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Woodards launches industry-first Cadet program
Woodards has introduced a new Cadet program to provide dedicated training for beginners in the real estate industry.
Craig Shute appointed CEO of Asia Pacific at Knight Frank
Knight Frank has announced Craig Shute as the new CEO of Asia Pacific (APAC), starting in 2025.
Ray White Marine moves to Rose Bay Marina
Luxury yacht brokerage Ray White Marine is relocating its Sydney headquarters to Rose Bay Marina in November 2024.
Colin Hatch opens Harcourts Complete in Jimboomba
Experienced agent Colin Hatch has returned to real estate, opening Harcourts Complete in the growing Jimboomba region.
Benson Spong takes the helm at Ray White Nundah
Ray White Nundah enters a new era as Benson Spong steps into the role of principal, taking over…
Kate Spence and Chris Rayner open Belle Property Lower Blue Mountains
Award-winning principal duo Kate Spence and Chris Rayner have opened a new Belle Property office in the Lower…
Charlotte Agace appointed as Growth Partner at Place Estate Agents
Place Estate Agents have appointing Charlotte Agace to drive expansion across the greater Brisbane area
Jarita Rayasam joins LJ Hooker as Head of Operations Strategic Growth
Jarita Rayasam has been appointed as Head of Operations Strategic Growth at LJ Hooker Group as the company…
Michael Bacon steps up as co-director at Place Kangaroo Point
Michael Bacon has been named co-director of Place Kangaroo Point, marking a significant step in his rapid rise…
Suzanne Brown gets the nod as next REIWA President
The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) has elected Suzanne Brown as its new President, taking over…
Jacob Caine reappointed as REIV President
Jacob Caine has been reappointed as President of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) for a second…
Investors flock to charity-backed commercial properties
There’s currently a surge in demand for properties backed by established charities like the Salvation Army and St…
Housing crisis deepens as new home builds hit decade-low
Australia's housing crisis is set to worsen as new home construction plummets to its lowest level in over…
Explore Property Opens New Office in Yeppoon, Tapping into Coastal Market Boom
Adam de Jong, a veteran real estate agent, leads Explore Property’s new Yeppoon office and brings nearly two…
Victorian rental market sees over 10% increase in 2024
The latest data from the Homes Victoria June Quarter 2024 Rental Report reveals a sharp increase in rental…
Reapit to elevate agency tech with new game-changing innovations
PropTech provider Reapit will announce the latest enhancement to its award-winning range of platforms including Console Cloud, AgentBox,…
Strata properties gain popularity in NSW and QLD
House purchases are trending downwards in New South Wales as buyers increasingly turn to strata properties, according to…
Sydney and Melbourne’s unit markets struggle despite affordability gains
Despite improving affordability in some areas, certain unit markets in Sydney and Melbourne are failing to attract buyers,…
September property listings hit highest levels since 2015
Sellers are embracing the spring selling season, with new property listings in September 2024 reaching their highest volume…
Parliament urged to pass housing legislation
The Property Council of Australia is calling on Parliament to pass the federal government's housing legislation without delay,…
Victoria’s property market faces challenges amid high taxes
Victoria's once-booming property market is now struggling to keep pace with the rest of Australia, according to a…
Tasmania leads property boom with 233% gains, while NT lags
Property prices in Tasmania have surged by an impressive 233% over the past 20 years, leading the nation…
The Block couples: a peek behind the real estate curtain
For real estate agents, The Block provides a unique case study in how to market high-end homes under…
REA Group invests in 3D visualisation platform IMMERSIV
REA Group has announced a minority investment in IMMERSIV, a 3D visualisation platform designed specifically to support buying…
ANZ predicts property prices to rise 5.5 per cent in 2025
Australia's capital city housing markets are expected to see continued growth in 2024, with prices forecast to rise…
Rental market pressures ease as growth slows
Australia's rental market is showing signs of easing, with the pace of growth slowing and more properties becoming…
Queensland scraps rent caps boosting investor confidence
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has welcomed a clear statement from both the Premier and the…
Alex Denmeade joins Coronis in Brisbane
Sales agent Alex Denmeade has made the move to Coronis, strengthening the group's presence in Brisbane's inner city.
William Gathercole launches RWC Industrial City South
William Gathercole has opened RWC Industrial City South, bringing his extensive experience in commercial and industrial real estate…
Bjay Paul opens Raine & Horne Leppington/Austral
Award-winning agent Bjay Paul has opened a new Raine & Horne office in Leppington/Austral, strengthening the network's presence…
Samuel Paton opens Ray White Marion
Leading local agent Samuel Paton has opened Ray White Marion, bringing his expertise to the Adelaide suburb.
Kathleen Fry joins Ouwens Casserly’s new South Coast office
Leading South Coast agent Kathleen Fry has joined Ouwens Casserly Real Estate as the agency expands to open…
Jess Dignon joins Coronis Bracken Ridge
Experienced agent Jess Dignon has joined the high performing team at Coronis Bracken Ridge after 15 years in…
Anthony Tripodi takes Director role at Highland Inner West
Anthony Tripodi, has merged his business with Highland Inner West and will become a Director of the combined…
Frank Giorgi appointed Managing Director of RWC Canberra
RWC Canberra commercial property expert Frank Giorgi has been appointed Managing Director of the business, after operating as…