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LEADERSHIP
Geoff Lucas: How to create a hub your team will love
At The Agency, we do things differently, and one of the core ways we symbolise this, both physically and metaphorically, is with our hubs.
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NEWS
With a focus on growth, The Agency announces the appointment of Geoff Lucas to the role of Managing Director and CEO
The Agency announced via the ASX that Geoff Lucas will take the role of Managing Director and CEO effective 28 January 2022. Mr Lucas has held the position of Group CEO of The Agency since March this year. The move comes from a company board desire to have a Managing Director based on the eastern seaboard. The Agency Chairman, Andrew…
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LEADERSHIP
Geoff Lucas: The office isn’t dead, it has just been reimagined
There’s no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it great hardship and many hurdles, but it has also delivered some unexpected gifts.
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LEADERSHIP
Why you won’t always get the big decisions right: Geoff Lucas
No matter the industry, leadership is about making some tough decisions. The Agency's Geoff Lucas explains why those decisions don't always have to be right.
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
Fearless and focussed leadership: Geoff Lucas
As the newly-appointed head of The Agency, Geoff Lucas brings a proven track record of business growth and an eye for opportunity to his role as CEO.
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NEWS
The Agency announces appointment of Geoff Lucas as Group CEO
The Agency has just announced the appointment of Geoff Lucas as Group CEO, with the highly experienced industry executive set to start the new role March 29.
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NEWS
McGrath appoint new CEO after Geoff Lucas resigns
Geoff Lucas has stepped down from the role of Chief Executive Officer at McGrath Limited. Mr Lucas’ resignation was announced on the same day the company released their FY2020 financial results. “The Board had accepted Mr Lucas’ resignation and paid tribute to his service to the company during what has been a difficult two and a half years for the…
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OPINION
McGrath CEO Geoff Lucas gives some insights of working from home as he leads a team of 1,800
While the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic impacts all of us greatly, and for many working remotely is a great challenge, my co-workers at McGrath were well prepared. We had already trialled our teams working from home to ensure our tools and systems were in place, so we were fortunate to be ahead of the curve in that respect. Real estate is…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
The Agency uses downturn to focus on expansion initiatives
The Agency reported a $950,000 loss for the first six months of the year, however CEO Geoff Lucas says the company has managed to keep the fall in transaction volumes to a minimum.
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NEWS
McGrath grows its Sydney northside footprint
McGrath Limited(ASX:MEA) today announced that top real estate professionals, Craig and Sharon Ireson would join McGrath located in Sydney’s Castle Cove region of the North Shore. CEO Geoff Lucas said that this was another important move for the company. “This illustrates our commitment to the continued expansion in such an important market. We regard the…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Devine Real Estate joins The Agency
The largest acquisition in The Agency’s history has come to fruition, with Devine Real Estate joining the national network.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Interest rates rise for the 11th time in this cycle
The Reserve Bank of Australia has increased interest rates for the 11th time in 12 months, lifting the cash rate 25 basis points to 3.85 per cent.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Connecting the community: Clint Harris joins The Agency on NSW Central Coast
When Clint Harris talks about real estate he doesn’t just focus on bricks and mortar, he also loves to connect buyers with the local community.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
RBA hits pause on interest rates for now
After 10 straight rises the Reserve Bank of Australia has today elected to keep interest rates on hold, pausing the cash rate at 3.6 per cent.
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NEWS
RBA announces tenth consecutive rate rise at its March meeting
The Reserve Bank of Australia has increased the cash rate by 25 basis points at its March meeting, taking it to 3.6 per cent.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
RBA lifts cash rate to 3.35pc at February board meeting
The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted the official cash rate by 25 basis points following its first meeting of 2023, taking rates to their highest level since 2012 and flagging that further rises are likely in the months ahead.
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NEWS
The top 50 residential real estate influencers and innovators for 2022
There is rarely a dull day in real estate. From mergers and acquisitions, pivoting in a changing market and continued acceleration of PropTech, 2022 has been a year for the record books.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
More growth on the cards for The Agency on the Apple Isle
Tasmania is shaping up to be a major player in The Agency’s push to increase its national presence, with the brand flagging more growth is on the cards in the new year.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Cash rate hits highest point in a decade
The cash rate is now at its highest level since 2012, with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) using its last monetary policy meeting of 2022 to lift the cash rate 25 basis points.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The Agency expansion gathers momentum with Rockhampton launch
National real estate group The Agency has continued its expansion in Queensland, launching an office in Rockhampton.
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NEWS
Steve Carroll joins The Agency
Digital Live founder and former realestate.com.au executive Steve Carroll has been appointed as General Manager of Sales - Queensland for The Agency.
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NEWS
Craig Caughlan joins The Agency on the Gold Coast
Craig Caughlan has joined The Agency as a property partner on the Gold Coast, as the national network looks to significantly boost its expansion in the region.
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NEWS
The Agency joins with MDC Trilogy Group to accelerate market share
National real estate group The Agency has entered a strategic alliance with MDC Trilogy Group to accelerate market share growth across new and complementary geographical areas.
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NEWS
Reserve bank lifts interest rates 0.25 per cent
With inflation at its highest level in more than three decades, the Reserve Bank of Australia has announced its seventh consecutive rate rise of the year, bringing the current official cash rate to 2.85 per cent.
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APPOINTMENTS
The Agency fortifies corporate team with new appointments
National real estate brand The Agency has made a series of strategic appointments across marketing and agent support that will underpin its next growth phase. These appointments include a chief marketing officer (CMO), head of brand, and head of agent experience, with the group dedicated to offering the highest quality experience for agents and their clients. The new marketing team…
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NEWS
RBA takes more moderate approach with 0.25 per cent cash rate increase
After a series of bullish interest rate hikes in recent months, the Reserve Bank of Australia has tempered its approach, increasing the cash rate by 25 basis points at its October meeting today.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Cash rate rises for the fifth month in a row
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) lifted the cash rate 50 basis points today and at the same time forewarned homeowners further increases were coming.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The Agency delivers double digit growth in FY22
A significant increase in the number of properties sold and gross commission income achieved has underpinned The Agency posting revenue of $72.7 million in the 2021-2022 financial year.
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NEWS
Another rate hike to curb the highest inflation in three decades
The official cash rate is now 1.85 per cent after the Reserve Bank of Australia opted to raise interest rates a further 50 basis points at its monthly meeting today. The increase marks the fourth consecutive month of interest rate hikes as the RBA seeks to moderate inflation that is now the highest it has been since the early 1990s.…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The Agency to acquire Bushby Property Group
National real estate company The Agency Group Australia has expanded its network to Tasmania, agreeing to acquire leading Launceston-based real estate business Bushby Property Group to launch The Agency – Team Bushby.
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NEWS
Another cash rate hike with more to come
The Reserve Bank of Australia has warned homeowners more interest rate rises will follow as they raised the official cash rate 50 basis points, to 1.35 per cent, at its monthly meeting today.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
The Agency Group opens property gallery in Perth’s Western Suburbs
The Agency Group has opened a property gallery that doubles as an art space in the 'Golden Triangle' of Perth's exclusive Western Suburbs.
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NEWS
RBA goes ‘hard’ with interest rate jump
Higher than expected inflation has seen the Reserve Bank of Australia lift the cash rate for the second consecutive month, with today’s 50 basis point increase taking the official interest rate to 0.85 per cent.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Cash rate rises for first time in over a decade
After 17 months of record low interest rates, the Reserve Bank of Australia has today lifted the cash rate 25 basis points to 0.35 per cent while clearly indicating more rate rises are to come.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
The Agency records 26 per cent growth in revenue
The Agency has reported improved financial and operational results for the March quarter, with its total revenue up 26 per cent on the same quarter in the 2021 financial year.
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