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Greg Nybo and Andy Bui
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Andy Bui named principal of Century 21 Property People

The Salisbury franchise passes to a 17-year staff member as Greg and Holly Nybo step back after more than four decades at the helm.

Rick Schultz opens Ray White Albert Park
Franchise News

Rick Schultz opens Ray White Albert Park

After nearly a decade as one of Ray White's top-performing agents, Schultz makes the move to business ownership,…

Harcourts Australia, NZ face off in Dial Hard 2
Franchise News

Harcourts Australia, NZ face off in Dial Hard 2

The Trans-Tasman appraisal challenge returns with a twist, as New Zealand joins the competition for the first time.

Partner Content

Inside the proptech push to kill the fragmented real estate tech stack

As AI reshapes agency operations, Aro says the biggest opportunity isn't more software, it's bringing every system together.

Volkan Akintetik & Reece Caira launch LJ Hooker Berkeley Vale
Franchise News

Volkan Akintetik and Reece Caira join LJ Hooker network

The two top-selling Central Coast agents have opened their own LJ Hooker business in Berkeley Vale, filling what…

Franchise News

Belinda McLachlan joins Harcourts Pinnacle in Brisbane

The Lawnton specialist brings more than a decade of experience to the growing agency as it strengthens its…

Partner Content

Winter isn’t dead time, it’s decision time

As the first half of 2026 draws to a close and winter listings slow across Australia and New…

REMAX Select has appointed Samantha Self as general manager, bringing her into the leadership team of the award-winning Mackay agency.
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Samantha Self joins REMAX Select as general manager

The Mackay agency has appointed a new general manager with eight years' experience leading retail operations at northern…

Gerard Connell - REA Group Executive General Manager – Sales. Image supplied
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REA Group opens Hackdays to customer ideas for 2026

Agents and agencies can now pitch their own business challenges for the chance to spend four days working…

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Franchise News

Harcourts Foundation grant to fund 1,700 meal packs

A $5,000 grant from the Harcourts Foundation will help a volunteer-run Adelaide charity deliver more than 1,700 emergency…

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Real Estate Agent Events

Top of the Props 2026 finalists take aim at property industry’s biggest pressure points

The proptech pitch competition returns to Brisbane in July, with this year's finalists tackling leasing, rent roll growth,…

Strategy & Best Practice

Why the smartest agents are treating AI like a doctor’s dictation tool

Social scientist and technologist Nigel Dalton argues that the real AI advantage isn't speed – it's earning back…

Partner Content

PM/ONE Returns to Sydney with 500 property management professionals expected to attend

More than 500 property management professionals expected at Hilton Sydney as PM/ONE returns for its second year, with…

EBM RentCover highlights how agents can help landlords avoid common insurance misconceptions to prevent surprises at claim time. Image: Getty.
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The most common insurance assumptions landlords get wrong

From loss of rent to accidental damage, many landlords assume they're covered for more than they actually are—leaving…

@realty launches the @realty Reporting Group to help real estate agencies manage upcoming AML/CTF compliance obligations ahead of the July 2026 deadline.
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Is your business ready for the upcoming AML changes?

New AML laws are coming to real estate. Here's what you need to know.

With Tranche 2 AML compliance less than a month away, APLYiD offers real estate agencies an integrated solution to meet AUSTRAC obligations without disrupting existing workflows.
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The clock is ticking: Why AML integrations are your secret weapon for complying Tranche 2

With Tranche 2 less than a month away, real estate agencies must have AUSTRAC enrolment, a compliance officer,…

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EOFY is a good time to review more than just your finances

Why the end of financial year is the ideal moment for real estate agencies to audit operational processes,…

Harcourts and REA Group announce a new strategic partnership. Photo: Supplied
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REA Group and Harcourts’ partnership to strengthen value for Harcourts offices across Australia

Harcourts and REA Group partner to give agencies best-in-market Pro subscription rates and premier event sponsorship

Sarah Cincotta and Hermione Gardiner - BDM training. Photo: Supplied
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Legislation is stacking up, supply has tightened, and the old rent roll growth playbook is dead (RIP)

When the investor pool shrinks, every lead counts more. Find out why rent roll growth now hinges on…

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When insurance doesn’t deliver

Insurance gaps can create far more than financial headaches for landlords, increasing workloads, damaging relationships and exposing agencies…

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Supplier News

REA Group and Raine & Horne announce significant partnership

Partnership to give Raine & Horne's national network access to REA's premium Pro subscription, PropTrack data and a…

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How client care wins listings

Mosaik founder Sheila Reddy on why the real competition for listings is decided long after settlement, and how…

Tina Ashton, Chief Growth Officer, Harcourts. Photo: provided
Franchise News

Growth with intent: the momentum building across Harcourts in 2026

Harcourts accelerates national expansion with 38 new offices in 2026 as the network doubles down on leadership, connection…

Partner Content

Building a referral network that works on autopilot

How top @realty agents use smart CRM automation to turn every settlement into a stream of warm, ongoing…

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The clock is ticking for Tranche 2

With no grace period under Tranche 2 reforms, compliance platform APLYiD is urging agencies to act now before…

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Agents to get prime video real estate on realestate.com.au’s app home screen

REA supporting customers to create high-impact affordable vertical listing videos to showcase on the home screen of Australia’s…

Franchise News

From salesperson to principal: what a real ownership pathway looks like

More agents are moving beyond individual sales success to build scalable businesses of their own, with Jarita Rayasam…

Kolmeo launches Kolmeo Labs, an AI-powered suite of tools designed to reduce the daily workload of property managers.
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Kolmeo Labs launches a new suite of tools targeting property management workload

A new AI suite embeds intelligence directly into daily workflows, aiming to reduce the growing pressure of fragmented…

The BDM Summit 2026 addresses rent roll growth challenges beyond lead generation.
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More leads won’t fix this: why rent roll growth breaks down well before the appraisal

When rent roll growth slows, the default response is predictable: we start stressing that “we need more leads.”

Why silence can create greater risk. Photo: Getty
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Insurance conversations: Why silence can create greater risk

Why property managers must talk insurance carefully, and document it properly, to reduce risk for both landlords and…

Supplier News

PEXA Clear partners with Simonds, Clarendon Homes and others to provide AML/CTF compliance solutions to property professionals

PEXA Clear has announced a series of new partnerships with Simonds, Clarendon Homes, One Percent Property, YPM Property,…

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Why top agents are ditching big franchises to go boutique

Why high-performing agents are ditching global franchises to build leaner, more profitable boutique brands in 2026

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Rex Software announce innovative integrated AI that unlocks real estate agents’ databases

Rex Software launches AI suite to streamline CRM workflows, boost prospecting and turn agent databases into active growth…

HX 2026
Real Estate Agent Events

Performance gap widens – HX 2026 sets out to close it

As market pressure rises, Harcourts’ HX Conference brings together industry leaders to sharpen skills, lift standards and turn…

REA Executive Manager – Sales, Gerard Connell. Image: Supplied
News

Customers to join REA Group Hackdays event to accelerate industry innovation 

REA Group opens its flagship Hackdays innovation event to customers, inviting real estate businesses to co-design AI-driven solutions…