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A new era of excellence in Melbourne’s Bayside
The powerhouse team behind Ray White Cheltenham and Mordialloc are thrilled to announce the opening of their third office in Sandringham, launching the revolutionary Ray White - The Bayside Group.
Blake Lowry joins BresicWhitney Inner West
Award-winning Inner West agent Blake Lowry has made the move to BresicWhitney, strengthening the group's presence in key…
HIA calls for urgent action in Budget to tackle housing supply
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has urged the Federal Government to use the 2025-2026 Budget to address Australia’s…
Property prices dip as market momentum slows
National home prices have recorded their first decline of the year, dropping 0.08 per cent in January, though…
Darren Pearce joins First National as Membership Director
Industry veteran, Darren Pearce, with over 30 years of experience has taken on a key leadership role at…
Jae Choi to lead new Belle Property Sunnybank office
Belle Property continues its Queensland expansion with experienced local agent Jae Choi heading up their new Sunnybank office.
Flynn Estate Agents opens fourth office as Chrissy Jones takes helm in Mornington
The rapidly expanding Flynn Estate Agents continues its growth trajectory with the announcement of its fourth office, while…
Mitch Green to lead Harcourts Academy
Head of People and Culture Mitch Green expands his leadership role to include Harcourts Academy and RTO operations.
Jess Culling leads Place Redcliffe Peninsula opening
Place Estate Agents has expanded its presence in the Moreton Bay Region with the official opening of Place…
Sally O’Connell named CEO of Abercrombys
Leading finance and real estate executive Sally O'Connell has been appointed as the new CEO of Abercrombys, effective…
Manhattan’s biggest retail play since 2021 with US$200M Soho buy
Blackstone is set to acquire a $200 million (AUD $305 million) retail portfolio in Soho, marking the biggest…
Sarah McCallum: taking control of your business
Making the transition from a franchise to running her own business was a watershed moment for Sarah McCallum,…
Stuck in “Blockbuster” mode: COMPANY RE is disrupting Australian real estate in 2025 by empowering agents, buyers and sellers
Australian real estate agents are trapped in a "Blockbuster" model and need to start thinking like Netflix if…
The 5 biggest property trends set to shape 2025
The Australian property market is set for another year of change, with economic policy, cultural shifts, and evolving…
Former Saudi prince’s mansion sells for $263 million
The Holme, a 40-bedroom mansion in Regent’s Park once owned by the Saudi royal family, has been sold…
Luxury rentals dominate prime London market
The Prime Central London (PCL) lettings market demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2024, with luxury and short-term rentals thriving,…
Rental market shows signs of cooling as availability improves
The Australian rental market is showing early signs of easing, with slower price growth and improved property availability…
CPI decline raises hopes for borrowers
The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data shows a significant decline in inflation, bringing relief to borrowers and…
New Zealand coastal suburbs see extraordinary growth patterns
New Zealand's coastal property market has experienced exceptional growth across both islands, with some areas achieving up to…
The One Conference helps elevate agents in 2025
More than 800 real estate professionals from across Australia gathered at The Star in Brisbane for The One…
Property investors target consistent markets
Property investors are increasingly understanding the value of consistent markets over boom locations, with new research revealing the…
Ellen DeGeneres re-lists historic LA home at a discount after move to the UK
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have re-listed one of their last Los Angeles properties for $29.99 million…
Ben Chick celebrates 10 years with Explore Property
When Ben Chick opened the doors to Explore Property in January 2015, Mackay was reeling from a mining…
How can you build client trust?
Trust and longevity are rare commodities in real estate, but for Gavin Ottaway, they're the cornerstone of his…
Aussie James Bond bows out of local property market
George Lazenby, Australia’s only James Bond, has closed the chapter on his Australian real estate holdings with the…
Single-family rents hit record high in US
The cost of renting a single-family home has reached an all-time high, sitting 20% above the average rent…
First home buyers flock to Victoria as ‘rentvesting’ gains momentum
First home buyer loan activity is surging across Australia, with Victoria emerging as the nation's leading destination for…
$10,000 apprenticeship incentive welcomed as key step in tackling housing crisis
The Property Council of Australia and the Housing Industry Association (HIA) have praised the federal government’s new $10,000…
Nigel Mukhi rejoins McGrath to open a new McMahons Point office
McGrath Estate Agents have signalled their further focus on the group’s expansion across Sydney’s Lower North Shore with…
Sam Hatzistamatis: where analytics meets people in property management
Success in property management comes down to two critical elements - understanding the numbers and managing people.
The New Power Lunch for Property Leaders
Imagine stepping aboard a luxury yacht or sitting down at a five-star venue with the brightest minds in…
Sonia Lennon joins Harcourts SA leadership team
Experienced property management professional Sonia Lennon has been appointed as Property Management Operations Manager at Harcourts South Australia.
Jo Phelps returns to Harcourts SA
Jo Phelps has been appointed as State Operations Manager/Events at Harcourts SA, marking her return to the company…
Antonio Licata joins LJ Hooker Group as new Strategic Growth Manager
Antonio Licata joins LJ Hooker Group as new Strategic Growth Manager
Harcourts Foundation backs Tasmanian Tigers Blind Cricket Team
The Harcourts Foundation is supporting the Tasmanian Tigers Blind Cricket Team with a $5,000 grant for the team's…