28/05/2026
On 23 May 1883, Tom Raine and Joseph Horne set up shop at Wentworth Court on Elizabeth Street, Sydney, managing properties, collecting rents and helping Australians buy and sell. Tom was 24. Joseph was 40. Neither could have imagined what they were starting.
Today, as one of the oldest family-run businesses in the Southern Hemisphere, Raine & Horne spans more than 380 offices across five countries and a network of over 3,800 people.
Through world wars, economic cycles, market shifts and a global pandemic, the strength of Raine & Horne has always come back to the same thing. A network that shows up, adapts and keeps moving forward.
143 years on, we remain proudly Australian and family-owned, now into our fourth generation. More importantly, we remain a connected network built on shared values, consistent service and a long-term view of the business.
At its core, this has always been a people business. From day one, Tom and Joseph focused on personalised service and understanding each client's needs. That commitment to 'We'll look after you' continues today in offices across our network.
Milestones like this are a moment to acknowledge where we have come from, and the role every office continues to play in what comes next.
Thank you for being part of this. Every office, every agent, every person here carries that original promise forward. Here’s to 143 years and everything still to come.
Angus Raine
Executive Chairman, Raine & Horne