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INDUSTRY NEWS
Andrew Bell set to hand over the reins of Ray White Surfers Paradise Group
Queensland real estate icon Andrew Bell OAM has announced his succession plans for Ray White Surfers Paradise Group (RWSPG).
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Queensland real estate icon Andrew Bell joins REIA board
Ray White Surfers Paradise owner and widely respected agent Andrew Bell OAM has been appointed to the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) board of directors as an additional director.
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
How to lead through a crisis with Andrew Bell OAM
With more than 45 years in the real estate industry, there isn’t much Ray White Surfers Paradise Group Chief Executive Officer Andrew Bell hasn’t seen – including a crisis or 10. He witnessed the ‘70s credit squeeze, survived the 1987 stock market crash, made it through the national pilot strike and weathered the storm that was “the recession we had…
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NEWS
Andrew Bell says there will be an urgency among property buyers on the election leadup
The Gold Coast property market may be getting an unexpected shot in the arm from the federal election, according to Ray White Surfers Paradise Group (RWSP). RWSP CEO Andrew Bell says he has noted an emerging sense of urgency among some buyers eager to lock in a purchase sooner rather than later. These buyers are factoring in a change of…
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Sunshine State dominates at Belle Property awards
It was a big night for the Sunshine State at Belle Property’s national awards night this week, with two Queensland agents taking home the biggest gongs. Bulimba’s Tony O’Doherty was awarded the highly-coveted National No. 1 Sales Agent of the Year Award, while Andrew Oostenbrink, of Carindale won numerous awards. Hailing from Ireland, Mr O’Doherty has been a Brisbane local…
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NEWS
Buxton and Beller unite to form real estate powerhouse
Two of the most established companies in Victorian real estate, Buxton and Beller, have joined forces, forming a formidable partnership under the Buxton brand. Founded in 1994, the Beller Group’s Windsor office, led by Beller Group Director Andrew Fawell, became Buxton Stonnington on July 1, bringing the company to a total of 24 offices across the state. While the company…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Buxton and Beller form formidable partnership
Two of the most established companies in Victorian real estate, Buxton and Beller, have announced they will join forces under the Buxton brand. The Beller Group’s Windsor office, founded in 1994 and led by Beller Group Director Andrew Fawell, will on July 1 become Buxton Stonnington, bringing the company to a total of 24 offices across the state. While the…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Andrew Ramsey joins The Agency Gold Coast
Andrew Ramsey has made the decision to close his independent agency Black Label Property and join The Agency Gold Coast. Mr Ramsey has sold over $100 million in residential property in the last decade, and has a background in elite sports management. “I am thrilled that Andrew Ramsey has accepted our invitation to join The Agency,” said The Agency Gold…
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Agents need to sharpen communication with vendors in a slow market: Andrew Cocks
As the auction market softens and the gap between vendor and buyer price expectations widens, agents would do well to begin honing their communication skills. Despite some properties continuing to attract bullish prices the 65 per cent Sydney auction clearance rate, which is artificially high through manipulation of listings, and 32 per cent in Brisbane recorded on the weekend, suggests…
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OPINION
First timers homing in to opportunity: Andrew Cocks
There’s been a predictably mixed response to the release of CoreLogic figures showing another month of declines in Sydney house prices. From some there have been howls that the sky is falling, the boom turned to bust, and the imminent collapse of lives and livelihoods. But there is one group for whom the slow-down we had to have has given…
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EPM
Spotlight on Rent Bidding: Sarah Bell
Rental bidding apps have been on our radar for a little while now: think Rentberry, Liveoffer and Rentwolf. In theory, I love what this tech is attempting: A free and open system, rewarding those who compete and are bold. Many welcome the move to a freer economy between landlords and tenants, and while I’m just as big of a fan…
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NEWS
Million-dollar Brisbane duo move to Belle
Mr Oostenbrink has only been in real estate for four years after a successful 15-year career in retail. “I was top three in the country with Apple and Myer in sales. In that position, you don’t want to make the jump, but after the GFC I thought this is the time to do it. “I used to buy and sell…
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AREC2017 EA Studio
Feature Interview: Andrew Cocks with Samantha McLean
Transcript: Samantha McLean: Hi, everyone. Back at stand 18 in the expo for AREC 2017 and my guest is Andrew Cocks, who is the managing director of Richardson & Wrench, one of the bigger franchises in New South Wales. Welcome, Andrew. Andrew Cocks: Thank you very much. Samantha: Who, so far, do you think has been your favourite presentation? Andrew:…
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Elite Agent
The Eight Best Budget Moments from #Budget17: Sarah Bell
The 2017 Federal budget has been mostly received well judging from commentary by property pundits so far. A goldilocks attempt to temper the forces of supply and demand; of foreign investment and affordable housing without causing economic shockwaves. But, Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison or #ScoMo as he is trending was going to have a difficult time pleasing everyone. “The government is…
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NEWS
Ray White ‘Event’ auctions a pointer to a buoyant 2020
Ray White Surfers Paradise Group’s (RWSP) annual The Event auctions, held last weekend on the Gold Coast, have pointed to a robust Gold Coast market, according to RWSP CEO Andrew Bell. A total of 31 properties were sold by the end of Saturday’s auctions, close to $20 million, and a large number are still under…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Clearance rate tops 80 per cent at Ray White Surfers Paradise auction bonanza
There were huge numbers of buyers on the Gold Coast this past weekend for Ray White’s annual The Event auction day, highlighting just how much demand there is for Queensland property.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Over 100 Gold Coast properties to be auctioned at The Event
Over 100 properties are set to go under the hammer at the iconic Gold Coast auction day The Event.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The top 50 residential real estate influencers for 2023
There is rarely a dull day in real estate. From mergers and acquisitions, record sales and the AI boom, 2023 has once again been a year for the record books.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Taxing vacant homes and holiday rentals could help ease the housing crisis
Incentivising investors, taxing vacant homes and holiday rentals and releasing more land are all measures being considered to address the current housing crisis according to the industry.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Ray White Surfers Paradise’s The Event sees 94 properties go under the hammer
Ray White Surfers Paradise's annual The Event auction saw a clearance rate of 59 per cent, with 302 registered bidders and more than 1200 attendees.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Surfers Paradise grows its leadership team
One of Australia’s most successful real estate agencies has added a new generation of leadership to ensure its continued success as it begins its fourth decade of operation.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Sherrie Storor: One size doesn’t fit all
Agents looking to build their profile, convert more appraisals to listings, grow their team and streamline their business processes and strategies have a wealth of knowledge waiting for them in an array of workshops from one of the real estate industry’s top coaches.
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NEWS
Ray White Surfers auction achieves 80 per cent success rate
Ray White Surfers Paradise Group kicked off the 2022 auction season in style with 80 per cent of the 77 properties selling under the hammer at the 30th annual 'The Event' on Sunday.
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Elite Agent
‘The Event’ on the Gold Coast nets more than $35m in sales
More than $35m worth of Gold Coast property was sold at a massive annual auction held by the Ray White Surfers Paradise Group.
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NEWS
Six properties sell ahead of The Event as Gold Coast market gathers steam
The Gold Coast’s flagship real estate auction, The Event, is off to a flying start with six properties finding buyers ahead of Saturday’s auction date. Australia’s largest in-house auction program, hosted annually by Ray White Surfers Paradise Group (RWSP), is living up to its title with an initial 103 properties listed on the 2020 program. The properties range from one-bedroom…
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NEWS
Sydney auction clearance spike positive for Gold Coast
The emerging recovery of Sydney’s property market is good news for the Gold Coast as it heads into the peak selling season, according to Ray White Surfers Paradise CEO Andrew Bell. With auction clearance rates in Sydney posting their best November results since 2016, Mr Bell said the Gold Coast is in line for its share of the gains at…
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Ray White Queensland celebrates top performers
More than 1200 real estate agents and guests attended the prestigious Ray White Queensland annual awards last night at the Royal International Convention Centre to celebrate the achievements of the top offices and individuals throughout the network. Ray White Queensland has a lot to celebrate considering it traded more than $8 billion in residential property…
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Elite Agent
Ray White Victoria and Tasmania celebrates 2019 winners
More than 1,100 guests descended on the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre for the annual Ray White Victoria and Tasmania state awards on Thursday August 22 to celebrate the top offices and individual achievers throughout the leading network. Ray White Victorian and Tasmanian CEO Stephen Dullens welcomed everyone and reminded them all that the leading…
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NEWS
Ray White lights up Sunshine State with Ignite 2019
More than 700 Ray White Group members from Brisbane, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast reignited their passion for real estate at a series of training sessions held in Queensland this week. The Ignite 2019 program was designed to help salespeople and property managers navigate and adapt to current market conditions. One of the take-home messages from keynote speaker and former…
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NEWS
Post election stability reported around the country
Has the coalition victory created an increase in consumer confidence as it relates to the property market? Many groups are saying that stability is a good thing with signs already of greater optimism, clarity and certainty. Dexar Group Dexar Group Chief Experience Officer John Minns has welcomed the end of the election campaign and stability for the housing market in…
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NEWS
Top takeaways from Day 1 at Connect 2018
Here are my top takeaways from a lineup of prestigious politicians, industry insiders and business experts who took to the stage for Connect Day 1. Former PM John Howard – The Global Economic Future As Australia’s second longest serving Prime Minister, John Howard OM AC led the country over four terms and 13 years. His achievements in the top job…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Capital cities to outpace regional areas with price growth
The big capital cities are shaping up as the best buying opportunities in the next 12 months led by Brisbane, Adelaide and Sydney.
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NEWS
First National celebrates its best performers
First National Real Estate has highlighted its best performers across the country in its state-based General Excellence and Marketing Awards, with one incredible agent scoring the Number 1 Salesperson of the Year for the seventh time.
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NEWS
Ray White call-a-thon generates 8000 appraisals
Ray White agents from across Australasia have booked more than 2000 appraisals an hour as part of the group’s 14th Real Estate Of Origin (REOO) this week.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Victorian Budget sparks outrage: Industry bodies warns of investor exodus and soaring rents
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria has slammed the Victorian Budget as a blatant money grab that will see property investors flee the market and cripple tenants with higher rents.
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