TODAY'S TOP STORY
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Queensland Government to introduce rent cap
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has this morning given the strongest indication the State Government will push ahead with a plan to cap rent rises to one per year.
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RECENT INDUSTRY NEWS
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PMVA secures six-year lease with Clark Global City
Property Management Virtual Assistant (PMVA) has extended its lease with…
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HomeBuilder deadline extended for property owners
Property owners at risk of losing the $25,000 HomeBuilder grant…
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New Zealand home sales hit lowest level in 40 years
Home sales across New Zealand have plummeted to the lowest…
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Deposit scheme allows Aussies to fast-track property ownership
An innovative deposit scheme is giving buyers along the East…
FEATURE INTERVIEWS
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Developing industry-ready virtual assistants
After working with dozens of virtual assistants during her 15-year career in real estate, Louise Schofield understands the value good…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Plenty of method behind ice bath madness
First there was the hot tub trend, then the pizza oven phenomenon, and now ice baths are popping up in…
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Elite Agent TV
Teza Fruzande: From refugee to Chairman’s Elite
When Teza Fruzande arrived in Australia in 2010 as an illegal refugee, unable to speak English and living in a…
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OPINION
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OPINION
Why buying a rent roll takes a lot longer than buying a house
Just as a real estate agent might wander through a prospective seller’s home, offering a few tips ahead of sale…
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OPINION
The nature of work is changing, are you ready to adapt?
Last week speaking at WIRE, one of my final slides said, “AQ is the new EQ”.
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OPINION
Interest rate hold looks increasingly likely
There are four ways to predict interest rate changes.
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APPOINTMENTS
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APPOINTMENTS
Coronis Group appoints new CEO with a vision for growth
Karuna Mazzocchi has been appointed as the new chief executive officer for Coronis Group, bringing with her a keen desire…
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APPOINTMENTS
Richardson & Wrench appoint new Head of Network Growth
Jacki Williams, the newly appointed Head of Network Growth for Richardson & Wrench, grew up literally dining out on real…
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APPOINTMENTS
The Agency expands Tassie team with Wayne Riethoff and Bec Gardner
The Agency has announced the recruitment of two new agents in Tasmania, the latest step in the brand's Apple Isle…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
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FRANCHISE NEWS
From fisherman to million-dollar agent: Hanan Cawley launches his own agency
From commercial fisherman to luxury million-dollar agent, Hanan Cawley is bringing a new era of excellence to the Gold Coast's…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Dynamic duo launch L&M Property Co with Agents’Agency
After working together for five years, established Victorian agents Leman Djamal and Michael Abbas have taken the next step in…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Australian RE/MAX agents top commission earned globally
Australia had the highest level of average commission per agent in 2022 throughout the 140,000-plus agents in the global RE/MAX…
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THE DAILY BRIEF
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THE DAILY BRIEF
Teza Fruzande’s morning routine, RealTrends 500 list, Mark McLeod on why volume is key, How buyers can pay off a deposit plus more
The Daily Brief today is a three-minute wrap of the top stories for Tuesday 28th March 2023.
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THE DAILY BRIEF
Labor’s property promises, The short-term rental debate, Claudio Encina’s top listing rule, 9 recession-proof suburbs plus more
The Daily Brief today is a three-minute wrap of the top stories for Monday 27th March 2023.
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THE DAILY BRIEF
Australia’s broken rental system, 5 income generating activities, How to buy a rent roll, Incredible homes built into nature plus more
The Daily Brief today is a three-minute wrap of the top stories for Friday 24th March 2023.
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
The Deal: Marty Fox on building a brand on social media, selling luxury property and how to launch your career
Marty Fox does things differently.
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
Building an audience: Joel Maher on the power of social media, building trust and the most effective strategies in 2023
Digital marketing expert and former agent Joel Maher shares his insights on how agents can effectively use digital advertising and…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
Investing ahead of the curve: Mark Kentwell on investing in yourself, the power of auctions and taking the next step as an agent
When Mark Kentwell bought a real estate business, he hadn't sold a property, yet knew it was the perfect industry…
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Courageous Conversations: Anna Cavill on launching your real estate career in your 40s
With all the demands that real estate puts on you, it can be difficult to start a career as an…
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Courageous Conversations: Kate Smith on dealing with setbacks and overcoming rejection
Much like a professional athlete, real estate is a high-performance activity that rewards the people who are prepared to work…
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Courageous Conversations: Renee Reynolds on building a property management business that puts the client first
Fifteen years ago, Renee Reynolds was told that a standalone property management business would never work.
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CELEBRITY REAL ESTATE
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Celebrity Homes
Emily Blunt and John Krasinski’s Hollywood Hills home back on the market
The former Hollywood Hills home of celebrity couple Emily Blunt and John Krasinski is back on the market and up…
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Celebrity Homes
Pride and Prejudice author Jane Austen’s longtime UK estate listed for $10.43 million
The longtime estate of Pride and Prejudice author Jane Austen has officially hit the market in the UK and is…
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Celebrity Homes
Royal residence in London up for sale for $48 million
A grandiose royal residence in London is on the market for the first time in 30 years and could be…
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CONTRIBUTORS
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CONTRIBUTORS
Mark McLeod: Why volume, not GCI, is the important KPI right now
Real estate moves through phases. Each phase, even the boom, provides challenges for some, but in the current phase it…
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BEST PRACTICE
Cybercrime key risk for real estate agencies
Cybersecurity, data, and privacy are a key concern for real estate agencies, according to a recent REIA report, prompting calls…
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OPINION
Manos Findikakis: the pursuit of happiness is all about chasing the ‘right’ things
Whether it’s that next listing, the next step in your career or a better balance between life and work, at…
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EVENTS
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Elite Agent
Elite Retreat Bali 2023: Is it possible to build a zero cost business in the AI age?
Artificial intelligence: It's been heralded as the 'Industrial Revolution 4.0' and, for agents willing to think outside the lines, it…
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EVENTS
PM Reach conference goes on the road in 2023
The PM Reach conference is back for 2023 and heading interstate for the first time, with events planned in NSW,…
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EVENTS
Elite Retreat is back in 2023 – in Bali!
If you’re looking to supercharge your business and gain industry-leading knowledge to power you and your team towards success, then…
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LISTING + MARKETING
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Claudio Encina: the listing presentation mistake you don’t want to make
Listing is the heartbeat of any agent’s business. Without listings and sales…
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The 5 minimum daily activities you need to do to generate income
In the hectic life of a real estate agent, it's easy to…
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How honesty in advertising is paying off for one Melbourne real estate agency
Forget “This house has good bones”, the signboard out the front of…
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Sustainable and cost-effective autumn styling
As we head into the cooler months, it’s time to spend more…
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Jimmy Burgess: why comfort is a killer
Comfort is the enemy of growth according to top US real estate…
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Ready for take-off: how Zali Reynold’s marketed a property with a plane on the roof
Some agents might be hesitant to know how to market a family…
LEADERSHIP
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Samantha McLean: How to build your personal empire without hiring a single human
AI has been transforming many aspects of our work and life, and…
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Manos Findikakis: what gets measured gets done
Right from the day we’re born, we give meaning to measurements, keeping…
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International Women’s Day: What it means to the real estate industry
To celebrate 2023’s International Women’s Day, we spoke to some of the…
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Tim Duggan’s Cult Status: Five ideas that’ll help your business stand out
In his book Cult Status, Tim Duggan explores the strategies that businesses…
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Thomas McGlynn: The CEO Mindset
In the first edition of this exclusive quarterly series, Thomas reveals key…
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Manos Findikakis: embrace the lead generation basics
The reality is lead generation is a career necessity, but it is…
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The Trusted Agent Podcast: John Cunningham on knowing your value, looking after people, and understanding the true measure of success
John Cunningham has long been regarded as one of the true gentlemen…
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Consider this before starting your own business: Michael Choi
When it comes to starting your real estate business, there are multiple…
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Work-life balance is the key to an agency’s success
Great staff members are hard to find, and with a growing team…
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The 7 biggest mistakes agents make
We'd all like to imagine we were perfect real estate operators and…
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If you want to grow your business, there is only one option for you
Starting your own business can be a challenging decision, but it can…
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Market Buy introduces immediate deposit transfer
Market Buy’s new direct deposit function is helping agents keep their deals…
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Would your real estate contractor pass the test?
Hiring independent contractors is popular in the real estate industry, with many…
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How these agents quadrupled their earnings
Real estate coach Sherrie Storor is set to share her secrets on…
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Million-dollar agent starts his own business to chase his dreams
It is a passion for people and providing amazing service that has…
INTERNATIONAL
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Virtual agency eXp Realty dominates the RealTrends 500 list
Virtual brokerage eXp Realty has dominated the 2023 RealTrends 500 list after closing the most transaction sides in 2022 and…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Global banking instability on the RBA’s radar
Instability in the global banking sector could cause the Reserve Bank of Australia to think more carefully about raising the…
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Celebrity Homes
Trainspotters: Scottish converted railway station hits the market
If you’re a railfan or trainspotter, your love of trains is likely something that has been with you since you…
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BTW
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Ronnie and Georgia launch new REIWA website
Property renovation gurus Ronnie and Georgia Caceres are the faces of a…
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Tristian Kennedy steps up at Ray White Grange
Tristian Kennedy cut his teeth at Ray White South Australia’s top office,…
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New national president for Property Council
The Property Council of Australia today announced Managing Director of QIC Real…
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Leading Laing+Simmons offices join forces
Laing+Simmons CEO Leanne Pilkington says the East Group’s approach is about demonstrating…
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Kyle Cheney goes from AFL to JLL
JLL is adding to their Logistics and Industrial team in Adelaide, with…
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Hockingstuart’s expansion in Melbourne’s growth corridors
The brand has recently added new Victorian offices in Dandenong, Bundoora and…
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Buxton adds another Melbourne office
Strategic growth sees Buxton expand into Melbourne’s affluent Camberwell.
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1000 agents join LJ Hooker
An energised LJ Hooker network is attracting staff in a changing market.
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REIA 2023 National Awards for Excellence winners announced
REIA National Awards for Excellence winners have been announced at the at…
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