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One Agency continues its strategic growth with the launch of One Agency Inner East, servicing the City of Boroondara region in Melbourne’s inner east. The new office, led by seasoned property professional Mr Damian Coad, marks the second Victorian opening for the network this year. This expansion is part of a broader acceleration that saw a record 24 offices join the network in 2025 and an additional 10 slated to launch nationally in the first quarter of 2026.

JT Allen Real Estate has appointed its first Associate Director in the company’s 14 year history, a move that signals more than a title change within the Eastern Suburbs agency.

It’s going to be a busy year for retired Supercars champion and Gold Coast real estate agent James Courtney. Courtney, who transitioned into real estate last year following a decorated motorsports career, is stepping things up a gear, becoming the newest face at luxury agency Kollosche.

In business, growth can be addictive. More offices. More agents. More market share. On paper, expansion looks like success. But after years in this industry, I’ve learned something that matters more than any growth graph:

Harcourts Property Centre has marked its tenth anniversary with the launch of its 2026 strategy, titled ‘The Next Chapter’. The milestone event celebrated a decade of growth and a record-breaking financial year, seeing the group eclipse the $1 billion mark for the first time.

Harcourts Community has reported its strongest month on record for both lead volume and lead quality, attributing the surge to a new digital advertising initiative. Giulia Bitto, Marketing Manager at Harcourts Community, confirmed that Google Ads have now become the office’s best-performing lead source, with the vast majority of enquiries coming from high-intent local property seekers.

his year, I started a small habit. At the end of each week, I write one thing I’m grateful for on a piece of paper and drop it into a jar. It’s the first year I’ve done this, mainly because I live a big, busy life and realised I was rushing past moments that actually matter.

For 24-year-old Whatawhata local Summer Hainsworth, buying her first home wasn’t just a milestone moment for her family, it was the spark that reignited a long-held dream to work in real estate.

As Valentine’s Day puts the spotlight on love, Stockdale & Leggo is showing what that concept looks like in practice, not through words or campaigns, but through commitment to community and care for the next generation.

Valentine’s Day is usually about flowers, dinners and grand gestures, but it can also be a timely reminder to give your investment property a little attention before the financial year slips away.

Valentine’s Day is often associated with romance — but at its core, it’s really about trust. About choosing to believe in someone. About allowing yourself to be seen, supported, and guided into something new. This story is a tribute to that kind of love.

Let’s be honest: usually, the focus is entirely on bricks and mortar. But this Valentine’s Day, Harcourts is admitting to having a soft spot for the slushy stuff, too.

REA Group has launched a new ChatGPT-powered property search app that allows Australians to find homes listed on realestate.com.au using natural, conversational language directly within the ChatGPT platform. The app lets property seekers enter queries as they would speak — for example by specifying location, budget or features — and receive live, up-to-date listings with photos, pricing, descriptions and agent details displayed on an interactive map.

Leading Melbourne luxury real estate firm Abercrombys has announced its first interstate expansion  with the opening of a Hobart office, marking a significant milestone in the business’s growth. The new  office which officially opens this week will be located in the Gattonside heritage building in the  prestigious Battery Point precinct and will be led by highly respected Hobart local Georgie Rayner. 

Sunshine Butterflies, the beloved disability support charity nestled in the Noosa countryside, has received a $5,000 boost from the Harcourts Foundation. This funding is set to transform accessibility at ‘Our Backyard’, their 15-acre community oasis, ensuring that getting stuck in the mud is a thing of the past for their members.

After 28 years as a trusted name in Alderley real estate, seasoned real estate professional Janine McDonald is making a significant move. She is rebranding to Harcourts, bringing her extensive experience, local expertise, and impeccable client service to the Harcourts Solutions team.

Aussie Home Loans has entered a strategic partnership with Stockdale & Leggo to make the property journey simpler for agents, buyers and vendors. The collaboration connects one of Australia’s oldest real estate networks with one of the nation’s best-known mortgage brands, combining resources to help clients move seamlessly from finance to settlement.

Original industry disruptor, One Agency, is proud to announce the launch of One Agency Property Route in Eastwood, NSW. The re-branding of the family-run, independent office as One Agency marks one of 10 slated to join the rapidly expanding network in the first quarter of 2026.

Sydney’s North Shore property market has gained another heavyweight with the appointment of senior buyer’s agent Annika Wood to PMC Property Buyers.

I still remember being told, around Grade 10, that if I worked hard, I would be rewarded. It came from a high school business studies teacher and was often repeated throughout my remaining school years, delivered with genuine intent.

Twenty-five years ago, a fresh-faced Troy Pullar stood at the doors of a real estate office, holding the keys not just to the building and the business, but to his future.

There are a lot of sharks in the waters of Google right now, feeding off fear whipped up by a growing army of so-called AI experts. If you’re not careful, it’s easy to believe all the hype.

Colliers strengthens national Office Capital Markets & Investment Services team with strategic WA leadership hire Monday, 2 February 2026 – Colliers has appointed Cory Dell’Olio as National Director, Western Australia within the Office Capital Markets & Investment Services team further enhancing the firm’s national capability and accelerating growth across one of Australia’s most dynamic commercial markets.

Urban Real Estate appoints Katrina Tarrant as CEO to lead next phase of growth Urban Real Estate has announced the appointment of Katrina Tarrant as Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of one of New South Wales’ fastest growing independent real estate groups.