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The final days of the year are often framed around what comes next. New goals. New plans. New momentum. What is discussed far less is what gets left behind.

As the year comes to a close, I wanted to step out from behind the publication for a moment and speak directly.

The period between Christmas and New Year has always existed outside the normal operating rhythm of the real estate industry.

The week of Christmas sits outside the usual operating rhythm of the real estate industry. Campaigns pause, inboxes quieten and decision-making slows. For many professionals, this is viewed as downtime. In reality, it is a period where judgement, rather than activity, becomes the differentiator. Property markets do not switch off during Christmas week. Buyers, sellers and landlords continue to observe conditions, reassess timing and form opinions about who appears informed, c

LJ Hooker is expanding its footprint in Brisbane’s outer and more affordable fringe suburbs as part of a broader strategy to reinforce its presence in growth markets and capture increased buyer and seller demand ahead of 2026.

Ray White Managing Director Dan White announced Carey Smith has joined Brian White as Joint Chairman of the family owned leading property group, Ray White.

REMAX Australia has appointed two new key team members, recently welcoming Kristy Smith as Professional Development Manager and Lauren Brewer as Marketing and Innovations Manager to the Australian real estate network.

For years, I’ve heard the phrase “Success leaves clues” in motivational speeches and business books. It suggests a neat path to achievement—just follow the breadcrumbs left by others, and you’ll find your way. I’ve even said it myself a few times. But lately, I’ve started to think this platitude is one of the biggest clues that we’re completely missing the point.

Our team at Harcourts Prestige is growing and will open Harcourts Prestige North in December. We look forward to sharing our local knowledge, passion, and commitment with the communities of Leederville and Mount Hawthorn.

Chunky Duck, a specialist Search Engine Marketing (SEM) agency, has announced a major partnership to engineer a bespoke Google search advertising solution for real estate giant Harcourts.

Victor Paz, Kristy Clymo (pictured), and the Harcourts Property Specialists team have officially pledged their support to Destiny Rescue, a non-profit organization committed to rescuing children from sexual exploitation and human trafficking.

Leading property group Raine & Horne says Australia is in the grip of a tight sellers’ market as Open for Inspection attendances surged 92.6% year-on-year (YOY) in November, while listings nationally were 14.2% lower. The shortage of listings closely matches data from research firm Cotality, which reports a 13.8% YOY decline in listings across the combined capital cities. Raine & Horne data goes further, incorporating regional property markets.