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LEADERSHIP
Mike McCarthy: Change the communication channel
There’s not a business today that isn’t grappling with change, but tailoring your communications strategy to individual team members can make adapting much easier for everyone.
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NEWS
Seeds of change at Barry Plant as group announces new leadership team
After 18 Years at the helm of The Barry Plant Group, Mike McCarthy is stepping aside from the role and CEO and will be handing the reins to Nigel O’Neil, current Head of Strategic Growth.
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OPINION
Lisa Pennell: Uprooting unconscious bias and providing opportunity
As we celebrate International Women’s Week it’s a timely reminder for us all to keep an open mind and consider how unconscious bias affects women in the real estate industry.
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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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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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NEWS
Lisa Pennell joins Barry Plant as chief operating officer
Lisa Pennell will approach her new role as the Barry Plant Group’s chief operating officer with curiosity and a deep desire to understand the group as a brand as well as individuals.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Nigel O’Neil’s next move: Where he’s off to and what he’s most proud of achieving at Barry Plant
Outgoing Barry Plant Chief Executive Officer Nigel O’Neil plans to spend some time with his family before continuing his career as a change CEO when he leaves the real estate network.
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NEWS
Nigel O’Neil steps down as Barry Plant CEO
Nigel O’Neil will step down as chief executive officer of real estate group Barry Plant after four years with the business. Director Mike McCarthy has been appointed as the acting CEO, with Mr O’Neil to transition his handover in the the coming weeks. A search for Mr O’Neil’s successor has started. Mr O’Neil took over the CEO role from Mr…
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LEADERSHIP
Nigel O’Neil: Servant leadership and why you need to ditch the ego
The term 'leader' is steeped in centuries of myth-building.
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Vic
Real estate industry leaders react to Victoria’s roadmap out of lockdown
Melbourne's real estate industry is set to see a lockdown-related milestone on October 26, as on-site outdoor auctions will be able to resume with up to 50 fully vaccinated attendees and one-on-one inspections resuming.
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APPOINTMENTS
Nigel O’Neil takes top Barry Plant job with clear vision for the future
Nigel O’Neil will take over from Mike McCarthy as chief executive officer at the Barry Plant Group from July 1. Mr O’Neil joined the group in late 2019 and has held the position of head of strategic growth up until this point. Mr McCarthy will remain a director and will continue to be significantly involved in the business. Mr O’Neil…
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Elite Agent
Fresh start for Barry Plant Berwick as seasoned hands take over thriving business
Barry Plant Real Estate's Berwick office is primed for a historic change, with Matt Ketteringham and Dan O’Loughlin, directors of the Barry Plant Pakenham and Barry Plant Drouin offices, set to take over the thriving business in Melbourne’s south-east.
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NEWS
Online glitz to celebrate Barry Plant’s Awards for Excellence
As has been custom in 2020, last Thursday, the Barry Plant Group hosted its 2020 Awards for Excellence in the living rooms of close to 900 of their staff members, invited guests, sponsors, suppliers and interested family. “Following the real estate downturn in 2018/19, our offices and their teams only had about…
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Elite Agent
What does Stage 4 lockdown mean for real estate?
Barry Plant Group CEO, Mike McCarthy has issued a market update, hoping to clarify some of the confusion surrounding what the real estate industry can and cannot do. “The next six weeks will be an eternity for some and for others, it will be over before we know it. But we can do this, if we all stick together and…
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NEWS
Barry Plant raises nearly $95,000 for Make-A-Wish during “Wishtober”
Every year the Barry Plant Group turns October into “Wishtober”, raising funds for Make-A-Wish Australia – an organisation that grants life-changing wishes to children and teens suffering from serious illness. During Wishtober every Barry Plant office contributes an amount from the commission from every property sold in the month, with Head Office also contributing to the cause. This year they…
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NEWS
Strategic business growth expert joins Barry Plant
Nigel O’Neil has joined the Barry Plant Corporate Office as Head of Strategic Growth. His role is to drive the development of our business strategy to leverage data, technology and innovative practices to keep the Barry Plant Group ahead of the curve and cement their place as Victoria’s most successful real estate network. Nigel was…
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NEWS
Barry Plant’s top performers awarded for excellence
Barry Plant Group’s stars shone at the company’s 2019 Awards for Excellence at Melbourne’s Crown Palladium recently, with nearly 800 people attending the black-tie event. The Frankston office had an outstanding night winning Franchisee of the Year and the Property Management Growth Award, with agent Bailey White joint winner of the Ron Hudson Rising Star Award. Geelong staff were also…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Barry Plant Think Tank inspires property managers
Property management was front and centre at Barry Plant Group’s 11th annual Think Tank conference, which aimed to inspire and motivate property managers with innovative ideas and effective management strategies. Several impressive keynote speakers addressed the 175 Barry Plant staff members, discussing a range of strategies new methods of management skills. Barry Plant Group CEO and Director Mike McCarthy said…
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NEWS
Barry Plant achieves 15 straight years of ‘Highly Recommended’ customer service status
For 15 years running, the Barry Plant Group has achieved an elite benchmark with every Barry Plant office receiving a ‘Highly Recommended’ status for excellence in customer service. The Barry Plant Croydon office led by Matt Jinks and James Brougham were also recognised as the overall National Winner at the 2019 Australian Achiever Awards with a near-perfect score of 99.86…
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NEWS
The Barry Plant network continues to expand with six new offices in Victoria
The Barry Plant Group is opening six new offices in Melbourne and regional Victoria in the first quarter of this year. The group has attributed this expansion to continued trust in the reputation of the group by vendors, investors and agents alike. Strengthening its existing network in regional Victoria, the group is excited to add offices in Shepparton, Nagambie and…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Barry Plant “Oak Club” celebrates longevity
At a gala event at the Plaza Ballroom in Melbourne last week, Barry Plant Group Directors, Vic Care and Mike McCarthy welcomed 65 new people to their prestigious Oak Club. The Oak Club was created in 2000 to acknowledge the loyalty and contributions of people who have been with the Barry Plant Group for 10 years or more. The oak…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Barry Plant Group recognises talent in their network at 2018 Awards for Excellence
Last week, the Barry Plant Group hosted its 2018 Awards for Excellence at Melbourne’s Crown Palladium, with nearly 900 people attending the black-tie event. The Geelong office had an outstanding night as, apart from their star agent Chari Emirzade taking out so many major sales awards, they also won Franchisee of the Year and Property Management Department of the Year,…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Barry Plant Sunbury recognised for outstanding customer service
A testament to the Barry Plant Group’s focus on customer service, the real estate network has once again been recognised by the 2018 Australian Achiever Awards with a group certification for customer service. For the 14th year in a row, every Barry Plant office achieved a ‘Highly Recommended’ status for customer service, with Sam D’Angelo and the team at the…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Barry Plant CEO takes on sharks for charity
Mike McCarthy, CEO and Director of the Barry Plant Group, is diving with the sharks this Friday to raise funds for HeartKids, an organisation that supports children (and their families) affected by congenital/childhood heart disease. As part of their annual Super Boss fundraising initiative, HeartKids have organised an event where a range of industry CEO’s dive with the sharks at…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Barry Plant Gladstone Park celebrates 20th year in business
The last 20 years have seen a lot of changes in Gladstone Park, but one firm fixture is the Barry Plant office, which celebrated two decades of selling homes and managing investment properties in February. Originally EJ Doherty, the office later became Barry Plant Gladstone Park as part of the merger of the two brands, and its agents have sold…
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NEWS
Barry Plant Kick Start their 2018 with guest speaker Mick Malthouse
Barry Plant continues a focus on the professional development and investment in their network of agents with the 13th annual Kickstart Conference. Held, last week, the conference commenced with a powerful address from AFL Premiership Coach, Mick Malthouse, focusing on the role of strong leadership and leading teams by example. “Leadership and integrity are non-negotiables in our business and in…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Barry Plant Group raises $100,000 in annual “Wishtober” initiative for children with life-threatening medical conditions
For the past four years, the group has renamed October “Wishtober” and the initiative has raised more than $450,000 in total for Make-a-Wish® Australia since its inception. Now a much-loved tradition within the Barry Plant Group, each of the group’s offices contributes donations from commissions earned on every property sold throughout October. The Corporate office also donates a significant amount…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Barry Plant Boronia takes out first place in Australian Business Achiever awards
Barry Plant Boronia has taken out first place in the Real Estate Services category of the 2017 Australian Achiever Awards, with a score of 99.68%. It won the accolade over more than 80 other businesses in the category and received the highest score nationally. Now in their 20th year, the Australian Achiever Awards are independent awards based on assessment ratings…
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NEWS
Barry Plant reports another record growth period
Victorian franchise group Barry Plant are reporting another round of record sales figures for the March to May quarter of 2016. Barry Plant are reporting growth of 4.3% in the number of properties sold in the March-to-May quarter this year, which they say defies the current market trend. They have also reported a 24% increase in gross sales value, and a rise…
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NEWS
A fresh new identity for the Victorian-based Barry Plant Group
Victorian-based Barry Plant Group has rolled out a new branding in the first quarter of 2017, at its annual Barry Plant Kick Start conference held on Monday. The new branding includes small changes made to its logo, the first since it was last updated 11 years ago. “Our goal was to evolve our brand identity to accurately reflect our group’s…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Barry Plant Group throws its support behind Women’s Property Initiatives
The Barry Plant Group has rendered its support in helping bolster more funds towards Property Initiatives Real Estate, a social enterprise run by the Women’s Property Initiatives (WPI) in Melbourne. Barry Plant Group said the collaboration will see WPI’s social enterprise benefitting from its professional services which include running a better-managed rent roll and achieving maximum profitability through the advice given…
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NEWS
Brad Cooper appointed as Franchise Manager for Barry Plant Group
Victorian real estate network, The Barry Plant Group have announced the appointment of Brad Cooper as their new Franchise Manager. With over twenty years’ experience in real estate, Brad is an REIV accredited auctioneer and a licensed real estate agent. Brad’s appointment will oversee mentoring and support for the staff and directors across The Barry Plant Group’s eighty offices. It will…
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NEWS
Barry Plant builds on presence in the inner north
The joint-directors of Barry Plant’s Coburg and Pascoe Vale offices have expanded their successful operation, establishing a Barry Plant Brunswick office in Lygon Street’s vibrant café precinct. This office in Brunswick completes a trifecta of offices ideally located to serve the Greater Moreland area. “Barry Plant has been servicing the Brunswick area since 1986,” says Group CEO Mike McCarthy. “During that…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Barry Plant Group a growing force in Melbourne’s Bayside suburbs
One of Victoria’s top real estate networks, the Barry Plant Group, is making its mark in Melbourne’s Bayside suburbs. It was only a year ago that the group made its first foray into Bayside, taking over Phillips Nicholson’s Mordialloc office and rebranding it to Barry Plant. The group’s unrivalled service, expertise and professionalism has been well received in the area –…
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EPM
The Extra One Per Cent: Anthony Cardinale
ANTHONY CARDINALE IS the Principal of Barry Plant Preston. Passionate about property management, he believes there are three aspects to creating both a successful business and property management portfolio: to improve it by just one per cent every day, include a personal touch and become an expert in communication. Story by Samantha McLean. STARTING OUT AS an accountant and toy…
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