Kingsberry Harcourts makes Queensland real estate history with double REIQ Awards win

Kingsberry Harcourts makes Queensland real estate history with double REIQ Awards win

Townsville-based Kingsberry Harcourts has become the first agency outside South East Queensland to win Large Residential Agency of the Year at the 2026 REIQ Awards for Excellence, also taking home Regional Residential Agency of the Year.

Kingsberry Harcourts has achieved a significant milestone at the 2026 Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) Awards for Excellence, becoming the first agency outside South East Queensland to be named Large Residential Agency of the Year.

The Townsville agency also won Regional Residential Agency of the Year, with the two awards recognising its performance and contribution to the Queensland real estate industry.

The REIQ Awards for Excellence celebrate Queensland's leading real estate professionals and agencies, recognising high standards of best practice, customer service and performance. The REIQ is the state's peak body for the real estate industry and has represented the profession for more than 100 years.

Ben Kingsberry, Principal and Business Partner at Kingsberry Harcourts, said the awards were a proud result for the team and the Townsville community.

“Queensland's peak real estate industry body has recognised us as the best large residential agency in the state, in a category for businesses with 21 or more staff, and the best residential agency in regional Queensland. That's something our whole team can be proud of.

“We've been part of Townsville for decades. Our business has grown through relationships, honest advice and a team who care about the people they're helping.

“Whether someone is selling a family home, buying their first place or looking for a rental, we know how much those decisions matter. Thank you to our team for the work you do every day, and to our clients and community for continuing to put your trust in us.”

Tamara Weight, Property Management Leader | Business Partner, said the recognition was a reflection of the care and commitment the property management team brought to its work every day.

“Property management is built on relationships and trust. Our team works hard to look after our landlords and tenants, and to make sure people feel supported and informed throughout their experience. I'm incredibly proud of the way the team approaches that responsibility, and it's wonderful to see their contribution recognised at a state level.”

Corrie Maxted, Sales Department Leader | Business Partner, said the award reflected the commitment of the sales team and the relationships it had built across the Townsville community.

“Every property journey is different, and our job is to understand what matters to each client and help them make the right decisions along the way. I'm proud of the professionalism, local knowledge and commitment our sales team brings to that work. This recognition is a great acknowledgement of the effort that goes into achieving the right outcomes for our clients.”

Harcourts Queensland CEO Andrew Friebe said the double win was an outstanding achievement for Kingsberry Harcourts and an important recognition of the strength of the regional real estate sector.

“Winning these two awards is a tremendous achievement, particularly being the first agency outside South East Queensland to take out Large Residential Agency of the Year. It reflects the quality of the team, the strength of the business and the relationships they have built with their clients and community over many years.

“It's also a great reminder that excellence in real estate is found right across Queensland. Kingsberry Harcourts has shown what can be achieved through a genuine commitment to people, service and performance, and the whole Harcourts network is proud to celebrate this result with them.”