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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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Suellen Hale: Getting back to basics
In the competitive real estate world that is the Gold Coast, sales agent Suellen Hale is a firm believer in running her own race.
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Bay of plenty of interest with Central Coast’s 2261 postcode booming in 2021
Killarney Vale on the NSW Central Coast is attracting hordes of Sydney buyers every weekend to open for inspections, as are nearby Blue Bay and Toowoon Bay.
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Spike in demand leads to rise in construction costs according to CoreLogic figures
The cost of construction in Australia rose by 1 per cent over the December quarter, according to newly released figures from CoreLogic.
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Pinnacle of change as Tasmanian LJ Hooker agency launches new hybrid model
A Tasmanian LJ Hooker agency has launched a hybrid real estate model it says will recalibrate the local industry and expand and re-establish the brand’s presence across Greater Hobart.
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McGrath back in the black with $9.1m turnaround
McGrath Real Estate Group is back in the black after announcing a $9.1 million turnaround in its Net Profit.
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Construction of new homes to hit record high in 2021
A record number of almost 130,000 detached homes are anticipated to commence construction in 2021.
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Gladstone property prices enjoy biggest spike since 2016
The booming property market in the southeast corner of the Sunshine State has snatched the headlines recently but regional areas - such as Gladstone, in Central Queensland - have experienced similarly impressive price rises over the past year.
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Ray White plants the seed for Apple Isle commercial expansion
Ray White Commercial has launched an office in Hobart and the man to head-up the division knows the Tasmania and Hobart market like the back of his hand.
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Sales at scale: Matthew Farrugia on making the million mark
From leaving school and working at McDonald's to writing $1 million in fees, Matthew Farrugia has come a long way in the past decade.
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Clearance rate holds above 80 per cent, with volume set to skyrocket
Sydney has enjoyed its third consecutive week of an auction clearance rate above 80 per cent as national volumes continued to climb.
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Whitlam’s former home fetches prime price
A modest brick home in Sydney's west that was once owned by former prime minister Gough Whitlam has been sold less than 24 hours before it's scheduled auction and will now be restored to its former glory.
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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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Tony Blamey: Expect the unexpected
If 2021 has taught us anything so far, it’s to expect the unexpected.
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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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Inland Australia in vogue as rural areas record surge in house values
As large swathes of rural Australia emerge from long-running drought conditions, and the mining sector benefits from higher commodity prices and a lift in investment, many rural areas are recording a surge in housing prices.
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Proptech Association of Australia starts up dedicated awards for sector
The Proptech Association of Australia has just launched the first dedicated national awards for the nation’s property technology sector, with sponsorship from legal firm Ashurst.
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Platform helps open doors to high prices for astute agents
Australia’s property market has been heating up over the past year and savvy agents have been able to use technology to their advantage to negotiate higher prices for sellers in multiple-offer scenarios.
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Zac Theobald returns to fold at Raine & Horne for NSW Network manager role
Zac Theobald, one of Australia's youngest-ever real estate principals, has returned to Raine & Horne to take up a role as a Network Managers in NSW.
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Rent.com.au hits new milestone with one million Renter Resumes created
Rent.com.au has announced that more than one million renters have now created a Renter Resume through its site.
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RiskWise report shows Perth housing market prices are heading north
It remains the most-affordable capital-city housing market in the country and Perth’s long-awaited property recovery is starting to hit its straps.
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Jet Xavier: Steer away from fear
Not everyone copes well with change, despite it being necessary for both personal and business success. Jet Xavier explains the three fears that stop great change and how you can overcome them.
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Seventh heaven: @realty celebrates anniversary with 40 per cent rise in sales
National real estate network @realty celebrated their seventh birthday in style this week, with a 40 per cent increase in sales over the past 12 months and an even brighter outlook for 2021.
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Realestate.com.au honours the top residential and commercial real estate agents across Australia
Recognising industry excellence and best practice, 40+ Annual REA Excellence Awards (AREAs) have been announced across the categories of Innovation, Service, Marketing Excellence, and Community. With pandemic-era restrictions preventing the usual gala celebration, the winners have been celebrated in a unique way – with a mural designed by renowned Brisbane graffiti artist Sofles. The 17m x 16m artwork will be…
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Steve Carroll: Technology doesn’t disrupt industries, it disrupts efficiencies
To describe Steve Carroll as an early adopter when it comes to property tech would be an understatement.
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The art and science of lead generation
Elite sales agents know that the battle to win a vendor's autograph on the sales authority begins well before the listing presentation.
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RE/MAX KRG negotiates deal to recruit Canada Bay agent Dean Kalos to Concord office
RE/MAX KRG has secured the services of one of the most respected and well-known real estate identities in Sydney’s Inner West for its team as the market picks up pace in 2021.
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Net gains as Knight Frank study finds Aussies feeling the love for ace properties with tennis courts
Anyone for tennis? Judging by the results of new research by Knight Frank, the answer is a resounding yes, with the market rallying when it came to the sale of super-prime residential properties with tennis courts in 2020.
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Michelle Williams: At Home with Property Management
It has been an incredibly busy few years for @home Property Management Solutions. They have built an outstanding reputation for service excellence and have won many awards. Co-owner Michelle Williams recounts how their successful and respected brand was built during challenging economic times. The BeginningWe realised there was potentially a niche in the local real estate market to offer a…
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Kelley Seaton: Delivering outstanding service
Kelley Seaton is the Director of the Leasing Network, a boutique property management service on the Central Coast of NSW. Having worked in the industry for over 25 years, she loves nothing more than challenging herself and her team to deliver outstanding service. What motivated you to get into property management?I was 18 and had just finished my HSC in…
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Your money lives in your pipeline
Agents often tout the strength of their pipeline, but as Mark McLeod explains, it can reveal a lot more than just which properties may come on the market next – it can highlight the structural strengths and weaknesses in your whole business.
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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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RE/MAX agent blows Bribie Island record out of water with Banksia Beach sale
Bribie Island’s record sale price has been blown out of the water, with RE/MAX Advanced Bribie Island agent Claire Uttley’s sale of a home at Seaside Drive, Banksia Beach, surpassing the previous record for the island by almost $2 million.
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