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PRD team doubles down with a new office in Wollongong

PRD has opened a new office in Wollongong’s northern suburbs, as part of the network’s expansion strategy to strengthen ...

Industry • By Mathew Williams

'Bank of mum and dad' rules first-time buyer market

Around one in five first home buyers have been increasingly relying on the ‘bank of mum and dad’ for financial support to ...

Industry • By Gemma Crotty

'Family feel': LJ Hooker extends agreement with Gold Coast agency

LJ Hooker has announced the renewal of its franchise agreement with a Southport office as the network moves to secure its ...

Industry • By Mathew Williams

'FOBO': Sellers' fear of being out bottlenecks Brisbane market

Brisbane’s property market has been facing paralysis, as sellers’ fear of being left out of a rising market has caused ...

Sales • By Mathew Williams

'Ghosted' property: Managing haunted real estate

While buyers and sellers consider obvious factors like roads, schools, or flight paths, what happens when the concern is ...

Industry • By Emilie Lauer

'Like salt in cooking': Agents warned to avoid going overboard with AI

Agents who take a more considered approach, rather than diving into AI use, can make the transition more seamless by ...

Industry • By Mathew Williams

‘A year of surprise’: Barry Plant’s breakthrough moment in 2025

In 2025, Barry Plant made waves in the industry with major award wins, strong recruitment, and innovation, preserving its ...

Industry • By Emilie Lauer

‘Back to the fundamentals’: AREC 2026 lineup announced

Eight keynote speakers have been announced for the upcoming AREC event, featuring discussions on the essential strategies ...

Industry • By Gemma Crotty

‘Being a woman is your superpower’: Veteran agent’s advice for newcomers

With over a decade of experience, Ray White Annandale real estate agent Tina O’Connor has seen the industry change over ...

Industry • By Emilie Lauer

‘Breaking the fluff’: New study to transform how the industry supports women

A new national study will provide evidence-based insights into the lived experiences of women in real estate, in a bid to ...

Industry • By Emilie Lauer

‘Community First’: Barry Plant rallies for childhood cancer research

A Barry Plant agent from Melbourne’s north has donated time, resources and expertise to support a children’s cancer ...

Industry • By Gemma Crotty

‘Don’t get left behind’: How AI is transforming real estate 

With AI on the rise, agents are encouraged to stay ahead of the curve or risk being left behind, as AI expert Silvio ...

Industry • By Gemma Crotty

‘Don’t spray and pray’: How a hyper-focused approach will make you a top agent

In a competitive industry, agents who specialise in a particular market will set themselves up as go-to experts, helping ...

Industry • By Gemma Crotty

‘Etched in history’: 29 towns doubled house values in 5 years

House values across the country have doubled in 29 Australian towns since 2020, while a further 50 saw between 70 per ...

Growth • By Emilie Lauer

‘Generation Rent’ adopting bold strategies to buy property

Young Australians are overcoming housing challenges by downsizing, co-buying, and seeking early financial advice to enter ...

Industry • By Adrian Suljanovic

‘Gullible’ agent appeals guilty verdict

A Melbourne commercial agent found guilty of dealing with over half a million dollars’ worth of criminal proceeds has ...

Industry • By Mathew Williams

‘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 ...

Sales • By Emilie Lauer

‘Hidden gems’: Top 10 regional markets revealed

These 10 regional hotspots have everything to please investors and buyers alike: affordable prices, low vacancy rates, ...

Industry • By Emilie Lauer