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Industry News

Propic appoints David Choi as Chief Commercial Officer

Property intelligence start-up Propic has appointed David Choi as their new Chief Commercial Officer and Strategist with an immediate start.

Industry News

Homegrown PropTech platform drives digital land sales

Oliver Hume has launched a new Proptech platform, allowing buyers to pay deposits online, without visiting a sales…

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Downsizers can avoid stamp duty when purchasing in land lease communities

Downsizing.com.au has published a report analysing the savings on offer for new homes in new land lease communities

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Sydney-based Chadwick Real Estate expands with new Hornsby office

Chadwick Real Estate has opened a fourth office in Hornsby, ready to take advantage of the high demand…

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Technology

Why local businesses should communicate with customers via text messages

There are an estimated 3.8 billion smartphone users in the world, with 80 per cent of Australians using…

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People Moves

Knight Frank appoints Paul Roberts as Head of New South Wales

Knight Frank has announced a new leader for its New South Wales (NSW) business, with an optimistic outlook…

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Industry News

New and total listings drop across Australia as national rental supply nears all-time low

The Australian rental market has become increasingly competitive as available rental supply continues to sharply decline over 2021.

Franchise News

Mother-daughter kick start real estate dream with OASIS platform

Mum-and-daughter team Vanessa and Cheyne Brunton are enjoying overseeing their own destiny with @realty’s innovative OASIS platform, which…

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South-East Queensland’s population is booming, while Victoria’s declines

Victorians continue to migrate out of the state, as Queensland welcomes nearly 44,000 new residents since March 2020.

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Five key recommendations to promote economic recovery in Western Sydney

The Property Council of Australia has provided five key recommendations for Western Sydney's economic recovery when restrictions ease

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Melbourne agents embrace Eview Group’s ‘Your Brand Your Business’ model

Anthony Alagona, Omar Morsi and Daniel Sacco are the latest agents to embrace the Eview Group's 'Your Brand…

Industry News

Sarah Wotton joins DiJones Southern Highlands

DiJones Southern Highlands has welcomed sales agent Sarah Wotton to the team.

Industry News

Property investors expect house prices to continue rising

The 2021 PIPA Annual Investor Sentiment Survey has revealed investors still believe it's a good time to invest.

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Industry News

Perth’s most affordable house prices compared to Melbourne and Sydney

Perth is known to be one of the most affordable cities in Australia to buy a house, but…

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How low can we go? Records slashed again as lowest home loan rate drops to 1.59 per cent

How low can we go? Home loan rates have dropped to a record low of 1.59 per cent,…

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Industry News

How millennials’ digital habits and home ownership trends have impacted the Australian property market

Millennials are a digitally savvy generation, going online to shop, socialise and work. So it is little surprise…

Industry News

Singapore and Hong Kong buyers set to underpin Sydney’s prestige market

Buyers from Hong Kong and Singapore will help propel Sydney's residential and commercial markets into 2022, according to…

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People Moves

Knight Frank NSW appoints new Head of Assessment Management Services

Knight Frank has announced the appointment of their new Head of Assessment Management Services (AMS) in NSW, Jeremy…

Industry News

New home sales remain strong in August

The HIA New Home Sales report shows a strength in new home sales during August, however sales remain…

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LJ Hooker celebrates its 93rd anniversary by partnering with Lifeline

LJ Hooker has announced an official partnership with Lifeline, which is aimed at helping the charity’s crisis support…

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Gateway approval for new Chatswood development

Heworth Holdings Group has received approval for a 25-storey residential and commercial development in Chatswood, Sydney.

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Real Estate Agent Events

Ewan Morton shares five key rent roll growth tips, including how to scale with technology

In RiTA by AiRE's recent webinar, Morton's Joint Managing Director, Ewan Morton, shared his five key rent roll…

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More retirees have large mortgages but fewer are downsizing

Fewer retirees are looking to downsize this spring selling season, according to the REIA, with listings down 20-40…

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Ray White Queensland has celebrated its 2021 top performers

More than 1200 Ray White Queensland members celebrated the achievements of the top offices and individuals over 2020-21

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Industry News

Australia’s population growth rate is the slowest in more than 100 years

Australia's population only marginally grew in 2020, primarily due to the impact of international border closures on overseas…

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Franchise News

Rising star takes the reins at First National Real Estate Warwick

She is only 26 years old, but Tori DeMamiel has already advanced from real estate trainee to business…

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Industry News

House prices have soared by almost 20 per cent

House prices have inflated by a whopping 18.4 per cent over the year to June, according to the…

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Supplier News

Kul Singh takes on a new role as the REA Group shifts to a customer-focused model

REA Group has announced the creation of a new business unit known as the 'Customer Group', led by…

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Industry News

Buxton Real Estate Group expands into Melbourne’s Inner West

Buxton has welcomed its 23rd residential office in Victoria, focused on servicing the Inner West Melbourne market

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Sydney sees newfound confidence as new listing rates improve

The NSW Government's pathway out of lockdown has instilled newfound confidence in Sydney residents, according to REA Group's…

Industry News

Domain set to acquire Insight Data Solutions

Domain has announced it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Insight Data Solutions (IDS) by October…

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Australia’s third largest bank NAB increases fixed rate

NAB has increased its fixed rate by up to 0.3 per cent, with a new lowest rate of…