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Movers and Shakers
Top executive Melina Cruickshank resigns from REA Group
REA Group Chief Product and Audience Officer, Melina Cruickshank, has resigned from the company.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Matt Micallef builds Gold Coast network with bold expansion
Ray White rising star and top-performing principal Matt Micallef has expanded his Gold Coast presence in a bold move, acquiring three established Ray White offices - Nerang, Oxenford and Canungra - as part of his growing real estate network.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Victoria welcomes Harcourts Greater Melton
Harcourts Victoria is thrilled to announce the grand opening of Harcourts Greater Melton, bringing the signature Harcourts charm and expertise to the heart of the Greater Melton community.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Sid Arora joins RWC Queensland
RWC Queensland has announced the appointment of experienced commercial property professional Sid Arora, who joins the Brisbane CBD headquartered agency business which is led by Tom Barr.
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Movers and Shakers
Dan Dixon to lead Knight Frank Asia-Pacific capital markets
Knight Frank has appointed Dan Dixon as Head of Capital Markets, Asia-Pacific, as the firm expands its expertise for investors in the region.
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Movers and Shakers
Highland opens flagship headquarters at landmark Parc Development in Cronulla
Leading integrated real estate agency Highland has officially opened the doors to its new state-of-the-art headquarters within the transformative PARC development in Cronulla, marking a major milestone in the company’s growth journey.
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Movers and Shakers
Industrial specialists team up for Western Sydney expansion
Two specialist industrial property agencies have announced a strategic co-branded partnership that leverages more than a century of combined sales, leasing and property management expertise across Western Sydney. LJ Hooker Commercial Bankstown, a leading agency in its market for more than three decades, has rebranded to Parkside Commercial South Western Sydney, aligning with Parkside Commercial Western Sydney, which was launched…
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Movers and Shakers
Richard Trumbull joins Knight Frank in new tenant representation role
Knight Frank has appointed Richard Trumbull as Partner, Tenant Representation - Industrial, in a newly created position focused on growing the firm's industrial tenant representation offering nationally.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Network’s top property management professionals come together at REMAX Platinum Plus forum
A distinguished cohort of REMAX Australia's leading property management professionals gathered in Brisbane for the second annual Platinum Plus Property Management forum last week.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
A new era in Gladstone real estate
Two of Gladstone’s most respected and high-performing real estate agencies, Ray White Gladstone and LOCATIONS estate agents, have officially merged, bringing together nearly 60 professionals in the biggest team the region has ever seen.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Belle Property and Hockingstuart’s top performers celebrated at National Awards Night
Belle Property and Hockingstuart has honoured their highest achievers at the 2025 National Awards Nights, with more than 1500 members from across the country coming together to celebrate outstanding performance for the 2025 financial year.
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Mindset and Personal Development
Father’s Day is extra special for doting dad Scott after ‘shock’ surgery
Brisbane real estate principal Scott Darwon faces Father's Day with renewed perspective after brain tumour surgery earlier this year. The 40-year-old father of two discovered the cancer during routine health checks and now bears a 15cm scar—a permanent reminder of life's fragility and the importance of early detection.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Property Centre expands Bayside presence with new Birkdale office
Harcourts Property Centre has announced the opening of its newest office in Birkdale, marking another significant step in the company’s commitment to serving the Redlands and Bayside communities.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White United Group continues growth trajectory with seventh office
Ray White United Group has marked another major milestone officially opening the network’s newest office, Ray White Arndell Park.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Belle Property expands on the South Coast with new Mollymook and Milton office
Belle Property, one of Australia’s most respected real estate brands, is proud to announce the launch of a new office in the stunning South Coast hub of Mollymook and Milton.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Matt Sale comes home to Ray White
Ray White West End is delighted to announce the return of gun real estate agent and auctioneer Matt Sale, who has just rejoined the team after beginning his property career with the agency eight years ago.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Marketplace expands with new Centenary office opening
Harcourts Marketplace has announced the opening of its second office Harcourts Marketplace Centenary, based in Jindalee, marking a significant expansion for the established real estate team that has been serving Brisbane's western suburbs since 2017.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Australia’s real estate greats take centre stage as Homely announces the 2025 Homely Award winners
Now in its second year, the Homely Awards have generated even greater excitement, shining a spotlight on agents and agencies setting the gold standard in sales performance, vendor trust and innovative property marketing. This year saw the awards expand to include a suite of new categories including Best Luxury Campaign, more state winners for Most Trusted Agents and Best Marketing…
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Movers and Shakers
Jane Macken wins three straight at ACT awards
LJ Hooker Woden/Weston’s Jane Macken has pulled off a rare hat-trick, taking out the ACT’s Residential Salesperson of the Year for the third year running.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Victoria & Tasmania celebrates excellence at annual awards
Ray White Victoria & Tasmania has recognised its top performers at the annual awards ceremony held at the MCEC, highlighting outstanding achievements across the network for the 2024/25 year.
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Movers and Shakers
Professionals Real Estate expands with new Kallangur office
Professionals Real Estate has strengthened its presence in Queensland's rapidly growing Moreton Bay region with the opening of a new office in Kallangur, coinciding with the group's major business transformation and national rebranding.
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Movers and Shakers
LJ Hooker expands Central Coast presence with new beachside office
LJ Hooker has strengthened its foothold on the New South Wales Central Coast with LJ Hooker Budgewoi|Toukley purchasing new commercial premises and renewing its franchise agreement.
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Real Estate News
REA Group named Australia’s third best workplace
REA Group has secured Australia's third Best Workplace ranking for 2025, standing as the highest-ranked ASX-listed company and the only Australian-listed business in the top 10. The property tech leader has consistently placed in the top five since 2021, reflecting its investment in employee experience and culture.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Stephen Venn returns to Harcourts
Harcourts South Australia is thrilled to announce the return of elite sales consultant and Master Auctioneer Stephen Venn to the Harcourts Sheppard team.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White raises over $50,000 for homelessness at Connect 2025 auction
Ray White has successfully raised more than $50,000 to combat homelessness through a series of charity auctions held during its Connect 2025 conference.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Solutions celebrates community with ‘Engage & Win 10K’ campaign success
Harcourts Solutions has announced the successful completion of its 'Engage & Win 10K' campaign, awarding $10,000 to local clients Erin and Chris in a celebration of community engagement and client relationships.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
A new era for Rural, Residential & Livestock real estate in the west
Ray White Richardson and Sinclair has announced the opening of its fourth office, expanding into the thriving township of Wellington, NSW.
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Movers and Shakers
Real estate pioneer Kevin Biggin leaves lasting legacy
Kevin (Frederick) Biggin, founder of BigginScott real estate, has passed away at age 88, leaving behind a profound impact on Melbourne's property industry and the company that bears his name.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Puglia emerges as Italy’s new property hotspot
Puglia, the heel of Italy's boot, is rapidly gaining popularity among international property buyers, challenging Tuscany's long-held dominance in the luxury real estate market.
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Ready25
“Do what you say you’ll do”: Nedd Brockmann’s no-excuses formula for success
In real estate, promises are easy to make but harder to keep. For ultramarathon runner Nedd Brockmann, who captured the nation’s attention by running 3,953 kilometres across Australia, success comes down to one principle: do exactly what you say you’ll do.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Barry Plant agents rally behind ‘Home For A Cure’
Barry Plant Craigieburn's Romi Sleiman is returning for his second year to lead the sales campaign for the 2025 Home For A Cure, with all proceeds going to My Room Children's Cancer Charity.
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Ready25
Johann Hari’s warning: “our attention was stolen”
Bestselling author Johann Hari believes modern life is stealing our ability to think. Speaking at Ready25, the writer of Stolen Focus warned that technology, sleeplessness, diet and stress are combining to erode concentration to the point where the average office worker can focus on a task for less than a minute.
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Ready25
Fiona Blayney: How to turn Property Managers into lead generation machines
Your property management team is sitting on a goldmine of leads. A typical 1,000-property portfolio creates 5,000 face-to-face interactions with future buyers and sellers every year from rental turnover alone. Agencies that stop treating PMs like admins and start seeing them as community builders are unlocking a massive, untapped pipeline. Here’s how they’re making the shift.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
James Auty appointed to national role at Nutrien Ag Solutions
James Auty has been appointed as Head of Corporate and Institutional Transactions, Real Estate at Nutrien Ag Solutions, strengthening the company's focus on large-scale agricultural property transactions.
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Movers and Shakers
Steve Sfindilis appointed Director of new RT Edgar Essendon office
Steve Sfindilis has been appointed Director of RT Edgar's new Essendon office, expanding the premium agency's footprint in Melbourne's northern corridor.
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