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National home prices reach new record despite uneven growth
Home prices across Australia have hit a new record high despite signs of slowing growth in major markets, with the median home value reaching just over $880,000.
What drives people to sell?
Housing transactions follow complex patterns beyond price growth, with volumes swinging dramatically as financial conditions, confidence, and lending…
Months of buyer nurturing delivers $1.3m Yeppoon result
Agent matches family buyers to half-acre home before listing
House prices forecast to rise despite interest rate uncertainty
Australian house prices are expected to surge by 7.7 per cent this year, with growth momentum continuing into…
Industry leaders unite to redefine real estate excellence
Over 1000 of Australia's top real estate performers gathered at The One Conference in Brisbane to collaboratively bridge…
Josh Deluca returns to WA with CBRE appointment
Perth-born Josh Deluca has been appointed to a newly created Capital Markets role at CBRE's Western Australia Industrial…
Cunninghams expands partnership with three new appointments
Cunninghams has appointed three new Partners to its business as the agency continues its expansion across Sydney's Northern…
Smashing records with $5.9 billion in sales, redefining real estate excellence in 2025
@realty caps off a standout year with record sales, rapid network growth and thousands of five-star client reviews…
James Aroney joins Knight Frank’s NSW Capital Markets team
Knight Frank has appointed James Aroney as Partner, Institutional Sales, strengthening its New South Wales Capital Markets team.
Annette Swaine opens Professionals Innisfail
North Queensland businesswoman and former political candidate Annette Swaine has launched Professionals Innisfail, already selling two homes in…
REA Group appoints Gerard Connell as Executive General Manager, Sales
REA Group has welcomed Gerard Connell to the role of Executive General Manager, Sales. Gerard brings diverse international…
DiJones strengthens its Hills District presence with appointment of Dean Muriti
DiJones Real Estate has announced the appointment of Dean Muriti to its Castle Hill office, bringing more than…
Rental markets ease slightly, but pressure remains as vacancies stay below long-term norms
SQM Research data shows vacancy rates lifted slightly at year end, but most capital city rental markets remain…
Finalists named for REA’s 2025 Excellence Awards
REA has shortlisted 24 submission finalists across eight categories who are now in the running for a top…
Ben August: Strategy over sales in Cairns
In an industry where many still rely on charm, slogans or pressure tactics, Ben August has built a…
Ray White Buderim appoints experienced agent and auctioneer
Ray White Buderim has announced the appointment of experienced real estate agent and auctioneer Chantel Dielwert, further strengthening…
Agencies prioritise data ownership
Three-quarters of property professionals want to control their digital footprint, but advertising spend still flows to portals.
Housing market confidence strong but varies by state
Housing market confidence remains strong across Australia heading into 2026, despite growing economic challenges and affordability concerns that…
Linda Baker appointed first female President of REEF
Linda Baker has been appointed as the first female President of the Real Estate Employers' Federation (REEF) in…
Eastern Suburbs buyers agent Albert Sassoon secures Bondi garden apartment in 24 hours for first-home buyers
Albert used 25 years of market knowledge to secure rare property type
Newcastle CBD apartment sets building record at $900,000
Three-bedroom property attracts competing buyers in 30-day campaign
Jellis Craig looks to build on record-breaking year with four big-name hires
Building on a year which saw company records broken for number of sales, properties sold on individual auction…
Ray White Cottesloe | Mosman Park appoints Head of Property Management
Ray White Cottesloe | Mosman Park has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Rachel Hannah as…
OECD urges housing reform as new data shows home building starts to lift
The OECD has called for higher social housing targets, tax reform and planning changes to tackle Australia’s affordability…
John McGrath’s 10-year bet on a very different kind of real estate business
As compliance tightens and expectations rise, John McGrath believes the real estate industry is being forced to grow…
Team strategy delivers $90,000 premium in two-week Taroomball sale
Collaborative buyer management and strategic marketing secure premium result on Capricorn Coast
Katrina Rathie joins Knight Frank Australia Boards
Award-winning lawyer and business leader Katrina Rathie has been appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director to the Knight…
Aurora Property welcomes prestige specialists to Brisbane team
High-performing sales agents Jill Wright-Wotton and Tony Duncombe have joined Aurora Property, bringing their expertise in Brisbane's Inner…
Nitin Puri opens new Laing+Simmons office in Sydney’s north west
Experienced agent Nitin Puri has launched Laing+Simmons Oakville|Windsor as the network kicks off another year of expansion.
Daniel de la Vega appointed CEO of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty
Daniel de la Vega has been named Chief Executive Officer of ONE Sotheby's International Realty, while founder Mayi…
Amy Kitchener appointed Co-Principal of Harcourts Low & Co Rockhampton
Harcourts Low & Co has announced the appointment of Amy Kitchener as Co-Principal of its Rockhampton office.
Ray White Queensland appoints Jacob Olsen as Sales Performance Specialist
Ray White Queensland is pleased to announce the appointment of Jacob Olsen to the newly created role of…
BizCover secures 7th Product Review Award since 2019
Australia's top online business insurer BizCover clinches its seventh Product Review Award, boasting a 4.4/5 star rating from…
Chinese investors dominate foreign-owned Australian property
Chinese buyers account for a staggering 67 per cent of the more than 40,000 Australian residential properties registered…
“Mr Australia Day” Chris Garnaut seals record-breaking $895m shopping centre deal
Fawkner Property, led by founder Chris Garnaut, has finalised a historic $895 million acquisition of Erina Fair shopping…