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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.

I still remember being told, around Grade 10, that if I worked hard, I would be rewarded. It came from a high school business studies teacher and was often repeated throughout my remaining school years, delivered with genuine intent.

Twenty-five years ago, a fresh-faced Troy Pullar stood at the doors of a real estate office, holding the keys not just to the building and the business, but to his future.

There are a lot of sharks in the waters of Google right now, feeding off fear whipped up by a growing army of so-called AI experts. If you’re not careful, it’s easy to believe all the hype.

Colliers strengthens national Office Capital Markets & Investment Services team with strategic WA leadership hire Monday, 2 February 2026 – Colliers has appointed Cory Dell’Olio as National Director, Western Australia within the Office Capital Markets & Investment Services team further enhancing the firm’s national capability and accelerating growth across one of Australia’s most dynamic commercial markets.

Urban Real Estate appoints Katrina Tarrant as CEO to lead next phase of growth Urban Real Estate has announced the appointment of Katrina Tarrant as Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of one of New South Wales’ fastest growing independent real estate groups.

Agency HQ is pleased to welcome TRD Realty Group, led by Dino and Andrew, to the network, with their new office based in Tingalpa, Brisbane. Queensland-based property professionals, Dino and Andrew bring a strong combination of experience across construction and real estate sales, underpinned by a shared commitment to integrity, transparency and high-quality client service.

Mr Green introduced the theme as a direct response to employee feedback. While previous years prioritised personal bests and education, 2026 is about momentum. "In previous years, we've focused on upskilling and being the best we can be, which remains important," said Mitch. "But this year, we are focusing entirely on action.

Harcourts Solutions is proud to announce its expansion with a new Alderley office, marking an important milestone in the business’s ongoing growth strategy. This expansion includes the acquisition of an established rental portfolio of more than 1,000 investment properties, further strengthening Harcourts Solutions’ position as one of Brisbane’s leading real estate and property management businesses.

More than 6,500 prompts were generated by real estate professionals in less than 24 hours following the launch of Xenova, a new AI assistant developed by Real Estate Today. For a platform introduced only days ago, the pace of early engagement has been difficult to ignore. The response has reinforced a view long held by Real Estate Today, that while much of the industry continues to talk about artificial intelligence in abstract terms, the next phase will be defined by

One Agency is proud to announce the opening of its newest office, One Agency Upchurch Real Estate, led by real estate industry veteran Mr Marcus James (Jim) Upchurch. With over three decades of property industry experience spanning real estate sales, residential construction, and home design, Mr Upchurch’s extensive career provides him with a unique and holistic understanding of the property lifecycle, from initial concept to final sale.

As millions of Australian children head back to school, Raine &Horne property experts are reporting intense competition among families seeking to buy a home in the catchment zones of sought-after selective and non-selective public schools.

The New South Wales Government has unveiled a new public register designed to increase transparency around regulatory action taken against real estate agents, property managers and strata managing agents.

Place Estate Agents has expanded with the arrival of Place Purpose Group, led by Mitch Wakeham, as marking a strategic reset designed to sharpen direction and position the business for its next phase of growth.

As 2026 takes shape, early performance patterns across the network are already clear. Pipelines are building, recruitment conversations are active, and the gap between connected offices and isolated ones is widening. Market conditions will always shift, but one growth lever remains entirely within our control: how well we use our network.

In a significant boost to the local property sector, Harcourts Tasmania Performance Coach Molly Gibbons has successfully guided over 130 aspiring agents to obtain their Property Representative licence since April 2024. Through her intensive Exam Preparation Workshop, Ms Gibbons is reshaping how new entrants navigate the complex legislative requirements of the Tasmanian real estate industry. Obtaining a licence in Tasmania requires passing a rigorous examination—a hurdl

I know what your thinking, Chat GPT just called something else right? WRONG! Real Estate Today today officially launches Xenova, a free AI-powered PR and marketing assistant designed to transform how real estate professionals create campaigns, build visibility and scale their personal brands. Purpose-built for agents, businesses and networks, Xenova marks a major shift away from fragmented marketing tools and toward one intelligent assistant that understands real estate