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Movers and Shakers
REIV appoints Toby Balazs as Chief Executive Officer
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) today announced the appointment of Toby Balazs as Chief Executive Officer, commencing 10 November 2025.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Solutions inaugural golf day raises vital funds for Mitchelton Special School
Harcourts Solutions hosted its first-ever charity golf day recently, bringing together community members and business partners to raise much-needed funds for Mitchelton Special School.
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Ray White Malan & Co now spans from Paradise Point to Palm Beach
Ray White Malan & Co becomes Gold Coast's most innovative real estate group with its strategic expansion.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
REA Group to match donations made to A Night Without Home campaign to recognise World Homelessness Day
On World Homelessness Day, REA Group will match donations to A Home for All Foundation’s A Night Without Home campaign, doubling support for Australians in need.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Belle Property Lane Cove, Hunters Hill, Willoughby and Lindfield expand across the northern suburbs of Sydney with the acquisition of Belle Property Ryde
Australia’s leading lifestyle real estate brand, Belle Property, has today announced the acquisition of Belle Property Ryde by esteemed Principals Simon Harrison, James Bennett, and Ramsy Batshon of Belle Property Lane Cove, Hunter’s Hill, Lindfield, Willoughby, and Belle Property Commercial North Shore.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
How one mistake turned into a professional negligence claim
When a property investment agent's advice about a "duplex suitable" land proved wrong, their client lost $30,000. This real-world case study reveals how Professional Indemnity insurance protected the agent from devastating financial liability, highlighting why verification matters more than good intentions in real estate.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Barry Plant Marks 11 Years of partnership with Make-A-Wish Australia
This October marks 11 years of partnership between the Barry Plant Group and Make-A-Wish Australia.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Foreign investment makes strong comeback in Australian commercial property market
Foreign capital is flowing back into Australia's commercial property market at an impressive rate, with offshore investment reaching $15.9 billion year-to-date, according to new research.
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Movers and Shakers
ResolveXO named Real Estate Advisory Team of the Year
Independent advisory firm ResolveXO has claimed its fourth RICS Australia Award, reinforcing its position as the most awarded team in Australia.
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Movers and Shakers
Patrick Bush appointed Director at Knight Frank Adelaide
Knight Frank has expanded its office leasing team in South Australia with the appointment of Patrick Bush as Director, Office Leasing in the firm's Adelaide office.
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Movers and Shakers
Michelle Valentic to lead property management at RT Edgar Stonnington
Seasoned property expert Michelle Valentic brings over 25 years of industry experience to her new role as Head of Property Management.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Award-winning business leaders taking on Ray White Pacific Pines
Ray White Pacific Pines is entering a new era under the high-performing leadership of Ray White Alliance business owners Simon Finlayson, Jason Atkinson, and Brad Wilson.
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Julie Feller and Danny Taylor join Ray White Double Bay
Ray White Double Bay is excited to welcome renowned property management leader Julie Feller and her team of three, together with respected sales agent Danny Taylor, in a merger that brings outstanding talent into the leading business.
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Reece Pilgrim’s journey to Ray White Burnside ownership
Ray White Burnside is proud to announce that elite performer Reece Pilgrim has officially joined his brother Brandon Pilgrim and Jason Spagnuolo as a business owner, marking a significant milestone in both his personal journey and the office's continued growth.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Biasetto family opens third office in the west
The Biasetto family has expanded their footprint in Western Sydney with the opening of Ray White Fairfield, their third office alongside established businesses in Wetherill Park and Cecil Hills.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
REA Group to acquire leading 3D tour and interactive floor plan technology iGUIDE
REA Group acquires majority stake in iGUIDE, a Canadian tech firm whose AI-powered camera systems create immersive 3D property tours and precise floor plans. The strategic move aims to transform Australia's real estate listings from static advertisements to dynamic digital experiences.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts named most recommended real estate agency in Australia
Harcourts named the ‘Most Recommended’ and ‘Top Value’ real estate agency at the Finder customer satisfaction awards.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Acton | Belle Property expands into Albany with new office opening
Australia’s leading lifestyle real estate brand, Acton | Belle Property, has officially opened its newest office in Albany, Western Australia, marking the brand’s expansion into one of Australia’s most picturesque and rapidly growing regional markets.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Paul Koulizakis joins Adrian William Real Estate
Veteran real estate professional Paul Koulizakis makes strategic career move to Adrian William, the Inner West's top residential sales team. With nearly a decade of industry experience and a reputation for building lasting client relationships, he brings his market expertise to a culture that values innovation and teamwork.
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Just Sold
Strategic Campaign Delivers $1.575M Narrabeen Apartment Sale
Local Narrabeen specialist Grant Matterson has delivered a notable result in Narrabeen’s apartment market, achieving $1.575 million for a two‑bedroom property at 1/39‑41 Lagoon Street. The sale, finalised on 25 September 2025 via private treaty, followed a 28‑day campaign that outpaced the local benchmark of 41 days on market for apartments. Strategic Marketing Approach Grant combined an expressions of interest…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Kevin He and Sunny Sun take on Ray White Blockhouse Bay
Renowned local real estate agent Kevin He and his partner Sunny Sun have kicked off the next step in their journey, opening Ray White Blockhouse Bay.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Introducing Domain Skylight for Real Estate Agents
Domain, a leading Australian property marketplace which is part of CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP), has unveiled Domain Skylight, a powerful tool that simplifies residential real estate campaign management, delivers real-time data, and elevates agent-client conversations.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Foundation delivers backpack beds to Brisbane charities
The Harcourts Foundation has delivered 48 backpack beds to two Brisbane-based charities supporting people experiencing homelessness, following the success of its inaugural golf day fundraiser in May 2025.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Bundaberg property expert expands business
Ray White Bundaberg and Bargara selling principal and director Warren Hitzke is expanding his real estate business portfolio, having recently purchased an independent sales and property management business in Bargara.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
A Home for All Foundation to support Australians experiencing homelessness due to domestic and family violence
A Home for All Foundation has announced that funds raised throughout FY26 will be directed towards supporting people experiencing homelessness due to domestic and family violence.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Interest rate cut boosts Canada’s sluggish housing market
Canada's high-priced housing market is showing signs of recovery following the central bank's decision to cut interest rates to their lowest level in three years.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Top agent Robert Krnjeta joins Harcourts
Top Agent Robert Krnjeta Joins Harcourts Harcourts has announced the appointment of Robert Krnjeta, one of the real estate industry's most accomplished agents, to its growing team. With 14 years in real estate and over 1,000 sales transactions to his name, Mr Krnjeta brings exceptional experience and a proven track record to the Harcourts brand. Mr Krnjeta spent the last…
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Movers and Shakers
Marion Badenoch joins The Rubinstein Group
The Rubinstein Group has welcomed Marion Badenoch to its Rose Bay office, where she will work alongside Gavin Rubinstein and his team.
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Just Sold
Five Bidders Drive Strong $1.97M Auction in Mount Colah
Competition between five registered bidders has seen a Mount Colah property sell under the hammer for $1.97 million, delivering a standout result for the tightly held suburb. McGrath Hornsby agent Nick Berman managed the successful campaign at 3 Telopea Street, where an energetic auction attracted significant local interest. The property changed hands after determined bidding pushed the final figure above…
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Movers and Shakers
Large Queensland independent joins Century 21
After 20 years of serving the Toowoomba region as The Real Estate People, the respected local real estate agency has announced an exciting new chapter: rebranding and joining forces with global real estate powerhouse Century 21.
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Movers and Shakers
PRD expands Business Development team amid strong national growth
As part of its bold growth strategy for 2025, PRD has welcomed Haig Sare as its newest Business Development Manager, joining Ken Baker, who came on board earlier this year.
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Movers and Shakers
Queensland’s finest real estate professionals shortlisted for Awards
The stage is set for Queensland real estate’s biggest celebration, with the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) today unveiling the finalists for the 2025 REIQ Awards for Excellence.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Fabian Ekker named Head of Property Management at Belle Property and Hockingstuart
Belle Property and Hockingstuart are pleased to announce the promotion of Fabian Ekker to the role of Head of Property Management nationally, a move that reflects both his exceptional leadership and deep expertise within the business.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Property confidence is steady
Australia’s property industry is feeling confident, with the latest Procore / Property Council Industry Sentiment Survey showing the national index unchanged at 124 points in the September quarter.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
TikTok reveals a new generation of first home buyers: strategic, savvy and investment-minded
The stereotype of first home buyers being locked out of the market is missing the bigger picture. Fresh analysis of TikTok’s trending content shows young Australians are far from passive or uninformed — they’re treating property as a calculated wealth-building move. Over just 30 days, thousands of posts under top hashtags such as #propertyinvestment, #homeloans and #rentvesting reveal an audience…
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