We’re hurtling towards the end of the year, and the industry changes are coming just as fast.

We have all the news in this week’s edition of Movers + Shakers!

Top auctioneer, Gavin Croft, is set to move into the COO role at Ray White Queensland and is expected to help shape the future direction with his business acumen.

Shauna Le has joined Harcourts SA as Business Operations Manager, where she will oversee key operational and marketing functions for the group.

Tina Bligh has rejoined Highland Double Bay Malouf as Sales Associate to David Malouf, bringing more than two decades of real estate expertise to one of the company's leading residential teams.

All that and more in this week’s edition of Movers + Shakers!

This week’s big moves

Gavin Croft named COO of Ray White Queensland.

The award-winning Chief Auctioneer will step into the role in 2026, bringing two decades of industry experience across multiple facets of real estate. More here.

EQT acquires majority stake in PropertyMe.

Brian Donn will take over as CEO in January 2026 while the founders transition to Board roles and retain significant minority ownership. More here.

Launches, leadership and lucrative links

This week, we put the spotlight on some ambitious agents opening new offices, strategic acquisitions strengthening market positions, and experienced professionals making exciting career moves. We've rounded them up for you here…

Patrick D'Arrigo opens own office under @realty.

After nearly seven years with the company, he's launching his business in Brisbane's suburb of Warner using the Oasis model while maintaining his personalised service approach. More here.

Tina Bligh returns to Highland Double Bay Malouf.

The experienced agent brings over two decades of expertise as Sales Associate to David Malouf, strengthening the agency's position in Sydney's prestige property market. More here.

Scott and Carla Timbrell launch RWC Central West.

The pair have taken over Chris Gryllis's long-standing commercial agency in Orange, bringing corporate expertise to the regional market. More here.

Rhys Wildermoth joins The Agency on the Gold Coast.

The experienced agent and his team will operate from a new Palm Beach office, specialising in the Southern Gold Coast residential market. More here.

Ray White expands into Adelaide's northeast.

Darren Pratt, Jamie Wood and Stephen Moss have launched Ray White Golden Grove in one of the city's fastest-growing residential corridors. More here.

Ross Whiston and Sallyann Vivian merge neighbouring offices.

The Ray White Gawler East leaders are taking over Ray White Angle Vale as Callan Lister steps away, strengthening their presence in Adelaide's northern growth corridor. More here.

Shauna Le joins Harcourts SA as Business Operations Manager.

The marketing and operations specialist has risen quickly through the industry ranks over just four years and will oversee key operational functions for the group. More here.

Ray White Queensland creates auctioneer panel.

CEO Jason Andrew has established a six-person team including three women to drive toward 10,000 auctions annually instead of replacing the Chief Auctioneer position. More here.