-
Real Estate News
REA Group appoints Chris Venter as Chief Technology Officer
REA Group has announced the appointment of Chris Venter to the role of Chief Technology Officer and a member of REA’s executive leadership team.
Read More » -
Real Estate Content
Tom Cruise selling Colorado mountain retreat
Tom Cruise fans in the hunt for a slice of the Mission: Impossible star’s property portfolio are in luck, with the actor putting his 130-hectare ranch in Telluride, Colorado, on the market for the first time.
Read More » -
Real Estate News
How working for himself changed Clinton Eastell’s life
There's been a bit of a debate around the rise of small-business, self-branded agents who are shunning the large-franchise model and, instead, striking out on their own.
Read More » -
Real Estate News
REINSW vacancy survey shows rental market remains unpredictable
The results of the latest REINSW Vacancy Rate Survey show that the rental market across the state remains unpredictable.
Read More » -
Real Estate News
Fraser Coast’s Sprake Real Estate joins LJ Hooker after 83 years as an independent
After 83 years operating as an independent real estate business, Sprake Real Estate, on Queensland’s Fraser Coast, has rebranded and joined the LJ Hooker Group.
Read More » -
Real Estate News
Time to shine for Byron and Mudgee as First National NSW announces 2020 GEM winners
First National Real Estate’s New South Wales agents have been recognised for their achievements, with the network holding its 2020 General Excellence and Marketing (GEM) Awards at Hyatt Regency Sydney on Saturday night.
Read More » -
Real Estate News
Market confidence ensures strong start to 2021 for new home sales
New home sales have surged in Australia over the past 12 months, with the latest Housing Industry of Australia (HIA) New Home Sales report showing new home sales last month were 1.7 per cent higher than they were in February 2020.
Read More » -
Real Estate News
Don’t blame zoning for Australia’s soaring house prices
Among the many explanations put forward for soaring home prices, one we hear repeatedly is zoning — the regulations that govern the purposes for which land can be used, including how densely people can be housed in different locations.
Read More » -
Real Estate News
Trigger happy: Rex announces integration with automated tech tool Zapier
Rex Software has integrated a new automation tool into its CRM that has helped US agents reduce their lead follow-up time by 90 per cent.
Read More » -
Elite Agent
Eview Group notches up 20,000 sales and announces expansion into property management
Eview Group's national expansion is continuing apace, and following a record-breaking January and February to kick off 2021, it has just marked a major milestone.
Read More » -
Elite Agent
Explore Property expands presence in Queensland
Explore Property is continuing to expand its footprint in the Sunshine State, with the group now having a presence in regions stretching from the far north to the southeast.
Read More » -
Elite Agent
Professionals’ new Shell Coast office set for growth
The Professionals network is expanding into the waterside haven of Oak Flats in the NSW South Coast's southern Illawarra region, with a new office headed by experienced local agent Phil Muller.
Read More » -
Real Estate News
Growth catalyst for new McGrath team
McGrath Parramatta has expanded its operation adding the previously company-owned Blacktown business to its franchise group and operating the two offices as McGrath West Group. Led by Kon Stathopoulos, the business has strategically aligned itself with key talent in Sydney’s Greater Western region with Joel Hollings and Amit Nayak joining as partners in the new business structure. The announcement follows…
Read More » -
Elite Agent
Barry Plant growing Ballarat and Bendigo offices
With the regional Victorian property market going gangbusters over the past year, Barry Plant Ballarat and Bendigo have been reaping the rewards.
Read More » -
Elite Agent
Call for half of NSW social housing to be provided by not-for-profit providers
The Community Housing Industry Association NSW says 50 per cent of social housing investment should be delivered by not-for-profit community housing providers in order to meet surging demand and deliver as many new homes as possible.
Read More » -
CASE STUDIES
Josh Davoren: There is no such thing as ‘the new normal’ anymore
COVID-19 has forced real estate agents and their clients to rely new communication tools but RE/MAX Australia Operations Director Josh Davoren says that shouldn’t be at the expense of good old-fashioned customer service.
Read More » -
Elite Agent
Karmen Costigan joins Harcourts Australia as Head of Property Management
One of the nation’s largest real estate franchise networks, Harcourts Group Australia, has appointed seasoned industry professional Karmen Costigan as Head of Property Management Australia.
Read More » -
Elite Agent
Eagle Software launches new Interactive Owner Portal
Eagle Software has announced a new release, with its reporting being given a complete redesign thanks to the Interactive Owner Portal.
Read More » -
Elite Agent
Double Bay and Bondi Beach office reigns at Raine & Horne NSW State Awards
Raine & Horne held its annual NSW State Awards on Friday night, with the network’s Double Bay/Bondi Beach office retaining its crown as the brand’s best office in the state for the 20th year in a row.
Read More » -
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.
Read More » -
Elite Agent
‘Like throwing petrol on a bonfire’: Industry Super boss slams plan to use retirement savings for home deposits
Industry Super Australia has thrown cold water on the concept of allowing prospective homebuyers to access their superannuation to enter the housing market, describing the idea as fundamentally flawed.
Read More » -
Elite Agent
Taking Control: Craig Stephenson
After almost a decade in hospitality, Ray White Bankstown sales consultant Craig Stephenson decided to combine his passion for property and customer service into a career in real estate. He reveals the secrets to his success so far.
Read More » -
Elite Agent
Zali Stevens: Property management chose me
Zali Stevens never thought she’d grow up to be a property manager. But after starting in the real estate industry at 17, the Key2 Property senior PM loves nothing more than exceeding clients’ expectations and acting as a role model for her new personal assistant.
Read More » -
Elite Agent
Johnny Depp’s French village estate could be yours… but you’ll need deep pockets
It appears Johnny Depp is readying to relist his opulent French village estate, with Top Ten Real Estate Deals reporting the actor will put the village back on the market at US$55.5 million ($69.5 million).
Read More » -
Elite Agent
Top independent agents named at 15th annual Australasian Real Estate Results Awards
The region's top performing agencies and individuals came together last night competing for top honours at the 15th annual Australasian Real Estate Results Awards (ARERAs).
Read More » -
Elite Agent
The Agency takes reins as Australian Turf Club’s sponsor partner for three more years
The Agency has renewed its three-year sponsor partnership with the Australian Turf Club ahead of the 2021 Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival.
Read More » -
Elite Agent
Homely partners with REIWA to strengthen affordable advertising options
Industry-backed real estate portal Homely.com.au has joined forces with the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) to strengthen access to affordable property advertising for all Australians.
Read More » -
Elite Agent
The thrill of starting your own agency
Matt McKee is no stranger to adventure, but even he says there's nothing quite like the adrenaline rush of opening an agency with your name on the door.
Read More » -
Elite Agent
First National announces SA and NT 2020 award winners
First National Real Estate’s South Australia and Northern Territory agents celebrated their annual night of nights last weekend. The group’s SA and NT agents were presented with their 2020 General Excellence and Marketing Awards at Hilton Adelaide on Friday night. The 2020 awards introduced two major new award classifications – Magnificent 7 and Elite. These awards incorporate 15 property managers,…
Read More » -
Elite Agent
Convini and OurProperty join forces for landlord BNPL tool PropPay
Tech company OurProperty has joined forces with fledgling fintech firm Convini to launch a new product that allows landlords to fund maintenance and refurbishment jobs via an online tool.
Read More » -
Elite Agent
Experienced Toowoomba agents launch their own brand
The leap into business ownership was not always front of mind for Alan Reilly and his wife Emma. But trusting in his own name, the pair have taken the leap launching Reilly Real Estate in the regional Queensland city of Toowoomba. Mr Reilly said the new agency had been well received in its three weeks of operation. “People I’ve known…
Read More » -
Elite Agent
Kate Hanssen helps Eview boost Bass Coast presence
Eview Group has announced a further bolstering of its Bass Coast presence, with the regional Victorian arm of the national network launching a fresh and exciting new brand. Customer-focused agent and Phillip Island local Kate Hanssen has joined forces with Eview to build on her experience, launching her self-titled brand “Kate Hanssen, Real Estate Executive”. “We are so excited for…
Read More » -
Elite Agent
Interest is not enough: 1-in-4 Aussies would prefer a cashback loan
Low interest rates may not be enough to attract new mortgage customers, but cash could sweeten the deal, according to new research by Finder.
Read More » -
Real Estate News
Rex Software online learning program aims to foster closer ties with users
Real estate industry CRM platform Rex Software has just announced a new initiative to give agents a boost, with a free two-month program aimed at helping better integrate technology into their businesses to drive productivity and build better relationships with clients.
Read More » -
Real Estate News
State of Origin competition at Ray White drives 7000 appraisals
In less than four hours, Ray White agents have drummed up nearly 7,000 extra appraisals across Australia and New Zealand, actively demonstrating how the leading group knows how to both harness its scale and have some fun along the way - especially in challenging times.
Read More »