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“Does it pass the pub test?” navigating the new AML rules
New AML reforms starting July 2026 shift Australian real estate from handshake trust to strict transparency, requiring agents to verify fund sources and apply the "pub test" to ensure integrity.
Adelaide homes selling faster than any other capital city
Properties in some suburbs are changing hands within two weeks of listing, with houses spending a median of…
The Limitless Group merges with Locate Property, launching REMAX Locate
REMAX The Limitless Group continues its growth with the announcement the multi-award winning business has merged with leading…
Mark Bouris headlines The Agency’s Elevate conference
More than 300 real estate professionals across the country came together for The Agency’s annual Elevate conference at…
Bilingual marketing campaign delivers suburb record in Rowville
A bilingual marketing campaign and strategic staging helped secure a suburb record for this one-acre Rowville property.
Cash offer seals Kelmscott house sale in seven days
A Kelmscott agent secured a $756,000 sale in just seven days by deploying in-house drone photography and a…
Buyersagents.com.au fuels 40% growth in buyer connections, cements industry standards with 100th verified buyers agent
Buyersagents.com.au hits a 100-agent milestone and 40% connection growth, setting a new professional standard through a rigorous verification…
Geopolitical shock tests Dubai property’s safe‑haven status
Geopolitical tensions stall deals in Dubai, but brokers say most transactions could still proceed if stability returns.
Ray White Austar Realty strengthens leadership with new shareholders
Ray White Austar Realty is continuing on its trajectory of growth, welcoming Cameron Brain and Aamir (Rubal) Sethi…
Harcourts celebrates Kobe Rae’s masterful victory at the 2026 Apollo Auction Competition
Harcourts is incredibly proud to announce that Kobe Rae, our dedicated Auction Growth Manager at Harcourts Queensland, has…
Kingston property manager becomes agency owner
As International Women’s Day approaches, one Tasmanian real estate professional is marking the occasion with a significant career…
Data reveals what draws women to Australia’s most female-friendly suburbs
Ray White analysis of 2,226 areas finds family infrastructure, lifestyle appeal and industry clusters matter more than price…
Jellis Craig Bolsters prestige presence with appointment of Sam Wilkinson
Building on a year that saw company records broken for sales volume and individual auction day transactions, premium…
RBA faces ‘Live’ rate decision as Middle East conflict sparks inflation risks
Geopolitical tensions and rising energy costs put March RBA meeting firmly ‘live’, as markets price in higher interest…
BresicWhitney announces leadership transition, with CEO Thomas McGlynn to depart
COO Will Gosse named as Acting CEO, as the group celebrates Mr. McGlynn’s contribution, while looking ahead to…
Barry Plant launches the year with Kickstart 2026
Barry Plant’s Kickstart 2026 united AFL legend Joel Selwood with tech innovation, debuting a first-of-its-kind vendor app and…
Trend-driven renovations could cost sellers up to $36,000
New research reveals one-third of renovation regrets stem from high-maintenance design choices that buyers are now pricing into…
Commercial property isn’t out of reach, but it does demand a different mindset
NAI Harcourts Australia’s Head of Commercial, Tom Donnelly, says building a sustainable commercial career isn’t about having all…
NT and outer Sydney lead the nation’s hottest housing markets
New research identifies 30 suburbs where prices are moving so fast that accurate price guides have become genuinely…
Acton | Belle Property expands into Perth City with new principal Chris O’brien
Australia’s leading lifestyle real estate brand, Belle Property, today announced the expansion of Acton | Belle Property Mount…
Rick Silberman joins RWC Retail to lead Victorian expansion
RWC Retail has officially launched in Victoria, increasing its national presence with the appointment of Rick Silberman as…
Mark Mendel: Making buyer’s agents accessible for everyday Australians
Mark Mendel didn't set out to become a real estate agent, but twenty-five years later, he's revolutionising how…
Aussie partners with Foxtel’s Selling Houses Australia
Aussie has partnered with Foxtel for Season 18 of Selling Houses Australia, as the brand sharpens how it…
Competition energy and buyer patience deliver Claremont sale in record time
Strategic campaign generates strong buyer interest and secures sale within first week
Capital city home values crack $1 million as national prices hit new record
PropTrack’s February 2026 index shows national prices up 0.5% for the month and 9.1% annually, with Perth leading…
First National Real Estate announces 2025 SA/NT state award winners
First National Real Estate honored its top SA and NT performers at the 2024 State Awards, with FN…
RWC announces James Linacre as CEO
RWC appoints James Linacre as CEO to lead its international expansion. Following his success as Head of Commercial,…
“Rightsizers” driving boom in prestige apartment market
Australians are embracing “rightsizing” into luxury apartments, driving a boom in prestige apartment sales. McGrath data reveals record…
Payday Super reforms will reshape real estate payroll from July 2026
Real estate agencies face major payroll and cashflow changes under the new Payday Super rules, with contributions due…
New land wealth levy could cut stamp duty for homebuyers
The McKell Institute proposes taxing land portfolios over $20 million to fund stamp duty reductions on new homes…
Victoria Liu’s future is set in Stone
Highly regarded Lower North Shore senior Sales Agent Victoria Liu has joined the Stone Real Estate network, operating…
The Agency expands into NSW South Coast’s Kiama and Gerringong
National real estate brand The Agency has launched its real estate offering into the seaside towns of Kiama…
Enhancing the home hunt: On-site ads help Aussies save and supercharge their property search
New REA Group research reveals that most Australians find relevant on-site property ads helpful, citing their ability to…
First-home buyers now need seven years to save Sydney deposit
Domain research reveals rising entry-level prices have wiped out gains from 2025 rate cuts, with Brisbane, Adelaide and…
Artist Hunt Slonem snaps up haunted Rhode Island mansion
The 43,772-square-foot Gilded Age estate served as the exterior for cult TV series "Dark Shadows" and is reportedly…