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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 real estate agency’s success.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Shared living on the rise
Rising costs and creative solutions are reshaping Australia’s housing market.
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Property market rounds off Spring with auction frenzy
The Australian property market has closed out spring on a high note, with a surge in auction activity…
Affordability shifts towards the unit market
A shift towards unit living is gaining steam as house prices continue to surge across Australia's capital cities,…
One Agency partners with Bond Property Lawyers
Leading real estate group One Agency has partnered with Bond Property Lawyers to enhance visibility and efficiency across…
Harcourts executives complete marathon challenge
Katrina Tarrant, Mitch Green and Vanessa Balfour join forces for the International Realty Queenstown Marathon.
Laing+Simmons opens in Point Cook
Leading agents Miraj Mahmud and Golam Haque launch first Victorian office for Laing+Simmons.
Winston Huang and Bo Li open Raine & Horne Macquarie Park
Winston Huang and Bo Li have established a new presence for Raine & Horne in Sydney's thriving innovation…
Mark Lafferty joins Knight Frank in leadership role
Knight Frank has appointed experienced property professional Mark Lafferty as Partner, National Head of Investment Sales and Franchise…
Shannon Gordon joins Place Bulimba
Experienced agent Shannon Gordon has joined Paula Pearce's multi-award-winning team at Place Bulimba.
Andrew Wilson named REISA’s top commercial agent
McGees Property's Andrew Wilson has been awarded Salesperson of the Year - Commercial and Industrial at the REISA…
Canberry Properties Cooma joins Ray White
Ray White Cooma has partnered with Canberry Properties Cooma in a strategic move to enhance real estate services…
Oliver Jonker launches Coronis Ascot
Top agent Oliver Jonker has opened Coronis Ascot after joining the group as its newest franchise partner.
Thomas McGlynn takes the helm at REINSW
The Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) has announced Thomas McGlynn as its President.
China’s massive urban village overhaul: 1 million homes, 300 cities, and a real estate revival
China has announced a major expansion of its urban village redevelopment program, increasing coverage from 35 cities to…
Future Fund investment could help address our housing shortages
The HIA is urging the Future Fund to prioritise investment in new apartment construction to help address Australia’s…
City exodus: four in ten eye a move to regional Australia
Four in ten city residents are now considering a move to regional Australia, as new research reveals mounting…
‘Mum and Dad’ investors the key to affordable housing
Small-scale property investors could play a big role in addressing Australia's affordable housing crisis, according to new research.