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realestate.com.au launches its first real estate app for ChatGPT
Realestate.com.au brings property search to ChatGPT, allowing Aussies to find homes through natural conversation rather than traditional filters.
Ray White kicks off 2026 with biggest ever launch event in Melbourne
CEO Domenic Belfiore challenges agents to pursue market leadership while staying true to core values as network celebrates…
Harcourts Foundation paves the way for Sunshine Butterflies with $5,000 grant
Sunshine Butterflies, the beloved disability support charity nestled in the Noosa countryside, has received a $5,000 boost from…
Thinking of switching careers into real estate? Read this first
With career-changers flooding into real estate, a former compliance professional outlines why the industry still rewards discipline, mentoring…
FOUNDIT appoints Thomas Georgiou as Founding Partner and National Head of Buyer Agent Services
Property platform FOUNDIT appoints Thomas Georgiou as Founding Partner and National Head of Buyer Agent Services, bringing 22…
Housing costs driving inflation despite RBA rate hikes
The Reserve Bank of Australia's recent interest rate increase highlights a growing disconnect between monetary policy and housing-driven…
Aussie partners with Stockdale & Leggo
Aussie Home Loans (Aussie) and leading real estate agency Stockdale & Leggo today announced a strategic home loan…
Strategic timing drives $1.015 million Ambarvale sale in 24 hours
Gilbert + Younan agent generates eight offers from Friday evening listing and Saturday open house
Vision over condition: how a Yeppoon renovator attracted 19 registered bidders
Five-bedroom house needing significant renovation and repair exceeds reserve by $220,000
When perks fall short: property management looks to healthcare to tackle burnout
As staff burnout continues to challenge property management, one agency is trialling accessible healthcare to reduce pressure and…
Established Alderley agent Janine McDonald rebrands and starts new chapter with Harcourts Solutions
After 28 years as a trusted name in Alderley real estate, seasoned real estate professional Janine McDonald is…
Ray White Queensland appoints property management growth specialist
Ray White Queensland has appointed property management expert Jamie-Lee Billerwell as Network Specialist - Property Management Growth.
CGT discount to cost $247 billion over next decade, analysis shows
New Parliamentary Budget Office figures reveal the tax measure will cost more in the next ten years than…
Highland Kicks off the 2026 season with their annual Kickstart Sales Conference
The Highland Annual Kickstart Conference launched with energy and enthusiasm this year, as the team gathered in the…
Rural expertise drives $1.45m result after multi-year Adelaide Park campaign
Agent's buyer connection ends long campaign with rural property result
Tanby acreage block attracts six offers in two weeks
Strategic marketing drives six offers on vacant acreage block
Coastal family home with Airbnb appeal sells for $790,000 in Yeppoon
Strategic presentation and buyer communication deliver competitive result for coastal Queensland home
Government to sell off defence properties for $1.8 billion
Victoria Barracks sites in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are among 67 defence properties identified for disposal as the…
Ray White Rockhampton announces leadership evolution
Ray White Rockhampton is entering an important new chapter, with an evolved leadership structure designed to support the…
Northern beaches agent delivers auction success for Italian vendors watching via FaceTime
Grant Matterson strategically times auction for overseas vendors, achieving above-reserve result via FaceTime
Truganina house sells $190,000 above median after previous agents fail to secure a buyer
Four-bedroom house achieves $860,000 through database strategy
Anywhere CEO Ryan Schneider exits after Compass acquisition
Former Realogy leader quietly departs with potential $67 million severance package as mega-merger creates real estate giant
Major bank warns the housing boom is ending for half of Australia
ANZ is predicting a market slowdown as the RBA admits rate cuts fuelled excess demand faster than expected.
Urban Real Estate appoints Katrina Tarrant as first CEO
The appointment signals the NSW independent group's shift from founder-led startup to scaled business as it eyes further…
Ray White Cottesloe | Mosman Park appoints Head of Sales
Ray White Cottesloe | Mosman Park has further bolstered its leadership bench with the appointment of Sean Gibson…
Blackshaw welcomes Louise Harget and team to Manuka Office
Blackshaw has strengthened its Canberra presence with the return of highly regarded agent Louise Harget, who rejoins the…
Knight Frank makes two key appointments to APAC team
Knight Frank has strengthened its Occupier Strategy & Solutions platform with two strategic appointments across the Asia Pacific…
Australian house prices rise 560 per cent over 25 years
New Propertyology research reveals property values grew from $210,000 to $1.18 million nationally, with 16 townships achieving 700…
How to become an auctioneer: Andy Reid on the skills that matter, how to practise, and what separates the best from the rest
What aspiring auctioneers need to understand before they ever call an auction
Harcourts Solutions launches new Alderley Office and expands rental portfolio
Harcourts Solutions is proud to announce its expansion with a new Alderley office, marking an important milestone in…
Rate hike signals slower gear for the housing market
The Reserve Bank has raised interest rates in response to stubborn inflation. Experts assess the impact on borrowing…
FOUNDIT welcomes Anthony Butler as Senior Buyer’s Agent, strengthening its expert network
Fast-growing property platform FOUNDIT has appointed Anthony Butler as a Senior Buyer’s Agent, further expanding its national network…
The Agency appoints Nicole MacGee as PM Head of Operations
Highly experienced real estate executive Nicole MacGee has returned to The Agency as the Property Management division’s Head of Operations…
Belle Property North Shore announces Patrick Lang as partner and principal
Belle Property is excited to announce the rebranding of its Lane Cove, Hunter’s Hill, Lindfield, Willoughby and Ryde…
Helen Politis achieves record price for ground floor apartment in Wynnum with a strategic auction pivot.
Strategic patience and a well-timed auction pivot deliver standout result for ground-floor bayside apartment