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Movers and Shakers
Ben Brackenridge takes over Raine & Horne Surfers Paradise
Long-time sales specialist Ben Brackenridge steps into principal role at leading Gold Coast agency.
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Real Estate News
Successful Gold Coast office rebrands to RE/MAX United
Collaboration and innovation form part of the next strategic move for successful business leaders Peter Catanzariti and Jean Brown, who have this week joined RE/MAX Australia.
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Real Estate News
Harcourts new head of Auctions Australia announced
Harcourts is excited to announce the appointment of Aaron Davis as the new Head of Auctions Australia.
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Elite Agent
AI and ChatGPT is transforming the buyer’s agency sector
AI is making waves across various sectors, and the buyer's agency property industry is no exception.
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Movers and Shakers
Harcourts celebrates top achievers with New Zealand trip
Harcourts has recognised its top 2 per cent of Sales Consultants across Australia and New Zealand with an unforgettable Titanium Achievers trip to Auckland.
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Noemi Guttmann and Rylee Ritchie join Ayre Real Estate
Experienced agents Noemi Guttmann and Rylee Ritchie have joined Ayre Real Estate to lead a new service for developers and post-completion projects.
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Trevor Tippett joins Belle Property as High Performance Coach
Belle Property has appointed Trevor Tippett as High Performance Coach and Trainer in Queensland.
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Martin Merritt joins LJ Hooker with three offices in Illawarra
Veteran Martin Merritt has rebranded three offices to LJ Hooker, strengthening the brand's presence in the growing Illawarra market.
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Movers and Shakers
Nick Alexopoulos opens Raine & Horne Gledswood Hills
Nick Alexopoulos has launched Raine & Horne Gledswood Hills, bringing the brand to the booming area. The Announcement: Raine & Horne has touched down in Gledswood Hills, led by local expert Nick Alexopoulos, bringing the brand’s cutting-edge PropTech solutions, marketing, and agency systems to the booming area. Mr Alexopoulos, an experienced real estate professional with 24 years of experience, brings…
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Real Estate News
Australia faces record low housing affordability, new report reveals
Australia is experiencing its worst housing affordability crisis on record, according to the PropTrack Housing Affordability Report for 2023-24.
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Elite Agent
It’s a Fact: Harcourts sells a property every 13 minutes
New residential real estate figures developed for the launch of its global facts campaign has solidified the strength of the brand despite varying property cycle dynamics experienced across the globe.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Dutton’s $5 billion plan to solve housing crisis
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has announced a $5 billion Housing Infrastructure Program, aiming to fast-track the construction of up to 500,000 new homes if the Coalition wins the next federal election.
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APPOINTMENTS
Pivotal Financial names Shannon Arnold GM
Pivotal Financial, the finance arm of RE/MAX Australia, has appointed Shannon Arnold as General Manager, signalling a new phase of growth and leadership for the company.
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Movers and Shakers
Professionals hit $4.5 million milestone for breast cancer research
Real estate group Professionals has reached a significant philanthropic milestone, donating $4.5 million to the National Breast Cancer Foundation over 20 years.
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Movers and Shakers
Raine & Horne’s anniversary book named finalist at Mumbrella Publish Awards
Raine & Horne's 140-year commemorative book has been recognised as a finalist for Custom Publication of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.
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Movers and Shakers
Farshad Kazazi takes over Harcourts Arundel office
Multi-talented businessman Farshad Kazazi has acquired and rebranded the former Harcourts Arundel office on the Gold Coast.
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Movers and Shakers
Jackie and Jason Scott open Ray White Port Noarlunga
Experienced agents Jackie and Jason Scott have returned to Ray White, opening a new office in Port Noarlunga, South Australia.
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Elite Agent
September vacancy rates drop again: tight conditions ahead for property managers
Renters should prepare for increased competition and rising rental prices as PropTrack’s latest report reveals a third consecutive month of falling vacancy rates across Australia in September 2024, with conditions tightening in both capital cities and regional areas. Nationally, the rental vacancy rate dropped to 1.34%, with Sydney, Hobart, and Canberra seeing some of the most significant declines. Listen to…
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INTERNATIONAL
Rising house costs hit middle-class America hard
Much like what is happening in Australia, middle-class homeowners in the US are increasingly facing a financial squeeze due to rising housing costs, a trend that has accelerated over the past decade.Nearly 30% of middle-income homebuyers spent more than 30% of their income on housing in a significant increase from a decade earlier. This “cost-burdened group”, identified by a common…
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Real Estate News
Taskforce Australia announced as Telstra Best of Business Awards Victorian State Winner
Taskforce Australia is delighted to announce that it has been named the Victorian State Winner for Outstanding Growth in the 2024 Telstra Best of Business Awards.
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Movers and Shakers
Woodards launches industry-first Cadet program
Woodards has introduced a new Cadet program to provide dedicated training for beginners in the real estate industry.
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Movers and Shakers
Craig Shute appointed CEO of Asia Pacific at Knight Frank
Knight Frank has announced Craig Shute as the new CEO of Asia Pacific (APAC), starting in 2025.
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Movers and Shakers
Colin Hatch opens Harcourts Complete in Jimboomba
Experienced agent Colin Hatch has returned to real estate, opening Harcourts Complete in the growing Jimboomba region.
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Movers and Shakers
Kate Spence and Chris Rayner open Belle Property Lower Blue Mountains
Award-winning principal duo Kate Spence and Chris Rayner have opened a new Belle Property office in the Lower Blue Mountains.
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Movers and Shakers
Charlotte Agace appointed as Growth Partner at Place Estate Agents
Place Estate Agents have appointing Charlotte Agace to drive expansion across the greater Brisbane area
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Movers and Shakers
Jarita Rayasam joins LJ Hooker as Head of Operations Strategic Growth
Jarita Rayasam has been appointed as Head of Operations Strategic Growth at LJ Hooker Group as the company focuses on driving growth and profitability.
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Movers and Shakers
Jacob Caine reappointed as REIV President
Jacob Caine has been reappointed as President of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) for a second term.
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Real Estate News
Explore Property Opens New Office in Yeppoon, Tapping into Coastal Market Boom
Adam de Jong, a veteran real estate agent, leads Explore Property’s new Yeppoon office and brings nearly two decades of local market expertise. Explore Property expands its presence in Queensland, focusing on personalised service and innovative marketing to meet the growing demand in Yeppoon’s coastal property market.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Reapit to elevate agency tech with new game-changing innovations
PropTech provider Reapit will announce the latest enhancement to its award-winning range of platforms including Console Cloud, AgentBox, Inspect Real Estate and Move Me In on 24 October.
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Real Estate News
REA Group invests in 3D visualisation platform IMMERSIV
REA Group has announced a minority investment in IMMERSIV, a 3D visualisation platform designed specifically to support buying and selling off the plan properties..
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Movers and Shakers
Alex Denmeade joins Coronis in Brisbane
Sales agent Alex Denmeade has made the move to Coronis, strengthening the group's presence in Brisbane's inner city.
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