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John Lewis abandons ambitious UK rental housing venture
The retail giant has scrapped plans to build 10,000 homes, blaming rising interest rates and construction costs for making the project financially unviable.
National rental vacancy rate hits three-year high as market pressure eases
Melbourne leads capital cities with highest vacancy rate while Hobart remains the tightest rental market in the country.
Ross Lewis joins Coronis Ascot
Experienced sales agent Ross Lewis has joined Coronis Ascot, adding to the high-performing team under Selling Principal Oliver…
Ray White network books 12,000 appraisals in 12-hour phone blitz
The group's 20th Real Estate of Origin event saw more than 3,500 agents, property managers and BDMs make…
How real estate agents can build trust through insurance
In a high-stakes market, agents build lasting reputations by pairing expert advice with robust insurance coverage, ensuring client…
Savills hires nine executives as commercial investment activity surges
The global property firm is rebuilding its Queensland and Victorian capital markets teams as office transaction volumes climb…
Kate Littlejohn announced as Co-CEO of Harcourts Tasmania
Harcourts Tasmania has announced a significant leadership evolution with the appointment of Kate Littlejohn as co-CEO, joining long-standing…
REIQ returns to REIA after 11-year break, strengthening national real estate voice
Return gives Queensland agents a seat at the federal table and pathways to the REIA National Awards for…
House hunting now the biggest stress for Australian movers
New research reveals finding a property to buy or rent consumes dozens of hours and ranks among the…
FOUNDIT welcomes Sean Phuah as Founding Partner Buyer’s Agent, strengthening its presence on Sydney’s prestige North Shore
Fast-growing property platform FOUNDIT has appointed Sean Phuah as a Founding Partner Buyer’s Agent, alongside his team, further…
Barry Plant head office puts culture first with personal training, chicken & gravy
By the time Friday rolls around each week, many teams in offices across the country are running on…
Michael Lezaja: Finding purpose in property success
Michael Lezaja has found his true calling helping everyday Australians build wealth through property.
South Australian Labor pitches $500m land fund in housing push
Premier Peter Malinauskas has unveiled stamp duty relief for downsizers and a revolving land acquisition fund as Labor…
Get it wrong now, fix it for years
Richard Manthel warns that rushing AML compliance creates systemic errors that haunt agencies for years. Proactive planning for…
REMAX celebrate excellence at annual awards
REMAX Australia put on the ultimate celebration for its members at its annual awards gala event held at…
First National Real Estate announces 2025 Queensland state award winners
First National Real Estate’s Queensland agents were presented with their 2025 State Awards at The Brisbane Convention Centre…
Price-to-income ratios don’t tell the full affordability story
While the headline numbers look dire, Ray White's chief economist argues buyers are adapting in ways traditional metrics…
Strongest quarter on record secures office of the year for Lindfield
Just five months after stepping into partnership as a DiJones Licensee, Daniel Blagg and the Lindfield team have…
Harcourts NSW & Porsche Willoughby redefine networking
In an industry often defined by boardrooms and formal mixers, Harcourts NSW has chosen a different line.
Laing+Simmons opens new Western Sydney office
This week’s opening of Laing+Simmons Doonside|Glendenning marks the third new office to join the growing network less than…
Professionals appoints events powerhouse to drive next-level experiences
Professionals is raising the bar on events with the appointment of seasoned veteran Andrea Heath as Head of…
Cameron Kusher joins The Agency as Insights Partner
The Agency has strengthened its national market intelligence capability, appointing respected property economist Cameron Kusher as its new…
Land prices surge as supply constraints choke new home building
Median residential land prices hit a record $391,420 nationally, with land costs rising three times faster than inflation…
Sean Cary’s styling strategy delivers $1.6M Noosaville sale in 32 days
A high-end styling investment and auction campaign cut the local market average in half for a four-bedroom Noosaville…
Strategic pricing delivers record result on Tarneit’s busiest street
YPA agents secures top price among five comparable street sales through strategic staging and competitive pricing
The One Real Estate joins Barry Plant Eastern Group
Barry Plant Eastern Group has expanded its footprint across Melbourne’s eastern corridor, merging with The One Real Estate…
JLL appoints Selina Short CEO of Australia and New Zealand
Experienced industry leader brings deep expertise in built environment strategy and client value creation
FOUNDIT appoints Jeanne Anderson as senior buyer’s agent on the Mornington Peninsula
Property platform FOUNDIT expands its Mornington Peninsula presence with the appointment of Jeanne Anderson as senior buyer's agent,…
Alistair Shearer joins Belle Property Mornington | Mount Eliza to lead next phase of property management growth
Belle Property Mornington | Mount Eliza has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of respected industry leader…
Explore Property launches new website and flexible agreement model to support next phase of growth
Explore Property has unveiled a new website and refreshed brand platform designed to support its next stage of…
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…
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…
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.
Granny flat strategy drives 10-day sale for repeat investor client
Brisbane agent completes third purchase for investor by targeting development upside
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.