NSW Real Estate News
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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 Rural stock camp prepares next generation of livestock agents
The next generation of livestock and station agents have travelled hundreds of kilometres and from several states to attain their first accreditation for a job in the industry. Stock Camp, hosted by Ray White Rural and sponsored by Fairfax, SocietyOne and Brand Territory, was held at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga. Over three days, 33 students from Rand, Mt…
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REINSW recognises outstanding achievements at 2018 Awards for Excellence
The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales has announced the winners of its 21st annual Awards for Excellence at a Gala Dinner at Sydney Town Hall. REINSW President Leanne Pilkington said the best, bravest and brightest work across the industry was recognised. “The 2018 REINSW Awards for Excellence highlighted the industry’s biggest successes and most outstanding achievements across ten…
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“Legislative and regulatory disaster”: REINSW hits out at NSW Fair Trading
With a public letter of resignation, the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales has resigned from the Real Estate Reference Group and their position of providing real estate consultancy services to NSW Fair Trading. “Throughout the term of RERG, NSW Fair Trading has exhibited a demonstrable obedience to misguided philosophical views which have impeded, or entirely restrained, many beneficial…
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What it Takes 2.0 Brings Together the Best in Industry
Australia’s real estate professionals are teaming up for the biggest training day of the year – What it Takes 2.0. Held at The Venue Alexandria on Friday, 26 October, ‘What it Takes 2.0’ is hosted by Ray White’s number one agent Gavin Rubinstein, who is bringing together some of the industry’s biggest and most respected names for one day of…
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Colliers International appoints new Head of NSW Residential
Dennis Vertzayias has joined Colliers International as National Director, Head of Residential NSW Project Marketing. With over 30 years’ experience in the property industry, primarily in the new developments and project marketing sectors, Mr Vertzayias has successfully represented some of Australia’s top institutions and private developers, overseeing a pipeline of more than $7 billion in new projects primarily across Sydney…
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McGrath adds new team to strengthen its presence in the Hunter Valley
McGrath Estate Agents, a division of McGrath Limited (ASX:MEA), has reaffirmed its commitment in the Hunter Valley market by opening a new office in Cessnock. McGrath Founder and Executive Director John McGrath said, “The Hunter Valley is a sought-after lifestyle destination and an important market for McGrath. While we have operated in the Hunter area for several years now, we’re…
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Domain appoints new Director – Corporate and Enterprise
Domain Group (ASX: DHG) has today announced that Jon McConkey has been promoted to Director – Corporate and Enterprise. In his new role, Mr McConkey will be responsible for managing and consolidating relationships with corporate partners for Domain’s residential and enterprise divisions. He will also drive greater exposure to data-driven insights and Domain’s property cloud proposition, reporting to Tom Ainsworth,…
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Eight offices join the new-look C21
Century 21 Australasia opened their latest office in Mosman, New South Wales at the beginning of September, marking the organisation’s eighth new office opening in recent months. Experienced professional Joe Akle will lead Century 21 Living in the world-renowned area of Mosman. C21 Elite, led by principals Chris and Kerry Hatzianestis, will service clients in the busy areas of Kogarah, Erskineville,…
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The Agency opens in Coffs Harbour with Philip Talbot at the helm
Philip Talbot is set to bring his unique level of service in Coffs Harbour to The Agency, with an impressive nine listings and a significant pipeline over the coming weeks. In the last two years, Philip Talbot has sold more $1 million + properties than any other agent in the area, taken the record for the highest off-market sale at $1.8…
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Starr Partners announces strategic partnership with mortgage broking company
Starr Partners, a network of 31 offices across New South Wales, has announced an exclusive home loan partnership with mortgage broker Shore Financial. Adding residential mortgage broking services to its offering, Starr Partners agents will now provide broader property-related services by referring clients with financial needs to a dedicated team of more than 50 home loan specialists. Established in 2013,…
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REINSW highlights pathway to professionalism at annual summit
The pathway to professionalism was the focus of the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales’ sixth annual summit, held in Sydney on Friday (15 September 2018). REINSW President Leanne Pilkington said The Future Is Now Summit saw a select group of 150 real estate agents come together to discuss one of the most significant changes to the industry and…
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LJ Hooker celebrates 90 years with ‘brand variations’
Pioneering real estate group LJ Hooker is celebrating 90 years since its first agency opened on the sandy shores of Maroubra, Sydney – the start of a national and international influence in property. In 1928, then aged 24, Leslie Joseph Hooker had grand plans to develop the largest real estate business in Australia; ready to pioneer innovations in technology, marketing, construction and…
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Ray White Double Bay welcomes in a new era
Elliott Placks has been named the Managing Director of Ray White Double Bay, in Sydney’s premier eastern suburbs. An elite sales performer Mr Placks has been at Ray White Double Bay for the last 15 years and as a director for the last seven years. “I’m proud of the achievements this incredible team has received and their continuous drive for high…
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Ray White Rural Gloucester launches with established team
Ken and Amy Maslen have been running their family-owned real estate businesses in Gloucester for some years, and now they’ve joined with directors Dee Braithwaite and Greg Wall in opening Ray White Rural Gloucester. It’s the same team their community know and love, and will continue to offer the outstanding service they’re renowned for, but now with a new business…
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McGrath recruit James Hayashi to lead and grow Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs sales team
McGrath Estate Agents have announced that James Hayashi has joined the company in the newly created role of Regional Sales Leader for its high-performing sales team located across Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs footprint. Mr Hayashi brings more than 13 years’ experience across many sectors of the real estate industry from sales, auctioneering, recruitment and sales management. Kon Stathopoulos, Head of Company…
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Ray White Rural launches corporate service to attract major agribusiness transactions
Ray White Rural and Livestock today announced the appointment of a Sydney-based corporate sales and marketing entity to service large-scale agribusiness transactions and divestments. The team, led by Andrew Starr (one of the Group’s top rural principals) and Bruce Birch (the organisation’s national livestock director), will partner with local specialists in the New South Wales network of Ray White Rural…
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Ray White Frenchs Forest reopens with Megan MacKay at the helm
Local agent Megan MacKay, together with her husband Trevor Cain, has just re-opened Ray White’s office in Frenchs Forest in the heart of the Northern Beaches. The new office, at 49 Frenchs Forest Rd, was minutes away from the soon-to-open Northern Beaches Hospital and Frenchs Forest’s future community hub. For Ms MacKay, having started her real estate career with Ray…
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Ray White Taylor and Partners welcomes Jeremy Brink
Ray White Taylor and Partners are pleased to welcome experienced sales star Jeremy Brink to their team in Darlinghurst. Mr Brink, born and raised in a small country town in Canada, traveled to Australia in 2010 and fell in love with the nation, before making the momentous decision to stay. He said he was delighted to join Ray White Taylor…
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Dexar Group brands come together for annual convention
Technology, a transforming industry and the importance of authentic leadership were on the agenda at Dexar Group’s Annual Convention, held in Byron Bay from Sunday 26 to Tuesday 28 August. In its third year, the sold-out convention brought Dexar Group’s three real estate brands, Laing+Simmons, Peter Blackshaw Real Estate and Independent Property Group, together for a jam-packed three days of…
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Western Sydney expert joins Colliers International Office team
Colliers International have expanded their Office Leasing team in Sydney’s West, welcoming a new director. Alan James is highly experienced in the Western Sydney market, having worked in the area since 2011. He’s worked for several other high-profile networks, both in Sydney and in London prior to this role. “We are delighted to have someone of Alan’s experience join the team…
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Young guns to lead Raine & Horne real estate services in East Gosford region
Raine & Horne has recommitted to its delivery on the Central Coast, with the launch of a new office at East Gosford. Led by one of Central Coast real estate’s foremost husband and wife teams, Geoff and Sue Tilden, Raine & Horne East Gosford’s leadership team will also include a former Westpac People & Culture Consultant Katie Tilden and marketing…
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Professionals appoint three new offices
Professionals Real Estate Group has appointed two new agencies in South-East Queensland and another in New South Wales. At Marsden, in Brisbane’s south, experienced real estate agency boss Samida Sargeant has switched to the Professionals Real Estate Group. Ms Sargeant’s agency, which has consistently ranked among the top five property agencies In Logan, is now operating under the banner of…
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Starr Partners Merrylands takes out top sales awards
One Sydney real estate agency has been the recipient of several coveted honours, including the top sales accolades, at the Starr Partners awards. Achieving awards in 13 categories, Starr Partners Merrylands took home Highest Sales Team Average and Top Office of the Year at the ceremony last month. Director Daniel Starr, who has worked in real estate for more than…
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Belle Property launches in Terrigal with multi-award-winning Principal
Belle Property expands its residential footprint on the Central Coast with the launch of Belle Property Terrigal. Led by multi-award-winning principal Cathy Baker, the opening of Belle Property Terrigal solidifies Ms Baker’s presence in the Central Coast property market. Through her highly successful Belle Property Killcare business, Ms Baker has established herself as the go-to real estate professional within the…
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Raine & Horne support major Parramatta charity event
Raine & Horne’s western Sydney network of real estate offices is once again supporting the Coleman Greig Challenge, which will attract hundreds of cyclists, joggers and walkers to Parramatta Park on Friday 21 September 2018. The Coleman Greig Challenge, which launched in 2013, raises funds for its charity partners St Gabriel’s School (for students with hearing impairment and other special…
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Homecoming for Raine & Horne ‘favourite’ son Chris Hart
Leading real estate firm Raine & Horne is pulling out the big guns with the launch of a new office in Fairfield. Real estate specialist Chris Hart, who started his stellar career with the 135-year-old firm in 2001, will lead Raine & Horne Fairfield. “This is an exciting homecoming for Chris, who launched his career with Raine & Horne in Campsie…
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JLL prepares for Western Sydney growth with new Head of Parramatta Office appointment
Peter Blade has been appointed Head of Parramatta Office for JLL Australia. Mr Blade, who has more than 25 years’ experience in commercial real estate, is currently Head of Industrial in Western Sydney – a position he has held since rejoining JLL in February 2018. JLL’s Managing Director – NSW, Daniel Kernaghan, said Mr Blade’s new appointment came as the…
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CEO Underlines Support for Regional Australia
First National Real Estate has underlined its support of regional Australia this week with network Chief Executive Ray Ellis attending AgQuip in Gunnedah, the nation’s largest agricultural event. Over 3,000 agribusinesses are exhibiting and more than 100,000 visitors are anticipated. The three-day event runs from Tuesday 21 August to Thursday 23 August and is located on a permanent, purpose-built site,…
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Cunninghams holds Inaugural Conference and Awards 2018
Cunninghams held their Inaugural Elevate and Evolve Conference at Manly Pavilion on Thursday, 2 August. The day was aimed at elevating the Cunninghams business in line with an ever-evolving real estate landscape, while equipping team members with even more knowledge and motivation to keep exceeding client expectations. Now in its 27th year of business, Cunninghams has weathered and grown through…
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First National agents to ride postie bikes for charity
First National Real Estate has confirmed it will support Variety’s ‘Postie Bike Dash’ for a second year, underpinning the charity’s support for kids suffering disabilities, chronic illness, financial hardship or geographical isolation. Starting on 4 November, participants will don high-vis outfits and ride iconic Australia Post Honda CT110 motorcycles north from Tamworth, then loop around northern NSW stopping at First…
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Laing+Simmons recognises top agents with annual awards
Some of the best-known names in the Laing+Simmons network were honoured at the company’s annual awards last weekend, with the likes of D’Leanne Lewis, Nuri Shik, Ray Fayad, Paul Abassi and Chris Gamarra taking out major honours. In the team award categories, Laing+Simmons Quakers Hills took out the Office of the Year Award, while Laing+Simmons Narrabeen won the Best Business…
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First National Regency Realty launches on Sydney’s North Shore
Two of the North Shore’s best-known real estate agencies have joined forces under the First National Real Estate brand, strengthening the network’s market presence in the region’s highest density commercial, residential and retail district – Chatswood. First National Regency Realty officially launches its new venture today, following the purchase of one of Chatswood’s longest serving franchise agencies. The acquisition see’s…
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Knight Frank appoints Head of Occupier Services
Knight Frank announces the appointment of Dermot Lowry as Partner, Head of Occupier Services, Australia. Mr Lowry joins the firm in early August 2018, having spent the last four years as Director, Leasing – Office & Logistics at GPT. Based in Knight Frank’s Sydney office, Mr Lowry will join a growing national team of trusted advisors in the Occupier Services…
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LJ Hooker launches technology enhanced full service agency Avnu
LJ Hooker has announced the launch of LJ Hooker Avnu, a full-service agency using transformative technology to reshape the home-selling and -buying process. The company-owned full-service agency will provide clients with access to advanced tools and data to give a transparent view of their journey through a transaction in real time. This includes the stages of pre-launch, the property marketing…
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