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9 in 10 Australians know property scams exist – but only half can spot them

Property scams are becoming harder to spot, with a sharp decline in Australians’ ability to detect fraud raising fresh ...

Sales • 25 August 2026 • By Emilie Lauer

In-person bidders create better social proof on auction day

The power of an auction lies in the social proof created when buyers get to see, hear, and feel others competing for the ...

Sales • 25 August 2026 • By Clarence White

Latest Cunninghams appointment strengthens Belrose presence

Independent agency Cunninghams has bolstered its presence across Belrose and the Forest districts in Sydney’s north, ...

Industry • 24 August 2026 • By Mathew Williams

Jellis Craig expands Melbourne footprint with strategic merger 

A strategic merger has seen an office in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs come under the Jellis Craig banner, with an REB top ...

Industry • 24 August 2026 • By Gemma Crotty

Green dream: Sustainable homes create new selling point for agents 

Solar panels could be a bigger selling point than agents realise, with buyers increasingly eyeing lower running costs and ...

Industry • 24 August 2026 • By Gemma Crotty

REBAA appoints new president to lead next chapter

Australia’s peak body representing buyer’s agents has elected a new president who will help set industry standards and ...

Industry • 24 August 2026 • By Gemma Crotty

The back-to-basics strategy to navigate slower conditions

As market conditions become more challenging, agents can no longer rely on momentum alone, with stronger relationships, ...

Industry • 21 August 2026 • By Emilie Lauer

Clearance rates stumble back into 40s after 12-week high

Combined capital clearance rates have slipped back below 50 per cent after rising to a 12-week high the week before, as ...

Sales • 21 August 2026 • By Gemma Crotty

From rookie to business owner: Barry Plant agent takes next step

A real estate professional has taken the next step in his career, becoming partner and director of a Barry Plant agency ...

Industry • 21 August 2026 • By Gemma Crotty

Property tax reforms pass Parliament

The industry has gained clarity on the property tax reforms, such as the “widow tax”, following the bill’s passage ...

Industry • 21 August 2026 • By Mathew Williams

Victoria’s strata disclosure system leaves key questions unanswered

A new analysis has highlighted major gaps in the information available to Victorian buyers, leaving key questions ...

Industry • 21 August 2026 • By Emilie Lauer

How high-performing PMs hit the ground running

While establishing a property management division is often an afterthought for new agencies, laying the groundwork can ...

Industry • 20 August 2026 • By Mathew Williams

Hundreds of millions in suspected fraudulent home loans exposed

Australia’s mortgage sector has been rocked by suspected fraud, with a regulator potentially finding hundreds of millions ...

Industry • 20 August 2026 • By Mathew Williams

Network charity partnership to bolster fight against homelessness

An industry partnership will bring the property sector together to support Australians experiencing homelessness and ...

Industry • 20 August 2026 • By Mathew Williams

McGrath and Hodges join forces in Melbourne expansion 

McGrath has joined forces with Victorian agency Hodges, bringing together 172 years of local market experience and ...

Industry • 20 August 2026 • By Gemma Crotty

The simple tricks to reignite a stale listing

Stale listings can drain busy agents’ time and resources, requiring ongoing attention to sustain buyer demand. Here are ...

Sales • 19 August 2026 • By Mathew Williams

WA, SA defy downturn trend as affordability fuels growth 

Regional Western Australia and South Australia have continued to power on, with buyers increasingly turning to more ...

Growth • 19 August 2026 • By Gemma Crotty

Real estate duo return to network to service South-East Qld region

A new Century 21 office will service a market in South-East Queensland, led by two real estate professionals marking ...

Industry • 19 August 2026 • By Gemma Crotty