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Nearly half of Australians blame federal government for housing crisis
New research reveals trust in Canberra has plummeted 8 per cent in three months as 72 per cent of Australians doubt enough homes will be built to meet demand.
Sydney market splits as clearance rates fall but fast sales persist
Lifestyle suburbs show uneven performance as fast transactions continue alongside weaker auction conditions
Four commercial property veterans launch Western Sydney-focused agency
The new firm brings together directors with a combined 80 years of experience to service the region's growing…
Nutrien Harcourts taps Andrew Brien as CEO to lead expansion push
The appointment comes as the rural and regional network signals active interest in acquiring other brands to grow…
Cameron Kusher joins Herron Todd White as Chief Economist
The prominent housing market analyst brings two decades of property economics experience to Australia's largest valuation firm.
Jamie Hershman: Agency Matters – a business built on empathy, transparency and skill
Jamie Hershman's journey into real estate began with a frustrating experience as a first-home buyer that left him…
eXp World Holdings acquires NextHome, rebrands as AGNT
The deal creates a dual-model platform offering agents and entrepreneurs a choice between franchise ownership and cloud-based brokerage.
OBrien Real Estate Carrum Downs expands into Langwarrin
The Melbourne agency adds a second location as it looks to deepen its presence in the city's south-east.
Ray White Burwood doubles footprint with Blackburn office launch
The expansion creates a combined team of more than 30 staff across Melbourne's eastern corridor, with the new…
Investor lending surges at fastest pace in a decade despite rate rises
Property investors borrowed $42 billion in the year to March, while first home buyers retreat from the market
Vern Fitzgerald: From wine sales to winning deals in Brisbane’s Bayside
Vern Fitzgerald has found his calling as a buyer's agent in Brisbane's Bayside market.
Christie’s International Real Estate launches in NSW with 10-year licence
Property entrepreneur Scott Michaelson will lead the luxury brand's expansion into Australia's largest prestige market, backed by a…
NAI Harcourts launches commercial arm in South Australia
The Adelaide venture marks the network's latest expansion as commercial property investors prioritise advice-led transactions over volume.
Property market hits ‘mixed signals’ as winter approaches
National supply holds steady at 234,469 dwellings as a pullback in new listings and rising "old stock" signal…
Rate rise: inflation hits 4.6% as housing drives pressure on RBA policy
Economists warn rate hikes are cooling demand but failing to fix Australia’s deeper housing and supply-driven inflation pressures
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…
Retail property momentum stalls as geopolitical risks bite
After delivering the strongest commercial property returns in 2025, Australia's retail sector faces fresh headwinds from rising fuel…
Barry Plant Coburg extends Lions partnership with jersey sponsorship
Barry Plant Coburg has expanded its partnership with the Coburg Football Club, adding jersey sponsorship for the 2026…
Illawarra radio icon Marty Haynes swaps mic for real estate career
The breakfast radio veteran and Illawarra Convoy founder is joining a new Ray White venture focused on off-the-plan…
Harcourts Ignite opens fifth Wide Bay office in five years
The Queensland agency has expanded from a single location to five offices across the region, now backed by…
Luxury market splinters into different growth cycles across Australia
Australia’s luxury housing market is fragmenting into distinct local cycles, with Perth leading growth, Queensland accelerating, Sydney consolidating,…
Victorian policies blamed for Melbourne’s $100k home value gap
Industry analysis claims the city's underperformance against other capitals has cost homeowners significant wealth since 2022.
James Nelis: From the football field to property investment success
James Nelis has built a buyer’s agency business by combining his passion for high performance with his expertise…
Move-in ready strategy delivers sale in one week for Cessnock family home
Bryce Gibson's compressed marketing strategy and move-in ready presentation delivered 12 groups to the first open and a…
First-home buyer snaps up Aberdare unit after strategic campaign delivers $525,000 result
A first-home buyer secured this two-bedroom Aberdare unit after Bryce Gibson's strategic campaign pivot from off-market to open…
Social media pre-launch drives five-party competition in Muswellbrook
Dominic Pike's organic social media pre-launch generated five competing parties and a sale $25,000 above guide in just…
Market momentum returns: NZ property activity hits 2021 levels
New listings rise, regional records break, and buyer intent strengthens as New Zealand property returns to 2021-level activity
Highland secures NSW licence to manage affordable housing stock
The property group's new capability allows it to support developers from project marketing through to long-term management of…
OBrien Real Estate pledges $35,000 to Good Friday Appeal
The network-wide donation to the Royal Children's Hospital reflects a growing trend of real estate groups using their…
Home prices fall for first time this year as market momentum slows
National housing market records first monthly decline of 2026 as interest rates weigh on buyer demand, though annual…
Janey Pagels’ twilight approach secures buyer who’d been waiting months for Breelya Rise return
A twilight photography approach and premium positioning delivered multiple interested buyers for Janey Pagels' architecturally designed Livingston Park…
Perfect buyer match delivers a record result for Forster’s Solaris complex
An interstate retiree relocating to Forster found the perfect three-bedroom apartment in their preferred building before it hit…
Alice in Wonderland garden seals Chisholm sale
Abbey Morris' database targeting and presentation-first approach delivered a quick sale in Chisholm, proving that turnkey properties attract…
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…
FOUNDIT doubles Eastern Suburbs presence with second buyer’s agent partner Mark Amos
Mark Amos brings two decades of property acquisition experience as the platform responds to demand in one of…