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Jacob Caine named REIA President, Sunny Singh launches Harcourts Premium Group, Dylan Balmforth named Director at Coronis Group
Also... Ray White Queensland leaders unite for a 2026 strategy forum, Pamela Minuto and Kate Bryant win Rising Star awards, and Adrian William raises $31K for cancer support.
Elite Agent Editor
November 30th, 2025
Featuring in this week’s edition of Movers + Shakers: Kate Bryant, Dylan Balmforth, Gail O'Brien AO, Rohullah Paykari
Christmas is just 25 days away, and we’re starting to see some big changes happening at the top end of the industry as we prepare for 2026.
We have all the news in this week’s edition of Movers + Shakers!
Jacob Caine has been named the new REIA President, taking over from Leanne Pilkington.
Sotheby’s is headed to Melbourne and is aiming to take a share of the luxury market under the leadership of CEO Mitch Armstrong.
Sunny Singh has launched Harcourts Premium Group in Adelaide with a focus on the city’s premium market.
All that and more in this week’s edition of Movers + Shakers!
This week’s big moves
Jacob Caine. Photo: Supplied
“With the guidance of REIA CEO Scott Rollason, and the dedication of our Board, REIA’s focus will be on representing the industry at the national level and ensuring real estate is recognised as a crucial and valued profession in our communities.”
Jacob Caine appointed REIA President.
The former REIV leader will guide the industry through upcoming Anti-Money Laundering reforms with support from Deputy President Hannah Gill and a newly appointed Board. More here.
Mitchell Armstrong. Photo: Supplied
“I’m thrilled to be joining a brand with such an extraordinary heritage and I'm looking forward to the opportunity to bring those values and uncompromising standards to the Melbourne market - where there is genuine demand for a team that combines local experience with global reach,”
Sotheby's International Realty expands to Melbourne.
Mitch Armstrong has been appointed CEO and Managing Director of Projects after previously serving as Head of Sales and Leasing at GURNER Group. More here.
Expansion, excellence and extraordinary efforts
This week, we put the spotlight on some ambitious agency expansions, award-winning talent, and teams making remarkable charity contributions across the country. We've rounded them up for you here…
Uri Ross. Photo: Supplied
Uri Ross builds success in Nimbin with @realty.
The Northern Rivers agent has leveraged his local roots and community connections to thrive without a traditional office. More here.
Samantha Bonnici. Photo: Supplied
Samantha Bonnici joins Harcourts Pinnacle.
The real estate powerhouse brings 13 years of experience and a reputation for tailored marketing strategies to the agency. More here.
Sunny Singh, Heather Edwards and Adrian Knowles. Photo: Supplied
Harcourts Premium Group launches in Adelaide.
Sunny Singh brings his "people-first" philosophy from social work to lead this new luxury real estate venture serving prestigious suburbs including Medindie and Walkerville. More here.
Drew Arthurson speaking at the Ray White Collective Engagement Series. Photo: Supplied
Ray White Queensland leaders unite for strategic forum.
Over 80 business leaders gathered to align on the 2026 strategy focusing on driving volume, performance and bringing the whole team to every transaction. More here.
Kate Bryant. Photo: Linkedin
BizCover duo wins Rising Star awards.
Pamela Minuto and Kate Bryant have been recognised among the insurance industry's top emerging talent, marking the tenth time BizCover employees have received this prestigious accolade. More here.
Adrian Tsavalas, William Pereira, Gail O'Brien AO. Photo: Supplied
Adrian William raises $31,729 for cancer support.
The Sydney agency installed 61 pink signboards during October, donating $500 per campaign to Chris O'Brien Lifehouse. More here.
Harcourts Mandurah. Photo: Supplied
Harcourts Mandurah takes on 36-hour treadmill challenge.
The team of 30 staff will work in shifts to keep two treadmills moving non-stop this Thursday and Friday to raise funds for Movember men's health initiatives. More here.
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Rohullah Paykari opens second LJ Hooker office. The Dandenong principal is expanding into Berwick to capture more opportunities in Melbourne's south-east after achieving $150 million in sales during his first year. More here. |
Dylan Balmforth named Director at Coronis Group. The former recruitment specialist takes on the People and Expansion role as the company accelerates its national growth strategy. More here. |
And finally…
Do you know of any upcoming moves we should know about? Tip us off by emailing [email protected].
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