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First National Foundation selects Rizeup Australia as its principal charity partner
First National Real Estate has confirmed that the First National Foundation has made RizeUp Australia its official national sponsorship, uniting the country’s largest cooperative network of independent real estate agencies with a charity dedicated to rebuilding the lives of individuals and families fleeing domestic and family violence.
Domain surges ahead as Australians embrace a fresh alternative in property search
Domain platforms achieve record 55.1 million visits in October 2025, outpacing competitors with 46% year-on-year growth as CoStar…
Student housing pipeline expands as federal policy links visas to new beds
Fresh figures reveal strong growth in student accommodation, with delivery uneven across states.
How six partnerships with the Harcourts Foundation are bringing hope to Christmas
This December, something special is happening inside Harcourts offices.
Andrew Cramer appointed as REA Group CFO
Andrew Cramer will take over as Chief Financial Officer at REA Group as current CFO Janelle Hopkins retires…
Robert and Greer Tulp launch Ray White Beacon Property Management
Experienced real estate professionals Robert and Greer Tulp have joined Ray White to open their new business, Ray…
Database strategy delivers $2.82m Chifley duplex sale in 11 days
Agent repositions neighbouring suburb buyers to secure result at 45 Mawson Parade
Database strategy delivers swift off-market result in competitive Bondi Junction
Century 21 Armstrong-Smith uses buyer database to secure result in weeks
Townsville leads regional Australia’s next wave of growth
Townsville is emerging as one of Australia’s strongest regional performers, supported by both lifestyle appeal and solid employment.
Dubai leads as UAE real estate hits new highs
Dubai posts its strongest quarter on record while upcoming supply reshapes buying conditions across the UAE.
US sellers pulling properties off market instead of lowering prices
Home prices remain stubbornly high across the US as an increasing number of sellers are choosing to delist…
RBNZ expected to deliver final 25bp rate cut
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is expected to cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 25 basis…
Housing crisis intensifies across regional NSW
Housing pressures in regional New South Wales have reached critical levels as builders struggle to meet growing demand…
San Francisco’s former Westfield mall sold for a tiny fraction of its past value
Once valued in the billions, the former Westfield mall has sold for just USD $133 million (around AUD…
Mosaik expands to Australia, introducing a new era of homeownership advisory
Mosaik, a U.S. homeownership engagement platform, expands to Australia, offering real estate professionals tools to transform transactional relationships…
House premium hits record high as property market exceeds $12 trillion
The gap between house and unit prices in Australia's capital cities has reached a record high of $363,000,…
Labour market strength delays rate-cut expectations
Ray White Group Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee says a firm labour market is pushing back hopes of interest…
Transparent negotiation delivers $790,000 Maroubra result ahead of auction
Eastern suburbs agent orchestrates four-buyer contest to secure result ahead of scheduled auction
Buyer’s agent secures $5.2 million Bulli home in exclusive off-market deal
Wollongong buyers agent uses network to acquire rare property
Setting new records and leaving nothing to chance: How Luxe helped Tolemy Stevens achieve a landmark result
Queensland luxury agent Tolemy Stevens shattered sales records with a beachfront apartment, selling for $3.45 million in just…
First National expands Sydney footprint with JV partners in St George
First National Real Estate has strengthened its presence in metropolitan Sydney with the launch of First National Real…
Allhomes raises over $90,000 for YWCA Canberra through Floriade partnership
Allhomes has raised $86,770 through Floriade's Great Big Bulb Dig, with an additional $4,500 from recycling efforts, to…
Jack Parfitt joins Knight Frank in Tamworth
Former professional rugby player Jack Parfitt has joined Knight Frank's Tamworth office as Sales and Leasing Executive, focusing…
Neil Brookes to lead Savills Asia Pacific Capital Markets
Neil Brookes has been appointed Executive Managing Director, Asia Pacific Capital Markets at Savills, where he will focus…
Prash Nayar joins Apollo Auctions Western Australia
Award-winning auctioneer Prash Nayar has joined Apollo Auctions, strengthening the company's presence across Western Australia.
WA and QLD celebrate their top performers at Excellence Awards
The country’s real estate professionals were in the spotlight this month as both Queensland and Western Australia honoured…
Award-winning agent Edward Lim launches Ray White ELG
One of Western Australia's very best real estate agents, Edward Lim, has opened his own business, Ray White…
Adrian William Real Estate joins forces with Urban Lane
Urban Lane Director Chris Akkawi has joined forces with Adrian William, one of Sydney's rapidly growing agencies, as…
Global ‘living’ sector to hit US$1.4 Trillion as institutional investment accelerates
JLL’s 2025 global report shows the living sector leading worldwide real estate investment, with US$1.4 trillion in forecast…
49 suburbs see house prices grow at triple the national rate
House prices in 49 suburbs across Australia's capital cities have grown more than three times faster than the…
NSW to hit agents with fines of up to $110,000 under new underquoting crackdown
NSW agents could soon face fines of up to $110,000 for misleading price guides, as the state moves…
Ray White Macarthur Group welcomes Robin Kalra
Ray White Macarthur Group is pleased to welcome Robin (Saurabh) Kalra as a top sales agent, bringing valuable…
realestate.com.au launches first-to-market video in app
realestate.com.au has launched an innovative short-form video content on its iOS app, transforming how property enthusiasts consume market…
Building Proptech that works for the industry
Inside REACH ANZ’s new era: how Managing Partner Peter Schravemade and his team are reshaping the proptech accelerator…
Investors and renovators drive record housing finance as calls grow to cool overheated credit market
ABS data shows investor lending jumped nearly 18% in the September quarter while renovation finance hit record levels,…