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Harcourts’ GoodNight Tasmania campaign hits target
The Harcourts Foundation is thrilled to announce that their GoodNight Tasmania campaign, in partnership with Backpack Bed for Homeless, has successfully reached its initial goal of funding 231 Backpack Beds.
Italy’s tax policies are attracting the world’s ultra-wealthy
Italy has become a magnet for the world's wealthiest individuals thanks to favourable tax policies that are driving…
Australia’s top 10 “undercover” growth areas revealed
Affordable and often-overlooked markets in Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia have outperformed some of the nation’s most…
Jackson Rameau launches RWC Pacific Group
In a move set to shake up the property landscape, leading commercial agent Jackson Rameau has announced the…
Spring selling success: A step-by-step guide to more leads and listings
A step-by-step guide to filling your pipeline and winning more business this season.
Premium office space shortage to drive Sydney CBD rental growth
Dwindling supply of newly developed premium office space in Sydney's CBD will drive future rental growth as demand…
Australian’s don’t want to live in apartments
Australia's approach to housing its population is fundamentally flawed with little chance of improvement without significant strategic changes,…
Compass to become world’s largest real estate brokerage in $1.6 billion merger
Compass is set to become the largest residential real estate firm globally after announcing a $1.6 billion acquisition…
Direct Connect & Snug Launch Exclusive Partner Advantage to Boost Leasing Efficiency and Utility Revenue
Direct Connect and Snug have launched a strategic partnership offering real estate agencies significant savings on leasing automation…
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel’s penthouse hits market for $40 million
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel's former New York City penthouse has returned to the market with a hefty…
The danger of thinking seasonally
Real estate success isn't seasonal but emotional, says Laing+Simmons executive Angela Avgerinos, who urges agents to focus on…
US housing market in transition as buyers gain ground
The housing market is showing signs of shifting toward buyers, though experts hesitate to call it a full…
Ray White Launches Auction Academy for Women
Ray White has taken a groundbreaking step toward gender equality in real estate by launching its inaugural Auction…
Baby Boomers lock out buyers in Australia’s “forever suburbs”
Aspiring homeowners are facing significant barriers in hundreds of Australian suburbs where current residents are holding onto their…
Migration spike puts housing in the spotlight
Fresh ABS figures show Australia welcomed more than 110,000 new arrivals in the March quarter of 2025, double…
Knight Frank appoints joint heads of office leasing in Victoria
Simon Hale and Chas Keogh have been appointed as joint heads of office leasing in Victoria at Knight…
Mark Campbell expands LJ Hooker presence in Lake Macquarie
LJ Hooker Lake Macquarie has acquired LJ Hooker Belmont, expanding to its fourth high-performing office in the Lower…
Kelwyn Teo to head Knight Frank’s new Advisory service line
Knight Frank Australia has appointed Kelwyn Teo as Partner, Head of Advisory to lead its newly established Knight…
Award-winning auctioneer joins Menck White team
Scott Menck, the 2025 REINSW Novice Auctioneer of the Year, has officially joined Menck White Auctioneers, strengthening the…
Rising auctioneer Simon Nehme joins Cooley Auctions
Simon Nehme has joined forces with industry leader Cooley Auctions as a full-time auctioneer after transitioning from his…
BizCover named winner of the 2025 Insurance Business 5-Star Insurance Innovators award
BizCover, Australia's number one online business insurance service, has once again been named a winner of the 2025…
REMAX adds powerhouse team to high-performing office
Respected Brisbane real estate team, the Susan Mills Team, has joined leading Morningside real estate office, REMAX Results.
Harcourts shines at the 2025 reiwa.com awards
Harcourts has delivered outstanding results at the 2025 Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) Annual Awards, with…
Sellers retreat as US housing market shifts
The housing market is experiencing a significant shift as sellers pull back from listing their homes in response…
Young women lead renewed optimism in homeownership
New research reveals that despite affordability pressures, younger women are showing increased confidence about entering the housing market.
Climate risk not impacting property values despite government warnings
High-risk suburbs continue to perform well in the property market despite the Australian Government's first National Climate Risk…
New tool to speed up farm DAs and cut costs
A new online tool promises to cut DA times from months to minutes, helping farmers – and the…
Harcourts RPG Launches in Melbourne’s Inner North
Romano Property Group (RPG) has officially partnered with Harcourts Australia to launch Harcourts RPG, reflecting a bold step…
Canadian investor eyes $15.4bn deal for major US affordable housing landlord
A Canadian investment giant is in advanced talks to buy one of the largest owners of manufactured homes…
Granny flats, dual living and stamp duty savings: what buyers are really searching for this spring
Australia’s spring property season is off to an unusual start, with new search data from Domain revealing buyers…
Katie Cotton acquires Recruit RE and sets sights on smarter hiring for real estate
Real estate leader Katie Cotton acquires Recruit RE platform, aiming to transform how agencies find and retain talent…
Harcourts skydiving for kids in need
Harcourts South Australia are thrilled to be participating in Jump for Puddle Jumpers.
Property sellers record $36.6b in gains as profits hit new high
Australian homeowners booked record profits in the June quarter, with Cotality’s latest Pain & Gain report showing $36.6…
Why competitive tension is the secret to winning talent
Ray White NSW & ACT CEO Tim Snell says the key to winning talent isn’t perks or commission…
Comedian Mike King sells NZ family home for NZD$1.5m at auction
A packed auction room, 12 registered bidders and strong developer interest saw Mike King’s Papatoetoe family home sell…