top of page
All Articles


Why I Believe Culture Beats Strategy Every Time
As more and more join the blue team, Harcourts Chief Growth Officer Tina Ashton shares how interfirm collaboration and knowledge-sharing drive business growth across the network.
Jul 122 min read


Leadership Without Listings: Why One Principal Stepped Back to Scale Up
Breaking industry norms, Ben Kingsberry learned that stepping away from active selling created a stronger business foundation. By choosing leadership over competition with his own team, he built a thriving 60-person agency where salespeople close up to 60 deals annually—without competing against the boss for listings.
Jul 113 min read


24-Year-Old to Launch ScaleApp: The App Helping Young Aussies Buy Property
ScaleApp, developed by 24-year-old financial modeller Nick Melrose, allows users to simulate their personal financial and property decisions over a 50-year timeline — combining budgeting, tax forecasting, real property data, and investment strategy into a single, visual platform.
Jul 113 min read


McGrath Taps Marcus Muir to Lead Auction Strategy in Queensland
McGrath has bolstered its Queensland auction division with the appointment of seasoned auctioneer Marcus Muir to the role of Head Auctioneer – a move that reflects the group's sharp focus on accelerating momentum in one of the country’s most competitive real estate markets.
Jul 112 min read


McGrath Expands to Merimbula, Strengthening NSW South Coast Network
McGrath Estate Agents has continued its strategic regional expansion with the launch of a new office in Merimbula, extending its footprint along New South Wales’ Sapphire Coast.
Jul 112 min read


Revolutionising Real Estate: Bringing the Neuroscience of Change to the Property Industry
The real estate and property industry across Australia and New Zealand is set to experience a transformation as multi-award-winning Neuro Change Solutions Consultant, HeartMath Consultant and the CEO of The Evolution Agents, Tanja Lee introduces the groundbreaking training designed to unlock the full potential of real estate and property professionals.
Jul 103 min read


Nigel Summerville Joins Harcourts RG Hope Island as Head of Sales
Harcourts Rodgers Group (RG) is excited to announce the appointment of Nigel Summerville as the new Head of Sales.
Jul 91 min read


Scott Bateman Named Proptech Leader of the Year at National Awards
2025 Proptech Leader of the Year and Kolmeo CEO, Scott Bateman, is taking a bold approach to scaling real estate businesses through smart software, operational insight, and long-term vision.
Jul 93 min read


When Settlement is Weeks Away, But Life Can’t Wait
If you’ve worked in real estate, finance, or property advice for long enough, you’ve seen it happen: a client sells their home, the contract is unconditional, and everyone breathes a sigh of relief.
Jul 92 min read


Harcourts Foundation Grants to The Shepherd Centre
The Harcourts Foundation, the charitable arm of Harcourts, is proud to announce its continued support for The Shepherd Centre through the allocation of recent grants.
Jul 92 min read


RBNZ Holds Steady As Economy Steadies and Housing Gains Traction
“The RBNZ has held the Official Cash Rate (OCR) at 3.25%, pausing after six consecutive cuts totalling 225 basis points since August last year. This decision signals a shift to a more cautious wait-and-see approach as inflation moderates, the economy stabilises and early signs of housing recovery emerge.
Jul 93 min read


Developers Eye Quality Blocks at Auction
Ray White New Zealand scheduled 130 properties to go under the hammer last week, with a clearance rate of 56.3 per cent.
The group recorded an average of 2.4 registered bidders and 1.9 active bidders per auction, with 81.2 per cent of auctions receiving active bidders.
Jul 82 min read
bottom of page
