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NEWS
Real estate agents turn ethics index on its head
The 2022 Governance Institute of Australia Ethics Index has been released and, once again, real estate has ranked pretty low on the list of ethical occupations.
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PRD Annual Awards a triumph over adversity
PRD Australia triumphed over adversity to acknowledge the achievements of the network’s top performers over the weekend, with attendees gathering in locations across three states for a hybrid in-person and live-streamed event.
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Consumer connection the focus as Real Estate Industry Partners announce new CEO
First established about three years ago, REIP includes some of the sector’s biggest brands and independent agencies. Now they’re looking to improve the profile of the industry by working alongside the national and state real estate industry (REI) bodies to offer a unified national voice at a consumer, industry, and government level. Set to commence the role on September 22,…
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PRD appoints new managing director
Todd Hadley has been appointed Managing Director of PRD, taking over from Tony Brasier who has been at the helm of the real estate company for eight years. With 13 years’ experience, including a background in stakeholder relations, Mr Hadley will lead PRD forward in day-to-day operations, driving the business forward into the future. “I am thrilled to take over…
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Real Estate industry unites to support victims of the bushfire crisis
Within days of launch, almost 30 real estate industry brands have united behind the Beyond the Bricks campaign as part of an industry-wide response to the devastation caused by the bushfires. With a focus on a three-phase response that encompasses the pillars of ‘relief, rebuild, restore’, the group has already pledged more than $900,000 with four preferred charities flagged for…
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Property app Soho signs PRDnationwide
Social property app Soho has just signed over 400 PRD nationwide Real Estate agents and 80 offices across Australia The collaboration allows users more ways to discover properties on Soho, while also being updated on daily market insights into real estate trends. Property seekers will now get all their property needs more easily, and in one place while also connecting…
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PRDnationwide celebrate stand out achievers in their network
PRDnationwide have recognised the top performers and leaders in the network with their annual gala dinner. The gala dinner was held at the conclusion of a two-day program of forum and conference events, with the winners being acknowledged in front of more than 260 of their industry peers. PRDnationwide Chairman & Managing Director Tony Brasier praised the event, commenting that the…
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PRDnationwide reveals top agents at national awards night
The PRDnationwide Annual National Conference took place in Brisbane over three days and included presentations from various agents, panel sessions and keynote addresses from two inspiring speakers. The Conference Event was headlined with the launch of the PRDnationwide Your Green Guide research report and the Green Housing Scorecard online tool. This was a culmination of a three year research project by PRDnationwide…
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PRDnationwide expands with the addition of six new offices in the past five months
PRDnationwide has been expanding with the addition of six new offices in the past five months. PRDnationwide, which is the wholly-owned residential brand of Colliers International, has seen an increased level of inquiries from potential new franchisees which has resulted in new offices coming on board, says managing director Tony Brasier. “The success of some of our current offices have…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Home loans more affordable than they were a year ago: PRDnationwide
New South Wales New South Wales’ home loan affordability has increased by 3.7% over the past 12 months, to 27.7 index points. Although still the lowest index reading compared to the rest of Australia, its affordability growth is on par with Queensland (3.6%). A key finding for New South Wales is in relation to potential future demand for residential real…
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EPM
Scott Jones: PRD Nationwide Wagga Wagga
When did you start in real estate, and what made you choose a property management career? I started in December 2008, so that’s coming on for eight years in the industry. Having completed my HSC, I was unsure what I wanted to do. I had a family friend in real estate and that ignited my interest, and I started working…
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Elite Agent
Christie Leet, PRD Nationwide Whitsunday
Christie Leet says he is “blessed to work and recreate in the beautiful Whitsundays” and we can’t help but agree! Christie joined the real estate industry by buying a business when he was just 21. Continuing with law and accounting studies whilst managing the business, he watched as some salespeople earned a better income than the local lawyers, and quickly…
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PRD Nationwide strengthens Sydney Presence
PRDnationwide has strengthened its presence in south-western Sydney with the opening of a new office in Kingsgrove. The Kingsgrove operation consists of some new and existing employees of PRDnationwide and provide residential and commercial sales, leasing, property and asset management services, whilst having access to top level market knowledge through PRDnationwide’s esteemed Research Department. PRDnationwide Kingsgrove is the third franchise…
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Elite Agent
PRDnationwide Expands Its Corporate Team
PRDnationwide has recently expanded its national franchise services team with the appointment of Jane Whelan to its corporate division in Sydney. Jane took up her new role of Business Consultant in April, specialising in servicing PRDnationwide office members in New South Wales. She brings more than 31 years of real estate experience, from property management to franchise ownership, in addition…
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The roaring regions: affordable havens for first-home buyers
Australia is now officially a “million-dollar country”, with a median capital city house price of $1.005 million, but there are still some council areas where first-home buyers have a shot at owning their own home.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Look to the regions for affordable property
Home loan affordability may be declining but the great Australian dream of owning your own home is still alive, if buyers are prepared to look outside capital city and metropolitan areas.
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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 cash rate next month according to a leading economist.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australian property market turns “multi-speed”
The Australian property market has turned “multi-speed”, with different markets growing at different rates according to a new report.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The East Coast’s most affordable and liveable suburbs
Sydney and Melbourne are becoming opportune markets for buyers with a growing list of affordable suburbs according to a new report.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australia’s top 10 most affordable regional areas
The great Australian dream of owning a home is still alive, with a new report identifying the Top 10 affordable regional areas in the eastern states.
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NEWS
Is the home and business lending surge about to slow down?
Finance broker Savvy has analysed the latest ABS lending indicators to uncover whether the increase in new loan commitments has peaked yet.
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Congratulations to the REINSW 2020 Awards for Excellence finalists
The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW) has announced the finalists for its annual Awards for Excellence.
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NEWS
Which are the most affordable and liveable suburbs?
Research from PRD Real Estate has revealed the most affordable and liveable suburbs in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Hobart, as we swing into the new year. PRD calculated the difference between the average home loan in a state, and the median unit and house prices in the suburbs to measure affordability. Liveability took into account crime statistics, amenities, employment rates,…
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Finalists announced for REINSW 2020 Awards for Excellence
The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales has announced the finalists for its annual Awards for Excellence – the most prestigious awards night on the NSW real estate calendar. As REINSW President, Leanne Pilkington explains, it will take more than a worldwide pandemic to still this year’s awards. “We have been astonished by the number of entrants into the…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
There are still affordable rentals across the country
Despite the ongoing rental crisis making life difficult for tenants, there are still suburbs that are affordable for renters according to a new report.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Mark Kentwell opens new “statement” office
Award-winning real estate agent Mark Kentwell has announced the opening of PRD Presence office in Toronto, on the waterfront of Lake Macquarie.
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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 for him.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Return of overseas students could place further pressure on rents
An anticipated increase in the number of overseas students coming to Australia following the Chinese Government's edict that students must return to face-to-face study could lead to rent rises of five per cent or more, one expert predicts.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIA announces finalists for National Awards for Excellence 2023
The Real Estate Institute of Australia has published its 2023 finalist list the REIA National Awards for Excellence (NAFE), which will be held in Perth on March 9.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Queensland ranked number one state economy by CommSec
An uptick in sea and tree changers heading north has led to Queensland being ranked the best-performing state economy for the first time in the 13-year history of CommSec’s State of the States report.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Against all odds: Cathy Cattell
In the midst of the Global Financial Crisis, Cathy Cattell hit rock bottom. Her once successful horse stud business was going under and she had no idea what to do next. Enter a passion for people, a job in real estate and more tenacity than you can poke a stick at and things started to turn around. Here, Cathy tells…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Renewable energy plants could boost property prices
Building renewable energy plants could help increase the value of nearby property prices, according to a new report.
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
Maximum impact: Tristan Lovell on the untapped power of your database; how to find it, use it, and gain more listings
Packed full of potential sellers and buyers, a database is one of the most important tools in an agent’s professional toolkit.
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EVENTS
Rex saves agents time with all the best insights from AREC
Are you still buzzing from the AREC conference on the Gold Coast? And are you still trying to remember that wonderful piece of advice you forgot to write down?
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The highlights from AREC 2022 – Day 1
More than 4000 real estate professionals packed the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre yesterday for Day 1 of AREC 2022.
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