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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 BDM conversion skills – not just lead flow.
The property heavyweights dominating the King’s Birthday honours list
Property executives, agency founders and strata pioneers were among the business leaders recognised in the King's Birthday honours,…
First National returns to Carlingford with Co Bridge appointment
Charles Fu brings more than 17 years of residential, commercial and project marketing experience to First National Real…
Young family secures Hampton Park home at top of range after targeted social campaign
A young family's search for space ended at a meticulously renovated Hampton Park home, where quality finishes and…
REIV warns reserve price disclosure laws could push sellers away from auctions
REIV warns Victoria’s reserve price laws risk pushing vendors away from auctions despite push for greater transparency
How Gemma White turned a seven-week negotiation into a $2.45 million Cova Estate record
Gemma White navigated tenant access, time zones and a seven-week negotiation to secure Cova Estate's highest house sale…
Coastal investor secures record result in Burleigh Heads beachfront building
A 21-day auction campaign generated strong competition for a premium Burleigh Heads oceanfront unit, attracting 35 enquiries, three…
How deep buyer knowledge delivered a $2.15m Smiths Lake record off-market sale
A Newcastle family's eight-month search for the perfect lakeside retreat ended when Dominique Vasers matched them to a…
REMAX strengthens Victorian presence with new office REMAX Sapphire
Broker owner Pinakin Patel launches RE/MAX Sapphire in Pakenham, offering residential and commercial sales, leasing and property management…
Award-winning auctioneer joins Ray White Malan + Co in major leadership appointment
REIQ Auctioneer of the Year Jordan Curd joins Ray White Malan + Co as Chief Auctioneer and Head…
RWC CSR signals next growth phase with Grant Turner leadership appointment
Grant Turner joins Principal Mukhtaar Hashim, Julie Ryan and Annabelle Weir in a collaborative leadership structure as RWC…
Highland Double Bay Malouf Secures Landmark New Headquarters at Ruby House, Double Bay
Highland Double Bay Malouf has announced it will open its new Eastern Suburbs headquarters at Ruby House, the…
Saturated suburbs: Why Australia’s $1.4b childcare property boom just reached a tipping point
Australia's childcare property market has attracted record investment, but local oversupply, staffing shortages and operator quality are now…
Highland announces the launch of Highland Balaton Financial
The new venture is designed to combine property expertise and specialist lending advice to support clients from acquisition…
Listings build collides with cautious buyers as housing market shifts into new phase
Australia’s housing market is shifting as listings rise and buyer demand cools, with clearance rates falling and withdrawal…
RBA flags early housing slowdown as interest rate rises begin to bite
Reserve Bank says higher borrowing costs are starting to ease housing conditions, while warning inflation remains “too high”…
When insurance doesn’t deliver
Insurance gaps can create far more than financial headaches for landlords, increasing workloads, damaging relationships and exposing agencies…
Ray White City South enters a new era of ownership
Ray White City South enters a new era as experienced sales agent Beryl Fan steps into co-ownership alongside…
Strategic refresh transforms tenanted property into four-day sale magnet
A strategic pre-sale transformation turned a decade-old tenanted investment property into a buyer magnet that attracted seven offers…
Shane Bleasdale’s focused auction strategy delivers $1.495 million result in Salisbury Heights
Shane Bleasdale's 22-day auction strategy for an elevated Salisbury Heights family home generated four registered bidders and a…
Canberra welcomes Sotheby’s International Realty to the nation’s capital
One of the world's most recognised real estate brands has established a presence in Canberra, reflecting the continued…
Perth housing market slows as selling times double, but prices keep rising
Perth selling times double as listings climb above 5,000, but prices continue to rise despite easing market momentum
China’s property crisis claims another casualty: PM firms
Fee collection slump, rising vacancies and homeowner pushback deepen pressure on China’s property services sector
Property market holds steady despite economic uncertainty
Despite budget shocks, rate uncertainty and geopolitical tension, new Ray White data shows sales values are holding firmer…
Single bidder, $940,000 result: how a Brighton-Le-Sands unit hit the vendor’s target
A last-minute bidder withdrawal could have complicated Saturday's auction — instead, it set the stage for a $940,000…
Seven offers in seven days: Strategic renovations deliver street record in Caboolture
Strategic renovations turned a dated family home into a seven-day, seven-offer success story that set a new street…
Database strategy delivers $35,000 premium for Kalkallo vendor
A targeted database campaign and strong comparable evidence helped Jatin Mehta secure a $35,000 premium over an identical…
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…
Dave Hughes becomes the unlikely face of Australia’s Budget backlash
The comedian's social media tirades have attracted thousands of reactions and hundreds of comments, but he is part…
Stamp duty nears $35bn as rising prices do the heavy lifting
Rising property prices, not rising sales, are driving a record $34.4 billion stamp duty haul across Australia.
Aziz Hoque launches a First National office in Sydney’s South-West
After 16 years in the industry, Aziz Hoque has established his new First National agency built around personalised…
Brisbane couple launch buyer’s agency built on calm, not chaos
Former retail business owners Denise and Murray Golding have completed six transactions since March with their coaching-led boutique…
Belle Property expands in Western Sydney with new Nepean office
New Penrith office brings Belle Property's boutique offering to Western Sydney as region prepares for transformation ahead of…
Noel Jones appoints real estate industry leader Ray Ellis as Chairman
The appointment signals a strategic next chapter for one of Melbourne's oldest agencies, established in 1977.
Mark Anderson secures Dalkeith sale after an intense eight-day campaign
A prestige Dalkeith family home sold in eight days after Mark Anderson positioned its scarcity value, with confident…