properties registered…

Celebrity Homes

“Mr Australia Day” Chris Garnaut seals record-breaking $895m shopping centre deal

Fawkner Property, led by founder Chris Garnaut, has finalised a historic $895 million acquisition of Erina Fair shopping…

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Kathy Sweeney expands Remax Living, opening third office 

Successful business owner and award-winning real estate professional Kathy Sweeney has launched a third REMAX Living office in…

Back to Basics

Back to Basics: Why preparation, not personality, wins listings

New agents may lack years in the market, but the listing presentation is where structure, evidence and clarity…

Franchise News

Ray White Queensland recruits Lions premiership ace

Ray White Queensland has appointed Andrew Crowell as Head of High Performance, Wellbeing and Culture, bringing elite sporting…

Real Estate Agent Events

Sam Guo: How the industry’s best agents outperform and stay ahead

After more than 20 years in real estate, Sam Guo has seen every version of the Gold Coast…

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New price records signal housing market momentum into 2026

House and unit prices reached fresh highs across the capitals in the December quarter, with Melbourne returning to…

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Real estate veteran Donald McKillop announces strategic succession plan and major rebrand to Harcourts

After a distinguished career spanning more than three decades, real estate veteran Donald McKillop is announcing a major…

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Top agent Bronwen Lipscombe joins Belle Property Upper North Shore 

Belle Property is proud to announce the appointment of highly regarded local agent Bronwen Lipscombe with Belle Property…

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Harcourts Low & Co doubles presence on the Capricorn Coast

The agency has officially opened the doors to its second location in Yeppoon, signalling a bold new chapter…

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Ray White AKG collaborates with LSKD to champion local business, wellness, and mindset

Ray White AKG Group have proudly partnered with LSKD in a collaboration that brings together two high performance,…

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Rental prices hit record highs across Australia

National rental prices have reached unprecedented levels with the median weekly rent hitting a record $650 in December…

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Harcourts MackTown and The Harcourts Foundation paw-tner up with Mackay Pet Rescue

In a move that’s sure to get tails wagging, Harcourts MackTown, through the Harcourts Foundation, has announced a…

Franchise News

Alex Jordan, Tony O’Doherty and Jon Iceton jointly take ownership stake in five Brisbane McGrath offices

McGrath Estate Agents have announced the important evolution of their Brisbane business as Alex Jordan, Tony O’Doherty and…

Industry News

Perth crosses $1 million median as long-term growth accelerates

Perth has become Australia’s sixth capital city to record a median house price above $1 million, with strong…

Toowoomba agent Darren Cooper achieves a $950,000 result for a character home in Newtown, using town planning expertise to unlock dual-lot potential.
Agent Stories

Town planning expertise drives $950,000 suburb premium in Newtown

Character home's dual-lot potential secures highest suburb sale in six months

Adam de Jong secures $1.27 million for a five-bedroom Kinka Beach home in just 14 days using strategic multi-channel marketing.
Agent Stories

Strategic marketing drives $1.27m sale in two weeks at Kinka Beach

Five-bedroom family home with six-car spaces attracts three offers in two weeks

News

Price pullbacks hit prestige suburbs as market momentum eases

PropTrack data shows 139 suburbs recorded annual dollar losses, with high-end Sydney and regional Victorian markets among the…

Franchise News

Team Conroy adds depth to The Agency Lower North Shore

Luxury property specialists Jason and Ella Conroy join The Agency's Sydney team, bringing their family-focused expertise to the…

Toowoomba agent Darren Cooper secured $660,000 for constrained Mount Lofty land using strategic signage and technical guidance to overcome easement concerns.
Agent Stories

Development expertise drives $660,000 result for easement-constrained Mount Lofty land

Strategic signage and development knowledge turn site constraint into $660,000 opportunity

Nick Papas of Agents & Co secures off-market sale of four-bedroom Coogee home through strategic buyer coordination and pre-Christmas timing.
Agent Stories

Strategic timing drives off-market Coogee sale in one day

Four-bedroom Coogee home sells off-market before Christmas through buyer database strategy

Selena Berry and Terry Delalande secures $1,380,000 for a four-bedroom Zilzie home — more than twice the suburb's median — in a blue-chip coastal pocket.
Agent Stories

Zilzie prestige home sells for more than double the suburb median

Blue-chip coastal pocket delivers $1.38m result for vendor via RMW Property Agents

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

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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

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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.