hockingstuart
Real EstateVictoria, Australia201-500 Employees
Hockingstuart is a real estate network based in South Melbourne, Victoria, founded in 1985. Over its history, the company has introduced a series of industry firsts, including publishing properties in a magazine format, Sunday auctions, and early internet property alerts in 2001. It has also pursued innovation in property marketing and client interaction, launching digital tools in 2017 that enable buyers to virtually furnish or renovate a property. In 2019, Hockingstuart merged with Belle Property, forming a two-brand network that operates across Victoria and the broader eastern seaboard, with 39 offices in Victoria and more than 200 offices across eastern Australia. The arrangement places the group within a larger national network and aligns it with digital marketing and customer-service enhancements common to the industry. A notable recent development is the November 2025 launch of First to See, a digital-first initiative intended to connect high-intent buyers with listings sooner.