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What's Your Social Capital? Building Trust in Real Estate
With six new offices joining Harcourts this month, I've been reflecting on what truly drives success in our industry. Sure, we talk about market knowledge, negotiation skills, and property expertise—and these matter enormously.
But there's something deeper at play that I believe separates thriving agents from those who simply survive: social capital.
Aug 52 min read


Harcourts Shine: ‘The Power of Real Estate to Change Lives’
Harcourts SA is thrilled to announce the grand opening of Harcourts Shine, bringing together trusted expertise and a modern, people-first philosophy.
With a shared passion for property, people, and community, the Harcourts Shine team aims to make a meaningful impact that goes far beyond buying and selling homes.
Aug 52 min read


Raine & Horne Names New Leadership Team to Power Growth in New Zealand
Leading Australian real estate network Raine & Horne is pleased to announce the appointments of James Shepherd as General Manager and James Barclay as General Manager of Finance.
Aug 52 min read


Family and Community-Focused: Jane Elvin Opens Harcourts All About Property
Renowned local real estate force Jane Elvin is proud to announce the opening of Harcourts All About Property, an innovative new real estate agency dedicated to providing personalised and client-focused services in Annerley and surrounds.
Aug 43 min read


First Home Buyers Take Note: The Door’s Open — But It Won’t Stay That Way
First home buyers in Aotearoa are facing one of the most strategically favourable markets in recent memory — but only if they act fast.
According to new data from realestate.co.nz, national housing stock dropped for the third month in a row, dipping by nearly 2,000 properties to 30,430 in July 2025. That’s a 0.4% decline on the same time last year — yet buyer demand hasn’t eased.
Aug 42 min read


RBWH Foundation Secures Funding for Yoga Sessions in Adolescent Mental Health Unit
The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) Foundation has been awarded a $6,240 grant by the Harcourts Foundation to fund weekly Yoga and Mindfulness sessions for a full year in the hospital’s Adolescent Mental Health Unit.
Aug 42 min read


PODCAST: TikTok Sold Them: No Ads. No Portals. Just Strategy.
In just six months, Bianca Burgdorf — Director at Stockdale & Leggo Langwarrin — has sold two properties off-market using TikTok as her...
Aug 42 min read


BESPOKE MEDIA LAUNCHES NEXT-GEN REAL ESTATE APP
Bespoke Media, the innovation-led agency behind some of the real estate industry’s biggest digital shifts, has launched the next generation of its flagship agent platform — now fully rebuilt as a mobile-first app designed for modern real estate networks.
Aug 13 min read


Real Estate Legacy Joins Forces with ONE AGENCY as Central West Office Launches in New Zealand
One of New Zealand’s most trusted regional real estate offices has entered a new chapter, officially rebranding to ONE AGENCY Central West, effective 1 August.
Aug 12 min read


Reapit Announces ‘Reapit AI (RAI)’: An AI Assistant Set to Transform Estate Agency Operations
Reapit, the leading provider of CRM and property management software to the real estate agency industry, today announced its next major innovation: Reapit AI, (RAI), an AI-powered assistant designed to help sales and property management professionals work smarter, faster, and more efficiently.
Jul 312 min read


REMAX Network Inspired at Annual RMX25 Event
REMAX Australia has wrapped its annual network conference for 2025, with attendees challenged and inspired by industry leaders and thought-provoking speakers at the multi-day event held on the Gold Coast last week.
From performance and resilience to leadership and kindness, the event captured the attention of more than 200 attendees from across the country, who gathered at RACV Royal Pines Resort from July 23-24.
Jul 303 min read


Ray White On Point Realty Group launches in Omaha, Matakana and Point Wells
Ray White New Zealand is proud to welcome Ray White On Point Realty Group to its ever-growing network, servicing the picturesque coastal communities of Omaha, Matakana and Point Wells.
Jul 302 min read
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