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Alex Borthwick joins Adrian William, bringing two decades of industry experience across Sydney's Inner West and Inner East markets. Image: Supplied
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Alex Borthwick Joins Adrian William

Adrian William has announced the appointment of Alex Borthwick, one of Sydney's most accomplished real estate professionals, to its residential sales team, marking a significant addition to an already formidable Inner Sydney presence.

Strategic pivot delivers four offers after contract collapse in softening market
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Strategic pivot delivers four offers after contract collapse in softening market

Sean Cary turned a contract collapse into a strategic advantage, commissioning his own building and pest report to…

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Barry Plant appoints first full-time Head of Commercial and Finance

The Victorian network has hired Akshay Sharma, a former Australia Post finance leader, to bring a commercial lens…

SERHANT., founded by Ryan Serhant, launches operations across four Texas markets, marking the firm's 17th US state.
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Serhant’s brokerage enters Texas with 13 agents across four markets

The New York-based firm is expanding into its 17th US state through a network of independently aligned brokerages,…

Jesse Itzler. Image: AREC.
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Three rituals that built Jesse Itzler’s life resume

The entrepreneur who sold companies to Warren Buffett and Coca-Cola told AREC 2026 attendees that scheduling adventures matters…

First National Real Estate unveils a new brand identity following research that found a disconnect between perceptions of the brand and the trust earned by its members. Image: Supplied
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A strong reputation deserved a stronger brand

CEO David Edwards and Communications Director Mark Jansen reveal the research behind First National's new identity, designed to…

Jellis Craig appoints Alicia Lecky as Head of Property Management at Jellis Craig Boroondara, returning to the company where she began her career. Image: Supplied.
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Jellis Craig Boroondara appoints industry leader Alicia Lecky as Head of Property Management

Award-winning property management leader Alicia Lecky rejoins Jellis Craig, bringing operational expertise from Performance Property and Longview to…

Overseas buyer's emotional connection to a tree seals record Kedron apartment sale
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Overseas buyer’s emotional connection to a tree seals record Kedron apartment sale

Roslyn Rudd's preparation-first approach and a buyer's emotional connection to an unexpected feature delivered a record result and…

Petrie duplex hits street record despite neighbour's Michael Myers open home threats
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Petrie duplex hits street record despite neighbour’s Michael Myers open home threats

Lisa Black navigated threatening messages and a boundary dispute to deliver a street record for a first-home buying…

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Labor-Greens tax deal set to ignite real estate backlash as housing reforms edge closer

Greens support clears path for first tranche of tax reforms, with major changes to CGT, negative gearing and…

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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…

Toowoomba (QLD) was a favourite for metro movers this quarter, with a 236 per cent increase from the same time last year. Image: Getty
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Toowoomba explodes with 236% growth as regional migration smashes all-time records

Record capital city exodus sparks a property gold rush in regional hubs as the national index hits its…

Jason Watson's database strategy delivers $780,000 Bongaree sale in fortnight
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Jason Watson’s database strategy delivers $780,000 Bongaree sale in fortnight

Jason Watson secured $780,000 for a two-bedroom coastal home in Bongaree within a fortnight, using pre-market engagement and…

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Why Australia’s auction slowdown isn’t about a lack of buyers

A wave of nervous vendors pulling properties from the block drives the national clearance rate down to 48%,…

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…

Veteran Noosa luxury property specialist Eric Seetoo joins Harcourts Property Centre after three decades in the Sunshine Coast market. Image: Supplied.
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Noosa luxury property powerhouse Eric Seetoo joins Harcourts Property Centre

Harcourts Property Centre strengthens its luxury property capability with the appointment of respected Noosa specialist Eric Seetoo

Explore Property welcomes the former Peter Lawton Property team to its network as Explore Property Bowen. Image: Supplied.
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Explore Property welcomes Bowen office to the network

Explore Property founder Andrew Acton welcomes Bowen's newest office, as the team behind Peter Lawton Property begins a…

Childhood nostalgia meets strategic pricing in West Pymble campaign
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Childhood nostalgia meets strategic pricing in West Pymble campaign

Lucie Trinco's two-week off-market testing strategy and meticulous vendor preparation created a competitive field that delivered a peak-market…

Local family secures first home after stepping up from apartment living in Tweed Heads
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Local family secures first home after stepping up from apartment living in Tweed Heads

Chris Holt of McGrath Coolangatta/Tweed Heads/Tweed Coast used deep suburb knowledge and accurate pricing to attract multiple offers…

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‘Axe the tax’: Jane Hume slams proposed changes

Jane Hume has called on Labor to scrap its negative gearing and capital gains tax reforms, branding them…

McGrath Lower North Shore and Harbourside Group appoints Jon McConkey as Head of Growth and Performance for its six Sydney offices. Image: supplied
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McGrath Lower North Shore and Harbourside Group adds significant firepower with Jon McConkey

Jon McConkey joins McGrath Lower North Shore and Harbourside Group as Head of Growth and Performance, bringing more…

Perth is at the centre of Australia's housing supply squeeze, with Western Australia adding 3.2 people for every new home completed over the year to December 2025. Image: Getty
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Housing supply race exposes winners and losers as WA and Qld fall behind

New ABS data reveals which states are keeping pace with housing demand, with WA and Queensland facing the…

James Doole's agent network delivers prestige Remuera estate sale in 22 days
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James Doole’s agent network delivers prestige Remuera estate sale in 22 days

A collaborative approach with local high-end agents delivered a confidential prestige sale in Remuera's Double Grammar Zone after…

Daily follow-ups secure unconditional buyer after first open in Campbelltown
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Daily follow-ups secure unconditional buyer after first open in Campbelltown

Jake Tidmarsh's daily follow-ups and transparent communication strategy secured an unconditional offer in under a week, outpacing competing…

Lower North Shore family commits $7.1m for Seaforth harbourside estate with renovation vision
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Lower North Shore family commits $7.1m for Seaforth harbourside estate with renovation vision

Jason Guildea navigated a challenging market to secure $7.1 million for a harbourside estate that captured the attention…

Unconditional offer trumps higher price in Seaton settlement chain sale
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Unconditional offer trumps higher price in Seaton settlement chain sale

Brenton Milewski prioritised vendor security over maximum price to align a settlement chain in 18 days.

@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.

National home prices held flat in May, with both Sydney and Melbourne recording falls for the third consecutive month. Image: Getty
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Three rate hikes finally hit housing market as Sydney and Melbourne lead the slowdown

REA Group's latest Market Snapshot shows higher interest rates are reshaping market conditions, with Sydney and Melbourne cooling,…

Harcourts NSW/ACT, led by CEO Andrew McCulloch and Chief Growth Officer Tina Ashton, accepts 11 new franchise applications in the first half of 2026. Photo: supplied
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Harcourts NSW continues record growth trajectory as network expansion accelerates

Harcourts NSW/ACT accepts 11 new franchise applications in the first half of 2026, putting the network on track…

Team Woodards raised enough this year to fully fit out two Vinnies soup vans. Image: Supplied
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Woodards marks ten years of Vinnies CEO Sleepout with tenth soup van, surpassing $1 million milestone

Real estate network's decade of CEO Sleepout fundraising tops $1 million, funding two more soup vans for Victorians…

Four offers in 10 days: How presentation pulled Strathpine buyers from across the region
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Four offers in 10 days: How presentation pulled Strathpine buyers from across the region

A hands-on approach and presentation-first strategy delivered four offers in 10 days for Allie Coutts, proving that meticulous…

Local buyers who admired property for years commit to Northbridge street record
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Local buyers who admired property for years commit to Northbridge street record

David Howe's data-driven approach educates cautious buyers through 120 days of market uncertainty, delivering a Northbridge street record…

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers outline four major concessions to the Federal Government's controversial tax reform package. Image: created in Gemini
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Labor backflips on key CGT reforms after backlash

The Albanese Government has announced four major concessions to its proposed capital gains tax reforms, easing pressure on…

Darwin, Perth and Brisbane have led quarterly gains. Image: Getty
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Home prices climb 12% in sharpest annual gain since 2022 as rental vacancies hit record strain

Australia's median house price has climbed to $1.15 million as rental vacancies hit crisis lows, with the REIA…

Deakin family home sells for $1.4 million after creative AI marketing and patient negotiation
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Deakin family home sells for $1.4 million after creative AI marketing and patient negotiation

Dikshant Dhungel's decision to leave a 40-year family home untouched and let buyers imagine the possibilities paid off…