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The Harcourts Foundation’s latest funding round sees over $65,000 donated to nine charities
The Harcourts Foundation, the charitable arm of Harcourts Group Australia, announced grants to nine Australian charities during its most recent quarterly funding round. A total of $66,268 was donated across Australia to benefit charities serving the communities where Harcourts employees live and work. “Over the past six months, a total of $100,128 has been granted by The Harcourts Foundation,” said…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Robert Ding brings bilingual auctions and new market coverage to The Agency
One of the only agents to run successful bilingual auctions in English and Mandarin, Robert Ding has been able to provide significant insights into Melbourne’s Chinese buyer and seller property markets. In his core areas of Boroondara and Whitehorse, Chinese nationals, recent Chinese migrants and well-established Chinese residents have been drawn to these leafy municipalities for the great schools, access…
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Foreign Owner Duty Surcharge a disappointing blow for WA property market: REIWA
REIWA is disappointed that the members of WA Parliament have ignored the concerns of the property industry by voting to pass the Foreign Owner Duty Surcharge tax. REIWA President Damian Collins said the new tax would likely have significant consequences for the WA property market, which was just starting to show signs of recovery. “The WA property market has endured a…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Commercial welcomes Clive Norman
Ray White Commercial (WA) is pleased to welcome experienced office leasing specialist Clive Norman in the role of Director of Office Leasing to their team in Perth. Mr Norman, who has more than 17 years’ experience in the office leasing sector, brings with him a wealth of knowledge and expertise in leasing office developments for off the plans, high-end offices…
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Di Jones launches Future Superstars Program
Di Jones is investing in the sales leaders of tomorrow with the launch of the Future Superstars Program – a three-year intensive initiative designed to produce top sales agents. Di Jones CEO Rob Ward said one of the key foundations of the strategic direction of Di Jones is to nurture and develop new talent within the real estate industry by investing in…
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Ray White elites gather in Hobart to learn from success
More than 150 of Ray White Group’s elite members arrived in Hobart today to celebrate their success, and share ideas and learnings to ensure the value they provide their clients continues to develop. The top performers heard from Phill Nosworthy of Sydney-based Switch Learning + Development, who reminded them that the number one core trait of leadership was to lead…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIV elect third female president in 82 years
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has announced that the Board has elected Robyn Waters as President for 2018-19. Ms Waters was the first Australian woman to be appointed World President of the International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI) in May 2014. She served on the REIV Board as Senior Vice President in 2017-18 and as Director from 2001 to…
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Big hearted agent to help sick kids with sale
Beverley van Twest knows selling the family home is an emotional time, but thanks to Ray White Morningside principal Dennis Simic her sale will go to help sick kids with chronic and terminal illnesses. Last week, Mr Simic drew Mrs van Twest’s name out a hat in a draw to win a free marketing campaign worth almost $8k – sponsored…
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Ray White expands in rural Queensland with local agent
Born in Chinchilla and raised around the Western Downs, experienced real estate professional Jon Kingston has expanded his Ray White business into the rural centre of Chinchilla, an easy 50kms east of his current office in Miles. Known as the melon capital of Australia, agriculture has been the mainstay of the Chinchilla region, with beef and grain production underwriting the…
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First National pay tribute to past Chairman
It is with great sadness that First National Real Estate advises the passing of immediate past Chairman David Nitschke. Mr Nitschke led First National Real Estate as its National Chairman from 2015 to 2018, following many years of participation within the network’s management structure. Mr Nitschke and his strong team joined First National Real Estate 18 years ago, opening their first…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Not so golden after all
This week is Golden Week – a holiday week for the Chinese where it used to be all about travel, and in Australia, property. But not for the last couple of years according to Juwai.com CEO Carrie Law. Ms Law says that the balloon has definitely deflated over the past three Golden Weeks, and while they still see some transactions, it’s not…
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Balance between renters and landlords needed in rental law reforms
The REIQ welcomes the Open Doors to Renting Reform consultation, which forms part of the Queensland Government’s Department of Housing and Public Works (HPW) ongoing review of the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act (2008). A snap poll on the Open Doors to Renting Reform website asked: “Would a pet bond help tenants and property owners reach agreement around keeping…
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Damian Collins elected new REIWA President
The REIWA Council has elected Damian Collins as the Institute’s new President. Following Hayden Groves’ announcement last week he would be finishing his term as President, the 2018-19 REIWA Council met on Thursday 4 October and elected Mr Collins to the Institute’s top position. Mr Collins has served on the REIWA Council since 2011 and as Deputy President since 2015. He…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Commercial welcomes Phil Zoiti to the team in Perth
Ray White Commercial (WA) is pleased to welcome hospitality and tourism property mogul Phil Zoiti to their team in Perth. Mr Zoiti, who was born and bred in the small Western Australia country town of Merredin and has more than two decades’ experience in the industry, joins as Hotel and Tourism Associate. He said he was delighted to join the…
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October 2018: Interest rates on hold – industry reaction
Yesterday (2 October 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 remains robust, but demand by investors…
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Ray White Rural stock camp prepares next generation of livestock agents
The next generation of livestock and station agents have travelled hundreds of kilometres and from several states to attain their first accreditation for a job in the industry. Stock Camp, hosted by Ray White Rural and sponsored by Fairfax, SocietyOne and Brand Territory, was held at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga. Over three days, 33 students from Rand, Mt…
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Hayden Groves finishes his term as REIWA President
At REIWA’s 100th Annual General Meeting, held at Fraser’s Restaurant in Kings Park on Tuesday, Hayden Groves announced he would be finishing his three-year term as President on Thursday 4 October. Mr Groves, who will remain on the REIWA Council, was elected as President in 2015, having served on the Council since 2010. “The past three years have been extremely…
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REINSW recognises outstanding achievements at 2018 Awards for Excellence
The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales has announced the winners of its 21st annual Awards for Excellence at a Gala Dinner at Sydney Town Hall. REINSW President Leanne Pilkington said the best, bravest and brightest work across the industry was recognised. “The 2018 REINSW Awards for Excellence highlighted the industry’s biggest successes and most outstanding achievements across ten…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Danielle Jobling joins the team at Cairns RE/MAX
Real estate has been part of Danielle Jobling’s life, and her passion, for more than 25 years, and she has sold in the Cairns Northern Beaches property market for more than half of that. Now as part of Cairns real estate identity Tony Williamson’s RE/MAX team, Ms Jobling will dedicate her energies to real estate sales in that very familiar…
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What it Takes 2.0 Brings Together the Best in Industry
Australia’s real estate professionals are teaming up for the biggest training day of the year – What it Takes 2.0. Held at The Venue Alexandria on Friday, 26 October, ‘What it Takes 2.0’ is hosted by Ray White’s number one agent Gavin Rubinstein, who is bringing together some of the industry’s biggest and most respected names for one day of…
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Christchurch One Agency office partners with Realforms
The first house sale and purchase agreement in the world without pen touching paper has been finalised in New Zealand. The sale and purchase agreement was drafted, e-signed, negotiated, edited, accepted and finalised for a residential property in Christchurch, New Zealand, without touching a single piece of paper or a pen. Michael Morris of One Agency Morris Properties in Christchurch…
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Kay & Burton celebrate 80 years in the industry with future set on AI technology
Leading Victorian real estate agency Kay & Burton is celebrating 80 years of innovation in the industry with a look to how the future is set to change when it comes to buying and selling property. New technology is launching faster than ever before and the last decade has seen the explosion of the internet and social media in property…
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New Zealand real estate agents rate highly with sellers: CoreLogic
CoreLogic has released the 2018 Perceptions of Real Estate Agents Report, from a nationwide survey of homeowners, with all regions represented. The findings show that agents are rated as excellent practitioners of their craft in New Zealand, with high scores in presentation of properties, marketing materials and sales patter, and the majority (64 per cent) of vendors reporting as receiving…
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hockingstuart raise over $94,000 for Connor’s Run
Victorian real estate agency hockingstuart are very proud to have raised over $94,000 for Australia’s largest fundraising event for paediatric brain cancer, Connor’s Run. Connor’s Run has raised millions of dollars since its first run in 2013. It’s a cause that’s close to the hearts of everyone at hockingstuart, with 205 team members participating in the event which was held on 16th…
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Ray White QLD supports state’s strawberry growers
It was a sweet start to the day for Ray White Group Head of Performance Management Adam Downes, who took to the stage in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD to call the auction of a tray of Queensland strawberries. Today’s Smash a Strawberry Sundae event, hosted by The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation, was designed to raise money and offer support…
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Coronis makes strategic appointment to Area Leader position
South-east Queensland property services group Coronis has announced Chris Rhode as their new Sales Area Leader, following the recent promotion of Adam Empringham to Sales Director. Mr Rhode has worked with Coronis for more than four years now. In the past three years, in addition to selling, he played an instrumental role in turning Coronis North Lakes into one of the…
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Colliers International appoints new Head of NSW Residential
Dennis Vertzayias has joined Colliers International as National Director, Head of Residential NSW Project Marketing. With over 30 years’ experience in the property industry, primarily in the new developments and project marketing sectors, Mr Vertzayias has successfully represented some of Australia’s top institutions and private developers, overseeing a pipeline of more than $7 billion in new projects primarily across Sydney…
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Harcourts National Conference named a finalist in Australian Event Awards
Harcourts Australia National Conference has been confirmed as among the best events in the country with the announcement of National and State Finalists in the 2018 Australian Event Awards. Recognised as a world leader in real estate events, the Harcourts National Conference is a defining three-day experience both across the franchise network and throughout the real estate industry. The Conference…
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REA Group announces finalists for 2018 Annual REA Excellence Awards
REA Group has today announced the finalists for this year’s Annual REA Excellence Awards (AREAs), to be held in Sydney on Thursday 15 November 2018. The AREAs honour the most innovative, community-minded and highest-achieving individuals and businesses across the property and media industries. Twenty-one awards will be presented across the three categories of Innovation, Service and Marketing Excellence, and Community.…
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ProProperty Group launches with longstanding directors leading the charge
Nick Sworder and Christopher Tana, the directors of Homestead Realty and Martino Property Group, have joined forces to launch ProProperty Group. The new brand takes advantage of the existing experience of Mr Tana and Mr Sworder and combines it with a contemporary business model and a focus on client experience. The directors share a similar vision for the future of…
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McGrath adds new team to strengthen its presence in the Hunter Valley
McGrath Estate Agents, a division of McGrath Limited (ASX:MEA), has reaffirmed its commitment in the Hunter Valley market by opening a new office in Cessnock. McGrath Founder and Executive Director John McGrath said, “The Hunter Valley is a sought-after lifestyle destination and an important market for McGrath. While we have operated in the Hunter area for several years now, we’re…
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Coronis bolsters Springwood team with in-demand agent
Coronis Springwood’s sales team has been bolstered by the addition of sought-after local agent Rowena Gill. Coronis Area Leader Anthony Hunt said he was delighted Rowena had joined the team and she was a welcome addition. “Rowena is one of the most respected and popular agents in Kingston and Logan, having spent most of her life living in the area…
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Amber Werchon Property opens new premises in Nambour
Amber Werchon Property has opened a new premises in the heart of Nambour in Currie Street. The new, larger office of the award-winning property company will operate as a sister site to the primary office in Mooloolaba. As the business continues to grow, and with an increased number of sales made by AWP in the area, expanding the current Nambour location…
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Domain appoints new Director – Corporate and Enterprise
Domain Group (ASX: DHG) has today announced that Jon McConkey has been promoted to Director – Corporate and Enterprise. In his new role, Mr McConkey will be responsible for managing and consolidating relationships with corporate partners for Domain’s residential and enterprise divisions. He will also drive greater exposure to data-driven insights and Domain’s property cloud proposition, reporting to Tom Ainsworth,…
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