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Domi Antalfy: putting buyers first in Sydney
Domi Antalfy has built her buyer's agency business on a simple principle — genuine care for her clients, regardless of their budget.
Domain rolls out 3D property tours nationwide as CEO flags major shift in listings experience
Domain launches nationwide 3D home tour rollout with in-house drone team, aiming to turn static listings into immersive,…
National vacancy hits 1% as rental market tightens further – what it means for PMs
National vacancy tightens further to 1.0% as supply shortages persist, pushing rents up 5.9% annually and keeping pressure…
Harcourts expands into Box Hill with veteran-led office
Two experienced agents with combined 35 years in the industry launch new eastern suburbs operation focused on multicultural…
Newcastle unit sells in six days as motivated buyer beats competition
Greg Oddy navigated a shifting Newcastle market and competitive offers to deliver a life-changing result for a young…
North Queensland lifestyle property sells in 11 days as first-home couple secures Cranbrook home
A strategic offers-over campaign and comprehensive pre-listing preparation saw a Cranbrook property sell in just 11 days on…
Local buyer secures Cessnock brick home after competitive four-offer campaign
Bryce Gibson's strategic timing and targeted marketing approach delivered four competitive offers in just over two weeks for…
Final Clearview home attracts 12 buyer groups with livability-first campaign
The final release in a boutique Clearview development sold prior to auction in 14 days after a campaign…
Barry Plant launches dedicated projects division under Jarrod Farey
The Melbourne network adds off-the-plan and development sales capability as it eyes growth in outer-metro and regional markets.
Brisbane and Perth booms to come to an end in 2027
New analysis shows Australia's property market splitting in two, with rate hikes failing to cool the hottest capital…
FOUNDIT welcomes Simone Howell to strengthen Bayside and Stonnington presence
FOUNDIT has announced the appointment of highly accomplished property professional Simone Howell, further bolstering its capability across Melbourne’s…
Top Melbourne agent Mike Beardsley opens Ray White Hawthorn
The inner-east market leader is betting Ray White's luxury network and interstate buyer data will give Hawthorn vendors…
Rockdale apartment sets building record as database strategy delivers $851,000 result
A strategic database play and persistent negotiation delivered a building record for a Rockdale apartment, proving that quality…
Point Cook house sells sight unseen to interstate buyer after strategic renovation lifts value by $80,000
Jazz Singh turned a $650k-$680k unrenovated house into a $762,000 sale in under three weeks through strategic pre-sale…
Architectural Lake Cathie home draws four buyers after strategy pivot
A strategic shift from expressions of interest to a firm price guide helped Ally Downing of Stone Real…
Buyers return after contract collapse to secure elevated Currumbin Waters home for $2.225 million
Amanda Cepero's patience and strategic market positioning delivered a $2.225 million result after the original buyers returned following…
Lachlan McCarthy joins Pulse Property Agents
Pulse Property Agents is excited to announce the appointment of Lachlan McCarthy, a highly experienced real estate professional,…
Two Cairns agencies merge to form REMAX Powerhouse
Boutique firm Powerhouse Property joins forces with REMAX Real Estate Services, combining local experience with global network reach.
Can AI solve the construction industry’s productivity problem?
AI is helping close construction’s long-standing productivity gap by improving coordination, reducing errors and enabling smarter project delivery.
From guidance to practice: What Tranche 2 means for Australian real estate
Many real estate agencies have started getting across what Tranche 2 means for them.
Real estate agencies urged to prepare for the Payday Super countdown
With three months until the 1 July deadline, the ATO is urging agencies to check their payroll systems…
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…
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