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Partner Content

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.

Industry News

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 appoints Charles Fu as Principal of Co Bridge Group in Carlingford. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

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
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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…

Victorian agents will need to publish reserve prices seven days before auction from 1 October. Image: Gemini
Industry News

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
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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
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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
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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 Sapphire broker owner (centre) Pinakin Patel, with REMAX Australia's Franchise Manager Daniel Roberts and Managing Director Joel Davoren.
Franchise News

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…

Larry Malan, Jordan Curd, Michael Andrews. Photo: Supplied.
Franchise News

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…

Annabelle Weir, Mukhtaar Hashim, Grant Turner, Julie Ryan. Photo: Supplied.
Franchise News

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…

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News

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…

Record capital continues to flow into childcare property, but oversupply in some suburbs is creating sharply different outcomes for investors. Image: Getty
Industry News

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…

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News

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…

Industry News

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…

News

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”…

Partner Content

When insurance doesn’t deliver

Insurance gaps can create far more than financial headaches for landlords, increasing workloads, damaging relationships and exposing agencies…

Mario Carbone, Beryl Fan, Jessica Carbone. Photo: Supplied.
Franchise News

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
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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
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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…

Sotheby's International Realty opens its first Canberra office, led by director Alexander Smout. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

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 shows slower selling times as listings rise above 5,000, while prices continue to record growth across houses and units in May 2026. Image: Getty
Industry News

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

Residential developments in China are facing growing strain as falling property values and weaker fee collection rates put pressure on building management services. Image: Getty
International

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

Thomas McGlynn, CEO - Performance and Value at Ray White. Image: Supplied
Industry News

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
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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
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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
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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…

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Supplier News

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…

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Industry News

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…

Revenue from stamp duty is increasingly being driven by price growth rather than transaction volumes, highlighting the growing fiscal reliance on higher property values. Image: Getty
Industry News

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.

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Franchise News

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…

Denise and Murray Golding, BAWT. Image: Supplied
People Moves

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…

Sarah Watson, Kate Spence and Chris Rayner. Photo: Supplied
Franchise News

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…

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People Moves

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
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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…