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First state-backed developer falls in China’s property crisis
China South City has become the first state-backed property developer to be ordered into liquidation since the country’s real estate debt crisis began in 2021, marking a significant escalation in the sector’s troubles.
Melbourne office market faces major shift under proposed WFH rules
Victoria’s plan to make working from home a legal right is expected to trigger a major shift in…
Harcourts Agents Fast Tracked For AI Success With Exclusive Six Week Bootcamp
In an Australian real estate industry first, Harcourts is partnering with leading industry expert Samantha McLean to rollout…
Calm, confident and in control: why property managers are showing up to MECCA after hours
Ailo has launched a new series of invitation-only events for property management leaders, held after hours in MECCA…
Eastern Suburbs agent Jack Taylor joins BresicWhitney
BresicWhitney has welcomed established sales agent Jack Taylor, in a sign of considered momentum for Sydney's leading property…
RBA rate cut set to fuel spring property market confidence
The Reserve Bank’s third cut this year is poised to lift market sentiment ahead of the busiest selling…
Harcourts Foundation gets behind GoodNight Tasmania
The Harcourts Foundation is putting its support behind GoodNight Tasmania, a community wide initiative for all unsheltered homeless.
Ray White celebrates its 2025 international winners
More than 3000 members of the leading property group Ray White came together and celebrated the 2025 financial…
Foreign buyers get a leg up in US housing market
Foreign buyers are finding increased purchasing power in the US housing market as the American dollar weakens against…
Property boom creates record number of Australian millionaires
Australia now boasts one of the world's highest concentrations of millionaires, with one in ten Australians holding wealth…
So you want to be a luxury agent?
From selling her own dream home for a record $21.5 million to rubbing shoulders at Paris fashion week,…
From data to doorsteps: Mark McLeod says the real win still happens in the living room
Mark McLeod says the biggest win in real estate still happens in the living room. Speaking at Connect…
Actress sells historic Case Study house above asking price
Lily Collins has sold her midcentury modern home in Pasadena, California for US$6.13 million (AUD$10 million), exceeding her…
RWC celebrates record-breaking year at international awards
The RWC Annual International Awards for FY2024/25 took centre stage last night at The Star Gold Coast, the…
Ray White Rural and Livestock celebrates its 2025 winners
More than 250 guests attended the annual Ray White Rural and Livestock awards at the Gold Coast to…
“You’ve got to go for the overtake”: Daniel Ricciardo on resilience, setbacks and holding onto the wins
From go-kart tracks in Perth to the podiums of Formula 1, Daniel Ricciardo has learned that success isn’t…
“We remain the hunter” – Dan White on the next chapter for Ray White
Dan White doesn’t just talk about Ray White’s history, he treats it like a living asset. To him,…
The White brothers on growth, innovation, and the next chapter for the Ray White Group
Dan, Sam, and Ben White took the stage to share how the group’s businesses have evolved, the framework…
Leadership vs management: lessons from the Harvard scholar and the Ray White chairman
Harvard leadership expert Boris Groysberg and Ray White Chairman Brian White AO share the decision-making habits, culture shifts,…
Government eases borrowing constraints for Australians with HECS debt
The federal government has instructed financial regulators to update their guidance on how HELP debts are assessed during…
Rate cut expected to boost borrowing power and house prices
The Reserve Bank of Australia is widely expected to cut interest rates this week, increasing borrowing capacity for…
Oliver Hume launches Oli Property investment service
Oliver Hume Property Group has launched Oli Property, a new property buyers' service designed to help investors access…
Sam Alexander joins Savills as Associate Director
Sam Alexander has been appointed Associate Director, Agency at Savills South Australia, bringing his extensive experience in Investment…
Chris Noble joins Savills as Industrial Occupier Services Director
Savills Australia and New Zealand has appointed Chris Noble as Director to its Victoria business, strengthening its Industrial…
Simon and Taya Parsons take over LJ Hooker Pinnacle Property
Long-time staff members Simon and Taya Parsons have purchased one of Tasmania's busiest agencies, LJ Hooker Pinnacle Property,…
Jellis Craig announces significant merger, joining forces with leading Bayside real estate group, Chisholm & Gamon
In a move that enhances the service capabilities and market leadership of Victoria’s premiere property agency Jellis Craig,…
Harcourts Elevate celebrates grand opening in style
Harcourts Elevate officially opened its doors with a glamorous grand opening event, showcasing their stunning new, state-of-the-art offices.
Student housing crisis deepens in Greece as rents skyrocket ahead of academic year
Greece’s student housing market is buckling under the pressure of soaring demand and limited supply, with parents and…
New ACCC rules set to reshape commercial property deals with major supermarkets
Commercial property landlords with major supermarket tenants face significant regulatory changes from January 2026, with new mandatory ACCC…
Slight uptick in auctions hints at stronger spring momentum
Australia’s auction market is showing early signs of renewed energy, with a slight rise in listings this week…
Hong Kong awaits mainland investment as major commercial assets hit the market
Mainland investors tipped to play key role as landmark Hong Kong assets hit the market
Ronnie Singh launches First National RS Group, pledging a personal community-centred approach
Award‑winning Perth agent Ronnie Singh has opened the doors of First National Real Estate RS Group, realising a long‑held ambition to lead…
Ray White Annerley and Moorooka join forces for further growth
Ray White Annerley and Ray White Moorooka are combining their strengths in order to grow their footprint in…
New suburb approved for Melbourne’s expanding outer north
A major residential development has been approved for Melbourne’s outer north, with the Victorian Government greenlighting the Beveridge…
Shannen Doherty’s Malibu estate lists for US$9.5M one year after her death
The late actress’s cherished Malibu retreat, designed for privacy and connection, is now on the market for AU $14.25…