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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 Basam repositioned it as a rare four-bedroom option.
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…
RE/MAX opens first office in Queensland’s Western Downs
Former property manager Daniel Ferris has launched RE/MAX 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…
Real estate leaders confront AML complexity ahead of regulatory expansion
Real estate business owners, directors and compliance leaders are grappling with the practical implications of Australia’s expanding anti-money…
Ray White Main Beach changes hands as Willems returns to sales
Non-selling principals Christian Hamilton and Mitch Peereboom add a third office to their growing Queensland portfolio, while former…
Database strategy drives five-day sale for Hamilton unit
Saving her vendor $3,800 in portal costs, Megan Jones delivered a fast Hamilton unit sale by targeting three…
How 875sqm of opportunity attracted interstate investors in under two weeks
Trent Regan and Brooklyn Ayre's strategic preparation and targeted marketing campaign generated 20 written offers in 11 days,…
Julianne Butler closes urgent Alstonville sale in days after first buyer withdrew
After taking on an expired listing in Alstonville, Julianne Butler matched the property with buyers who weren't even…
Churchill house draws six offers in 10 days as university proximity drives investor demand
Strategic negotiation and a renovated property near Federation University attracted six offers, delivering a result that exceeded vendor…
Jason Brennan’s holiday timing delivers $1.45 million for Anna Bay vendors
Strategic holiday timing and honest positioning delivered a $1.45 million result for coastal vendors that captured holiday buyer…
The kitchen sink view that sold a 40sqm Neutral Bay unit in 16 days
When a long-time client needed to sell quickly to care for her elderly mother in Japan, Geoff Grist…
Award-winning design and strategic pricing deliver The Pines estate’s highest sale
Terry Delalande's strategic pricing and presentation approach attracted multiple motivated buyers over a concentrated campaign period, delivering the…
Building record for Art Deco apartment as first-home buyers flood Potts Point market
A relationship-building approach and dual-market strategy delivered a building record for Imran Hamidi in Potts Point's tightly held…
Ocean views trump renovation concerns as three-bedroom home sells at auction
A 58-year-old home with ocean views and renovation potential attracted seven registered bidders after the McGrath Coolangatta/Tweed Heads…
Brisbane tops commercial yields as most markets see declines
Industrial yields tighten, retail remains highest-risk, and Adelaide posts biggest declines as Brisbane leads the pack.
Neil Valentine: Building a business around helping people first
Neil Valentine has built his buyer's agency business on a simple philosophy - put people first, and success…
Neil Valentine: Building a business around helping people first
Neil Valentine has built his buyer's agency business on a simple philosophy - put people first, and success…
Brisbane’s real estate industry unites for women’s homelessness crisis at inaugural Pink Tie Gala
With nearly 14,000 women sleeping rough or in crisis accommodation across Queensland on any given night, Brisbane's real…
Ray White Dandenong forms new partnership, relocates to purpose-built office
Director Ben Jusufi brings former assistant Mo Zeitouneh into the business as partner after seven years of mentorship.
Rare Torrens-titled homette attracts $900k buyer willing to waive cooling-off rights
A relocated buyer's April deadline and waived cooling-off rights delivered Scott Rowe a $900,000 pre-auction sale in seven…
Brunswick bungalow nets $140,000 premium with expression of interest strategy
A strategic pivot to expression of interest and premium presentation delivered a Brunswick family an extra $140,000 —…
Homeownership intentions slip as more Aussies hit pause on buying
New survey data shows homeownership intentions falling across all age groups, with nearly half of aspiring buyers held…