7+ hour, 9+ min ago   (605+ words) A strategic marketing campaign targeting upsizers delivered two competing buyers and a pre-auction sale for Luke and John Higgins for a Botany townhouse. Luke and John Higgins knew the type of buyer who would buy 36/73 Banksia Street in Botany before…...

7+ hour, 1+ min ago   (427+ words) Century 21 Armstrong-Smith's Nicholas Armstrong-Smith convinced the vendor to vacate the tenants, refresh and take a one-bedroom unit held for 37 years to auction — delivering a sale well over reserve. The result demonstrates how preparation can unlock value even in a softer…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (719+ words) Updated independent modelling commissioned by four of Australia's peak property and construction bodies estimates the Federal Government's housing tax package could reduce new dwelling starts by about 10,700 over four years, while pushing rents higher and cutting construction employment. Master Builders…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (683+ words) A heritage house on more than 1,000 square metres in Botany has shattered the suburb's price record, with John Higgins and Luke Higgins securing $3.8 million after a strategic campaign targeting buyers from higher-priced neighbouring markets. The property at 151 Bay Street presented…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago   (500+ words) Barry Plant Docklands & Yarra’s Edge has attracted 173 registrations for its latest Careers Night, with 73 prospective recruits attending as the agency looks to build its sales and property management ranks. Barry Plant's Melbourne offices drew record attendance at recruitment events – 73 people…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago   (543+ words) Anthony Kassis turned down a pre-auction offer to protect auction integrity — and delivered four bidders and an $828,000 result for a transparent Mascot vendor. The successful buyer was a local single man who had missed out on another apartment in the…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (330+ words) Finder's 2026 Home Loan Report finds three in ten Australians relied on family money to buy, most commonly for deposit help, and experts say clear terms prevent disputes later. Deposit contributions were the most common form of assistance, with 11 per cent…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (516+ words) When probate complications threatened to derail a family villa sale, Francois Duverge found a buyer willing to embrace the uncertainty — and helped both parties navigate an emotionally charged transaction to a successful outcome. Francois Duverge was four weeks into marketing…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (575+ words) A local family searching for eight months knew within minutes they'd found their home — and 24 other buyers through the door in two weeks proved Malwinder Pandher's strategy had hit the mark. Malwinder Pandher knew the 375-square-metre block at 23 Bar Street…...

4+ day, 9+ min ago   (606+ words) Ben Williams proved Unreserved's hybrid Plus campaign model works with a $1.55 million Elwood auction result built on vendor empowerment, social media reach, and smart problem-solving. The vendors had been quoted agent fees up to $30,000 elsewhere and were looking to reduce…...