The Top End real estate market enjoyed momentum throughout 2025 with high sales activity and growth in many suburbs in the Top End region. 

Investors drove the activity and this surge resulted in Darwin being listed as one of the strongest performing markets in the country.

Katherine members reported activity from investors, however the high cost of building continued to inhibit construction of new homes.

Alice Springs saw a steady market, with buyers having plenty of choice. 

Overall, the outlook for 2026 is positive.

In October 2025 we celebrated the real estate profession at the REINT Awards for Excellence. A fantastic night with over 220 industry professionals enjoying a night of entertainment at the Mindil Beach Casino Pavilion.

Thank you to the sponsors of this event; without them this would not be possible:

Realestate.com, Colemans Printing, AON , NT News, ISACNT, 10 Darwin, NTIT, Territory FM 104.1, REI Super, Social Agent.

Congratulations to all the finalists and winners.

The majority of winners will qualify to compete at the National Awards for Excellence (NAFE) which will be held in Melbourne in May of this year. 

2025 Achievement AwardUrsula Watson, Real Estate Central 

2025 Body Corporate of the Year Castle Real Estate 

2025 Business Development Manager of the YearGerdi Soon, Real Estate Central 

2025 Commercial Agency of the YearLJ Hooker Commercial North 

2025 Commercial Property Manager of the Year Ankita Rayal, O’Donoghues First National 

2025 Community Service AwardShyam Thapa, Wealthmax Real Estate 

2025 Large Residential Agency of the Year Real Estate Central 

2025 Operational Support Person of the YearKylie Westbrook, Real Estate Central Projects 

2025 Residential Property Manager of the YearKirsty Mattiazzo, The Leasing Lane 

2025 Residential Salesperson of the Year Daniel Harris, Real Estate Central Projects 

2025 Small Residential Agency of the Year Freedom Property 

2025 Residential Property Management Team of the YearWealthmax Real Estate 

2025 Medium Residential Agency of the Year Elders Real Estate Katherine 

2025 Operational Leadership AwardKylie Westbrook, Real Estate Central Projects 

2025 Auctioneer of the YearChris Clarke, Real Estate Central

We wish everyone the best of luck in the national competition. TQ