10+ hour, 10+ min ago   (605+ words) A strategic marketing campaign targeting upsizers delivered two competing buyers and a pre-auction sale for Luke and John Higgins for a Botany townhouse. Luke and John Higgins knew the type of buyer who would buy 36/73 Banksia Street in Botany before…...

10+ hour, 2+ min ago   (427+ words) Century 21 Armstrong-Smith's Nicholas Armstrong-Smith convinced the vendor to vacate the tenants, refresh and take a one-bedroom unit held for 37 years to auction — delivering a sale well over reserve. The result demonstrates how preparation can unlock value even in a softer…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (719+ words) Updated independent modelling commissioned by four of Australia's peak property and construction bodies estimates the Federal Government's housing tax package could reduce new dwelling starts by about 10,700 over four years, while pushing rents higher and cutting construction employment. Master Builders…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (683+ words) A heritage house on more than 1,000 square metres in Botany has shattered the suburb's price record, with John Higgins and Luke Higgins securing $3.8 million after a strategic campaign targeting buyers from higher-priced neighbouring markets. The property at 151 Bay Street presented…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago   (500+ words) Barry Plant Docklands & Yarra’s Edge has attracted 173 registrations for its latest Careers Night, with 73 prospective recruits attending as the agency looks to build its sales and property management ranks. Barry Plant's Melbourne offices drew record attendance at recruitment events – 73 people…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (543+ words) Anthony Kassis turned down a pre-auction offer to protect auction integrity — and delivered four bidders and an $828,000 result for a transparent Mascot vendor. The successful buyer was a local single man who had missed out on another apartment in the…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago   (1306+ words) The industry’s focus on individual agent profiles risks overshadowing what customers increasingly value, with BresicWhitney arguing property representation, people and brand will be critical to long-term success. Real estate agencies need to look beyond building brands around individual agents and…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (330+ words) Finder's 2026 Home Loan Report finds three in ten Australians relied on family money to buy, most commonly for deposit help, and experts say clear terms prevent disputes later. Deposit contributions were the most common form of assistance, with 11 per cent…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (1467+ words) Matt Micallef says he walked away from a listing the morning of this interview, part of a client-selection approach he credits for 43 per cent of his business coming from referrals. Reaching Ray White Premier status just six weeks into the…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (516+ words) When probate complications threatened to derail a family villa sale, Francois Duverge found a buyer willing to embrace the uncertainty — and helped both parties navigate an emotionally charged transaction to a successful outcome. Francois Duverge was four weeks into marketing…...