Melbourne-based luxury real estate network Abercrombys has expanded interstate, launching its first Tasmanian office in ...
By Reporter • 13 Feb 2026
Man in love loses $800k in mortgage scam
An Australian man lost $800,000 to someone he thought he was in a relationship with, sending money and even taking out a ...
By Emilie Lauer • 13 Feb 2026
PIPA named official association partner for the Australian Buyers Agent Awards
The Property Investment Professionals of Australia has partnered with Real Estate Business and Smart Property Investment ...
‘You don’t want me as an enemy’: Agent loses his temper over leaf blower
A veteran real estate agent resigned his position “effective immediately” following a heated altercation with a young ...
Sales agent brings drive to Sunshine Coast agency
A seasoned agent has joined Coronis’ Sunshine Coast agency to service a key growth region, bringing drive and ...
By Gemma Crotty • 12 Feb 2026
Agent brings local ties and knowledge to DiJones Southern Highlands
A sales agent with personal ties to the NSW Southern Highlands has joined a local agency, servicing her local community ...
‘Happy wife, happy sales’: How to handle couple communication to close the deal
With many property seekers buying as a couple, agents must manage their communication style to ensure neither partner is ...
By Emilie Lauer • 12 Feb 2026
Agents invited to submit for REB 2026 rankings
Submissions are now open for this year’s REB rankings: Top 100 Agents, Top 50 Agents (state-based), and Top 50 Women in ...
By Malavika Santhebennur • 12 Feb 2026
More mortgage, less romance: Couples review their priorities
As the value of loans rose in 2025, couples have reviewed their priorities, sacrificing dates and romance in favour of ...
Selling love: The styling trick winning couples
This Valentine’s Day, couples are expected to flock to open homes in search of their future nest, giving agents an ...
Investors descend on retail, office, and living sectors amid second annual rise
Beyond retail assets, investors are increasingly opting to invest in office and residential sectors as commercial real ...
By Gemma Crotty • 11 Feb 2026
LJ Hooker Qld office acquisition achieves growth plans
A Central Queensland agency that recently switched to the LJ Hooker brand has announced a strategic acquisition, ...
REA unlocks personalised property searches with ChatGPT app
As more and more Aussies use AI during their property journey, REA has developed its first ChatGPT app in a bid to help ...
By Emilie Lauer • 11 Feb 2026
FOMO driving reckless property purchases, expert warns
A Queensland property expert has warned that a “fear of missing out” in Australia’s heated real estate market is leading ...
By Liam Garman • 11 Feb 2026
FOUNDIT strengthens team with experienced buyer’s agent
FOUNDIT has announced the appointment of a veteran buyer’s agent to help clients navigate complex property purchases and ...
Record fine issued for ‘one of WA’s worst real estate misconduct cases’
An agency has been issued a record $225,000 fine following 57 “unexplained” trust account withdrawals.
WA rent rise: PMs brace for investor deluge
Investors are set to flock back to Western Australia, driven by high rents and strong growth potential, as undersupply ...
By Gemma Crotty • 10 Feb 2026
Property industry bodies warn against CGT changes
Changes to the CGT could undermine the property sector and reduce the incentive to invest at a time of a booming ...
How PMs can turn pet policies into competitive rental advantage
Property managers who educate tenants on responsible pet ownership and reassure landlords about asset protection will be ...
By Mathew Williams • 10 Feb 2026
AML/CTF reforms are coming to real estate – and software alone won’t save you
Complying with AML/CTF is not straightforward as the legislation is complex and the liabilities are significant, and for ...
By Andrew Cocks • 10 Feb 2026