The double deal that played out at a live auction
A packed auction room, two properties, one nail-biting evening of parallel negotiation, and both contracts exchanged within minutes of each other.
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Iconic Noel Robinson design hits the market in Clayfield
One of Clayfield’s most distinctive properties - a rare architectural home designed by renowned architect Noel Robinson - has hit the market.
Ray White Queensland celebrates its 2026 winners
More than 1450 members from across Ray White Queensland gathered for the 2025-26 annual awards, held at the Royal International Convention Centre in Brisbane
Picturesque hinterland estate goes to auction
A breathtaking 1.4 hectare hinterland retreat blending historic elegance, rustic charm, and versatile income potential is for sale.
Picture-postcard Balmoral home hits market for the first time in 40 years
A picture-postcard position on Balmoral Beach, with uninterrupted views stretching to North Head, is up for sale for the first time in four decades, as the Stabback family lets go of a home anchored in 40 years' worth of memories.
Ray White Victoria & Tasmania appoints Valentina Parra as COO
Ray White Victoria & Tasmania has appointed Valentina Parra to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer, recognising 17 years of contribution across almost every part of the leading group.
Haberfield’s shop tops: History and 2026 snapshot
Haberfield’s commercial fabric traces back to Richard Stanton’s 1901 ‘garden suburb’ experiment, and its layout was deliberate from day one. The estate covenants that shaped Haberfield enforced a strict separation of commercial from residential strips, alongside minimum lot sizes to keep space between buildings. This revolutionary development was marketed as “slumless, laneless and publess”. Necessary … […]
‘Eastlands’ sells for $10 Million
Central Queensland grazing property Eastlands, located near Duaringa, has sold for $10,000,000 to local buyers.
‘Yatton’ sells for $12.5M
Central Queensland grazing property Yatton, located at Clarke Creek, has sold for $12,500,000 to a local family.
Landmark 1906 Ascot estate ‘Reedy’ hits market after 58 years
One of Ascot’s most significant historic properties, “Reedy”, is for sale for the first time since 1968.
Spring supply brings choice for buyers
The Ray White Group booked a preliminary clearance rate of 56.2 per cent today, with an average of 2.5 registered bidders and 1.9 active bidders per auction.
Which Sydney City Fringe commercial properties hold up in a downturn?
The dreaded R word. The whisper is doing the rounds at dinner parties, in the financial pages and increasingly in conversations with our clients here on the Sydney city fringe. Whether we’re heading for a genuine downturn or just a rough patch of tighter conditions, it’s worth having the conversation before the headlines force it … […]
Why residential investors won’t rush to commercial property
The 2026 Budget is poised to change everything for residential landlords. However, we aren’t expecting an overnight pivot to commercial. I’ve been selling and leasing commercial property on Sydney’s city fringe for many years. In that time, I’ve watched countless residential investors eye off warehouses, retail strips and office suites, only to walk away muttering … […]
Haberfield Heritage Conservation Area and developer implications
To understand why Haberfield is so tightly protected today, you need to understand what it actually is and what it was designed to be. Haberfield: The garden suburb that changed Australian planning In 1901, Richard Stanton purchased roughly 50 acres from the Ramsay family and set about doing something genuinely unusual. Sydney had recently suffered … […]
Exploring leasing ideas for the Sydney City Fringe
From warehouses to shop tops, Sydney’s city fringe is full of properties with untapped potential. Here are a few alternative uses worth thinking about.
The Haberfield lifestyle premium: not just four walls
Why do Haberfield homes command a premium? Low supply, heritage streetscapes, Italian soul, top schools, and just 6.5km from the CBD.
Inherited Sydney fringe commercial property: where to start
Inheriting commercial property in the Sydney City Fringe is rarely something people plan for. Unlike inheriting a family home, commercial property often comes with unfamiliar terminology, legal obligations, tenants, leases and decisions that feel high-stakes from the outset. For many families, the biggest challenge is not deciding what to do with the property, but knowing … […]
Student housing in the Sydney city fringe and why it is having its moment
Student housing is reshaping Sydney’s city fringe. Why demand, yields and planning shifts are prompting owners to rethink their property strategy.
Ideal commercial properties for first-time investors in Sydney city fringe
First-time commercial investor? Explore ideal city-fringe property types in Sydney, from shop-tops to industrial units and small offices.
What makes a strong commercial investment on the Sydney City Fringe?
When people talk about commercial property on the edges of the Sydney CBD, you’ll often hear the same suburbs mentioned over and over again: Surry Hills, Redfern, Chippendale, Camperdown, Pyrmont and parts of the Inner West. These areas have long been known for their character buildings, creative communities and café-lined streets. But what really makes … […]
