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Real Estate News
Warkworth welcomes RE/MAX House
Warkworth real estate couple Ben and Nola Kloppers have moved their successful RE/MAX Realty Group into historic premises, recently relocating into the gracious Bank of New Zealand building on the corner of Neville and Warkworth Streets. RE/MAX House welcomes real estate customers to the lower floor of the heritage building, which was built around 1930 and is typical of the…
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Ray White Glenroy welcomes two commercial directors
Ray White Glenroy has welcomed two new commercial directors to the team as Dee Nguyen and Domenic Sgambellone join the family. Mr Nguyen joined Ray White as a business owner in 2017 before taking a year off after becoming a father for the first time and travelling overseas. “Commercial has always been an interest of mine, it’s a time in…
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Smart Cities Awards applaud innovation and impact
Thirteen winners have been applauded for their visionary leadership, best practice projects and real-world impact at the second annual Smart Cities Awards. Telstra and GWI partnered with Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand to present the awards, which were held in Sydney as part of Smart Cities Week. “The 2019 winners of the Smart Cities Awards are delivering truly world-standard…
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A series of wins for Ouwens Casserly
Ouwens Casserly has notched up a series of successes, opening a new office at Kensington Gardens, and also receiving two awards for project marketing. Due to growth of Ouwens Casserly in the Eastern Suburbs, Mark Bressington and his team are now located at Shop 5/365 Kensington Road, Kensington Gardens, where he is able to service his clients even further by…
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Cobden & Hayson strategic merger
Inner West agency Cobden & Hayson has announced an amalgamation with Richardson & Wrench Leichhardt under the company’s Annandale banner. The Sulfaro family has run the successful Richardson & Wrench business for more than 30 years and has built an incredibly strong reputation based on old school values, hard work and dedication to their craft. Cobden & Hayson is thrilled that the younger generation…
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Introducing Laing+Simmons Oatlands/Carlingford
One of western Sydney’s most experienced agents, Ray Fayad, has joined Daniel Mourad as co-principal of the newly opened Laing+Simmons Oatlands|Carlingford. Mr Fayad, long-term principal of the powerhouse Laing+Simmons Parramatta and Granville offices in western Sydney, said the new office would enhance the service offering to the team’s growing customer base in the area locals affectionately refer to as Kingsdene.…
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@Realty heads north to complete national expansion
Real estate network @realty has completed its national expansion in Australia with its latest move taking the company to the Northern Territory. The company will continue to grow in regional, rural and metro areas throughout Australia as well as opening in New Zealand at the beginning of 2020. @realty, which was established on the Gold Coast just over five years…
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Brisbane property giants keep expanding
Powerhouse Brisbane inner city property specialists Haesley Cush, Matt Lancashire, Scott Darwon and Brandon Wortley are not content to rest on their laurels. Hot on the back of the news that the foursome recently began trading as Ray White Bulimba, the directors have since bought the Ray White East Brisbane sales business off industry icon David Price. Mr Price is…
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Matt O’Grady takes reins at Ray White Nambour
Well-known local agent Matt O’Grady has recently taken the reins at Ray White Nambour on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Mr O’Grady, who has worked in real estate sales from Noosa to Caloundra over the past 10 years, believed taking ownership of his own office was the obvious next step in his career. Mr O’Grady has bought the business from the previous…
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Melbourne and Sydney drive rise in house prices
House prices across the nation continue to move higher, getting dragged along by continued strength in both Sydney and Melbourne as house prices continue to rise. According to the latest data from the CoreLogic, it was Melbourne property prices that gained the most in the month of October, up 2.3 per cent – its strongest result since 2009, while Sydney…
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Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate opens first Qld office
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate has expanded to Queensland with the first office in the state opening in Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast. The unique lifestyle brand has experienced consistent growth and maintained strong interest from industry professionals since its launch earlier in the year. Flagship offices have been established in strategic locations along…
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New Shelter Real Estate to focus on making a difference
This week, a brand new real estate agency is launching. Shelter Real Estate is opening its doors on Glen Iris Road, Glen Iris and is set to be a new brand of real estate. Renowned estate agent, Zali Reynolds, who has been in the industry for nearly two decades, brings her extensive corporate experience to…
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Adelaide’s tallest building celebrates ‘topping out’
The Kyren Group’s much anticipated $150 million Frome Central development - home to the Adelaidean and Crowne Plaza Adelaide - reached its pinnacle construction milestone ‘topping out’ as Adelaide’s tallest building today. Located diagonally opposite Lot Fourteen in Adelaide’s premier entertainment and cultural hub in the East End precinct, the magnificent mixed-use tower, which incorporates…
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Real Estate of Origin drives almost 7500 new appraisals
In less than four hours, Ray White agents this week drummed up 7401 extra appraisals across Australia and New Zealand, actively demonstrating how the leading group knows how to both harness its scale and have some fun along the way. Ray White’s inhouse tech team created a purpose built media room in the NSW Corporate…
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REIQ launches professional mentoring program
The REIQ has launched its inaugural mentoring program designed to connect people and create passion within the real estate profession. The REIQ Mentoring Program aims to equip up-and-coming real estate professionals with the personal and professional attributes that will enable them to excel in their chosen field. The program will do this by connecting mentees with carefully selected REIQ mentors,…
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Starr Partners opens office in Sydney’s North West
As Sydney's Hills District continues to grow with the development of major residential and commercial precincts, Australia's leading boutique real estate group, Starr Partners, opened a new office in North Kellyville on the weekend. The Starr Partners office, located at 13/21 Hezlett Road, North Kellyville, was opened by Raj Bhandari, who previously managed the Starr Partners' Fairfield…
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Coco Cui Roskam joins Ray White
Coco Cui Roskam, one of the highest performing agents on the Upper North Shore of Sydney has joined Ray White. Led by Greg Windel, David Walker and Matt Bolin, Ms Roskam will join the award-winning team at Ray White Upper North Shore. Ms Roskam has a wealth of experience in St Ives and the surrounding…
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New tech set to simplify photo listings
Realtor.com®, today announced the release of its Photo First℠ feature, to help home buyers find their must-have rooms and finishes without the headache of scrolling through dozens of listing photos. They claim that this first-of-its-kind feature is designed to deliver the best browsing experience by making photos more personal and relevant than ever before. The…
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CPI brings good news for home buyers and renters
The September 2019 quarter CPI figure is good news for home buyers and renters, according to the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA). REIA President Adrian Kelly said the All Groups CPI increased by 0.5 per cent in the December quarter, giving an annual increase of 1.7 per cent. “The annual changes for the analytical series of trimmed mean and…
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Call for industry to stop using the term ‘off market’
A real estate expert has spoken out against using the term ‘off market’, claiming it is confusing and misleading customers. Starr Partners CEO Douglas Driscoll urged agents to reassess their use of ‘off-market’, which is used to describe properties up for sale without being advertised on the major property portals. “There’s no such thing as an off-market property – in…
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HIA reports confidence returning to housing market
“New home sales bounced back in September to return to levels seen during the latter half of 2018,” stated HIA Economist, Angela Lillicrap. The HIA New Home Sales report – a monthly survey of the largest volume home builders in the five largest states – is a leading indicator of future trends in the residential…
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Ray White expands to Ceduna and Streaky Bay
Experienced real estate professionals Daniel and Megan Eramiha are taking ownership of the newest Ray White office on the west coast of South Australia. After eight years working as a salesperson, Mr Eramiha said he was ready to take the next step into business ownership as principal of Ray White Ceduna | Streaky Bay, and he’s confident this move will…
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rent.com.au announces interest-free period for RentBond
Rental property website Rent.com.au has announced changes to broaden the appeal of its flagship bond payment product, adding a new interest-free and fee free period to give renters some cash relief when moving between properties. Highlights for property managers: The 21-day interest-free period means renters can fund their new bond at no cost, while they’re waiting on their previous bond…
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Award-winning agent to lead Belle Property Byron Bay/Lennox Head
Belle Property has announced the opening of Belle Property Byron Bay/Lennox Head under the leadership of well-regarded agent and principal, Braden Walters. Mr Walters is heavily involved in the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW), becoming the youngest ever board member of the peak body, and was also named a finalist in REINSW’s Residential Agent of the Year.…
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Making every building count
Governments urged to adopt practical plan for emissions reduction. A landmark new plan sets out a practical pathway for transforming Australian homes, workplaces and other buildings into low carbon, high-performance structures while cost-effectively reducing emissions. Every building counts: A practical plan for emissions reduction is a policy toolkit jointly developed by the Property Council of Australia…
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ActivePipe welcomes +$6m investment
ActivePipe, a Melbourne based Real Estate focussed Marketing Automation platform, announces that IAG's Firemark Ventures, the Corporate Venture arm of IAG, Australia's largest general insurer ("IAG"), and Second Century Ventures ("SCV"), the venture arm of the National Association of Realtors®, have invested into the ActivePipe +$6M Pre-Series B Convertible note round. The investment comes ahead…
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NSW Southern Highlands agency joins First National
One of Mittagong's best-known boutique estate agencies, Abode Property, has joined Australia's largest network of independent agents, First National Real Estate, strengthening the network's market presence in the Southern Highlands in a step described as 'evolutionary' by dynamic principals, Anna and Allan Falvey. Trading as First National Real Estate Abode Property, the agency has ambitious…
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Ray White unveils Est.1902 collection
Ray White Group today unveiled its new corporate uniform range infused with a subtle touch of Australiana in a nod to its humble bush beginnings. The new uniform collection called Est.1902 will unify its 12000-strong army of agents, property managers and administrators across Australasia as one team with the same dream. The family-owned and led franchised group…
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Weekend Auction Wrap: Auction volumes surge higher
It was another strong weekend of auctions around the country, highlighted by a huge surge in the number of properties going to auction. The auction clearance rate in both Sydney and Melbourne dipped slightly, with Sydney recording 79.7% and Melbourne 77.1% according to the latest data from CoreLogic. While the national rate ended up 75.3%.…
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Herron Todd White welcomes Drew Hendrey to strategic national role
Australia’s largest independent valuation and property advisory firm has announced its latest strategic national team appointment, as the firm looks to build further on its already formidable presence in the industry. Drew Hendrey has accepted the position of Executive Director Valuations Advisory for Herron Todd White (HTW), confirming his resignation from CoreLogic late last week, after more than five years…
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Sara Young and Jodie Stainton join forces to take Coronis national
Coronis welcomed its first interstate recruit, Sara Young from Western Australia to help grow Coronis nationally with the addition of the new e-business model. Director of Coronis Now Jodie Stainton said how excited she was to welcome such an incredible property management professional who will help Coronis expand its services interstate. "This is a very…
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Strategic business growth expert joins Barry Plant
Nigel O’Neil has joined the Barry Plant Corporate Office as Head of Strategic Growth. His role is to drive the development of our business strategy to leverage data, technology and innovative practices to keep the Barry Plant Group ahead of the curve and cement their place as Victoria’s most successful real estate network. Nigel was…
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REIQ announces new board directors at AGM
The REIQ has announced the re-election of Peter Brewer as both a Member Director and Chairman of the Board, following last week’s annual general meeting, held at the REIQ’s Cannon Hill offices. He was joined by property manager, Laura Valenti, who was elected to the board as its female member director, a dedicated position which was introduced to the constitution…
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Rent.com.au posts a loss for the 2019 financial year
Australian rental platform Rent.com.au has posted a loss for the last financial year. The company released it’s annual report to shareholders on Friday and revealed it had generated a net loss of $2,497,183 for the year ended 30 June 2019. This was a slight improvement on the 2018 financial year that saw a $2,822,540 net…
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REA Group announces investment in Managed technology platform
REA Group has announced its investment in Managed, a technology platform created to empower real estate agencies by automating workflows, reporting, payments, invoices and dramatically reducing rental property administration. REA Group Chief Customer Product Officer, Andrew Rechtman, said the announcement reinforced REA’s commitment to property management customers. “By working with new software providers, such as Managed, we will increase operating…
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