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Barry Plant growing Ballarat and Bendigo offices
With the regional Victorian property market going gangbusters over the past year, Barry Plant Ballarat and Bendigo have been reaping the rewards.
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Call for half of NSW social housing to be provided by not-for-profit providers
The Community Housing Industry Association NSW says 50 per cent of social housing investment should be delivered by not-for-profit community housing providers in order to meet surging demand and deliver as many new homes as possible.
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CASE STUDIES
Josh Davoren: There is no such thing as ‘the new normal’ anymore
COVID-19 has forced real estate agents and their clients to rely new communication tools but RE/MAX Australia Operations Director Josh Davoren says that shouldn’t be at the expense of good old-fashioned customer service.
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Karmen Costigan joins Harcourts Australia as Head of Property Management
One of the nation’s largest real estate franchise networks, Harcourts Group Australia, has appointed seasoned industry professional Karmen Costigan as Head of Property Management Australia.
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Eagle Software launches new Interactive Owner Portal
Eagle Software has announced a new release, with its reporting being given a complete redesign thanks to the Interactive Owner Portal.
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Double Bay and Bondi Beach office reigns at Raine & Horne NSW State Awards
Raine & Horne held its annual NSW State Awards on Friday night, with the network’s Double Bay/Bondi Beach office retaining its crown as the brand’s best office in the state for the 20th year in a row.
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Fresh start for Barry Plant Berwick as seasoned hands take over thriving business
Barry Plant Real Estate's Berwick office is primed for a historic change, with Matt Ketteringham and Dan O’Loughlin, directors of the Barry Plant Pakenham and Barry Plant Drouin offices, set to take over the thriving business in Melbourne’s south-east.
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‘Like throwing petrol on a bonfire’: Industry Super boss slams plan to use retirement savings for home deposits
Industry Super Australia has thrown cold water on the concept of allowing prospective homebuyers to access their superannuation to enter the housing market, describing the idea as fundamentally flawed.
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Taking Control: Craig Stephenson
After almost a decade in hospitality, Ray White Bankstown sales consultant Craig Stephenson decided to combine his passion for property and customer service into a career in real estate. He reveals the secrets to his success so far.
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Zali Stevens: Property management chose me
Zali Stevens never thought she’d grow up to be a property manager. But after starting in the real estate industry at 17, the Key2 Property senior PM loves nothing more than exceeding clients’ expectations and acting as a role model for her new personal assistant.
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Johnny Depp’s French village estate could be yours… but you’ll need deep pockets
It appears Johnny Depp is readying to relist his opulent French village estate, with Top Ten Real Estate Deals reporting the actor will put the village back on the market at US$55.5 million ($69.5 million).
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Top independent agents named at 15th annual Australasian Real Estate Results Awards
The region's top performing agencies and individuals came together last night competing for top honours at the 15th annual Australasian Real Estate Results Awards (ARERAs).
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The Agency takes reins as Australian Turf Club’s sponsor partner for three more years
The Agency has renewed its three-year sponsor partnership with the Australian Turf Club ahead of the 2021 Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival.
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Homely partners with REIWA to strengthen affordable advertising options
Industry-backed real estate portal Homely.com.au has joined forces with the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) to strengthen access to affordable property advertising for all Australians.
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The thrill of starting your own agency
Matt McKee is no stranger to adventure, but even he says there's nothing quite like the adrenaline rush of opening an agency with your name on the door.
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First National announces SA and NT 2020 award winners
First National Real Estate’s South Australia and Northern Territory agents celebrated their annual night of nights last weekend. The group’s SA and NT agents were presented with their 2020 General Excellence and Marketing Awards at Hilton Adelaide on Friday night. The 2020 awards introduced two major new award classifications – Magnificent 7 and Elite. These awards incorporate 15 property managers,…
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Convini and OurProperty join forces for landlord BNPL tool PropPay
Tech company OurProperty has joined forces with fledgling fintech firm Convini to launch a new product that allows landlords to fund maintenance and refurbishment jobs via an online tool.
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Experienced Toowoomba agents launch their own brand
The leap into business ownership was not always front of mind for Alan Reilly and his wife Emma. But trusting in his own name, the pair have taken the leap launching Reilly Real Estate in the regional Queensland city of Toowoomba. Mr Reilly said the new agency had been well received in its three weeks of operation. “People I’ve known…
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Kate Hanssen helps Eview boost Bass Coast presence
Eview Group has announced a further bolstering of its Bass Coast presence, with the regional Victorian arm of the national network launching a fresh and exciting new brand. Customer-focused agent and Phillip Island local Kate Hanssen has joined forces with Eview to build on her experience, launching her self-titled brand “Kate Hanssen, Real Estate Executive”. “We are so excited for…
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Interest is not enough: 1-in-4 Aussies would prefer a cashback loan
Low interest rates may not be enough to attract new mortgage customers, but cash could sweeten the deal, according to new research by Finder.
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Real Estate News
Rex Software online learning program aims to foster closer ties with users
Real estate industry CRM platform Rex Software has just announced a new initiative to give agents a boost, with a free two-month program aimed at helping better integrate technology into their businesses to drive productivity and build better relationships with clients.
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Real Estate News
State of Origin competition at Ray White drives 7000 appraisals
In less than four hours, Ray White agents have drummed up nearly 7,000 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 - especially in challenging times.
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Survey shows Australians banking on a positive year for property market
Home lending and property values are not the only things hitting a high point in 2021, with positive sentiment almost booming for those in the market, according to ME’s latest Quarterly Property Sentiment Report.
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Wallabies legend’s son joins Ray White Commercial QLD
Wallabies legend Tim Horan's son, Alex Horan, has joined Ray White Commercial QLD in the role of Sales and Leasing Executive.
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Sea change leads to coast post for former Hodges Chief
Former Hodges Real Estate CEO Carmel Kellett has traded Melbourne’s laneways and trams for the laid-back lifestyle and light-rail of the Gold Coast after taking on the role of national Franchising Director for end-to-end property business Coronis.
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REINSW report card gives State Government a ‘fail’
The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales has marked the State Government’s role in the property market in 2020 as a ‘fail’ but has identified five key ways it could perform to an A+ standard this year.
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New research says small businesses will increase their focus on sustainability this year
New research from Australia Post shows almost half of small businesses across the country consider sustainability to be very important to their future success, with many looking to invest more heavily in this area in 2021.
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Ray White ready for red hot auction market
This weekend marks the beginning of the 2021 auction season and, according to Ray White, their group plans to start the year with a bang.
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Joan Collins set to sell Manhattan pad
Legendary British actress and star of the long-running ABC-hit Dynasty, Joan Collins, has just put her Manhattan pied-a-terre up for sale for almost $2.1 million.
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Severe undersupply on the Sunshine Coast
The number of properties available for sale or rent on Queensland's Sunshine Coast has hit the lowest levels in more than a decade.
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RE/MAX returns to Wellington
RE/MAX Capital Legacy made certain nobody would miss its arrival in Wellington this year: a giant billboard on the SH2 Motorway announced the business a week before the launch.
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Agents on the move
Newly signed Ray White recruit Leigh Grixti has a hidden advantage when it comes to property sales, while Brisbane agent Adam Gould is joining the LJ Hooker Property Centre in Cleveland with his team.
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Real Estate News
Long service leads to partnership at PhilipWebb
PhilipWebb Real Estate in Melbourne’s East, has invited Robert Groeneveld to become a partner at the firm.
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Homely signs on as a major sponsor for Transform 2021
Homely says that after a fantastic response and positive feedback from agents and property managers who attended Transform 2020, they are seizing the opportunity to partner again with Elite Agent.
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Why online reviews are essential for real estate in 2021
There’s a lot more to online reviews that just five stars, and interaction management platform Podium knows the huge impact that can have on Australian real estate.
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