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Proptech Labs wins Telstra National Outstanding Growth Award

Out of 22,000 applications, 48 state winners across seven categories, and one national winner per category, Proptech Labs has emerged as the National Outstanding Growth winner at the esteemed Telstra Best of Business Awards. 

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Domain reaches record-breaking numbers for October

October was a record-breaking month for Domain, with new data revealing 7.1 million Aussies visited the site.²

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Six skills to win in 2025 according to your accountant

The skills required to succeed in your career and business are changing rapidly as technology and society evolve.

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Snow Real Estate joins The Agency in Toowoomba expansion

The Agency has expanded its footprint in Queensland with the addition of Toowoomba's Snow Real Estate, a trusted…

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Queensland leads the nation in housing activity

Queensland has emerged as the frontrunner in residential construction activity, driven by a significant influx of interstate migration…

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Global investors target US$165 billion in hidden real estate value in Japan

Hedge funds and private equity firms are increasingly eyeing Japanese companies for their undervalued real estate, estimated at…

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Top 10 affordable investment hotspots under $500K

For your buyers seeking affordable investment opportunities, new research from Washington Brown, powered by Hotspotting, has highlighted Australia’s…

People Moves

Tara Christianson appointed as National Customer Training Manager at REA Group

REA Group has appointed Tara Christianson as National Customer Training Manager, partnering with Luke Dore to lead customer…

People Moves

Master Builders Australia announces 2024 National Excellence winners

Master Builders Australia has revealed the winners of their prestigious 2024 National Excellence in Building and Construction Awards…

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Streamline Property Buyers wins at REIQ awards

Brisbane's Streamline Property Buyers has secured the Buyers Agency of the Year award for the second consecutive year,…

People Moves

Mindy Powell-Hodges appointed as Global Head of Membership at ONE AGENCY

Industry leader Mindy Powell-Hodges is set to take on the role of Global Head of Membership at ONE…

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Knight Frank expands Asset Management Services in Tasmania

Knight Frank has established two new Asset Management Services teams in Hobart and Launceston, marking a significant expansion…

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Place One Group expands its network with two new offices

Paul Curtain's Place One Group has added Gumdale and Graceville offices to its growing network, expanding its reach…

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Cunninghams expands Northern Beaches presence with James Leith

Cunninghams has appointed experienced agent James Leith to strengthen their service offering across the Northern Beaches.

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James Monaghan and Phil Cray launch Belle Property The Gap

Belle Property has expanded its presence in Brisbane with the launch of Belle Property The Gap, led by…

People Moves

REIA announces 2025 board leadership team

REIA has announced its 2025 board leadership team, with Leanne Pilkington continuing as president and Hannah Gill as…

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Helping agents unlock growth through smart financial planning

For Wayne Johnson, Founder and Managing Director of Agent Profit Planner, numbers tell the real story behind a…

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Greg Pratt builds Coast Edge Real Estate with @realty’s support

Since joining @realty in 2020, Greg Pratt has achieved remarkable success, amassing over $58 million in property sales…

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Callum Donders: becoming a top agent at 25

When Callum Donders graduated from university during COVID with a marketing degree, he never imagined he'd become one…

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Renovations outpace new builds as homeowners opt for upgrades

Homeowners are increasingly choosing to renovate rather than build new homes, with renovation spending now accounting for 40…

Industry News

Is a rate cut out for 2024 as inflation holds steady?

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is expected to hold the cash rate steady at its final meeting…

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REIV has concerns about Victoria’s new rental reforms

The Victorian Government has unveiled sweeping new rental reforms to protect tenants, including stricter rules on rent increases,…

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Proptech Labs lands spot in AFR Fast 100

Proptech Labs is proud to announce its inclusion in the prestigious 2024 AFR Fast 100 list, ranking as…

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Larissa Reed named Head of Performance at Pulse Property

Pulse Property Agents is thrilled to announce the appointment of Larissa Reed as the new Head of Performance…

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Sydney suburbs show strong growth potential despite a slowdown

A number of suburbs in Sydney continue to show resilience and growth potential, even with prices slowing down…

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Six reasons why Queensland has soared past Victoria to become an investor paradise

Queensland has stormed past Victoria to become the second-largest property investor market in Australia, trailing only New South…

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US buyers poised to benefit in a shifting 2025 housing market

The US property market is set to provide more breathing room for buyers in the New Year, according…

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Shared living on the rise

Rising costs and creative solutions are reshaping Australia’s housing market.

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Artemus Group acquires iconic New Farm property

Artemus Group, the hospitality company behind Brisbane's Howard Smith Wharves, has expanded with the purchase of an iconic…

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Capital cities could accommodate three million new homes

New research has identified the potential for more than three million additional strata units to be built across…

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2024 property market insights: lessons learned and trends to watch in 2025

As the market reflects on a tumultuous 2024, Michelle May, founder and principal of Michelle May Buyers Agents…

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Hamish Firth expands Ray White footprint with Coolah office

Experienced rural real estate agent and business owner Hamish Firth has opened his third office, Ray White Coolah,…

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First home buyers finding creative ways to enter the market despite rising costs

First home buyers are now saving less than half of what they were a year ago as the…

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Commercial property market surges as investor confidence returns

Australia's commercial property market has shown resilience in 2024, with average sale prices increasing by seven per cent…

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Build-to-Rent in the spotlight: legislative hurdles and North Sydney’s landmark proposal

As the Property Council warns of a housing supply crisis amid Greens opposition, Aqualand unveils an ambitious North…