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Real Estate News
Mark McLeod named Ray White Group’s new Chief Strategy Officer
Ray White’s long-time Chief Executive of Growth, Mark McLeod has been named the Group’s new Chief Strategy Officer for Real Estate.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
How competitions could land your business in hot water
Competitions are a sure-fire winner when it comes to attracting customers, building brand awareness, and increasing traffic - especially during the holiday season.
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Queensland agents roll up their sleeves for REIQ Red Cross Lifeblood challenge
The REIQ has announced the winners of their recent Real Estate Blood Challenge after 694 blood and plasma donations were received.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Agent numbers surge for Area Specialist
Real estate agency platform, Area Specialist, has had a record couple of months, with 21 agents signing up to join the unique system. Â
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Richard Matthews Real Estate claims local business award
The accolade comes after the agency raised and donated $20,000 to Beyond Blue amid Sydney’s lockdown and broke suburb selling records. The Announcement: Last night at The Inner West Local Business Awards Gala, Richard Matthews Real Estate was recognised as the Most Outstanding Real Estate Agency in the Inner West of Sydney. In a year characterised by a 107 day…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Increasing property prices see stamp duty skyrocket
Property prices have soared throughout the pandemic, as more Australians seek to achieve work/life balance, relocating to lifestyle locations in droves.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Liz Todd launches boutique agency on the Mornington Peninsula
High-end agent, and well-known member of the Mornington Peninsula community, Liz Todd has taken the next step in her career and launched her own business, Coastal Agents, powered by UrbanX.Â
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Market Buy appoints John Hellaby as new CEO
The online offer pioneer, Market Buy, has announced the appointment of John Hellaby as its new Chief Executive Officer.
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Raine & Horne on the Rhodes to success with new Olympic Park office
The new office will offer sales and property management services to the growing inner western Sydney areas of Rhodes, Olympic Park and Wentworth Point. The Announcement: In a significant win for Raine & Horne, a major independent office servicing the rapidly expanding Olympic Park and Homebush Bay region of Sydney, has joined the rapidly expanding real estate group. Raine &…
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Ray White Victoria and Tasmania celebrates its 2021 winners
Ray White Balwyn Principal Helen Yan was named the number one principal for the fourth year in a row. The Announcement: More than 2,000 members tuned in online for the annual Ray White Victoria and Tasmania awards last night to celebrate the top offices and individual achievers throughout the leading network. Ray White Victoria and Tasmania CEO Stephen Dullens said…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
REA Group completes transaction to sell Hong Kong assets
REA Group has completed a transaction to sell its Squarefoot.com.hk business assets in Hong Kong to 28Hse, a Hong Kong online real estate listings portal.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Cash or crypto: vendors accepting Bitcoin ‘a natural progression’
A unique sprawling property, including a beach-house, studio and its very own island, has been listed for sale, with buyers offered the choice of cash or cryptocurrency when it comes to making payment.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Final countdown before AREAs submissions close
REA Group customers have until midnight Wednesday 17 November to finalise submissions for the Annual REA Excellence Awards (AREAs).
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REIA awards to be held in Melbourne to support Victoria’s recovery
The Real Estate Institute of Australia will hold its annual National Awards for Excellence in Melbourne next year, where they will celebrate outstanding community and industry contribution. The Announcement: Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) will hold its coveted annual awards ceremony in Melbourne next year in a bid to support Victoria’s recovery after lockdown. The esteemed event will be…
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REIWA joins forces with The Salvation Army to bring Christmas joy
Agents across Western Australia have teamed up with the Salvation Army to help bring joy to families who struggle with the extra pressure of Christmas. The Announcement: REIWA and its agents are once again proud to be throwing support behind The Salvation Army’s Annual Christmas Appeal and are urging all West Australians to donate to this worthy cause. The festive…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rising interest rates won’t burst the property market
Interest rates don’t create property booms or busts, according to new research by the Property Investment Professionals of Australia.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
What agents need to tell potential buyers about house flipping
A real estate agent’s reputation is their lifeblood, so it’s critical they give the right advice when it comes to flipping houses.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Vacancy rates fall across most of NSW, except Inner-City Sydney
Vacancy rates across Sydney and much of New South Wales have dropped this month, while the Inner Ring bucked the trend, experiencing its highest vacancy rate rise since June.
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Harcourts partners with RateMyAgent
Harcourts have partnered with RateMyAgent to create benefits for their agents by increasing the volume and reach of their online reviews.
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Vic housing tax – From lockdown to lock out
The Victorian State Government has proposed a Windfall Gains Tax which the Housing Industry Association says will put home ownership out of reach for even more Victorians.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Changes to money laundering laws must consider home buyers, tenants and small business, says REIA
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has urged the Inquiry into Australia's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regime to consider genuine home buyers, tenants and real estate agencies when making its recommendations.
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Real Estate News
Average NZ home value tops $1 million
Lockdowns have done little to dampen buyer demand in New Zealand where house values have reached a new high.
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McGrath expands Melbourne presence with new office in Ivanhoe
Alex Morgan and Craig Nichol will lead the office, which will service from Ivanhoe in the south to Heidelberg West in the north. The Announcement: Leading residential real estate group, McGrath Estate Agents, today announced the opening of a new office in Ivanhoe, as its expands its presence to service Melbourne’s northeast at a time when the city is emerging…
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Bill and David Malouf join Highland network with new Double Bay office
Bill and David Malouf have joined forces with David Highland, further expanding the Highland network and showing their ever-growing strength in the property market. The Announcement: Bill Malouf, one of the biggest names in Australian prestige real estate, together with his son David, have joined forces with the Highland network to establish a Double Bay office. This comes after a period…
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Celebrity Homes
Retired NBL star Shaquille O’Neal sells his Lake Butler mansion
Despite dropping the price twice, American basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal made a cool $7.05 million profit, following the sale of his Isleworth, Lake Butler estate near Orlando, Florida.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australians put property buying plans on hold
Australians are putting their property buying plans on hold as the year comes to a close, according to newly released data.
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Thomas Blencowe joins Knight Frank
The appointment will see the continued expansion of Knight Frank’s investment sales team in Victoria, following the addition of four new agents earlier this year. The Announcement: A new addition has been made to Knight Frank’s Investment Sales team in Victoria as its expansion continues. Thomas Blencowe has been appointed as Director of Investment Sales, moving to Knight Frank from…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Creating great cultures: Part 2
In this second article in a two-part series, Kylie Dulhunty asks industry leaders Tim Carson and Andrea Lever what attributes make a great leader, how they inspire their team and what they do when things get tough.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Noosa’s Suter Smith Cleine celebrates record first month
Four of Noosa’s best-known agents have launched their own business, celebrating their first month on the UrbanX platform with a record $19.15 million in sales.
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Luxury specialist Noel Nicholson expands in Upper Northern Beaches
Ray White Prestige | Palm Beach will open a new office in Whale Beach with a focus on local knowledge and providing first-rate service to discerning clients. The Announcement: ONE of Ray White’s top offices in one of the most highly desirable real estate locations in Australia, Ray White Prestige | Palm Beach is expanding to open an additional premises…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Creating great cultures: Part 1
In this first article in a two-part series, Kylie Dulhunty asks industry leaders what attributes make a great leader, how they inspire their team and what they do when things get tough.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
NZ First Home Buyers hit record market share
Despite tough market conditions and rapidly rising house prices, first home buyers in New Zealand have hit record high market share.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Survey analyses real estate professionals mental health in tough year
A leading mindset coach conducting research for a whitepaper analysing the mental health and wellness of real estate professionals is searching for more respondents. Jet Xavier says the Revive survey takes just a couple of minutes to fill in and the results are used to help inform projects such as the Rise Initiative and the Real Care App, as well…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The 20 housing markets to watch around Australia
Queensland suburbs have taken out the top three spots in the Well Home Loans Green Shoots Report, which identifies the top 20 Australian suburbs likely to experience strong growth in 2022.
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Top Glenwood agent Shiv Nair joins Ray White
High-performing Sydney agent Shiv Nair has joined the Ray White Group for its strong culture and partnership philosophy. The Announcement: Award-winning agent Shiv Nair is levelling up with the powerhouse Ray White Group. Shiv Nair is well known as a star performer within the Sydney Hills District achieving many record sales and he is undeniably one of Australia’s busiest and…
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