Buyer’s agents will take centre stage in 2026 as a new national awards program opens submissions for its inaugural ...
By Emilie Lauer • 06 Feb 2026
What the latest rate rise signals for the property market
Opinion: With rate expectations reversing and serviceability stretched, a veteran agent warns Australia could soon see a ...
By Adam Flynn • 06 Feb 2026
Seasoned agent finds familiarity at Qld LJ Hooker office
A new LJ Hooker sales agent will specialise in family-friendly suburbs in Brisbane’s south-east, working alongside a ...
By Gemma Crotty • 05 Feb 2026
Agents set to continue seeing influx of FHB inquiries
Agents have seen first home buyer demand surge following the extension of the 5 per cent deposit scheme, keeping up with ...
Defects and disqualifications: Watchdogs given more licensing powers
The NSW government has introduced legislation to Parliament to modernise property laws and give regulators more power to ...
By Mathew Williams • 05 Feb 2026
No pets no more: Tasmania to remove pet restrictions
The Tasmanian government is set to abolish the blanket no-pets rule in rental properties, following the lead of several ...
Lack of listings shines light on undersupply issues
Property stock has been scarce nationwide, but Sydney agents have remained busy as listings in the NSW capital surged in ...
Tears, threats, and a wedding: Who’s the real estate agent on MAFS?
A real estate agent appeared as one of the grooms on Married at First Sight’s 13th season, sparking drama and tears in ...
By Emilie Lauer • 05 Feb 2026
$12m NT first home scheme extended
The Northern Territory government has announced the extension of its HomeGrown build grants program as it looks to ...
By Mathew Williams • 04 Feb 2026
Rental apps at risk of exposing millions of tenant records
New research has raised alarms about rental apps leaving tenants’ personal information vulnerable to threat actors, ...
By Gemma Crotty • 04 Feb 2026
Network unites North Shore offices, appoints new principal
A network has announced the rebranding of several offices in Sydney’s north, along with the appointment of a new partner ...
Scammers snatch $50k deposit from unsuspecting first home buyer
A British expat, learning the hard way that scammers can quite convincingly intercept property transactions, loses his ...
By Daniel Croft • 04 Feb 2026
Where smart real estate agencies are really spending their marketing money
If your marketing budget feels tighter than it did a few years ago, you’re not imagining it, writes Melanie Hoole.
By Melanie Hoole • 04 Feb 2026
Labor reportedly weighing up changes to CGT discount
The federal government is reportedly considering changes to the CGT discount ahead of the May budget, as pressure mounts ...
Forget emails: Here’s how to communicate with Gen Z without giving them the ‘ick’
Agents will need to rethink their communication strategies to capitalise on the next generation of buyers, Gen Z, as more ...
By Mathew Williams • 03 Feb 2026
Sydney agent granted bail for ‘puzzling’ role in drug syndicate
A Sydney agent who was arrested for his alleged involvement in a 1,000-kg cannabis syndicate has been granted bail by a ...
RBA hike: What does it mean for the property market?
Buyer demand, housing stock, selling frenzy, and dwelling prices: how will the RBA cash hike impact the property ...
By Emilie Lauer • 03 Feb 2026
Professionals opens Yeppoon office to service booming region
A real estate network has opened its second Capricorn Coast office ahead of massive population growth, fuelled by ...
By Gemma Crotty • 03 Feb 2026
PRD’s new agency brings community focus to the Gold Coast
A new northern Gold Coast agency will service a fast-growing region, led by a seasoned principal with a strong community ...
Network announces returning executive in newly created position
A real estate network has announced the return of an executive to a newly created position in a bid to strengthen its ...