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Ellis Schofield: Market knowledge drives success in Frankston
Ellis Schofield's obsession with market data and negotiation skills has helped him build a thriving real estate business in Melbourne's Frankston area, where he now enjoys greater freedom and higher earnings after joining Area Specialist.
Home prices to hit new highs in 2026 as first-home buyer demand intensifies: Domain
Prices expected to climb again in 2026 with first-home buyers driving much of the early momentum.
WA named nation’s strongest home building market after decade-long climb
WA climbs to the top of the HIA Housing Scorecard for the first time in a decade, supported…
European property market gains momentum as interest rates fall
Europe's housing market is experiencing renewed momentum in 2025, with falling interest rates and persistent supply shortages driving…
Killarney Vale agent turns challenging sale into dual-title win
Raine & Horne agent builds vendor confidence into second sale on dual-title block
First National Foundation selects Rizeup Australia as its principal charity partner
First National Real Estate has confirmed that the First National Foundation has made RizeUp Australia its official national…
Domain surges ahead as Australians embrace a fresh alternative in property search
Domain platforms achieve record 55.1 million visits in October 2025, outpacing competitors with 46% year-on-year growth as CoStar…
Student housing pipeline expands as federal policy links visas to new beds
Fresh figures reveal strong growth in student accommodation, with delivery uneven across states.
How six partnerships with the Harcourts Foundation are bringing hope to Christmas
This December, something special is happening inside Harcourts offices.
Andrew Cramer appointed as REA Group CFO
Andrew Cramer will take over as Chief Financial Officer at REA Group as current CFO Janelle Hopkins retires…
Robert and Greer Tulp launch Ray White Beacon Property Management
Experienced real estate professionals Robert and Greer Tulp have joined Ray White to open their new business, Ray…
Database strategy delivers $2.82m Chifley duplex sale in 11 days
Agent repositions neighbouring suburb buyers to secure result at 45 Mawson Parade
Database strategy delivers swift off-market result in competitive Bondi Junction
Century 21 Armstrong-Smith uses buyer database to secure result in weeks
Townsville leads regional Australia’s next wave of growth
Townsville is emerging as one of Australia’s strongest regional performers, supported by both lifestyle appeal and solid employment.
Dubai leads as UAE real estate hits new highs
Dubai posts its strongest quarter on record while upcoming supply reshapes buying conditions across the UAE.
US sellers pulling properties off market instead of lowering prices
Home prices remain stubbornly high across the US as an increasing number of sellers are choosing to delist…
RBNZ expected to deliver final 25bp rate cut
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is expected to cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 25 basis…
Housing crisis intensifies across regional NSW
Housing pressures in regional New South Wales have reached critical levels as builders struggle to meet growing demand…
San Francisco’s former Westfield mall sold for a tiny fraction of its past value
Once valued in the billions, the former Westfield mall has sold for just USD $133 million (around AUD…
Mosaik expands to Australia, introducing a new era of homeownership advisory
Mosaik, a U.S. homeownership engagement platform, expands to Australia, offering real estate professionals tools to transform transactional relationships…
House premium hits record high as property market exceeds $12 trillion
The gap between house and unit prices in Australia's capital cities has reached a record high of $363,000,…
Labour market strength delays rate-cut expectations
Ray White Group Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee says a firm labour market is pushing back hopes of interest…
Transparent negotiation delivers $790,000 Maroubra result ahead of auction
Eastern suburbs agent orchestrates four-buyer contest to secure result ahead of scheduled auction
Buyer’s agent secures $5.2 million Bulli home in exclusive off-market deal
Wollongong buyers agent uses network to acquire rare property
Setting new records and leaving nothing to chance: How Luxe helped Tolemy Stevens achieve a landmark result
Queensland luxury agent Tolemy Stevens shattered sales records with a beachfront apartment, selling for $3.45 million in just…
First National expands Sydney footprint with JV partners in St George
First National Real Estate has strengthened its presence in metropolitan Sydney with the launch of First National Real…
Allhomes raises over $90,000 for YWCA Canberra through Floriade partnership
Allhomes has raised $86,770 through Floriade's Great Big Bulb Dig, with an additional $4,500 from recycling efforts, to…
Jack Parfitt joins Knight Frank in Tamworth
Former professional rugby player Jack Parfitt has joined Knight Frank's Tamworth office as Sales and Leasing Executive, focusing…
Neil Brookes to lead Savills Asia Pacific Capital Markets
Neil Brookes has been appointed Executive Managing Director, Asia Pacific Capital Markets at Savills, where he will focus…
Prash Nayar joins Apollo Auctions Western Australia
Award-winning auctioneer Prash Nayar has joined Apollo Auctions, strengthening the company's presence across Western Australia.
WA and QLD celebrate their top performers at Excellence Awards
The country’s real estate professionals were in the spotlight this month as both Queensland and Western Australia honoured…
Award-winning agent Edward Lim launches Ray White ELG
One of Western Australia's very best real estate agents, Edward Lim, has opened his own business, Ray White…
Adrian William Real Estate joins forces with Urban Lane
Urban Lane Director Chris Akkawi has joined forces with Adrian William, one of Sydney's rapidly growing agencies, as…
Global ‘living’ sector to hit US$1.4 Trillion as institutional investment accelerates
JLL’s 2025 global report shows the living sector leading worldwide real estate investment, with US$1.4 trillion in forecast…
49 suburbs see house prices grow at triple the national rate
House prices in 49 suburbs across Australia's capital cities have grown more than three times faster than the…