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Karen Bates to lead Opteon’s Agribusiness division
Property valuation expert Karen Bates has been appointed as Head of Agribusiness & Advisory at Opteon, set to commence February 2025.
Hayden Morris and Lachie Sewell open Laing+Simmons Coffs Harbour
Co-Directors Hayden Morris and Lachie Sewell have hit the ground running with their new Laing+Simmons Coffs Harbour office,…
Michael Kwok appointed to lead Knight Frank’s Capital Advisory
Michael Kwok has joined Knight Frank as Partner, Head of Capital and Strategic Advisory in ANZ, bringing over…
Amanda Becke joins McGrath’s new Coorparoo office
Leading Queensland agent Amanda Becke has joined McGrath Estate Agents as they open their newest office in Coorparoo,…
Daniel Dennis and Michael Doran lead major Belle Property merger
Belle Property principals Daniel Dennis and Michael Doran have joined forces to merge four offices across Sydney's Upper…
Scott Orchard joins Colliers as National Director
Scott Orchard has been appointed as National Director of Office Capital Markets & Investment Services, Victoria at Colliers,…
Premium markets poised for strongest gains as rate cuts near
Australia's premium property markets are expected to see the largest value increases when interest rates begin to fall,…
Capitaland Investment commits over US$700 million to build its first data centre in Japan
Singapore’s Capitaland Investment (CLI) is expanding its digital infrastructure footprint with a $700 million investment to develop its…
Ray Ellis appointed CEO of CENTURY 21 Australia
Experienced real estate leader Ray Ellis has been named as the new Chief Executive Officer of CENTURY 21…
REA Group CEO Owen Wilson announces retirement
REA Group's Chief Executive Officer Owen Wilson has announced his intention to retire from full-time executive roles in…
Leadership takes centre stage at Launch 2025
Leadership was the focus at Ray White's Launch 2025 event, where more than 1,200 members gathered at the…
Office vacancy remains stable as new supply hits market
The Australian office market is showing resilience with CBD vacancy rates remaining relatively stable, despite significant new supply…
QLD real estate industry rallies as floods impact local housing market
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has pledged its support to residents, businesses, and communities affected by…
Domain’s Head of Customer Solutions Angus Ferguson departs after successful tenure
Domain's Head of Customer Solutions, Angus Ferguson, is set to leave the company after six years of leading…
Mark Jansen joins first national real estate as marketing and communications strategist
First National Real Estate has today announced the appointment of Mark Jansen as Communications & Marketing Director, continuing…
Consumer confidence surges as rate cuts loom
Consumer sentiment in Australia has reached its highest point in nearly three years, as speculation grows about potential…
Agents are optimistic about house price growth in 2025
The majority of real estate professionals are predicting house prices will increase in 2025, with improved affordability and…
Oil Billionaire Bill Koch lists Aspen estate for $125 million
Billionaire Bill Koch has listed his 52-acre (21-hectare) Aspen estate for an eye-watering $125 million (AUD $190 million),…
Investors favour apartments and hotels over offices as real estate market rebounds
The commercial property market began recovering in the second half of 2024, with investors shifting away from office…
Ray White Leaders Group recommit for another term
The number one recognised group of businesses in Ray White New Zealand, Ray White Leaders, have recommitted to…
Will Arnett lists Beverly Hills home for $22.5M ($36.1M AUD)
Actor and podcaster Will Arnett has put his Beverly Hills, California, residence on the market for $22.5 million…
Luxury real estate is in for a change in 2025
The luxury real estate market is poised for big changes in 2025, with more balanced market conditions, growing…
REIA unveils seven-point plan to tackle housing crisis
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has launched a comprehensive election commitment plan aimed at addressing Australia's…
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…
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,…