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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 owning property smarter, more immersive and engaging for the 12.7 million Australians who visit realestate.com.au on average each month¹.
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…
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…