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FRANCHISE NEWS
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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LJ Hooker bolsters recruitment division
LJ Hooker has appointed former Cooley Auctions auctioneer Toby Llewellyn to its network development team, bringing to the recruitment division a background across both real estate and technology. In addition to calling for Cooley Auctions across New South Wales, Mr Llewellyn was also instrumental in rolling out its online auction management platform, AuctionNow. “Having a background in technology – initially…
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Highly regarded real estate agent Michael Keil joins The Agency
The Agency Group Australia’s has recruited highly experienced, award-winning real estate agent Michael Keil in Western Australia. With over two decades’ experience under his belt in the WA property market, Mr Keil – a licensed real estate business agent and auctioneer– is highly regarded in the industry, where his innovative sales strategies have delivered proven results for both residential property…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Dexus paves the way to net zero emissions with renewable Energy Supply Agreement
Dexus has agreed terms for one of Australia’s first supply-linked renewable Energy Supply Agreements (ESA), which will purchase renewable energy offsite to power the base building services of more than 40 buildings in its New South Wales property portfolio. This will be achieved through the procurement of renewable energy generation and presents a new lever for Dexus and the property…
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National rental report does not paint full picture of tenant experience: REIWA
A report from consumer watchdog CHOICE, together with National Shelter and The National Association of Tenant Organisations, claims that over 50 per cent of tenants are living in properties that need repairs. However, industry bodies say the report isn’t reflective of the full story. According to REIWA, the issues raised in the Disrupted: the consumer experience of renting in Australia report are…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Offices combine to create Ray White Commercial Northern Corridor Group
Ray White Commercial Northern Corridor Group has joined forces with the Pine Rivers office to become one of the largest commercial real estate agencies on the northern side of Brisbane, boasting offices in Brendale, Morayfield and Mooloolaba. The Group will now service from North Brisbane through to Noosa, with Michael Shadforth and Chris Massie leading the team. “Market knowledge, future…
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Clown Doctors 2018 Christmas Appeal and DiJONES come together to brighten the lives of those in hospital
DiJONES and The Humour Foundation are again running the Clown Doctors Christmas Appeal. DiJONES CEO Rob Ward said the DiJONES team pride themselves on helping those who aren’t able to spend Christmas in their family home, so why not make it that little bit more special and brighten up a child or family’s day? “It was exciting to experience the…
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@realty steps in to new headquarters
National real estate industry network @realty is gearing up for its next phase of growth, making the move to its new headquarters in Gold Coast corporate tower 50 Cavill Avenue in Surfers Paradise. Established on the Gold Coast by father and son duo, James and JJ Taylor, the company’s CEO and director respectively, the network now comprises a head office…
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Suzy Tiric joins DiJONES Future Superstars Program
The team at DiJONES Eastern Suburbs have welcomed Suzy Tiric, who joins the agency as part of the Future Superstars Program. DiJONES CEO Rob Ward said Ms Tiric is highly motivated and a perfect fit for the brand. “As a mother of three, Suzy brings a wealth of knowledge from her past careers as a teacher and having owned a…
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Knight Frank appoints leading Residential Project Marketing agent
Knight Frank has appointed Murray Wood as Partner, Residential Project Marketing, Australia from early 2019. With over 20 years’ industry experience specialising in project marketing, Mr Wood has had exceptional exposure to prestige projects including several major Sydney CBD landmarks: Barangaroo – Stage 1; three stages of Darling Square; and the famous Opera Residences at Circular Quay. Knight Frank’s Partner,…
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RE/MAX Success throws lifeline to farmers
RE/MAX Success has raised more than $7,800 for drought-stricken farmers with the support of its sales and property management clients. “We teamed up with Lifeline to help make life a little easier for farmers across the Darling Downs and South West Queensland,” said RE/MAX Success general manager Daniel Burrett. He said that each agent on the RE/MAX Success team had…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
December 2018: Interest rates on hold, Industry reaction
At its meeting yesterday (4 December 2018), the RBA Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 1.50 per cent for its 25th consecutive meeting. “Conditions in the Sydney and Melbourne housing markets have continued to ease and nationwide measures of rent inflation remain low,” said RBA Governor Dr Philip Lowe. “Credit conditions for some borrowers are tighter than they…
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Sydney becomes affordable as northern Brisbane takes the lead in new report
A new report from PRDnationwide has made some surprising discoveries along the eastern seaboard, including affordability in parts of Sydney for the first time since 2016 and a strong market in Brisbane’s north. The PRDnationwide Affordable and Liveable Property Guides 2nd Half 2018 for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Hobart reports on many key indicators, creating a holistic picture of property…
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OBrien Real Estate extends network into Melbourne’s Inner North
OBrien Real Estate established its first franchise office in February 2013 and now has just opened its 27th office, located in the growth belt of the inner northern suburbs. Originating in the south-east of Melbourne, OBrien until recently had all its offices situated on the east side of the Yarra River, but now you’ll find four recently opened OBrien offices…
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RE/MAX launches network-integrated platform
In the most significant milestone in its digital transformation to date, RE/MAX this month launched Precinct to its Australian and New Zealand networks. Built in partnership with Microsoft, Precinct is a one-stop RE/MAX members portal, where members have easier access to key tools and training, find resources, share ideas through enterprise social media, get real time alerts from the network,…
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RE/MAX VIP expand ownership team
Anita Middleton has joined Kris Hagena on the ownership team at RE/MAX VIP, having left a career in retail management 18 months ago to join Ms Hagena’s real estate team. Ms Hagena said forming a co-ownership provided a perfect opportunity for both of them to bring their strengths to the fore in ensuring the growth of the business. “I’d say…
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Barry Plant “Oak Club” celebrates longevity
At a gala event at the Plaza Ballroom in Melbourne last week, Barry Plant Group Directors, Vic Care and Mike McCarthy welcomed 65 new people to their prestigious Oak Club. The Oak Club was created in 2000 to acknowledge the loyalty and contributions of people who have been with the Barry Plant Group for 10 years or more. The oak…
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Ray White opens the doors on new office in Junee
Experienced real estate professionals Lucas Myers and Cassie Sheahan have expanded their business and will rebrand a very successful agency in Junee that’s been owned by Rob and Jen Barrett, who are retiring after more than 25 years. Mr Myers said the expansion ambition had always been a goal when they opened their Ray White office in Wagga Wagga in…
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Ray White Sippy Downs owner opens new office in Nambour
The owner of Ray White Sippy Downs, Michael Stack, has expanded his team and set up an office in the Sunshine Coast town of Nambour. After months of successful transacting in this area, he decided that opening the premises was an important next step for both his staff and clients. “We have already built up a wonderful client base in Nambour,…
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Professionals Tamborine Mountain expands into Serendipity
The Professionals is set to double its presence in one of Queensland’s most sought-after real estate markets. The Professionals Mount Tamborine will merge with Serendipity Real Estate to form The Professionals Serendipity. The new business will service Mount Tamborine and Tamborine Village. Co-principal and president of the Mount Tamborine Chamber of Commerce Alison Rip said the merger was an excellent…
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Real Estate News
Harcourts Honoured with Gold Quality Service Award by Reader’s Digest
Harcourts Group Australia has been named the Gold Winner in the Real Estate category at the Reader’s Digest 2019 Quality Service Awards. The awards are determined by a public vote and recognise companies that deliver outstanding customer service. Marcus Williams, CEO of Harcourts Australia said, “Harcourts’ success at the Reader’s Digest Quality Service Awards is a result of our consistent…
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Knight Frank expands in Sydney South West to meet growing demand
Knight Frank has announced several new appointments within its Western Sydney and South Sydney branches, in addition to the relocation of Knight Frank Sydney South West to a larger office. The changes reflect the growing demand for commercial and industrial property within the region due to new developments and infrastructure, such as Badgery’s Creek and WestConnex. John Swanson, previously Associate…
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Reed & Co make headway in Noosa
Since launching earlier this year, Reed & Co in the tourism and property hotspot of Noosa has made a flying start by achieving more than $15 million in sales in its first eight weeks. Founder Adrian Reed said he was delighted by the early progress, which has also been boosted by the addition of industry veterans Don Reed and Andrea…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIQ 2019 Awards for Excellence finalists announced
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland has announced its 2019 Awards for Excellence finalists, representing the best in the Queensland real estate profession. REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella congratulated all finalists on their success. “This year’s Awards attracted a very high calibre of entrants, reflecting the growing focus on professionalism for all REIQ members,” she said. “To be named a finalist…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
PEXA Plus hopes to streamline the workload for online property transactions
Property Exchange Australia (PEXA) has announced that PEXA Plus, a new gateway to online property transactions, is available now in three of the five states it operates in. PEXA Plus provides members with tools to manage their digital conveyancing workload, affording them more time to focus on customer service and growing their operations. Studies show that digital conveyancing allows for an average…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Juwai launches education channel to help Chinese buyers study and buy property overseas
Juwai.com has launched a new Education Channel on its website, dedicated to international education and related properties for Chinese families. Early sponsors and advertisers on the channel include the Overseas Property & Immigration & Investment Exhibition in Shanghai this December; Hopewell Developments, a leading Canadian developer with a portfolio in Alberta, Ontario, Manitoba and British Columbia; Surterre Properties, the leading luxury…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ripple Wu becomes Co-Principal of McGrath Box Hill
McGrath Estate Agents today announced the appointment of Ripple Wu as a director and co-principal of McGrath Box Hill. McGrath Founder and Executive Director John McGrath said, “Despite a cooling market I believe Melbourne offers good potential for capital growth over the long term due to solid population and employment growth, major investment in infrastructure and affordable housing that will…
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Professionals expand into Adelaide Hills
Professionals are set to open an office in the booming Adelaide Hills and Mount Barker region, which is exploding in popularity with young families looking to break into the housing market. The Professionals Adelaide Hills co-principal and respected Adelaide property valuer Paul De Gilio said that with Adelaide’s growth constrained by its geographic location, the Mount Barker region had been earmarked…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Property services industry moves forward with electronic signatures
It will soon be possible to sign and witness documents, including contracts like residential agreements, electronically in a huge step forward for the property services industry, according to the Real Estate Institute of NSW. Currently, the Electronic Transactions Regulation 2017 (NSW) prevents the electronic witnessing of documents. If passed without amendment, the Conveyancing Legislation Amendment Bill 2018 (NSW) will enable…
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Harcourts Warragul named best in Victoria
Harcourts Warragul was recently recognised as the top performing agency within the Harcourts Victoria Group at their quarterly awards night in October. It was a Regional Victoria double with Ballarat coming in at number two, and provided sound evidence to the current strength of the regional growth areas versus the decline in metropolitan markets. Harcourts Judd White in Glen Waverley had…
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Ray White shines a ray of light this festive season
This Christmas Ray White will continue its popular tradition of supporting the less fortunate with the return of ‘A little Ray of Giving’. The inspiring Christmas campaign will see Ray White Double Bay and Cosmopolitan Centre partner with Sony Foundation Australia to help disadvantaged people who may need a little extra light in their festive season. The Ray White Double Bay and Cosmopolitan…
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Stone Real Estate opens in key Western Sydney market
Stone Real Estate has a new office in Sydney’s growing south-western region with the doors opening in Camden, led by principal Peter Salisbury. Taking up the helm of Stone Real Estate Camden, Mr Salisbury said the region’s future is remarkably bright thanks to the major infrastructure improvements announced for the area, such as the A9 Orbital, Badgery’s Creek Airport and extension…
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Ray White Marsden continues expansion
The rapid expansion of Ray White Marsden continues with the appointment of Phil Zabaks as sales manager. Although Ray White Marsden only opened on 15 January, it has already grown to a team of 22, who have sold more than 100 properties and now have over 200 properties on the rent roll. Principal Avi Khan said they had experienced very…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Brett Hunter to take helm of REINSW in November 2019
The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales has elected Brett Hunter as President-Elect of the industry body, effective November 2018 for a one-year term. REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin said the appointment of Brett Hunter as President-Elect will ensure a smooth transition when REINSW President Leanne Pilkington steps down in 12 months time. “Brett has contributed to the direction and…
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CBRE retail team nabs highly regarded valuer
CBRE’s Victorian Retail Investments team has secured the services of highly regarded valuer Annalee Neil. Ms Neil, a Deakin University property graduate, will take on the role of analyst, Victorian Retail Investments, following nearly three years as a valuer at M3 Property where she focused on valuing retail assets for many of Australia’s major shopping centre owners. National Director Investments…
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