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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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Founders return to RE/MAX to celebrate 21 years in business
RE/MAX United Vision, in the Brisbane suburb of Carina, celebrated 21 years in business recently with an event that brought founders Ron and Lenore Sieber out of retirement, home from their travels and into the limelight as guests of honour. Broker owner Gaby McEwan described Mrs Sieber’s presentation as unexpected and nothing short of inspirational. “Lenore spoke about how to…
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New home for DiJONES Eastern Suburbs
The team at DiJONES Eastern Suburbs office will relocate to Five Ways Paddington after 26 years at its Woollahra home, in what is set to be an exciting new chapter for the brand. Since acquiring DiJONES in 2016, CEO Rob Ward said the company has experienced exponential growth of 35 per cent and, in the past 12 months, has sold over…
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Jo Prince-Gillies appointed Associate Director of McGrath Projects Queensland
McGrath Projects, a division of McGrath Estate Agents, today announced the appointment of Jo Prince-Gillies as Associate Director of McGrath Projects Queensland. McGrath Projects General Manager Adam Sparkes said, “We see the Brisbane apartment market is showing signs of improvement with enquiry levels starting to rise, and it is with great pleasure that I announce the appointment of Jo Prince-Gillies…
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Boutique agency OBrien Real Estate opens in Oakleigh
Oakleigh South agent Max Martinucci has celebrated the official opening of his OBrien Real Estate Oakleigh office. The event saw Mr Martinucci joined by buyer’s advocate and serial bidder on The Block, Frank Valentic, speaking about his experience through buying on The Block over the years and sharing his outlook on the property market. A crowd of 120 guests gathered for the launch,…
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Ray White welcomes Mascot to the family
A powerhouse team of property development professionals have made a move into the booming eastern Sydney suburb of Mascot. The team behind the brand new office come from a range of different backgrounds and industries, all having shared a common goal of opening a Ray White office in an up-and-coming area. Yan Chen, Ray White Mascot Principal, has a wealth of…
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Purplebricks Australia CEO departs
It has been mutually decided that Purplebricks Australia Chief Executive Officer Ryan Dinsdale will leave the business to pursue new opportunities. Mr Dinsdale will remain with Purplebricks to support a period of transition until 1 March 2019 at the latest. Mr Dinsdale took on the role two and a half years ago to launch the Purplebricks brand into Australia. During his…
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New R&W office integrates legal and real estate services under one roof
Richardson & Wrench is expanding its presence in Sydney’s western growth corridor with the opening of a new office in Toongabbie that integrates the three pillars of real estate services all under one roof. R&W Toongabbie will be co-located with long-established law firm Papantoniou Blake Lawyers, providing clients and customers with the option to access all their property and legal…
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REIWA encourages Aussies to dig deep for the homeless this holiday season
As proud partner of The Salvation Army, REIWA is encouraging West Australians to get behind the Salvos’ Annual Christmas Appeal to help bring holiday cheer to the homeless in WA this festive season. REIWA President Damian Collins said there were a number of ways the local community could get behind the Salvos’ Christmas Appeal. “You can donate unwrapped gifts or…
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The Davey family opens Ray White Labrador
Four years after establishing their real estate business in nearby Ashmore, Darren and Sandy Davey are excited to be opening the doors of their Ray White business in Labrador. The Daveys’ operation is truly a family business, with their daughter Meagan also part of their team. The family’s connections to the Gold Coast span five generations and they have very…
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Openn Negotiation hosts charity auction to raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease
As part of The MNDi Foundation’s annual Racing for MNDi Soiree, Openn Negotiation will facilitate the auction of their major prize to maximise the funds raised. The annual Racing for MNDi Soiree will be held at the Crown Perth on 10 December. Racing for MNDi was established in April 2017, with MNDi representing Motor Neurone Disease inherited. With a focus on…
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Winners announced for the third Annual REA Excellence Awards
Twenty-one winners were honoured at the third Annual REA Excellence Awards (AREAs) in Sydney last night. Recognising the most innovative, community-minded and highest-achieving individuals and businesses in property and media, awards were presented across the categories of Innovation, Service & Marketing Excellence and Community. This year saw the introduction of three new Gold AREA awards – Agent of the Year,…
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Ali Pericak joins DiJONES in the northern suburbs
Property professional Ali Pericak has joined the team at DiJONES Northern Suburbs. DiJONES CEO Rob Ward said Ms Pericak has developed an in-depth understanding of the real estate process and has built an enviable reputation of delivering an outstanding experience for her clients. “Ali thrives on interacting with clients and is committed to helping them meet their property goals,” Mr Ward…
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Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty appoints leading Whitsundays Principal
Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty has appointed former Hamilton Island Realty Principal Wayne Singleton to head its operation in the Whitsundays. Buoyed by a number of recent significant sales in the region, including Mandalay House, Aqua and Botanica, Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty has finalised the next location for its planned expansion throughout the state. Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty CEO Paul Arthur…
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Dominic Aungles joins Colliers to bring value to commercial property sales
Qualified valuer and former professional athlete Dominic Aungles is turning his analytical mind and drive to a new challenge – commercial investment sales. “Having worked for three of Australia’s top four commercial property firms in roles across real estate management, valuations and consultancy, I have been widely exposed to all the opportunities that exist in this rewarding career,” Colliers International…
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Knight Frank makes high-profile national appointment to Capital Markets team
Knight Frank has appointed Graeme Russell as Partner, Institutional Sales from late November 2018. With 33 years’ industry experience specialising in investment sales, Mr Russell will join Knight Frank from his most recent role as Divisional Director – Capital Transactions at Savills Australia and New Zealand, where he has worked for five years. Prior to that, Mr Russell was with…
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Greg Paramor AO Joins Board of Directors at Juwai.com
Greg Paramor AO will join the Board of Directors of Juwai.com as a non-executive director from 1 December 2018. Mr Paramor has been involved in the real estate and funds management industry for more than 40 years. He is former CEO of Mirvac Group, past president of both the Property Council of Australia and the Investment Funds Association, a board member of…
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Rob Forde appointed as Harcourts Chief Operating Officer International
Harcourts International has named Rob Forde as Chief Operating Officer International. Mr Forde will be responsible for leading operations and driving growth in six Harcourts territories – USA, China, Hong Kong, Canada, South Africa and Indonesia – as well as taking responsibility for Harcourts’ financial services business, Mortgage Express. Mr Forde takes on this new role and joins the international leadership…
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World’s largest companies to shift focus towards flexible workspace
The demand for flexible workspace is set to accelerate as over two-thirds of global corporates plan to increase their use of flexible co-working and collaborative space over the next three years, according to new research from Knight Frank. Knight Frank’s (Y)OUR SPACE report surveys senior executives at 120 global companies, which collectively employ in excess of 3.5 million people worldwide…
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LJ Hooker International Awards recognises top performer Jamie Giokaris and inducts Matthew Herbert into Hall of Fame
LJ Hooker and Harveys has recognised its leading agents across Australia and New Zealand at their International Awards, held last week on Hamilton Island. Jamie Giokaris, Principal of LJ Hooker Lithgow, was awarded the esteemed Sir Leslie Hooker accolade. The award recognises the business owner who creates a thriving office culture, is a leader within the group, gives back to…
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What $1.3 Million buys you around the world
Not all $1.3 million dollar properties are made equal, and depending on where someone is looking to splash their cash there’s a big difference in what they can get. Forgoing the metropolitan lifestyle of bigger cities will definitely get buyers more bang for their buck. Gold Coast Currently, a palatial home set on over two acres of property and yet only…
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New itrack property app gives WA property seekers total transparency
reiwa.com is now powering itrack property, a new app delivering real-time real estate information to West Australian buyers and sellers that they can’t otherwise access, direct from the agent on the ground. Officially launched on 26 October 2018 at REIWA’s CONNECT Real Estate Conference, the itrack property app allows buyers to track properties listed for sale on reiwa.com at the…
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Professionals expands to Batemans Bay
Professionals Real Estate Group has strengthened its regional network with the appointment of a new agency at Batemans Bay on the NSW south coast. The move marks a return of the Professionals brand to the coastal town after an absence of many years. Batemans Bay is recognised as a key growth market that continues to attract a large cohort of…
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Experienced Mornington Peninsula agent leads Stone Real Estate on Victorian expansion
Stone Real Estate has welcomed Lauren Wild to the team as head of the agency’s new Mornington Peninsula office in Victoria, its first outside NSW. Property professional Ms Wild is unique for being one of the youngest high achievers to join the boutique network expanding rapidly along the eastern seaboard. The 28-year-old has already logged several firsts in a decade in…
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New face to lead Ray White Shailer Park
There is a new leader behind the longtime family-owned business at Ray White Shailer Park. Rebecca Hoswell, new Principal of Ray White Shailer Park, has a wealth of experience in the Property Management sector and has worked within the business as head of the department for the last seven years. “I am really looking forward to growing and improving the…
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Raine & Horne moves to state-of-the-art working space
Raine & Horne is celebrating 135 years of operation by moving into a creatively designed, tech-savvy and collaborative workspace in the heart of Sydney. Angus Raine, Executive Chairman Raine & Horne, said the new Sydney corporate office is a response to the network’s office growth in Australia. “The new office location is the realisation of our vision for increased innovation, collaboration…
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Ray White brokers free warehouse lease for The Salvation Army
Christmas has come early as Ray White Commercial Queensland assisted The Salvation Army in securing a donated warehouse in Pinkenba. The modern office/warehouse, that has a total area of 1,782sq m, will be used for The Salvation Army’s Christmas purposes over the December and January period. The deal was jointly brokered by Ray White Commercial Queensland’s Director Sales and Leasing…
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C21 gains top performing Queensland office
One of Queensland’s top performing real estate offices has decided to join Century 21, bringing twenty years of area experience. The multi-award winning Century 21 M1 team have opened their doors in Beenleigh, adorned the new Century 21 branding, with an expansive and contemporary office fitout. Century 21 M1 will be led by Principal Tony Ghanem, who has over 28 years’…
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AREA award finalist Dave Skow joins RE/MAX with merger
RE/MAX Australia welcomes expansion in Wagga Wagga with the merger of the much-awarded RE/MAX Elite and Wagga Property Management. Dave Skow, who worked with RE/MAX before starting Wagga Property Management five years ago, has acquired RE/MAX Elite in Wagga adding an experienced sales division to his successful property management business. “This is an exciting expansion for the Wagga property sector,…
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November 2018: Interest rates on hold, Industry reaction
Yesterday (6 November 2018) the RBA Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 1.50 per cent for its 24th consecutive meeting. “Conditions in the Sydney and Melbourne housing markets have continued to ease and nationwide measures of rent inflation remain low,” says RBA Governor Dr Philip Lowe. “Growth in credit extended to owner-occupiers has eased but remains robust, while…
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The Agency gains 40-year industry veteran and coach Joe Abboud
Working as a successful agent in the Eastern Suburbs and a hands-on coach for some of the industry’s most prominent brands, The Agency has gained a skilled mentor in Joe Abboud. To date, Mr Abboud has been providing one-on-one coaching for more than 20 agents a week, this will increase significantly given The Agency’s national network, including the west coast…
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Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate recruits for Australian growth
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate is taking the next steps in its Australian journey with the recruitment of several experienced real estate professionals to the team. The announcement comes as the network gears up for its nationwide launch. Karmen Costigan joins the Queensland team with over twenty years’ experience in the real estate industry, both in the USA and…
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NSW government announces changes to stamp duty
Calling it the “most significant reform in a generation” to stamp duty, the NSW government has announced that from July 1, 2019, the seven stamp duty tax brackets will move in line with the consumer price index. Indexing the tax to inflation will save the average property buyer $500 from the introduction of the move, with that amount to increase…
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OBrien Real Estate Foundation announces first grant recipients
The OBrien Real Estate Foundation was first created in June this year with the purpose of supporting local charities. OBrien is a strong supporter of local communities and believes giving back is extremely important. The OBrien Foundation was created with a view to take this support to the next step, so the whole team could work together to improve the lives of…
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