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12 May, 2025

Apollo Auctioneers set to Compete on the Big Stage: AUSTROS 2025

This week, the very best auctioneers from across Australasia converge in Adelaide for the 2025 Australasian Auctioneering Championships (AUSTROS)—the most prestigious event on the auction calendar. We’re incredibly proud to have four exceptional Apollo Auctioneers representing their states and countries at this elite competition: These talented professionals have each earned their place through hard-fought qualifying … Continued

1 Apr, 2025

Greg Brydon appointed first General Manager of Apollo Auctions

Apollo Auctions, the largest independent real estate auction house in Australasia, has appointed Greg Brydon as its first-ever General Manager Founded in 2013 by industry veteran Justin Nickerson, Apollo Auctions boasts a robust team of more than 35 auctioneers across Australia and New Zealand, collectively calling more than 7,000 auctions annually. Mr Nickerson, the founder … Continued

14 Mar, 2025

Apollo Auctions triumphs at 2025 Real Estate Business Awards

Apollo Auctions’ Caitlyn Irwin and Rob Doorey were announced winners in two categories at the recent 2025 Real Estate Business Awards in Sydney. Caitlyn was awarded Operations Manager of the Year, while Rob took home the Auctioneer of the Year title, each triumphing over nine other finalists in each category from across the nation. Caitlyn … Continued

2 Dec, 2024

Apollo Auctions Team Shortlisted for REB 2025 Awards

Apollo Auctions are dedicated to providing excellence to our clients and the wider real estate industry. This commitment has been recognised in the 2025 REB Awards, with three of our incredible team members shortlisted for prestigious categories that celebrate their incredible contributions to our team and clients. Both Rob Doorey and Ross Cannell have been … Continued

Yianni Mooney and Justin Nickerson at REIQ 2024 Awards.

27 Nov, 2024

Yianni Mooney wins 2024 REIQ Auctioneer of the Year comp

By Nicola McDougall Apollo Auctions’ Yianni Mooney was recently named the 2024 REIQ Auctioneer of the Year – after competing in the prestigious competition six previous times. The win means Mr Mooney, 25, has fulfilled a career goal but he’s not done with the competition just yet. “I just want to keep competing and keep … Continued

5 Nov, 2024

A private island paradise money could buy

By Nicola McDougall No man or woman is an island, but you can bet your bottom dollar we would all like to own one, right? But here’s the thing – freehold islands, where you own the land, are very rare, and instead most islands are leasehold, which means the government owns the land and you … Continued

15 Oct, 2024

Brisbane Auction Market Shows Strong Performance in Q3 2024 Amid Rising Buyer Demand

The Brisbane real estate auction market has shown a strong performance in the third quarter of 2024, with rising clearance rates, steady attendance and competitive bidding across key suburbs. Over the three months to September, clearance rates were at an average of 65.8%, reflecting a steady recovery in the market with an increase in buyer … Continued

19 Sep, 2024

An auctioneer born to perform

What do you a call someone who has black belts in many different styles of martial arts and is a coach and mentor too; an MC at hundreds of events in in front of tens of thousands of people, including in Las Vegas; a radio host; a stage performer in a famous international Aussie revue; … Continued

19 Jul, 2024

Steady Demand and Strong Activity as Brisbane Auction Market Shines

The Brisbane auction market experienced strong activity from April to June 2024, with an overall clearance rate of nearly 70%. This represents a slight increase from the previous quarter, indicating a steady demand for properties in the area.Auction attendance remained robust, with an average of nearly 30 attendees per auction. This high level of interest … Continued

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