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Stacey Mitchell: From marketing director to property matchmaker
After a successful career as a marketing director across Europe, the Middle East, and Australia, Stacey Mitchell made a decision three years ago to pursue her true passion – helping people find their perfect home.
Rental growth slows but Gold Coast houses now cost more than Sydney
National rents have stabilised rather than declined, with lifestyle markets overtaking traditional capitals at the top of the…
REACH Australia and New Zealand announces 2026 cohort of high-growth PropTech companies
Second Century Ventures’ 2026 REACH ANZ cohort features five innovators in CRM, recruitment, and AI, marking seven years…
Harcourts Queensland strengthens operational leadership with appointment of Hunter Macri
Harcourts Queensland is pleased to announce the appointment of Hunter Macri as its new Business Operations Manager.
Family suburbs tipped for growth that agents should focus on
Almost 40 per cent of this year's top growth suburbs were chosen for their appeal to families –…
High-performer Dominic Pike brings Ray White to Muswellbrook
For Dominic Pike, the road to opening Ray White Muswellbrook was a natural career progression and part of…
Victoria land primed for comeback as SEQ and Adelaide show strength
Victoria’s land market is set for a comeback in 2026, while South East Queensland and Adelaide continue to…
Presentation strategy delivers $800k result before property hits market
A Kelmscott agent has demonstrated the power of presentation and buyer relationships by securing an $800,000 off-market sale…
Good Friday Appeal Charity House Auction Returns with Award-Winning Auctioneer Paul Tzamalis
The Good Friday Appeal (GFA) charity house auction, one of the highlights of the auctioneering calendar, is set…
Tim Allen: From finance broker to buyer’s agent
From an 18-year-old investor to a dual-licensed expert, Tim Allen’s journey highlights how mastering finance and transparent advocacy…
Barry Plant has important conversations at International Women’s Day Lunch
Every March, the Barry Plant International Women’s Day Lunch creates space for honest conversations about what it really…
“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…
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