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FRANCHISE NEWS
Professional adds to the team with a new Business Development Executive for Western Australia
Bill Atkinson has joined the Professionals Australia as the Business Development Executive for Western Australia. Mr Atkinson has extensive industry experience and has worked with the Professionals in Western Australia previously as the Operations & Inline Media Manager. Since leaving the group Mr Atkinson has worked as the WA State Manager for Century 21, Agent Sales Manager for rent.com.au and more…
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Belle Property expands their Hunter Valley operation
Belle Property has expanded its residential footprint with the opening of Belle Property Cessnock. A strategic move by Principal Anthony Di Nardo, Belle Property Cessnock comes only months after Mr Di Nardo rebranded his two offices to Belle Property Charlestown and Belle Property Hunter Valley. “By establishing his third residential office in Cessnock, Anthony has nothing but reinforced his commitment…
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Metricon wins display home of the year
A French Chateaux-inspired Metricon show home has won multiple awards in the HIA-CSR NSW Housing and Kitchen and Bathroom Awards, held last Saturday night. The Signature by Metricon Bordeaux residence on display in Kellyville won Display Home of the Year and the Best Display Home over $500,001 in NSW. The show home was also awarded the Best Bathroom in a…
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Capital real estate stars join Ray White Canberra
Rent roll growth has been Maria Edwards’ passion for more than a decade. Ms Edwards has joined Ray White Canberra as Head of Growth, and was looking forward to plying her trade with Canberra’s fastest growing real estate agency. “I was particularly drawn to the culture of continuous improvement, and the support of the principals for my ambition. There is…
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South Australia’s real estate elite battle it out at Awards for Excellence in Real Estate
On Saturday night, South Australia’s real estate elite battled it out at the 2018 News Corp Australia realestate.com.au Awards for Excellence in Real Estate. The 2018 Awards celebrated all things Cuban with a Stars of Havana theme. The Adelaide Convention Centre took us all back to the land of salsa, cigars and Desi Arnaz Jr. This year the REISA Awards…
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REINSW Residential Tenancies Act Tour to educate agents
Changes to the Residential Tenancies Act including property alterations, rental increases and new minimum standards for property will be the focus of a month-long roadshow designed to educate real estate professionals, according to the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales. REINSW President Leanne Pilkington said it was critical for agents to be across the new Residential Tenancies Amendment (Review)…
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RE/MAX agent celebrates fun and fashion for a good cause
Sunshine Coast real estate agent Sandra de Jersey put on her fourth Fabulous Funky Fashion event at Kawana Surf Club recently, raising around $3700 for the Cindy McKenzie Breast Cancer Program. More than 100 guests attended the afternoon tea party, with some coming from as far afield as Canberra. Ms de Jersey is a sales and marketing consultant with RE/MAX…
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Experienced Ray White leader heads back into the field
Mr Crauford, husband to Emma and father to three sons, is excited about the prospect of servicing the needs of the Cherrybrook community again after his term as CEO of the NSW Metro network. “It’s time to head back into the field and I am excited about the future,” said the 41-year-old, who had been the number one Ray White…
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Residential Tenancies Act reforms pass
Reforms to the Residential Tenancies Act have passed without amendment, according to the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales. These major changes affect the real estate industry, landlords & tenants. REINSW President Leanne Pilkington said the Residential Tenancies Amendment (Review) Bill 2018 has passed and REINSW is now commencing the first phase of educating the property management community. “It…
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Sportelli name continues to lead RE/MAX Integrity
Real estate has been a part of Roslyn Sportelli’s life for as long as she can remember. In fact, it’s in her blood. Her parents, Nerina and John Sportelli, are well respected within the industry and have together won numerous accolades in recognition for their involvement and contribution to real estate. Now, after 13 years at the helm of RE/MAX…
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Kay & Burton opens doors to new Armadale office
As part of their 80th-anniversary events, Kay & Burton is proud to announce the launch of their new Armadale office. Kay & Burton opened the doors to their first office in South Yarra back in 1938. From the agency’s humble beginnings, the company has rapidly grown to seven locations across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs plus the Mornington Peninsula. In October, Kay…
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Kiwi claims Australasia’s best auctioneer title for 2018
After a tight competition, the Australasian Real Estate Institutes’ Auctioneering Championship for 2018 has been awarded to Andrew North of New Zealand at a gala dinner at the Maritime Room in Auckland last night. Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) President Malcolm Gunning said the event, hosted this year by the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ), who stage…
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Knight Frank makes senior staff and client appointments in expanding asset management services team
Knight Frank Australia’s Asset Management Services (AMS) team is expanding, with key new hires appointed to their senior team. Ben Nicholson joins the Knight Frank Sydney team from Dexus to take on the position of director, which follows two strategic hires nationally. Kellie von Bergheim has been appointed as Partner, Head of Asset Management Services, Western Australia and Jeremy Robotham…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
realestate.com.au goes international with the launch of Travel
realestate.com.au has launched Travel, a new vertical as part of its popular Lifestyle content experience. Travel joins the five existing Lifestyle categories – Renovating, Indoor Style, Outdoor Living, Organising & Cleaning and Dream Homes – to provide Australians with a truly ‘one stop shop’ for all their inspiration and insights needs on realestate.com.au. To celebrate the launch of Travel, realestate.com.au has…
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CoreLogic appoints new Head of Real Estate
Fifth-generation real estate veteran Geoff White has taken over the reins as the CoreLogic National Head of Real Estate. A prominent member of the Victoria real estate industry with extensive expertise, Geoff has been CoreLogic’s Group Sales Director since 2017, and previously headed up the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV). Mr White says that his time with CoreLogic Victoria…
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Ray White Commercial welcomes Stacie Stockham and Peter McCann to Townsville office
Ray White Commercial is pleased to welcome high-flyers Stacie Stockham, in the role of Commercial Asset Manager, and Peter McCann, in the role of Sales and Leasing, to the team in Townsville. Ms Stockham joins the Ray White Group with 14 years’ real estate experience behind her, while Mr McCann, who is Townsville born and bred, has 25 years’ experience…
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Sales agent Joe Sissons joins DiJONES as part of Future Superstars program
Sales agent Joe Sissons has joined the DiJONES North Shore team as the agency goes through a period of expansion. DiJONES CEO Rob Ward said Mr Sissons brings a refreshing approach to the real estate profession. “Joe is committed to ensuring both sellers and buyers have a smooth and stress-free experience, and guides them through every step of the sales…
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Ray White agent donates commission to ROLL 101 charity
Ray White Real Estate Agent Green Square and Botany Clay Chigwidden has donated half his commission to charity following his sale of a house. Mr Chigwidden, who was acting on behalf of a family who tragically lost their son through a combination of cystic fibrosis and a devastating motocross accident, chose the Roll 101 charity following consultation with the parents.…
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Finalists battle it out for the Australasian Auctioneering Crown
Australia and New Zealand are battling it out again, but this time the two countries are going head to head at the 2018 Australasian Real Estate Institute’s Auctioneering Championships, with the winner to be crowned Australasia’s best auctioneer at a gala dinner tonight. The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) is playing host this year and the five finalists who…
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McGrath expands Central Coast presence with a new office in Avoca Beach
McGrath Estate Agents have announced the opening of a new office in Avoca Beach on the booming Central Coast region of NSW. McGrath Founder and Executive Director John McGrath said, “The Central Coast continues to be an important real estate market and offers a diverse range of properties in all price brackets, and increasingly popular among Sydneysiders who are attracted by…
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The Agency partners with MadeComfy
The Agency has partnered with short-term rental management company MadeComfy in a bid to give property investors and homeowners a short-term alternative. “MadeComfy has a unique market positioning; their company and customer values are in alignment with The Agency – our core focus being customer-centric,” Maria Carlino, The Agency’s National Director of Property Management, said. “We are both rapidly growing companies,…
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The Harcourts Foundation’s latest funding round sees over $65,000 donated to nine charities
The Harcourts Foundation, the charitable arm of Harcourts Group Australia, announced grants to nine Australian charities during its most recent quarterly funding round. A total of $66,268 was donated across Australia to benefit charities serving the communities where Harcourts employees live and work. “Over the past six months, a total of $100,128 has been granted by The Harcourts Foundation,” said…
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Robert Ding brings bilingual auctions and new market coverage to The Agency
One of the only agents to run successful bilingual auctions in English and Mandarin, Robert Ding has been able to provide significant insights into Melbourne’s Chinese buyer and seller property markets. In his core areas of Boroondara and Whitehorse, Chinese nationals, recent Chinese migrants and well-established Chinese residents have been drawn to these leafy municipalities for the great schools, access…
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Foreign Owner Duty Surcharge a disappointing blow for WA property market: REIWA
REIWA is disappointed that the members of WA Parliament have ignored the concerns of the property industry by voting to pass the Foreign Owner Duty Surcharge tax. REIWA President Damian Collins said the new tax would likely have significant consequences for the WA property market, which was just starting to show signs of recovery. “The WA property market has endured a…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Commercial welcomes Clive Norman
Ray White Commercial (WA) is pleased to welcome experienced office leasing specialist Clive Norman in the role of Director of Office Leasing to their team in Perth. Mr Norman, who has more than 17 years’ experience in the office leasing sector, brings with him a wealth of knowledge and expertise in leasing office developments for off the plans, high-end offices…
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Di Jones launches Future Superstars Program
Di Jones is investing in the sales leaders of tomorrow with the launch of the Future Superstars Program – a three-year intensive initiative designed to produce top sales agents. Di Jones CEO Rob Ward said one of the key foundations of the strategic direction of Di Jones is to nurture and develop new talent within the real estate industry by investing in…
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Ray White elites gather in Hobart to learn from success
More than 150 of Ray White Group’s elite members arrived in Hobart today to celebrate their success, and share ideas and learnings to ensure the value they provide their clients continues to develop. The top performers heard from Phill Nosworthy of Sydney-based Switch Learning + Development, who reminded them that the number one core trait of leadership was to lead…
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REIV elect third female president in 82 years
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has announced that the Board has elected Robyn Waters as President for 2018-19. Ms Waters was the first Australian woman to be appointed World President of the International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI) in May 2014. She served on the REIV Board as Senior Vice President in 2017-18 and as Director from 2001 to…
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Big hearted agent to help sick kids with sale
Beverley van Twest knows selling the family home is an emotional time, but thanks to Ray White Morningside principal Dennis Simic her sale will go to help sick kids with chronic and terminal illnesses. Last week, Mr Simic drew Mrs van Twest’s name out a hat in a draw to win a free marketing campaign worth almost $8k – sponsored…
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Ray White expands in rural Queensland with local agent
Born in Chinchilla and raised around the Western Downs, experienced real estate professional Jon Kingston has expanded his Ray White business into the rural centre of Chinchilla, an easy 50kms east of his current office in Miles. Known as the melon capital of Australia, agriculture has been the mainstay of the Chinchilla region, with beef and grain production underwriting the…
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First National pay tribute to past Chairman
It is with great sadness that First National Real Estate advises the passing of immediate past Chairman David Nitschke. Mr Nitschke led First National Real Estate as its National Chairman from 2015 to 2018, following many years of participation within the network’s management structure. Mr Nitschke and his strong team joined First National Real Estate 18 years ago, opening their first…
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Not so golden after all
This week is Golden Week – a holiday week for the Chinese where it used to be all about travel, and in Australia, property. But not for the last couple of years according to Juwai.com CEO Carrie Law. Ms Law says that the balloon has definitely deflated over the past three Golden Weeks, and while they still see some transactions, it’s not…
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Balance between renters and landlords needed in rental law reforms
The REIQ welcomes the Open Doors to Renting Reform consultation, which forms part of the Queensland Government’s Department of Housing and Public Works (HPW) ongoing review of the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act (2008). A snap poll on the Open Doors to Renting Reform website asked: “Would a pet bond help tenants and property owners reach agreement around keeping…
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Damian Collins elected new REIWA President
The REIWA Council has elected Damian Collins as the Institute’s new President. Following Hayden Groves’ announcement last week he would be finishing his term as President, the 2018-19 REIWA Council met on Thursday 4 October and elected Mr Collins to the Institute’s top position. Mr Collins has served on the REIWA Council since 2011 and as Deputy President since 2015. He…
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