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RWC kicks off 2026 with AI, compliance and 18% growth surge
Ray White Commercial's inaugural Symposium brought together 300 network members to celebrate an 18 percent growth in transaction value while tackling industry challenges. AI specialist Samantha McLean demonstrated how artificial intelligence is reshaping commercial real estate, while compliance head Shaun Doyle prepared agents for upcoming anti-money laundering reforms.
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Ray White Donnybrook opens with market-leading duo
Leading Melbourne agents Love Sharma and Samaira Ahuja have joined Ray White Group and are eager to deliver exceptional service and growth with the opening of a new office in Donnybrook.
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Councils unlock surplus land: new affordable housing pipeline for agents
New resource walks local governments through identifying unused depots and facilities that could become homes for low-income households.
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Granny flat strategy drives 10-day sale for repeat investor client
Brisbane buyer’s agent Tim Allen of IPS Buyer’s Agents secured a three-bedroom Caboolture house for $822,500 in just 10 days by focusing exclusively on properties with granny flat development potential. The private treaty sale at 9 Gardenia Street, Caboolture, was Tim’s third purchase for the same investor client in 15 months – a relationship built on consistent delivery and shared…
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Leading the next era with people-first performance: Inside BresicWhitney’s 2026 Growth Summit
Sydney’s leading property group comes together to unpack ambition, excellence, and a new standard in real estate.
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Investor capital rotates: Melbourne gains as Perth and Queensland cool
Investor activity shifts from Perth and Queensland toward Melbourne and select smaller capitals, signalling opportunities for sales and property managers.
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Presentation and local presence drive $975k Bondi Junction apartment result
A two-bedroom apartment at Unit 6/95 Ebley Street, Bondi Junction has sold for $975,000 at auction, with Nicholas Armstrong-Smith of Century 21 Armstrong-Smith delivering a result that showcased strategic presentation and local market strength. The campaign’s success came from combining property presentation with deep local knowledge. Nicholas’s office location on the same street as the property, coupled with an extensive…
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Daniel Condon: Following family footsteps to real estate in Frankston
After 20 years with the same agency, Daniel has doubled his income while staying true to his grandfather's advice about honesty in business.
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Underquoting uncovered: how accurate pricing builds trust and keeps you compliant
Why accurate pricing, legal compliance and ethical conduct matter more than ever for new agents entering the industry.
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Two-decade track record delivers $475,000 studio sale and sparks building-wide activity
A studio apartment at Unit 17/49-51 Cook Road, Centennial Park has sold for $475,000 through Nicholas of Century 21 Armstrong-Smith in Bondi Junction, with the private treaty campaign generating multiple enquiries and triggering two additional sales. The result reflects Nicholas’s 20-year sales history in the Cook Road complex, where intimate knowledge of buyer preferences and building features allowed him to…
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Accomplished horse trainer Chris Anderson brings winning mindset to Ray White Clayfield
Former elite horse trainer Chris Anderson joins Ray White Clayfield as a sales agent, bringing decades of high-level sales experience and local expertise to his new real estate career. "It was now or never," says the 50-year-old who once ranked 9th among Queensland's top trainers.
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Gen Z now most likely to consider regional move
New research shows almost half of 18-to-29-year-olds are contemplating leaving metro areas, overtaking Millennials as the generation most open to a tree change.
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Why top agents are switching to smarter CRM systems
Top-performing real estate agents across Australia are embracing specialized CRM technology to gain competitive edge in a challenging market. The smart systems enable instant responses to inquiries, automated follow-ups, integrated marketing, and business growth without additional staff - transforming how agents operate in an industry where speed and consistency win listings.
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Jack Freestone: From farm kid to property expert
From farm renovations to founding Buyer Collective, Jack Freestone's property journey spans first-time investments to multi-million dollar developments across Australia and New Zealand. His Brisbane-based buyer's agency now helps others navigate their biggest life purchases with the same careful scrutiny he applies to his own investments.
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Policy change to CGT could tighten rental supply
Changes to investor tax incentives could tighten rental supply and push rents higher, leaving renters to bear the cost, warns Ray White Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee.
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Identifying common risks before they become claims
Property managers can prevent costly insurance claims through strategic risk management at four critical stages: pre-tenancy inspections, careful tenant screening, regular property assessments, and maintaining open communication with both landlords and tenants throughout the lease period.
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Belle Property return to Bulimba with the opening of a new office
Australia’s leading lifestyle real estate brand, Belle Property, is proud to announce the opening of Belle Property Bulimba, marking an exciting new chapter for the brand in Brisbane’s Inner East.
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DiJones continues Lower North Shore growth with appointment of Tom Jones
DiJones Real Estate has appointed Tom Jones to its Neutral Bay office, continuing the business’s strategic growth across Sydney’s Lower North Shore.
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Caringbah South house sells for $2.15 million in 11 days amid record-low stock
A five-bedroom family home in Caringbah South has sold for $2.15 million in just 11 days, with Rhiff Larkings of Location Real Estate timing the campaign to exploit record-low Sutherland Shire stock levels. The result demonstrates how strategic market timing and thorough buyer qualification can compress sales cycles even in estate situations. Rhiff’s decision to launch in early January capitalised…
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Jellis Craig hosts over 500 at inaugural marketing expo
Over 500 of Jellis Craig’s agents, directors and team members came together at Centrepiece at Olympic Park in Melbourne on Wednesday for the inaugural Jellis Craig Marketing Expo, held alongside the first Sales Conference of the year for the group.
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First home buyer loans hit record size as deposit scheme takes effect
The average first home buyer mortgage jumped 8.5 per cent to $607,624 in the December quarter, the largest rise on record, as the expanded 5 per cent deposit scheme draws more buyers into an increasingly expensive market.
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Leadership focused growth strategy positions Ray White A T Realty across Auckland
Ray White A T Realty Group is continuing its growth trajectory with the acquisition of two new offices in Auckland Central and Wynyard Quarter, marking a major step in the business’s evolution from a South Auckland specialist to a fully Auckland-wide real estate operation.
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The Agency expands into Lake Macquarie with Team O’Doherty
The Agency CEO of Real Estate Matt Lahood said Josh and Tegan bring together a team of seven agents who work across residential and commercial sales as well as property management. “It is their ability to cultivate long standing relationships based on outstanding results that sets Team O’Doherty apart,” Mr Lahood said. “They have a strong presence in the community…
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New era of growth at Ray White Caloundra
Ray White Caloundra has announced a significant leadership evolution with the appointment of Natascha Drexel-Munro as co-Principal and Business Owner, joining long-standing Principal Andrew Garland in a dynamic partnership poised to lead the agency into its next chapter.
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Macarthur principal resets price guide, sells stalled listing in seven days
Anna Younan of Gilbert + Younan in the Macarthur region has sold a four-bedroom house in Pemulwuy for $1.28 million, following a review of a campaign that had been on the market for two months. The turnaround came after Anna recalibrated the price guide to a more accurate $1.2–$1.3 million and personally contacted every buyer who had inspected the property…
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Buyer’s agent secures Cotton Tree townhouse in six-hour negotiation
Timothy Allen from IPS Buyer’s Agents has secured a two-bedroom townhouse in Cotton Tree, Maroochydore, for $895,000 after beating two competing offers through decisive negotiations that concluded in just six hours. Timothy knew that finding the right property for his clients meant thinking beyond their original brief – and being ready to move fast when opportunity presented itself. The experienced…
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Ron English and Lissa Holgate expand with strategic acquisition
LJ Hooker Gladstone has acquired LJ Hooker Boyne Tannum as part of a strategic expansion in Central Queensland's coastal market.
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Paul Noonan appointed Head of Capital Markets at JLL Queensland
Paul Noonan has been appointed as Head of Capital Markets – Queensland at JLL, expanding his leadership role while continuing as Managing Director – Queensland.
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Chris Hynes joins Colliers as Regional Director
Industry veteran Chris Hynes has been appointed Regional Director at Colliers' Occupier Services business in Melbourne, bringing over 30 years of experience to the role.
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Professionals expands Central Queensland footprint with new Yeppoon office
Experienced real estate principal Mike Suthers has joined the Professionals network, bringing his well-established Yeppoon office under the Professionals banner.
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Price repositioning secures $1.2m for unique Elderslie family home
Anna Younan of Gilbert + Younan has achieved a $1.2 million result for a five-bedroom house in Elderslie after adjusting her price conversation mid-campaign, converting initial silence into three competing contract requests. Anna navigated the unique challenge of a 304sqm block in a street dominated by 700sqm-plus properties. Her willingness to recalibrate expectations during the first week proved decisive in…
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Victoria’s property tax reliance highest in Australia
Victoria is forecast to rely more heavily on property taxes than any other state in Australia, with new analysis confirming land tax and stamp duty are playing an increasingly central role in funding the state's budget.
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Valentine’s Day postcode: Why Australia’s singles aren’t living in the same neighbourhood
New Census analysis reveals stark gender imbalances across Australian suburbs at every age, as men and women follow sharply different property paths from their 20s to their 50s.
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REA Excellence Award winners announced for 2025
REA Group has unveiled the 2025 REA Excellence Awards winners, with OC Real Estate claiming two major titles and Hayley Van de Ven named Most Influential Woman in Property, as a new data-driven Top Agent badge rolls out nationwide.
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Kelmscott house sale exceeds expectations by $80,000 in seven days
A three-bedroom house in Kelmscott has sold for $730,000 – $80,000 above vendor expectations – after Carol Tuckett from Sherlock Homes Group deployed strategic pre-market preparation. The property at 10 Olmar Place attracted eight offers through a private treaty campaign that ran for just seven days before contract exchange on 12 November 2025. Carol’s approach centred on maximising presentation quality…
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