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FRANCHISE NEWS
OBrien Real Estate extends network into Melbourne’s Inner North
OBrien Real Estate established its first franchise office in February 2013 and now has just opened its 27th office, located in the growth belt of the inner northern suburbs. Originating in the south-east of Melbourne, OBrien until recently had all its offices situated on the east side of the Yarra River, but now you’ll find four recently opened OBrien offices…
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RE/MAX launches network-integrated platform
In the most significant milestone in its digital transformation to date, RE/MAX this month launched Precinct to its Australian and New Zealand networks. Built in partnership with Microsoft, Precinct is a one-stop RE/MAX members portal, where members have easier access to key tools and training, find resources, share ideas through enterprise social media, get real time alerts from the network,…
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RE/MAX VIP expand ownership team
Anita Middleton has joined Kris Hagena on the ownership team at RE/MAX VIP, having left a career in retail management 18 months ago to join Ms Hagena’s real estate team. Ms Hagena said forming a co-ownership provided a perfect opportunity for both of them to bring their strengths to the fore in ensuring the growth of the business. “I’d say…
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Barry Plant “Oak Club” celebrates longevity
At a gala event at the Plaza Ballroom in Melbourne last week, Barry Plant Group Directors, Vic Care and Mike McCarthy welcomed 65 new people to their prestigious Oak Club. The Oak Club was created in 2000 to acknowledge the loyalty and contributions of people who have been with the Barry Plant Group for 10 years or more. The oak…
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Ray White opens the doors on new office in Junee
Experienced real estate professionals Lucas Myers and Cassie Sheahan have expanded their business and will rebrand a very successful agency in Junee that’s been owned by Rob and Jen Barrett, who are retiring after more than 25 years. Mr Myers said the expansion ambition had always been a goal when they opened their Ray White office in Wagga Wagga in…
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Ray White Sippy Downs owner opens new office in Nambour
The owner of Ray White Sippy Downs, Michael Stack, has expanded his team and set up an office in the Sunshine Coast town of Nambour. After months of successful transacting in this area, he decided that opening the premises was an important next step for both his staff and clients. “We have already built up a wonderful client base in Nambour,…
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Professionals Tamborine Mountain expands into Serendipity
The Professionals is set to double its presence in one of Queensland’s most sought-after real estate markets. The Professionals Mount Tamborine will merge with Serendipity Real Estate to form The Professionals Serendipity. The new business will service Mount Tamborine and Tamborine Village. Co-principal and president of the Mount Tamborine Chamber of Commerce Alison Rip said the merger was an excellent…
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Harcourts Honoured with Gold Quality Service Award by Reader’s Digest
Harcourts Group Australia has been named the Gold Winner in the Real Estate category at the Reader’s Digest 2019 Quality Service Awards. The awards are determined by a public vote and recognise companies that deliver outstanding customer service. Marcus Williams, CEO of Harcourts Australia said, “Harcourts’ success at the Reader’s Digest Quality Service Awards is a result of our consistent…
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Knight Frank expands in Sydney South West to meet growing demand
Knight Frank has announced several new appointments within its Western Sydney and South Sydney branches, in addition to the relocation of Knight Frank Sydney South West to a larger office. The changes reflect the growing demand for commercial and industrial property within the region due to new developments and infrastructure, such as Badgery’s Creek and WestConnex. John Swanson, previously Associate…
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Reed & Co make headway in Noosa
Since launching earlier this year, Reed & Co in the tourism and property hotspot of Noosa has made a flying start by achieving more than $15 million in sales in its first eight weeks. Founder Adrian Reed said he was delighted by the early progress, which has also been boosted by the addition of industry veterans Don Reed and Andrea…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIQ 2019 Awards for Excellence finalists announced
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland has announced its 2019 Awards for Excellence finalists, representing the best in the Queensland real estate profession. REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella congratulated all finalists on their success. “This year’s Awards attracted a very high calibre of entrants, reflecting the growing focus on professionalism for all REIQ members,” she said. “To be named a finalist…
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PEXA Plus hopes to streamline the workload for online property transactions
Property Exchange Australia (PEXA) has announced that PEXA Plus, a new gateway to online property transactions, is available now in three of the five states it operates in. PEXA Plus provides members with tools to manage their digital conveyancing workload, affording them more time to focus on customer service and growing their operations. Studies show that digital conveyancing allows for an average…
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Juwai launches education channel to help Chinese buyers study and buy property overseas
Juwai.com has launched a new Education Channel on its website, dedicated to international education and related properties for Chinese families. Early sponsors and advertisers on the channel include the Overseas Property & Immigration & Investment Exhibition in Shanghai this December; Hopewell Developments, a leading Canadian developer with a portfolio in Alberta, Ontario, Manitoba and British Columbia; Surterre Properties, the leading luxury…
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Ripple Wu becomes Co-Principal of McGrath Box Hill
McGrath Estate Agents today announced the appointment of Ripple Wu as a director and co-principal of McGrath Box Hill. McGrath Founder and Executive Director John McGrath said, “Despite a cooling market I believe Melbourne offers good potential for capital growth over the long term due to solid population and employment growth, major investment in infrastructure and affordable housing that will…
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Professionals expand into Adelaide Hills
Professionals are set to open an office in the booming Adelaide Hills and Mount Barker region, which is exploding in popularity with young families looking to break into the housing market. The Professionals Adelaide Hills co-principal and respected Adelaide property valuer Paul De Gilio said that with Adelaide’s growth constrained by its geographic location, the Mount Barker region had been earmarked…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Property services industry moves forward with electronic signatures
It will soon be possible to sign and witness documents, including contracts like residential agreements, electronically in a huge step forward for the property services industry, according to the Real Estate Institute of NSW. Currently, the Electronic Transactions Regulation 2017 (NSW) prevents the electronic witnessing of documents. If passed without amendment, the Conveyancing Legislation Amendment Bill 2018 (NSW) will enable…
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Harcourts Warragul named best in Victoria
Harcourts Warragul was recently recognised as the top performing agency within the Harcourts Victoria Group at their quarterly awards night in October. It was a Regional Victoria double with Ballarat coming in at number two, and provided sound evidence to the current strength of the regional growth areas versus the decline in metropolitan markets. Harcourts Judd White in Glen Waverley had…
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Ray White shines a ray of light this festive season
This Christmas Ray White will continue its popular tradition of supporting the less fortunate with the return of ‘A little Ray of Giving’. The inspiring Christmas campaign will see Ray White Double Bay and Cosmopolitan Centre partner with Sony Foundation Australia to help disadvantaged people who may need a little extra light in their festive season. The Ray White Double Bay and Cosmopolitan…
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Stone Real Estate opens in key Western Sydney market
Stone Real Estate has a new office in Sydney’s growing south-western region with the doors opening in Camden, led by principal Peter Salisbury. Taking up the helm of Stone Real Estate Camden, Mr Salisbury said the region’s future is remarkably bright thanks to the major infrastructure improvements announced for the area, such as the A9 Orbital, Badgery’s Creek Airport and extension…
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Ray White Marsden continues expansion
The rapid expansion of Ray White Marsden continues with the appointment of Phil Zabaks as sales manager. Although Ray White Marsden only opened on 15 January, it has already grown to a team of 22, who have sold more than 100 properties and now have over 200 properties on the rent roll. Principal Avi Khan said they had experienced very…
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Brett Hunter to take helm of REINSW in November 2019
The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales has elected Brett Hunter as President-Elect of the industry body, effective November 2018 for a one-year term. REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin said the appointment of Brett Hunter as President-Elect will ensure a smooth transition when REINSW President Leanne Pilkington steps down in 12 months time. “Brett has contributed to the direction and…
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CBRE retail team nabs highly regarded valuer
CBRE’s Victorian Retail Investments team has secured the services of highly regarded valuer Annalee Neil. Ms Neil, a Deakin University property graduate, will take on the role of analyst, Victorian Retail Investments, following nearly three years as a valuer at M3 Property where she focused on valuing retail assets for many of Australia’s major shopping centre owners. National Director Investments…
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Founders return to RE/MAX to celebrate 21 years in business
RE/MAX United Vision, in the Brisbane suburb of Carina, celebrated 21 years in business recently with an event that brought founders Ron and Lenore Sieber out of retirement, home from their travels and into the limelight as guests of honour. Broker owner Gaby McEwan described Mrs Sieber’s presentation as unexpected and nothing short of inspirational. “Lenore spoke about how to…
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New home for DiJONES Eastern Suburbs
The team at DiJONES Eastern Suburbs office will relocate to Five Ways Paddington after 26 years at its Woollahra home, in what is set to be an exciting new chapter for the brand. Since acquiring DiJONES in 2016, CEO Rob Ward said the company has experienced exponential growth of 35 per cent and, in the past 12 months, has sold over…
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Jo Prince-Gillies appointed Associate Director of McGrath Projects Queensland
McGrath Projects, a division of McGrath Estate Agents, today announced the appointment of Jo Prince-Gillies as Associate Director of McGrath Projects Queensland. McGrath Projects General Manager Adam Sparkes said, “We see the Brisbane apartment market is showing signs of improvement with enquiry levels starting to rise, and it is with great pleasure that I announce the appointment of Jo Prince-Gillies…
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Boutique agency OBrien Real Estate opens in Oakleigh
Oakleigh South agent Max Martinucci has celebrated the official opening of his OBrien Real Estate Oakleigh office. The event saw Mr Martinucci joined by buyer’s advocate and serial bidder on The Block, Frank Valentic, speaking about his experience through buying on The Block over the years and sharing his outlook on the property market. A crowd of 120 guests gathered for the launch,…
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Ray White welcomes Mascot to the family
A powerhouse team of property development professionals have made a move into the booming eastern Sydney suburb of Mascot. The team behind the brand new office come from a range of different backgrounds and industries, all having shared a common goal of opening a Ray White office in an up-and-coming area. Yan Chen, Ray White Mascot Principal, has a wealth of…
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Purplebricks Australia CEO departs
It has been mutually decided that Purplebricks Australia Chief Executive Officer Ryan Dinsdale will leave the business to pursue new opportunities. Mr Dinsdale will remain with Purplebricks to support a period of transition until 1 March 2019 at the latest. Mr Dinsdale took on the role two and a half years ago to launch the Purplebricks brand into Australia. During his…
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New R&W office integrates legal and real estate services under one roof
Richardson & Wrench is expanding its presence in Sydney’s western growth corridor with the opening of a new office in Toongabbie that integrates the three pillars of real estate services all under one roof. R&W Toongabbie will be co-located with long-established law firm Papantoniou Blake Lawyers, providing clients and customers with the option to access all their property and legal…
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REIWA encourages Aussies to dig deep for the homeless this holiday season
As proud partner of The Salvation Army, REIWA is encouraging West Australians to get behind the Salvos’ Annual Christmas Appeal to help bring holiday cheer to the homeless in WA this festive season. REIWA President Damian Collins said there were a number of ways the local community could get behind the Salvos’ Christmas Appeal. “You can donate unwrapped gifts or…
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The Davey family opens Ray White Labrador
Four years after establishing their real estate business in nearby Ashmore, Darren and Sandy Davey are excited to be opening the doors of their Ray White business in Labrador. The Daveys’ operation is truly a family business, with their daughter Meagan also part of their team. The family’s connections to the Gold Coast span five generations and they have very…
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Openn Negotiation hosts charity auction to raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease
As part of The MNDi Foundation’s annual Racing for MNDi Soiree, Openn Negotiation will facilitate the auction of their major prize to maximise the funds raised. The annual Racing for MNDi Soiree will be held at the Crown Perth on 10 December. Racing for MNDi was established in April 2017, with MNDi representing Motor Neurone Disease inherited. With a focus on…
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Winners announced for the third Annual REA Excellence Awards
Twenty-one winners were honoured at the third Annual REA Excellence Awards (AREAs) in Sydney last night. Recognising the most innovative, community-minded and highest-achieving individuals and businesses in property and media, awards were presented across the categories of Innovation, Service & Marketing Excellence and Community. This year saw the introduction of three new Gold AREA awards – Agent of the Year,…
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Ali Pericak joins DiJONES in the northern suburbs
Property professional Ali Pericak has joined the team at DiJONES Northern Suburbs. DiJONES CEO Rob Ward said Ms Pericak has developed an in-depth understanding of the real estate process and has built an enviable reputation of delivering an outstanding experience for her clients. “Ali thrives on interacting with clients and is committed to helping them meet their property goals,” Mr Ward…
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Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty appoints leading Whitsundays Principal
Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty has appointed former Hamilton Island Realty Principal Wayne Singleton to head its operation in the Whitsundays. Buoyed by a number of recent significant sales in the region, including Mandalay House, Aqua and Botanica, Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty has finalised the next location for its planned expansion throughout the state. Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty CEO Paul Arthur…
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