Hearts full as coastal classic changes hands
A truly special sale took place on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast today, with a generational beachfront home changing hands and taking out the top sale of the day nationally.
A truly special sale took place on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast today, with a generational beachfront home changing hands and taking out the top sale of the day nationally.
(L-R) Brad Stephens, Penny French, John Ferguson, Jess Gardiner, Harry Lambrakis
A rare opportunity has emerged in Sydney’s tightly held inner city, as a three-level freehold property at 356 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst is offered to the market for the first time in over four decades.
Ray White proudly announces the formation of the powerhouse Ray White Shoalhaven Central Group, a strategic unification of five offices designed to significantly enhance their real estate presence across the entire Shoalhaven municipality.
Respected sales leader Casey Mikhael has joined the team at Ray White Lower North Shore Group, with a mandate to grow the performance and expansion of the sales team.
The Federal Government has confirmed its intent to implement “tranche two” reforms, extending the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 to designated non-financial businesses and professionals, including real estate agents.
Ray White is growing its presence in Tasmania with the launch of Ray White Hobart, a new residential and property management business, backed by the strength and momentum of locally owned and operated RWC (Ray White Commercial) Tasmania.
Powerhouse Brisbane agency, Ray White Collective, has announced the appointment of highly experienced Brisbane auctioneer Peter Burgin as Chief Auctioneer and Head of Performance.
Ray White Group is thrilled to announce the re-launch of Ray White Forest Hill, marking the triumphant return of industry icons Marc Lum, Darryl Wickham and Ryan Zhu to the Ray White family.
New AFL football boss Greg Swann and his wife Leonie have listed ‘Chateau Swann’ - their stunning five-bedroom entertainer’s paradise for sale in Balmoral.
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