FRANCHISE NEWS
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Industry leaders unite to redefine real estate excellence
Over 1000 of Australia's top real estate performers gathered at The One Conference in Brisbane to collaboratively bridge the gap between industry promises and public expectations, championing a new era of excellence through exemplary practice rather than reactive regulation.
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DiJones strengthens its Hills District presence with appointment of Dean Muriti
DiJones Real Estate has announced the appointment of Dean Muriti to its Castle Hill office, bringing more than 22 years’ experience across the Hills District and surrounding suburbs to the DiJones network.
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Ben August: Strategy over sales in Cairns
In an industry where many still rely on charm, slogans or pressure tactics, Ben August has built a career on something far rarer, a ruthless commitment to strategy, structure and standards.
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Ray White Buderim appoints experienced agent and auctioneer
Ray White Buderim has announced the appointment of experienced real estate agent and auctioneer Chantel Dielwert, further strengthening the office’s position as one of Queensland’s leading auction-focused agencies.
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Jellis Craig looks to build on record-breaking year with four big-name hires
Building on a year which saw company records broken for number of sales, properties sold on individual auction days and total sales volume, premium real estate agency Jellis Craig has announced four well-known new hires to kickstart an even bigger 2026.
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Ray White Cottesloe | Mosman Park appoints Head of Property Management
Ray White Cottesloe | Mosman Park has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Rachel Hannah as Licensee and Head of Property Management, as the agency expands its service capabilities across Perth's prestigious western suburbs.
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Amy Kitchener appointed Co-Principal of Harcourts Low & Co Rockhampton
Harcourts Low & Co has announced the appointment of Amy Kitchener as Co-Principal of its Rockhampton office.
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Ray White Queensland appoints Jacob Olsen as Sales Performance Specialist
Ray White Queensland is pleased to announce the appointment of Jacob Olsen to the newly created role of Sales Performance Specialist, dedicated to supporting and developing sales associates across the Queensland network.
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Kathy Sweeney expands Remax Living, opening third office
Successful business owner and award-winning real estate professional Kathy Sweeney has launched a third REMAX Living office in the Moreton Bay region.
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Ray White Queensland recruits Lions premiership ace
Ray White Queensland has appointed Andrew Crowell as Head of High Performance, Wellbeing and Culture, bringing elite sporting expertise to the real estate powerhouse.
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Real estate veteran Donald McKillop announces strategic succession plan and major rebrand to Harcourts
After a distinguished career spanning more than three decades, real estate veteran Donald McKillop is announcing a major strategic shift for his agency.
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Top agent Bronwen Lipscombe joins Belle Property Upper North Shore
Belle Property is proud to announce the appointment of highly regarded local agent Bronwen Lipscombe with Belle Property Upper North Shore, working out of the Belle Property Pymble office, in a move that further strengthens the agency’s presence across one of Sydney’s most prestigious residential markets.
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Harcourts Low & Co doubles presence on the Capricorn Coast
The agency has officially opened the doors to its second location in Yeppoon, signalling a bold new chapter for the team.
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Ray White AKG collaborates with LSKD to champion local business, wellness, and mindset
Ray White AKG Group have proudly partnered with LSKD in a collaboration that brings together two high performance, values driven local brands with a shared commitment to people, wellness, and community.
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Harcourts MackTown and The Harcourts Foundation paw-tner up with Mackay Pet Rescue
In a move that’s sure to get tails wagging, Harcourts MackTown, through the Harcourts Foundation, has announced a $4,174 grant to support the unsung heroes at Mackay Pet Rescue Inc (MPRI).
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Alex Jordan, Tony O’Doherty and Jon Iceton jointly take ownership stake in five Brisbane McGrath offices
McGrath Estate Agents have announced the important evolution of their Brisbane business as Alex Jordan, Tony O’Doherty and Jon Iceton will unite and partner with McGrath, to oversee the strategic expansion of McGrath throughout Brisbane.
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Team Conroy adds depth to The Agency Lower North Shore
Luxury property specialists Jason and Ella Conroy join The Agency's Sydney team, bringing their family-focused expertise to the prestigious Lower North Shore market. The high-performing duo will collaborate with established partners whilst launching ten new property listings in coming weeks.
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Lisette Schults-Rand joins Queensland’s top real estate team
Award-winning Brisbane agent Lisette Shults-Rand joins Ray White Collective to lead Chapel Hill operations, bringing her record-breaking sales expertise and vision for team excellence to the western suburbs where she grew up and still calls home.
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Ray White Alliance announces high-performance leadership partnership with Jet Xavier
Ray White Alliance on the Gold Coast partners with high-performance coach Jet Xavier to transform leadership and culture, offering its team unprecedented 24/7 access to one of Australia's leading real estate mindset specialists.
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Professionals leads early AML compliance rollout
Professionals real estate group takes early action on Australia's looming anti-money laundering regulations, partnering with AMLHUB to deliver comprehensive training and compliance tools across its network well before the 2026 deadline while many competitors delay preparations.
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REMAX multi office agency merge to prime Sunshine Coast location
REMAX Property Sales broker owner Tristan Brown has merged his Nambour and Caloundra offices into a centralised Birtinya location, positioning his team of 32 professionals in one of the Sunshine Coast's fastest growing corridors to enhance collaboration and expand service capabilities.
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Football star scores new role in real estate
Former A-League defender Jordan Elsey has swapped the football pitch for property sales, joining Ray White Campbelltown after a 13-year professional career. The 31-year-old Adelaide native sees striking parallels between elite sport and real estate: "Both demand discipline, strategy, and performance under pressure."
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Industry leaders unite to launch Harcourts Werribee
Three veteran real estate leaders have joined forces to launch Harcourts Werribee, bringing a client-first approach to Melbourne's Western Suburbs. Rick O'Halloran, Reece Beckley and Petar Krnjeta aim to transform the region's property landscape with their collaborative model focused on transparency, community values and comprehensive service.
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Chris Akkawi’s 2026 Pledge: Adrian William Agent Commits $500 Per Sale to Local Charity
Throughout 2026, Akkawi will donate $500 from every property sale to Newtown Neighbourhood Centre. A commitment that extends far beyond seasonal goodwill into sustained, tangible support for the community’s most vulnerable residents. “Around Christmas, most of us focus on family, food, and being together, but not everyone in our community has a place to go home to,” Akkawi explains. “Holidays…
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Urban Real Estate Expands into South-West Sydney with New Oran Park Office
The launch marks Urban’s 17th office as the network continues its expansion across the Hunter, Greater Sydney and Illawarra regions. The new branch will service the fast-growing communities of Oran Park and the broader Camden and Macarthur districts, offering the full suite of the group’s residential sales and property management services. Located within one of Sydney’s most significant master planned…
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Carey Smith appointed Joint Chairman of Ray White
Ray White Managing Director Dan White announced Carey Smith has joined Brian White as Joint Chairman of the family owned leading property group, Ray White.
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Harcourts Solutions and Foundation Surpass Fundraising Goal for Orange Sky
Harcourts Solutions and the Harcourts Foundation are thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of their second annual donation drive in support of Orange Sky.
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REMAX Australia welcome two key corporate team members
REMAX Australia has appointed two new key team members, recently welcoming Kristy Smith as Professional Development Manager and Lauren Brewer as Marketing and Innovations Manager to the Australian real estate network.
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Barry Plant Warragul-Drouin makes major office acquisition
Barry Plant Warragul-Drouin is celebrating a landmark expansion with the acquisition of a well-established local competitor, instantly adding a significant rent roll and exceptional property management team to its growing operations, alongside a long-standing sales team.
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Andrew McCalman joins Besser+Co as Sales Manager & Licensed Estate Agent
Besser+Co has welcomed experienced Melbourne agent Andrew McCalman to the team, appointing him as Sales Manager and Licensed Estate Agent as the business continues to expand its sales footprint.
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Harcourts Property Specialists unite to support Destiny Rescue
Victor Paz, Kristy Clymo, and the Harcourts Property Specialists team have officially pledged their support to Destiny Rescue, a non-profit organisation committed to rescuing children from sexual exploitation and human trafficking.
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Harcourts Prestige welcomes a new chapter, and they are headed North!
The team at Harcourts Prestige is growing with the opening Harcourts Prestige North as they look forward to sharing their local knowledge, passion, and commitment with the communities of Leederville and Mount Hawthorn.
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Pulse Property announces acquisition of Strong Property – Gymea
Pulse Property has announced the acquisition of Strong Property - Gymea, continuing the company's strategic growth across the Sutherland Shire and reinforcing its commitment to delivering the highest level of service to landlords and tenants.
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Robin McIlwain retires after five decades shaping Brisbane’s real estate
After an extraordinary 47-year career that has left an indelible mark on Queensland's real estate landscape, industry icon Robin McIlwain has announced her retirement from active sales at Ray White Toowong.
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Highland celebrates a record-breaking year with VIP Christmas event
Ushering in the holiday season in true Highland style with community and culture, David Highland hosted an exclusive VIP Christmas event to celebrate the milestones and successes of 2025.
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