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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.