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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White attracts star power in inner west
Superstar agent in Sydney’s inner west, Matthew Carvalho has just joined Ray White Erskineville | Surry Hills & Alexandria as an ambitious associate director with big plans for the future. Mr Carvalho is well known for his calm, friendly and patient style, plus he’s highly regarded for guiding his vendors through the sales process to achieve the best result. The…
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Respected agent Judi O’Dea joins Ray White
One of Queensland’s most respected and much-loved real estate agents, Judi O’Dea, has decided to make 2019 great and move her business to Ray White Paddington. With more than 15 years’ experience, Ms O’Dea was one of only a handful of agents to have been named on Queensland’s coveted A-List for five years in a row. Ms O’Dea, a former…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Purplebricks launches new ad campaign, focuses on taking down ‘commission collectors’
Purplebricks Australia has today unveiled an advertising campaign led by media personality Barry Du Bois. The campaign encourages Australians to question the real estate industry’s ‘commission collecting’ model. Encompassing television commercials, digital banners and radio spots, the nationwide campaign challenges Australians to consider how they can get the best return when selling their home. Mr Du Bois, a television property expert,…
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Lambros Bollas joins the OBrien Real Estate network
Melbourne-based OBrien Real Estate is excited to welcome respected local agent Lambros Bollas to the team. Mr Bollas joins with more than 20 years’ experience in the industry to become a key member of the leadership team, working alongside director Max Martinucci. “The experience and expertise I can bring to the team is welcomed and I welcome the energy and…
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Over $57,000 to donated charity by The Harcourts Foundation this quarter
The Harcourts Foundation, the charitable arm of Harcourts Group Australia, have donated a total of $57,386 across Australia to benefit charities serving the communities where Harcourts employees live and work. “During 2018, a total of $311,652 was granted by The Harcourts Foundation to a long list of community charities,” said Julia Eyles, The Harcourts Foundation Coordinator. “Starting off the new…
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Ray White welcomes Mount Gambier to the family
High-performing young gun real estate agent Tahlia Gabrielli has just opened her own Ray White office in the picturesque Limestone coast region of Mount Gambier in South Australia. Ms Gabrielli, who was an agent at the nearby Ray White Keatley office, has decided to take the leap into business ownership. “We always loved being part of such a strong brand,…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
First home buyers claim their biggest slice of the property pie in six years
First home buyers have claimed their biggest share of new housing loans in more than six years, according to the latest ABS Housing Finance figures. The data shows first home buyers made up 18.3 per cent of owner-occupier loans taken out in November, up 0.2 per cent from last month. This is the highest share for first home buyers since…
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The Rubinstein Group adds young sales star to the team
Director of The Rubinstein Group, and Ray White Double Bay’s leading residential agent, Gavin Rubinstein has added young agent Bradley Plos to his team. “Providing the best possible customer service is at the very core of what we focus on within our dynamic team,” said Mr Rubinstein. “Energy, hunger and drive are critical in this business and surrounding yourself with those…
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Ray White welcomes high performer Nic Krasnostein to Double Bay
Halfway through his business degree but yearning to get out from behind a desk, Nic Krasnostein undertook real estate work experience in 2007, and he hasn’t looked back since. Mr Krasnostein has now joined Ray White Double Bay as a sales executive and he is looking forward to being instrumental in people making such significant life decisions. “I genuinely love…
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Professionals expands on Sunshine Coast
Roy Philpott has joined the Professionals network, rebranding his Kings Beach office as Professionals on the Coast Realty and laying plans to build on his dedicated team of four staff members in the coming year to service the booming Sunshine Coast region. “There’s a lot happening on the Sunshine Coast at the moment; it’s growing rapidly and we’re ready to…
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Raine & Horne opens new office in New England region
Prominent Glen Innes real estate agent, Nellie Hayes, has opened the doors at Raine & Horne Glen Innes in the booming New England region. Ms Hayes, who is born and bred in the New England region has joined Raine & Horne from a background selling exclusively rural property. Before her real estate career, Ms Hayes was a private property investor. The mother…
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Michael Coombs joins LJ Hooker Avnu
Michael Coombs has joined the team at LJ Hooker Avnu on Sydney’s Lower North Shore. Mr Coombs has brought with him his team of six. Together they begin the New Year with over $100 million in listings across the Lower North Shore. “There’s no denying there’s an opportunity to consolidate and automate the fractured world of real estate,” Mr Coombs said. “I believe…
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Raine & Horne launch new Belmont office
Raine & Horne has launched its eighth office in NSW’s Hunter region with the opening this month of Raine & Horne Belmont. The new office will be led by local sales agent, Lisa Borstel, who will be supported by business partner Colin Bice, who previously led Raine & Horne Wallsend. Sales star, Simon Rainey, who has worked within the Raine…
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Sunshine Coast waterfront specialist joins LJ Hooker
Real estate specialist Alan Riley – who’s credited with some of the Sunshine Coast’s top waterfront property sales – has joined LJ Hooker Mooloolaba’s sales division as co-principal. Mr Riley has been credited with several million-dollar waterfront sales for Mooloolaba and Minyama sellers over 2018, including $3.25m and $2.88m for two properties at Mooloolaba as well as a record $5.15m…
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Leading agent joins Stone Real Estate in Sydney’s south
South Sydney agent Ray Fadel has started the new year with a new brand behind him, making the decision to join Stone Real Estate. Mr Fadel has opened the doors at Stone Real Estate Sans Souci in Sydney’s south, bringing almost two decades of solid experience to Stone. Mr Fadel, who takes his entire team across to Stone, has established…
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Coronis kicks off the new year expanding it’s Kelvin Grove business
Coronis Kelvin Grove is expanding its presence in the lucrative Brisbane suburbs of Ashgrove, The Gap and Bardon with the addition of brother-sister duo Ken Wearing and Danielle Brown. Coronis COO Karuna Dimelow said welcoming Ken and Danielle to the team was a fantastic start to the new year. “We believe Ken and Danielle are future superstars in the industry…
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Harcourts Group Australia adds Director NSW/ACT Board
Harcourts Group Australia CEO Marcus Williams has announced the appointment of Mahan Shishineh as a director of the Harcourts New South Wales/Australia Capital Territory group as he takes a 10% equity stake in this business. Mr Shishineh currently serves as Franchise Development Manager for the NSW/ACT group, a role he has had since 2014, and will continue as Harcourts focuses…
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A familiar face opens Ray White Narre Warren South
With more than 16 years experience in the industry, Metin Aziret says he’s excited to rebrand his office to Ray White Narre Warren South. With a well-established presence across his local area, Mr Aziret said he was confident this is the next step his business needs to continue its growth. “For us to improve we needed a brand that could…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Downsizers, first-timers, rainfall and a new banking order bode well for NSW regional property in 2019: Raine & Horne
Downsizers eager to take advantage of Sydney’s long-term capital growth, along with more rainfall and less banking red tape are set to underpin property values in NSW regional centres such as Dubbo, Tamworth and Wagga Wagga in 2019 according to Raine & Horne Chief Angus Raine. “Despite softer dwelling prices in Sydney, downsizer activity is driving demand for real estate…
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Raine & Horne secure two high-profile recruits
Raine & Horne Double Bay/Bondi Beach/Bondi Junction will launch into 2019 with the recruitment of two leading sales agents and their teams. Led by principals Martin Maskin and Ric Serrao, the office has secured the services of Peter Starr and Jane Schumann, along with their respective teams. The recruitment was led by the company’s Head of Sales, Luke Hogan, and…
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Ray White Christmas cheer raises thousands for charity
Christmas has come early for a number of charities as Ray White’s Christmas initiative ‘A Little Ray of Giving’ raised thousands of gifts, money and triple-figure food bags across Australia and New Zealand. Some 320 offices across the Ray White Group signed up to the initiative, with more than 15,000 gifts collected, over $13,750 in food value raised and 175…
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Bonny Hills duo join Professionals
After a highly successful tenure as independent real estate agents, Bonny Hills locals Jon and Sharon Slater have joined the Professionals network. Professionals Ocean Drive is set to become synonymous with the respected Slater name, which has been involved in the local property market for more than a decade. “As independents, we’ve achieved a lot over the past eight years, but…
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Raine & Horne launches eighth North Shore office in Sydney
Raine & Horne has kicked off 2019 with a bang by launching its eighth office on Sydney’s lucrative North Shore, Raine & Horne Pymble/Gordon. Experienced North Shore sales agent Wayne Walter will lead the new office. Mr Walter, who started in real estate in 1994, is a former Real Estate Institute of New South Wales award winner. A resident of…
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Scott Mackey continues to boost Bundaberg internationally
Bundaberg real estate business owner Scott Mackey continues to promote the region internationally, connecting with a fellow agent in Japan in his latest venture. Mr Mackey recently attended and presented at the inaugural RE/MAX Japan conference in Tokyo. He featured in the ‘Special session presented by Global Leaders’, along with Tony Williamson from RE/MAX in Cairns, Denver-based Jan Repa, Executive Director,…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
1form launches Tenant Verification
Realestate.com.au’s 1form is making tenant selection easier and faster with this week’s launch of Tenant Verification. The new feature will allow potential tenants to submit a more complete application, by checking their identity documents (Australian driver’s licence or Australian passport) through Australian Government Document Verification Service and National Tenancy Database checks, together with court record checks, and bankruptcy checks conducted by…
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Richardson & Wrench extends Western Sydney reach
The R&W Rooty Hill team has expanded its western Sydney footprint with the opening of a second office in Erskine Park/St Clair. Founder and principal Roy Amery has operated the Rooty Hill office for more than 16 years and has a commanding presence in sales and one of the largest rent rolls in the west. After seeing his business flourish…
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Purplebricks posts interim results, reports Australian operating loss of $10.2 million
Purplebricks have posted their interim results from the first half of the financial year in London, with the report stating ‘market conditions and some operational issues’ are the reason behind significant operating losses in Australia. Shares in the company fell almost 13 per cent after the results were posted. They included an Australian operating loss of $10.2 million in the…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIA elects new president
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has welcomed the election of a new President, Adrian Kelly from Tasmania. Mr Kelly was elected as the 45th President of REIA, the national professional association for Australia’s real estate sector, at the Annual General Meeting held in Canberra on 13 December, effective immediately. Hayden Groves from Western Australia was re-elected Deputy President…
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Laing+Simmons announce new Lane Cove office
The team behind the Laing+Simmons Hunters Hills office has expanded to the other side of the river, opening a new Lane Cove office in time for the start of 2019. A presence in Lane Cove is an important strategic move, explains principal Richard Pickton. “With a significant proportion of our rent roll in Lane Cove and its surrounds, it makes…
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Nine agents join McGrath Paddington
Leading residential agency McGrath Estate Agents, a division of McGrath Limited, has announced that nine high-performing agents will join McGrath Paddington as it seeks to bolster its existing company-owned offices in Brisbane. The new recruits will be led by Daniel Goodwin, who is transitioning his entire sales team across to McGrath. His agents will service key Brisbane suburbs that include…
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realestate.com.au launches Agent Ratings and Reviews
realestate.com.au has launched Agent Ratings and Reviews as a free, unbiased platform to help agents get noticed by more people on the website. Agent Ratings and Reviews will go live to consumers on realestate.com.au in early 2019, giving agents time to look their best by gathering real, authentic reviews from past buyers and sellers ready for launch. Agents have the…
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Crown Residences at Barangaroo, Ironfish, ArchiStar and BC Securities Win Chinese Global Choice Awards from Juwai.com
Australian companies Crown Residences at Barangaroo, Ironfish, ArchiStar and BC Securities were four of the most notable among the 20 of the world’s very best China-focused real estate marketers who were named as winners of the Global Chinese Choice Award by Juwai.com at a gala black-tie dinner event in Shanghai on Wednesday, 5 December. The awards presentation followed four months…
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JLL appointed to manage the Gold Coast’s largest urban renewal precinct
Global real estate services company JLL have been appointed by UBS Asset Management’s Real Estate Business to undertake leasing, property, marketing and facilities management services for the former Athletes’ Village of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018), as it is transformed into Australia’s first ever large-scale build-to-rent housing scheme, known as Smith Collective. Incorporating seven hectares of residential and retail…
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McGrath recruits Justin Marsden to lead Queensland growth as State Manager
McGrath Estate Agents today announced that Justin Marsden has joined the company as State Manager for Queensland, while also overseeing their northern NSW footprint. Mr Marsden brings more than 18 years’ experience, carving an impressive record as a sales agent, principal, auctioneer and coach. Christopher Mourd, Head of Franchise Network for McGrath, said he was delighted to welcome Justin to…
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Stone Real Estate opens in Copacabana
One of the Central Coast’s most respected agents, Andrew Thomson, yesterday opened Stone Real Estate’s newest franchise in oceanside Copacabana – the 13th office opening for the network this year. The new principal of Stone Real Estate Copacabana rose to the top five per cent of sales agents nationally at his previous agency after building an envious sales record in…
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