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New era of growth at Ray White Caloundra
Ray White Caloundra has announced a significant leadership evolution with the appointment of Natascha Drexel-Munro as co-Principal and Business Owner, joining long-standing Principal Andrew Garland in a dynamic partnership poised to lead the agency into its next chapter.
Macarthur principal resets price guide, sells stalled listing in seven days
Gilbert + Younan principal recalibrates vendor expectations to unlock $1.28m result
Buyer’s agent secures Cotton Tree townhouse in six-hour negotiation
Timothy Allen leverages local network to beat competing offers in sought-after Sunshine Coast location
Ron English and Lissa Holgate expand with strategic acquisition
LJ Hooker Gladstone has acquired LJ Hooker Boyne Tannum as part of a strategic expansion in Central Queensland's…
Paul Noonan appointed Head of Capital Markets at JLL Queensland
Paul Noonan has been appointed as Head of Capital Markets – Queensland at JLL, expanding his leadership role…
Chris Hynes joins Colliers as Regional Director
Industry veteran Chris Hynes has been appointed Regional Director at Colliers' Occupier Services business in Melbourne, bringing over…
Professionals expands Central Queensland footprint with new Yeppoon office
Experienced real estate principal Mike Suthers has joined the Professionals network, bringing his well-established Yeppoon office under the…
Price repositioning secures $1.2m for unique Elderslie family home
Macarthur agent converts hesitant buyers with mid-campaign price adjustment
Victoria’s property tax reliance highest in Australia
Victoria is forecast to rely more heavily on property taxes than any other state in Australia, with new…
Valentine’s Day postcode: Why Australia’s singles aren’t living in the same neighbourhood
New Census analysis reveals stark gender imbalances across Australian suburbs at every age, as men and women follow…
REA Excellence Award winners announced for 2025
REA Group has unveiled the 2025 REA Excellence Awards winners, with OC Real Estate claiming two major titles…
Kelmscott house sale exceeds expectations by $80,000 in seven days
Strategic renovation and professional cleaning drive eight offers in seven days
Macarthur agent converts 12-year relationship into swift six-day sale
A considered private treaty campaign balances timing, tenancy and long-term relationships
Growth continues for DiJones in the Southern Highlands with Hayley Sneddon joining the brand
DiJones has strengthened its Southern Highlands team with the addition of experienced real estate professional Hayley Sneddon, as…
Leo Edwards: Digital pioneer transforming coastal real estate
Former financial services professional Leo Edwards has transformed coastal real estate near Melbourne through digital innovation, building a…
‘Death tax by stealth’: Why inherited homes may hit the market faster
Proposed ATO changes could accelerate estate sales, tighten timelines and pull agents into more tax-driven conversations with grieving…
realestate.com.au launches its first real estate app for ChatGPT
Realestate.com.au brings property search to ChatGPT, allowing Aussies to find homes through natural conversation rather than traditional filters.
Ray White kicks off 2026 with biggest ever launch event in Melbourne
CEO Domenic Belfiore challenges agents to pursue market leadership while staying true to core values as network celebrates…
Harcourts Foundation paves the way for Sunshine Butterflies with $5,000 grant
Sunshine Butterflies, the beloved disability support charity nestled in the Noosa countryside, has received a $5,000 boost from…
Thinking of switching careers into real estate? Read this first
With career-changers flooding into real estate, a former compliance professional outlines why the industry still rewards discipline, mentoring…
FOUNDIT appoints Thomas Georgiou as Founding Partner and National Head of Buyer Agent Services
Property platform FOUNDIT appoints Thomas Georgiou as Founding Partner and National Head of Buyer Agent Services, bringing 22…
Housing costs driving inflation despite RBA rate hikes
The Reserve Bank of Australia's recent interest rate increase highlights a growing disconnect between monetary policy and housing-driven…
Aussie partners with Stockdale & Leggo
Aussie Home Loans (Aussie) and leading real estate agency Stockdale & Leggo today announced a strategic home loan…
Strategic timing drives $1.015 million Ambarvale sale in 24 hours
Gilbert + Younan agent generates eight offers from Friday evening listing and Saturday open house
Vision over condition: how a Yeppoon renovator attracted 19 registered bidders
Five-bedroom house needing significant renovation and repair exceeds reserve by $220,000
When perks fall short: property management looks to healthcare to tackle burnout
As staff burnout continues to challenge property management, one agency is trialling accessible healthcare to reduce pressure and…
Established Alderley agent Janine McDonald rebrands and starts new chapter with Harcourts Solutions
After 28 years as a trusted name in Alderley real estate, seasoned real estate professional Janine McDonald is…
Ray White Queensland appoints property management growth specialist
Ray White Queensland has appointed property management expert Jamie-Lee Billerwell as Network Specialist - Property Management Growth.
CGT discount to cost $247 billion over next decade, analysis shows
New Parliamentary Budget Office figures reveal the tax measure will cost more in the next ten years than…
Highland Kicks off the 2026 season with their annual Kickstart Sales Conference
The Highland Annual Kickstart Conference launched with energy and enthusiasm this year, as the team gathered in the…
Rural expertise drives $1.45m result after multi-year Adelaide Park campaign
Agent's buyer connection ends long campaign with rural property result
Tanby acreage block attracts six offers in two weeks
Strategic marketing drives six offers on vacant acreage block
Coastal family home with Airbnb appeal sells for $790,000 in Yeppoon
Strategic presentation and buyer communication deliver competitive result for coastal Queensland home
Government to sell off defence properties for $1.8 billion
Victoria Barracks sites in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are among 67 defence properties identified for disposal as the…
Ray White Rockhampton announces leadership evolution
Ray White Rockhampton is entering an important new chapter, with an evolved leadership structure designed to support the…