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The suburbs where commissions are about to skyrocket
New Ray White research finds owner-occupier suburbs are proving far more resilient than investor-heavy markets as rate settings and budget changes cool the top end.
National vacancy rate ticks up to 1.3% but rents stay high
Every capital city is still recording vacancy rates below 2%, even as SQM Research data shows the first…
The claims experience: What landlords expect vs reality
Why setting realistic expectations around insurance claims helps property managers deliver a better experience for landlords.
US housing law takes effect without Trump’s signature
The largest federal housing package in more than three decades passed into law without a presidential signature, after…
Mark Josem launches new Melbourne agency Storyhouse Real Estate
The Inner East specialist says his story-led, video-first campaigns are already seeing strong engagement and enquiries.
Ayesha Shahnawaz returns to Harcourts to launch Harcourts Infinity
A decade after starting her career with the brand, the Perth property professional is back with a new…
Rachael Campbell joins FOUNDIT as Noosa partner
The buyer's agent platform has appointed its first Noosa-based partner as it expands into one of Australia's most…
How Leo Edwards built a reach to rival the portals
With standalone websites for every listing and a database of 30,000 followers, this sole agent says he delivers…
Tony Sesto appointed CEO of Buxton Real Estate
The former BMW, Honda and Marshall White leader says trust and human connection remain the most valuable assets…
New data reveals WFH laws risk driving jobs and investment out of Victoria
Peak business groups demand urgent changes to the proposed Work from Home Bill as new data reveals surging…
From marine biology to real estate success through community service
Rachel Lawrie's journey from marine biologist to successful real estate agent demonstrates how service-focused values can build a…
The $175 Billion loophole: Wealthy offshore landlords untouched by Federal Budget tax crackdown
ATO data shows non-resident investors have claimed $175 billion in property tax write-offs over the past decade, even…
San Francisco homes selling US$1m over asking amid AI boom
New data shows overbidding of this scale was virtually unheard of two years ago, as OpenAI and Anthropic…
Christie’s International Real Estate opens new South Coast prestige team
The luxury network's move into the Kiama-Gerringong-Berry triangle comes as the region posts the nation's highest seller profits…
PRD-Colliers dual-brand partnership marks 20 years
The 2006 tie-up between commercial giant Colliers and residential network PRD kept both brands separate – and both…
Jacob Siever joins CBRE as senior negotiator
The appointment adds to CBRE's Capital Markets – Private Wealth team on the Gold Coast as the firm…
Andy Bui named principal of Century 21 Property People
The Salisbury franchise passes to a 17-year staff member as Greg and Holly Nybo step back after more…
Rick Schultz opens Ray White Albert Park
After nearly a decade as one of Ray White's top-performing agents, Schultz makes the move to business ownership,…
Sotheby’s International Realty acquires Majestic Realty Holdings in massive 1,100-agent expansion
The acquisition of Majestic Realty Collective adds eight affiliate brands and more than 1,100 agents as global consolidation…
Harcourts Australia, NZ face off in Dial Hard 2
The Trans-Tasman appraisal challenge returns with a twist, as New Zealand joins the competition for the first time.
Census 2026: 52% of Aussies expecting to report financial decline, housing named biggest culprit
New data reveals 52% of households expect upcoming national snapshot to show financial decline, with 59% blaming skyrocketing…
Property professionals expect investors to exit over tax reforms
Herron Todd White polling of property, legal, banking and finance professionals finds most expect investors to sell or…
Volkan Akintetik and Reece Caira join LJ Hooker network
The two top-selling Central Coast agents have opened their own LJ Hooker business in Berkeley Vale, filling what…
Belinda McLachlan joins Harcourts Pinnacle in Brisbane
The Lawnton specialist brings more than a decade of experience to the growing agency as it strengthens its…
Dual living Clayfield home sells in 13 days as couple combine two apartments into family haven
A professionally staged Clayfield character home attracted 80 enquiries in under two weeks, with Elisa McMahon securing a…
First-home buyers return to Mosman apartment after tenant departure seals $1.025M deal
A two-bedroom unit in one of Sydney's most prestigious suburbs attracted four offers after first-home buyers returned for…
Week-one negotiation strategy delivers $1.55M Maroubra result before auction
Andrew Anastassiou turned a two-bedroom coastal unit into a competitive battleground within days, securing a result that exceeded…
Sam Borg named director of Ray White Woodside
The 27-year-old has been promoted to business owner after six years and back-to-back Elite status with Ray White,…
Trust tax reform could create a stamp duty postcode lottery
CPA Australia says many small businesses – including real estate agencies operating through family trusts – could face…
Victorian watchdog gets power to order decade-long defect fixes
The Building and Plumbing Commission can now compel builders to fix safety defects up to 10 years after…
House buying named a high-risk moment for scams
New research shows property transactions sit among the life moments when Australians are most likely to be scammed,…
BigginScott Manningham relocates to new Doncaster East office
The agency has moved to 1010 Doncaster Road as it continues to service clients across the Manningham area.
Rob Gillies to head property management at RT Edgar Stonnington
The 15-year industry leader joins the Stonnington business to oversee the continued growth of its property management division.
Landlords are already changing strategy as tax changes remain a year away
Australia's rental market may already be reacting to housing policy that hasn't even taken effect, with investors changing…
How a strategic off-market period delivered $550k for a Golden Square land opportunity
Byron Ager's strategic off-market preparation delivered multiple offers and a $550,000 result for a Golden Square development site…