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Nicholas Armstrong-Smith: Building a business on communication and community
Nicholas Armstrong-Smith has built a leading real estate business in Bondi Junction on a simple principle - communicate effectively and do the right thing by people.
Trina Henry: Building a family legacy in Gold Coast real estate
After 25 years in real estate, Trina Henry is leveraging the @realty OASIS model to build her own…
$85 billion savings drain: over half of Aussie raiding cash to cover rent, mortgages, and essentials
Over half of Aussies have tapped into their savings in the past year, with housing costs, everyday essentials,…
Two-speed housing market emerges as WA and QLD leave rest of Australia behind
Population growth outpacing new housing in WA and QLD underpins sharp divergence in home values
Apollo Auctions appoints Jeremy Grobben to lead ACT expansion
The former restaurateur and four-time REIACT Championships competitor brings a decade of real estate experience to the national…
Knight Frank expands healthcare property team in Queensland
The firm is responding to growing investor appetite for medical and aged care assets, with $35 million in…
Monique Treder: Finding an edge in Sydney’s buyer’s agency space
For Monique Treder, success in the buyer's agency industry came when she stopped trying to be someone else…
Ray White Inner Brisbane Apartments rebrands as Ray White Brisbane City
The rebrand follows 17 years in the CBD market and signals expansion into surrounding suburbs.
OBrien Real Estate opens Doreen office as northern corridor grows
The new location marks the group's third office in Melbourne's north, with two experienced directors overseeing the expansion.
Brooke Cadd fights to keep listing and delivers coastal sea change for Adelaide buyers
When another agent tried to poach her listing mid-campaign, Brooke Cadd turned the pressure into proof — deploying…
Century 21 opens Killara office as Liu team returns to network
Claire Yan Liu's North Shore team completed a three-month transition from their previous agency to establish the new…
From search to savings: realestate.com.au’s autumn launch showcases five new features
Australia’s number one address in property, realestate.com.au, has launched five new features designed to make searching, finding and…
Nick Dowling takes board role at FOUNDIT
The appointment signals a push for stronger governance as buyer's agent platforms mature beyond startup phase.
NSW ‘Pre-sale Finance Guarantee’ set to accelerate hundreds of new homes
Government-backed scheme removes lender risk and fast-tracks construction across Sydney
Milan emerges as tax haven alternative as wealthy flee Gulf conflict
Italy's flat-tax regime and European lifestyle are drawing high-net-worth individuals away from Dubai, with property prices in Milan…
Iconic Harrods Estates closes after 130 years
High-end London market hit by tax changes and shifting buyer trends forces closure of historic agency.
The Agency expands Melbourne footprint with Bayside office
Veteran agent Bert Geraerts brings three decades of local experience to the national brand's latest Victorian outpost.
Investors submit 150 offers in seven-day dual-income property campaign
A buyer ranking system delivered $1.142 million for a Central Coast dual-income property after investors competed online right…
Local couple’s farming roots drew them to Narrawallee forever home
Two motivated buyers who couldn't meet auction conditions prompted Kathryn Parkes and Kirsty Schultz to pivot mid-campaign —…
Creative repositioning turns 198-day campaign into 15-day Pymble street record
After 198 days on market with another agent, a Pymble apartment sold in just 15 days when Ahmad…
Flexible viewings and auction-day barbecue draw nine bidders to 52 Sims Street, Moorebank home
An adaptive campaign featuring flexible inspection times and an auction-day barbecue delivered nine registered bidders for a Moorebank…
Federal Budget looms: 61% of investors may pull back amid tax shake-up
Survey shows 61% of investors could pull back or sell as CGT discount drops and negative gearing is…
Self-sufficient lifestyle dream finds perfect match in 15 days
Karl Gallienne's targeted campaign for a quintessential Huon Valley cottage attracted diverse interest but delivered the perfect young…
Luxury homes lead the way as top-end property markets heat up
High-end suburbs in Sydney, Adelaide, and regional hotspots are driving sales, showing that buyers remain willing to pay…
Liam Kirkwood appointed Ray White Rural National Livestock Manager
The national young auctioneers champion and Townsville principal steps into the network's top livestock role after a rapid…
REMAX opens first office in Queensland’s Western Downs
Former property manager Daniel Ferris has launched REMAX Heartland Real Estate in Dalby, partnering with local sales agent…
Sydney couple’s six-month search ends with Lambton street record after 75 inspections
A renovated Federation house in Lambton attracted 208 inquiries and 75 inspections in 12 days, with Carly Knight's…
Hide-and-seek video and friend referrals seal $2.11m Macmasters Beach cottage sale for Baraka Leporte
A targeted video campaign and local networking delivered a $2.11 million result for Baraka Leporte's restored coastal cottage,…
Underbidder becomes buyer in three-day Thornleigh off-market sale
A targeted database approach and deep complex knowledge delivered a three-day off-market sale for Tarik Goktas, matching a…
Geraldine Wang sells Hornsby townhouse in two weeks setting complex record
Geraldine Wang's strategic off-market approach and targeted marketing delivered a $1.01 million townhouse sale in Hornsby within a…
Strategic pivot delivers premium off-market result for 700sqm Curl Curl opportunity
When a neglected Curl Curl property needed a new approach, Anita Wildash bypassed traditional marketing to target buyers…
Windsor townhouse attracts three offers after strategic pre-sale preparation
Walter Summons' presentation-first approach delivered three offers over $1.3 million for a Windsor townhouse, with unsuccessful buyers still…
Kitchen refresh and Friday timing deliver six-offer result in Hornsby
A quick kitchen renovation, full styling, and strategic Friday listing created the conditions for six offers from 22…
Off-market database match delivers Rochedale South house sale in 48 hours
A four-bedroom house in Rochedale South sold off-market in 48 hours after targeted matching through Belle Property’s exclusive…
Construction costs threaten housing affordability despite cooling prices
Ray White's chief economist warns rising building costs and renewed supply chain disruptions will worsen affordability, even as…