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White Family cements ownership in South Australia and Northern Territory
The Ray White business in South Australia and the Northern Territory is now 100 per cent owned by the White Family, after business partner, Nick George sold his shareholding in the franchisor, while the operation of the business remains the same. Ray White Group director Dan White said the family had enjoyed a close relationship with Nick George for more…
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Realmark Ironman tackles event for charity
Realmark Agent Jon Williams is attempting his first full Ironman in Busselton on 2 December 2018. Mr Williams is taking part in the event with the hope to raise $5000 for a cause that is very close to his heart, Perth Children’s Hospital. In April 2009, Mr Williams and his wife Judi entered St John of God Hospital in Subiaco,…
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Burleigh-Miami leaders take on LJ Hooker’s newest addition
Former Realty Blue agency specialists Danny O’Donnell and Adam Van Leeuwen have today been announced as the joint partners leading newly launched LJ Hooker Burleigh Beach. Combined, the duo sold more than $60 million worth of property in the last year, positioning Mr O’Donnell and Mr Van Leeuwen as Burleigh Heads’ and Miami’s top agents, respectively. Fronting the Gold Coast…
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David Young Choi joins ActivePipe as Chief Commercial Officer
Melbourne-based automated communications platform ActivePipe has appointed former Domain Group Director of Corporate & Enterprise – Asia Pacific, David Young Choi, as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Mr Choi is a highly qualified and respected Senior Executive with over 15 years’ experience in Corporate and Business Development, Marketing and Strategy. His extensive executive background working with Australia’s largest real estate brands…
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Reapit appoints business development specialist
Reapit has confirmed the appointment of Sam Upleger as Business Development Manager for Reapit Australia. Mr Upleger will be focused on building new business and generating new customers for Reapit’s Property Management and Trust Accounts software. Mr Upleger brings eight years’ experience in real estate sales to Reapit, during which he has worked with companies including Buxton and Kay & Burton…
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Harcourts Group Australia names new leader for Victoria state operations
Harcourts Group Australia CEO Marcus Williams has announced the appointment of Tony Morrison to the role of Harcourts Victoria CEO effective 10 December 2018. Mr Morrison currently serves as the CEO of the Harcourts Tasmania state office, a role he has held since 2004, and will become CEO of both state corporate teams. “Tony has driven the growth of the…
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McGrath announces opening of new office in Nambucca Heads
McGrath Estate Agents today announced the opening of a new office in Nambucca Heads as it strengthens its presence on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales. McGrath Nambucca Heads will be led by Principal Martin Wells, this expansion will be the third office in the region and this will complement the Coffs Harbour and Sawtell offices Mr Wells…
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RE/MAX Revolution named RE/MAX New Zealand’s best for third quarter
A real estate business that joined the RE/MAX New Zealand group at the start of this year now ranks as the Top Enterprise for July to September 2018. Don Ha opened the RE/MAX Revolution ‘Supa Office’ in Hunter’s Corner, Papatoetoe on January 1st this year. “We have only been with RE/MAX New Zealand since 1 January 2018, and we are…
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First National Returns To Willunga
First National Real Estate has announced the continuation of its 16-year presence on South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula through the opening of its new office in Willunga; First National Real Estate Ollwitz. Long-term property owners on the Fleurieu Peninsula, Ross and Debbie Coleman – who have given over 22 years professional service to its landowners – will head the office, supported by…
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Coronis team raise over $16,000 for cancer research
The Coronis team have completed their fourth 40-hour Tour De Office bike relay challenge, riding 593 km while raising more than $16,300 for Smiling For Smiddy, who fund cancer research at the Mater Foundation. More than 80 agents, property managers, mortgage brokers, support staff and directors jumped on the stationary bike across various South East Queensland Coronis offices, including founding…
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NGU launches in Brisbane’s Southwest
NGU Real Estate is opening doors for business in Brisbane’s Centenary suburbs under the leadership of experienced real estate sales professionals Chris Foenander and Mel Rodrigo. NGU Southwest is the brand’s ninth office to open across southeast Queensland in little more than two years. “I am honoured to open an NGU office in the suburbs where my career commenced, and…
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Fletchers Real Estate celebrates 100 years anniversary with a fresh new look
Family owned, fifth-generation real estate business, Fletchers, is celebrating their upcoming centenary in early 2019, marking the occasion with the rollout of a fresh new look and feel. Executive Chairman, Rob Fletcher said the ‘bigger and brighter’ aesthetic was a departure from the iconic, traditionally darker colours of the brand. “Nothing is more important to us than our clients,” said…
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REIQ announces new board directors at AGM
The REIQ today announced two new Board Directors, elected under the newly reserved positions for a Female Regional Member Director and a Young Director (Under-35), following its Annual General Meeting at the Cannon Hill offices. The two successful candidates are Linda Bland (Female Regional Director) and Joshua Kindred (Young Director). The REIQ Board of Directors: Peter Brewer (re-appointed as Chair)…
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2018 REIWA Awards for Excellence winners announced
More than 430 real estate professionals attended the REIWA Awards for Excellence on Wednesday 25 October at Crown Perth, to celebrate and acknowledge excellence in the WA real estate industry. REIWA CEO Neville Pozzi said the Awards for Excellence were a unique opportunity for the Institute to acknowledge those WA real estate professionals who demonstrate best practice in their chosen…
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Professional adds to the team with a new Business Development Executive for Western Australia
Bill Atkinson has joined the Professionals Australia as the Business Development Executive for Western Australia. Mr Atkinson has extensive industry experience and has worked with the Professionals in Western Australia previously as the Operations & Inline Media Manager. Since leaving the group Mr Atkinson has worked as the WA State Manager for Century 21, Agent Sales Manager for rent.com.au and more…
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Belle Property expands their Hunter Valley operation
Belle Property has expanded its residential footprint with the opening of Belle Property Cessnock. A strategic move by Principal Anthony Di Nardo, Belle Property Cessnock comes only months after Mr Di Nardo rebranded his two offices to Belle Property Charlestown and Belle Property Hunter Valley. “By establishing his third residential office in Cessnock, Anthony has nothing but reinforced his commitment…
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Metricon wins display home of the year
A French Chateaux-inspired Metricon show home has won multiple awards in the HIA-CSR NSW Housing and Kitchen and Bathroom Awards, held last Saturday night. The Signature by Metricon Bordeaux residence on display in Kellyville won Display Home of the Year and the Best Display Home over $500,001 in NSW. The show home was also awarded the Best Bathroom in a…
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Capital real estate stars join Ray White Canberra
Rent roll growth has been Maria Edwards’ passion for more than a decade. Ms Edwards has joined Ray White Canberra as Head of Growth, and was looking forward to plying her trade with Canberra’s fastest growing real estate agency. “I was particularly drawn to the culture of continuous improvement, and the support of the principals for my ambition. There is…
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South Australia’s real estate elite battle it out at Awards for Excellence in Real Estate
On Saturday night, South Australia’s real estate elite battled it out at the 2018 News Corp Australia realestate.com.au Awards for Excellence in Real Estate. The 2018 Awards celebrated all things Cuban with a Stars of Havana theme. The Adelaide Convention Centre took us all back to the land of salsa, cigars and Desi Arnaz Jr. This year the REISA Awards…
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REINSW Residential Tenancies Act Tour to educate agents
Changes to the Residential Tenancies Act including property alterations, rental increases and new minimum standards for property will be the focus of a month-long roadshow designed to educate real estate professionals, according to the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales. REINSW President Leanne Pilkington said it was critical for agents to be across the new Residential Tenancies Amendment (Review)…
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RE/MAX agent celebrates fun and fashion for a good cause
Sunshine Coast real estate agent Sandra de Jersey put on her fourth Fabulous Funky Fashion event at Kawana Surf Club recently, raising around $3700 for the Cindy McKenzie Breast Cancer Program. More than 100 guests attended the afternoon tea party, with some coming from as far afield as Canberra. Ms de Jersey is a sales and marketing consultant with RE/MAX…
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Experienced Ray White leader heads back into the field
Mr Crauford, husband to Emma and father to three sons, is excited about the prospect of servicing the needs of the Cherrybrook community again after his term as CEO of the NSW Metro network. “It’s time to head back into the field and I am excited about the future,” said the 41-year-old, who had been the number one Ray White…
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Residential Tenancies Act reforms pass
Reforms to the Residential Tenancies Act have passed without amendment, according to the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales. These major changes affect the real estate industry, landlords & tenants. REINSW President Leanne Pilkington said the Residential Tenancies Amendment (Review) Bill 2018 has passed and REINSW is now commencing the first phase of educating the property management community. “It…
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Sportelli name continues to lead RE/MAX Integrity
Real estate has been a part of Roslyn Sportelli’s life for as long as she can remember. In fact, it’s in her blood. Her parents, Nerina and John Sportelli, are well respected within the industry and have together won numerous accolades in recognition for their involvement and contribution to real estate. Now, after 13 years at the helm of RE/MAX…
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Kay & Burton opens doors to new Armadale office
As part of their 80th-anniversary events, Kay & Burton is proud to announce the launch of their new Armadale office. Kay & Burton opened the doors to their first office in South Yarra back in 1938. From the agency’s humble beginnings, the company has rapidly grown to seven locations across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs plus the Mornington Peninsula. In October, Kay…
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Kiwi claims Australasia’s best auctioneer title for 2018
After a tight competition, the Australasian Real Estate Institutes’ Auctioneering Championship for 2018 has been awarded to Andrew North of New Zealand at a gala dinner at the Maritime Room in Auckland last night. Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) President Malcolm Gunning said the event, hosted this year by the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ), who stage…
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Knight Frank makes senior staff and client appointments in expanding asset management services team
Knight Frank Australia’s Asset Management Services (AMS) team is expanding, with key new hires appointed to their senior team. Ben Nicholson joins the Knight Frank Sydney team from Dexus to take on the position of director, which follows two strategic hires nationally. Kellie von Bergheim has been appointed as Partner, Head of Asset Management Services, Western Australia and Jeremy Robotham…
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realestate.com.au goes international with the launch of Travel
realestate.com.au has launched Travel, a new vertical as part of its popular Lifestyle content experience. Travel joins the five existing Lifestyle categories – Renovating, Indoor Style, Outdoor Living, Organising & Cleaning and Dream Homes – to provide Australians with a truly ‘one stop shop’ for all their inspiration and insights needs on realestate.com.au. To celebrate the launch of Travel, realestate.com.au has…
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CoreLogic appoints new Head of Real Estate
Fifth-generation real estate veteran Geoff White has taken over the reins as the CoreLogic National Head of Real Estate. A prominent member of the Victoria real estate industry with extensive expertise, Geoff has been CoreLogic’s Group Sales Director since 2017, and previously headed up the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV). Mr White says that his time with CoreLogic Victoria…
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Ray White Commercial welcomes Stacie Stockham and Peter McCann to Townsville office
Ray White Commercial is pleased to welcome high-flyers Stacie Stockham, in the role of Commercial Asset Manager, and Peter McCann, in the role of Sales and Leasing, to the team in Townsville. Ms Stockham joins the Ray White Group with 14 years’ real estate experience behind her, while Mr McCann, who is Townsville born and bred, has 25 years’ experience…
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Sales agent Joe Sissons joins DiJONES as part of Future Superstars program
Sales agent Joe Sissons has joined the DiJONES North Shore team as the agency goes through a period of expansion. DiJONES CEO Rob Ward said Mr Sissons brings a refreshing approach to the real estate profession. “Joe is committed to ensuring both sellers and buyers have a smooth and stress-free experience, and guides them through every step of the sales…
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Ray White agent donates commission to ROLL 101 charity
Ray White Real Estate Agent Green Square and Botany Clay Chigwidden has donated half his commission to charity following his sale of a house. Mr Chigwidden, who was acting on behalf of a family who tragically lost their son through a combination of cystic fibrosis and a devastating motocross accident, chose the Roll 101 charity following consultation with the parents.…
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Finalists battle it out for the Australasian Auctioneering Crown
Australia and New Zealand are battling it out again, but this time the two countries are going head to head at the 2018 Australasian Real Estate Institute’s Auctioneering Championships, with the winner to be crowned Australasia’s best auctioneer at a gala dinner tonight. The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) is playing host this year and the five finalists who…
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McGrath expands Central Coast presence with a new office in Avoca Beach
McGrath Estate Agents have announced the opening of a new office in Avoca Beach on the booming Central Coast region of NSW. McGrath Founder and Executive Director John McGrath said, “The Central Coast continues to be an important real estate market and offers a diverse range of properties in all price brackets, and increasingly popular among Sydneysiders who are attracted by…
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The Agency partners with MadeComfy
The Agency has partnered with short-term rental management company MadeComfy in a bid to give property investors and homeowners a short-term alternative. “MadeComfy has a unique market positioning; their company and customer values are in alignment with The Agency – our core focus being customer-centric,” Maria Carlino, The Agency’s National Director of Property Management, said. “We are both rapidly growing companies,…
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