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 ...
RBA hands down shock rate decision
At its first meeting of the year, the central bank announced the latest cash rate amid limited housing stock and strong ...
Perth stock plunge: How agents cope in a low-listing market
Perth agents have been seeing a “catastrophic” shortage of stock, with one agent warning of the importance of being ...
By Gemma Crotty • 02 Feb 2026
National home values on the rise in January
Despite slower momentum in most capitals, home values across Australia have continued to rise, with Sydney and Melbourne ...
‘Gullible’ agent appeals guilty verdict
A Melbourne commercial agent found guilty of dealing with over half a million dollars’ worth of criminal proceeds has ...
By Mathew Williams • 02 Feb 2026
Remote selling creates new opportunities for agents
Property investors living interstate or overseas have increasingly relied on digital platforms to connect with trusted ...
By Emilie Lauer • 02 Feb 2026
How confidence, knowledge, and ethics shape agent success
While agents have long been expected to demonstrate expertise and confidence, ethics and integrity are now indispensable ...
By Gemma Crotty • 01 Feb 2026
The new premium buyers are chasing? A good school
Agents who leverage their knowledge of school catchments and nearby high-demand suburbs can achieve significantly higher ...
By Mathew Williams • 01 Feb 2026