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FOUNDIT welcomes Anthony Butler as Senior Buyer’s Agent, strengthening its expert network
Fast-growing property platform FOUNDIT has appointed Anthony Butler as a Partner Buyer’s Agent, further expanding its national network of experienced market experts.
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The Agency appoints Nicole MacGee as PM Head of OperationsÂ
Highly experienced real estate executive Nicole MacGee has returned to The Agency as the Property Management division’s Head of Operations as the brand ramps up its commitment and strategic approach to this growing area of the national business. Â
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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 offices as Belle Property North Shore, alongside the appointment of Patrick Lang as Partner and Principal joining esteemed Principals Simon Harrison, James Bennett and Ramsy Batshon.
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Helen Politis achieves record price for ground floor apartment in Wynnum with a strategic auction pivot.
Helen Politis has achieved $1.53 million for a ground-floor apartment in Wynnum, Queensland, exceeding the vendor’s reserve after strategically pivoting a 60-day campaign to auction. Helen Politis knew from the outset that selling a ground-floor apartment in a water-focused suburb would require a different approach. Without the bay views that typically command premium prices in Wynnum, the property at 101/117…
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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.
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What drives people to sell?Â
Housing transactions follow complex patterns beyond price growth, with volumes swinging dramatically as financial conditions, confidence, and lending standards shift. While rising prices encourage sales, factors like interest rates and credit access often matter more, determining whether people can actually move rather than just what homes are worth.
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Months of buyer nurturing delivers $1.3m Yeppoon result
A Yeppoon agent has sold a three-bedroom family home with six car spaces for $1.3 million off-market, matching the property to buyers he’d cultivated for months before it was listed. Terry Delalande from RMW Property Agents has secured a $1.3 million off-market sale at 33 Meilland Street, Yeppoon, by presenting the property to buyers he’d been working with for months…
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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 2026, despite ongoing speculation about future interest rate movements.
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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 the gap between industry promises and public expectations, championing a new era of excellence through exemplary practice rather than reactive regulation.
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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 & Logistics team.
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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 Beaches.
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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 across Australia and New Zealand
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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.
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Annette Swaine opens Professionals Innisfail
North Queensland businesswoman and former political candidate Annette Swaine has launched Professionals Innisfail, already selling two homes in her first week of operation.
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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 experience to REA’s customer group as the property industry enters a new era of AI-enabled growth and innovation.
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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 22 years’ experience across the Hills District and surrounding suburbs to the DiJones network.
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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 tight and landlord-favouring.
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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 spot among Australia’s best property professionals.
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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 career on something far rarer, a ruthless commitment to strategy, structure and standards.Â
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Ray White Buderim appoints experienced agent and auctioneerÂ
Ray White Buderim has announced the appointment of experienced real estate agent and auctioneer Chantel Dielwert, further strengthening the office’s position as one of Queensland’s leading auction-focused agencies.
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Agencies prioritise data ownership
Three-quarters of property professionals want to control their digital footprint, but advertising spend still flows to portals.
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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 are creating distinct regional differences.
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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 the organisation's 60-year history.
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Eastern Suburbs buyers agent Albert Sassoon secures Bondi garden apartment in 24 hours for first-home buyers
Eastern Suburbs specialist Albert Sassoon from Pacific Property Buyers secured a two-bedroom garden apartment at 1/28-30 Simpson Street, Bondi for first-home buyers in just 24 hours through an off-market transaction valued at $1.8 million. The result came from Albert’s 25 years selling real estate in the area and his established relationships with local agents, which gave his clients early access…
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Newcastle CBD apartment sets building record at $900,000
A three-bedroom apartment at 1004/489 Hunter Street has set a building record at $900,000, with Jarrod Dickens from Wilton Lemke Stewart securing a pre-auction offer after 30 days on market. The result came from positioning the property as a lifestyle opportunity in Newcastle’s city centre, where three-bedroom apartments at this price point remain scarce. Competition drives result Jarrod marketed the…
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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 days and total sales volume, premium real estate agency Jellis Craig has announced four well-known new hires to kickstart an even bigger 2026.
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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 Licensee and Head of Property Management, as the agency expands its service capabilities across Perth's prestigious western suburbs.
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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 crisis, as new ABS figures reveal a rise in dwelling commencements following years of falling approvals and high construction costs.
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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 up. In Kon Stathopoulos’ McGrath West Group, he sees a partnership model built for that shift - and he has entered into a new ten-year agreement franchise designed to support it.
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Team strategy delivers $90,000 premium in two-week Taroomball sale
Rory Wex of RMW Property Agents has secured $1,415,000 for a four-bedroom family home at 4 Bilgola Court, Taroomball, achieving $90,000 over asking price in just two weeks on market. The property, a four-bedroom, two-bathroom house with six-car garaging, sold via private treaty after attracting over 40 buyer groups through one open home and several private inspections. The result reflects…
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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 Frank Australia and Knight Frank Australia Holdings Boards.
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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 North to the fast-growing agency.
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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.
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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 de la Vega transitions to Executive Chair.
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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.
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