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Ray White New Zealand’s auctions are still showing signs of strength, with a clearance rate of 50.5 per cent last week, up 12.23 per cent year-on-year. 

The former home of a well-known Christchurch identity, businessman and movie buff is now on the market for the first time.

For years, real estate agencies have invested heavily in building strong brands, delivering excellent service, and investing in their people. But behind the scenes, a quiet shift has been underway.

Alex Trovato has joined LJ Hooker, Australia’s iconic real estate network, as Growth Manager. In his new role, Alex is responsible for identifying and recruiting top agents and agencies to join the LJ Hooker network.

Harcourts, a globally recognised leader in real estate, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with TorFX, a multi-award-winning foreign exchange provider.

ONE AGENCY has officially welcomed its tenth new office of 2025 with the launch of ONE AGENCY Scone, expanding the group’s footprint in the Upper Hunter region of New South Wales. Led by Principal Jeny Dawson—who brings decades of experience across residential, rural, and lifestyle property—the Scone office marks a new chapter for a business that has already built a strong local presence.

Agent Edward Lim is celebrating 10 years with the LJ Hooker network, a milestone that further highlights a remarkable career shift from deepwater drilling rigs in the Atlantic Ocean to the thriving world of real estate.

This year REMAX Australia took its selected elite to Vietnam to experience three days of professional stimulation at the Platinum + event.

Harcourts Queensland is proud to announce the opening of Harcourts Evolution under the exceptional directorship of seasoned real estate expert Ratio Rajput (pictured with CEO Andrew Friebe).

For years, real estate agencies have invested heavily in building strong brands, delivering excellent service, and investing in their people. But behind the scenes, a quiet shift has been underway. While agents focus on listings, portals have been building audience and not just any audience, your audience. In the name of convenience, many agencies have outsourced arguably the most valuable part of their business; their customer connection.

As part of its commitment to innovation, Harcourts is actively partnering with voices shaping the next generation of financial literacy. An exciting new collaboration featuring financial influencer Natasha Etschmann, better known to her 230,000 followers across Instagram and TikTok as @tashinvests, has resulted in a very special podcast.

Let’s clear something up: great service used to be enough.

“The property management space is on its knees,” said Bespoke Media CEO Nic Fren. “They simply aren’t getting the support or tools they need for the often thankless work they do. We want to change that.”

Bespoke Media has launched a dedicated Property Management Club, marking its latest move in a broader push to professionalise real estate’s most operationally critical, yet frequently neglected, division.

Let’s clear something up: great service used to be enough.

While most 18-year-olds are still deciding what to do with their lives, Zack Kendrick was unknowingly preparing to become a homeowner by 20.

Rather than relying solely on traditional brochures and online listings, listing agent Matthew Wilson and vendor Corinne McCray collaborated on a unique marketing idea: homemade cupcakes, each topped with an edible QR code that linked directly to the property’s digital brochure. 

In a bold move reflecting its ongoing growth trajectory, Agency HQ has announced the launch of Pepper Real Estate, a family-led business servicing the Stanwell Park and Helensburgh corridor—strengthening the network’s presence across southern Sydney and the northern Illawarra region.

Harcourts Queensland is thrilled to announce the appointment of Kobe Rae as its new Auction Growth Manager. With a stellar track record, a passion for innovation, and a commitment to excellence in real estate, Kobe Rae is poised to lead Harcourts Queensland's auction division into an exciting new chapter. 

Camp Quality families facing the challenges of childhood cancer were treated to an unforgettable day on the iconic Puffing Billy Railway, thanks to a generous $5,578 grant from the Harcourts Foundation.

Harcourts, a leader in real estate services, has taken property marketing to revolutionary heights with Harcourts REACH, a cutting-edge system powered by global technology giant CCT.

"It started off as a quick ‘what if’ conversation with the vendor,” Wilson explains. “Two days later, I was driving an almost two-hour round trip to pick up custom edible QR codes for our first open home."

Harcourts Western Australia is proud to announce a remarkable year of growth and momentum, driven by its unique culture, strong local leadership, and unwavering commitment to excellence.

The PM Collective is thrilled to announce the largest Coffee and Conversations for Real Estate Professionals event to date, set to take place on 8 August 2025.