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Harcourts Queensland is thrilled to announce that Michelle Rocks has been appointed as their new Property Operations Manager, marking an exciting return to the Harcourts network.

In an industry as competitive as real estate, standing out isn’t just important – it’s everything. But how do you break free from the pack and build a business that not only succeeds but thrives? The answer lies in the power of personal branding.

Aussie has launched a major new brand platform and national campaign that repositions the 33-year-old business from a mortgage broker to a leading one-stop destination for Australians to find, buy and own property.

Jellis Craig has unveiled a refined new brand identity, marking the next phase in its evolution as one of Victoria’s most respected premium real estate agencies. The refreshed branding follows an 18-month transformation process in collaboration with renowned creative agency, Principals.

Ayre Real Estate has strengthened its footprint across Sydney’s inner city through the acquisition of City Residential Property Surry Hills, in a move that unites two highly regarded agencies with a shared focus on apartment living.

“This isn’t about positive thinking, mindset hacks or motivational hype. This is about neurogenesis. The ability to rewire the brain, regulate the body, and re-establish internal coherence to improve the quality of our personal and professional lives and consumer service experiences.

Savills has announced a new chapter for its Australia and New Zealand operations with the appointment of Paul Roberts as Chief Executive Officer.

The Harcourts Foundation has proudly extended a significant grant to the AEIOU Foundation for Children with Autism, funding a year’s worth of art supplies and providing critical resources to support children on the autism spectrum and their families.

In an industry often dominated by rigid structures and franchise expectations, Karen Turner took a different path. After a successful career selling property in Terry Hills, Turner joined the @realty network in 2018 with a clear goal: to reclaim control of her business.

For Lauren Wild, real estate success wasn’t handed to her — she built it, brick by brick, through genuine community connection and relentless drive.

Harcourts, one of Australia’s leading real estate brands, has been honoured as a member of The Australian’s prestigious Best Places to Work list for 2025. This celebration is based on a comprehensive evaluation of employee happiness and engagement, highlighting the organisation’s dedication to creating a fulfilling workplace culture.

Gen-Z innovation is officially disrupting one of real estate’s most outdated pain points: missed phone calls. Sydney-based startup Voqo AI has raised $800,000 in pre-seed capital to reinvent how real estate communicates — using AI voice agents that never miss a call, triage enquiries in real time, and operate 24/7.

The Queensland Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) has announced a refreshed leadership line-up, naming respected property professional Connie McKee to its board of directors. The appointment comes as the RTA enters a new phase, also welcoming Steve Davidson as its incoming Chief Executive Officer.

In a bid o help its agents thrive in any market conditions, national network @realty has introduced a full-time in-house performance coach, alongside a tailored eight-week Bootcamp program – both offered at no cost to its agent network.

Belle Property has unveiled its latest move in regional Western Australia with the opening of Belle Property Commercial Broome — a strategic addition to its growing footprint and a clear vote of confidence in the town’s surging commercial property market.

A new real estate brand has made a serious impact in Western Australia, recording standout sales results across 13 Perth suburbs within just 12 months of launching. Haiven Property, which now operates offices in both Applecross and Subiaco, has chalked up record sales in suburbs including Beldon, Quinns Rocks, Currambine, Kallaroo, Falcon, Vasse, Trigg, Marmion, Sorrento, Hillarys, Mullaloo, Maylands and Melville.

Maleny Chalet, a picturesque property with uninterrupted views over the Glasshouse Mountains and coastline has hit the market with REMAX Hinterland. With prime position on an easy-care elevated block, just minutes from Maleny’s town centre, 58 McCarthy Shute Road, Maleny offers the perfect hinterland escape

 Independent buyers agency Johnson Property Co. has opened the doors of its new flagship office at 79 New Canterbury Road, Petersham, delivering one of the Inner West’s earliest street-front hubs for buyer representation.

In a decisive move set to reshape the real estate technology landscape across Australia and New Zealand, PropTech heavyweight Reapit has unveiled a comprehensive rebrand and platform consolidation — bringing together its portfolio of legacy solutions into a single, unified ecosystem. The announcement marks a strategic inflection point in the evolution of real estate operations, with Reapit repositioning itself as an end-to-end infrastructure partner for agencies seeking

Harcourts Connect, powered by Connectnow, has reached an incredible milestone of helping 100,000 Harcourts customers move into their homes, making the often-stressful process of settling in far simpler and smoother. To mark the occasion, Harcourts Connect presented the 100,000th customer, Tahlia Breheney, with a cheque for $4,000 – about a year’s worth of power bills!  Harcourts Connect, Harcourts' exclusive home moving services partner, has saved tenants and homeowner

Australian real estate figurehead Charles Tarbey, Chairman and Owner of CENTURY 21 Australasia, has officially commenced his international expansion into the Indian and UAE property markets, completing a strategic multi-city tour following his acquisition of the master franchise rights for both regions in late 2024.

With an eye on expanding its sales and property management services, one of Northern Sydney’s most active and respected independent agencies, Frankada Property Group, established in 2018, is making a significant leap forward by joining leading Australasian property group, Raine & Horne.

In a landmark move, leading Australasian real estate group Raine & Horne has appointed Benjamin McDonald as its first-ever Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) for Australasia, reinforcing the real estate super brand’s focus on business transformation, innovation, and long-term growth.

BresicWhitney has continued its strategic growth across Sydney’s most prestigious postcodes with the addition of seasoned Eastern Suburbs agent, Clay Brodie.