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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Taylor and Partners welcomes Jeremy Brink
Ray White Taylor and Partners are pleased to welcome experienced sales star Jeremy Brink to their team in Darlinghurst. Mr Brink, born and raised in a small country town in Canada, traveled to Australia in 2010 and fell in love with the nation, before making the momentous decision to stay. He said he was delighted to join Ray White Taylor…
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September 2018: Interest rates on hold, Industry reaction
Yesterday (4 September 2018) the RBA Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 1.50 per cent for its 23rd 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. “Housing credit growth has declined to an annual rate of 5½ per cent. This…
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Dexar Group brands come together for annual convention
Technology, a transforming industry and the importance of authentic leadership were on the agenda at Dexar Group’s Annual Convention, held in Byron Bay from Sunday 26 to Tuesday 28 August. In its third year, the sold-out convention brought Dexar Group’s three real estate brands, Laing+Simmons, Peter Blackshaw Real Estate and Independent Property Group, together for a jam-packed three days of…
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Professionals aims to strengthen offering with restructure
The national reshaping of Professionals Real Estate Group will lead to better service and support for the 225-plus members of the real estate network, according to the new chief executive officer. The management of Professionals Real Estate Group was previously split between seaparate divisions across Australia but the restructure leaves the group with one core board of directors and management…
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Ray White South Australia and Northern Territory celebrates its 2018 winners
Almost 500 guests attended the annual Ray White South Australia and Northern Territory state awards at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on Friday 31 August to celebrate the achievements of the top offices and individuals throughout the network. Ray White SA CEO Matt Lindblom said the network had a record number of Chairman’s Elite members this year, which was a credit…
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Western Sydney expert joins Colliers International Office team
Colliers International have expanded their Office Leasing team in Sydney’s West, welcoming a new director. Alan James is highly experienced in the Western Sydney market, having worked in the area since 2011. He’s worked for several other high-profile networks, both in Sydney and in London prior to this role. “We are delighted to have someone of Alan’s experience join the team…
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MadeComfy opens for business in the Sunshine State
MadeComfy, Australia’s first performance-based short-term rental specialist, has opened a Brisbane office and appointed 13-year property veteran Melissa Baker as its new Queensland General Manager. Following $6 million capital raising in May and 500 per cent year-on-year growth in Sydney and Melbourne, MadeComfy has been actively planning on expanding its services and reach in and around Brisbane. MadeComfy recently released…
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Young guns to lead Raine & Horne real estate services in East Gosford region
Raine & Horne has recommitted to its delivery on the Central Coast, with the launch of a new office at East Gosford. Led by one of Central Coast real estate’s foremost husband and wife teams, Geoff and Sue Tilden, Raine & Horne East Gosford’s leadership team will also include a former Westpac People & Culture Consultant Katie Tilden and marketing…
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Harcourts Group Australia names new leader for South Australia and Northern Territory
Harcourts Group Australia CEO Marcus Williams has announced the appointment of Gregg Toyama to the role of Harcourts South Australia / Northern Territory CEO. Mr Toyama transitions into the role after serving as Head of eBusiness for Harcourts International since 2006, leading the team that developed the franchise network’s suite of bespoke technology applications. While with the Harcourts eBusiness team,…
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Ray White Victoria & Tasmania celebrates its 2018 winners
More than 1200 guests descended on the Palladium at the Crown for the annual Ray White Victoria and Tasmania state awards last night to celebrate the top offices and individual achievers throughout the network. Ray White Victoria & Tasmanian CEO Domenic Belfiore welcomed everyone and reminded them all that the leading group helped more families achieve their great Australian dream…
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Jason Boon triumphs with triple trophies at R&W 160th birthday awards night
Jason Boon walked away from the Richardson & Wrench 160th birthday awards on Saturday night with three of the most coveted trophies. Boon, a director of R&W Elizabeth Bay Potts Point took home the award for Most Outstanding Selling Principal for both transactions and income earned, plus the Ronald H Pillinger Award. He also had his hand on the R&W…
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William Gunning tackles world’s longest, toughest horse race
Returning to his roots as a horseman, commercial agent and Director of Gunning Real Estate William Gunning has successfully completed the 10th Mongol Derby. Mr Gunning was one of 44 riders from 12 countries who took on the challenge of the world’s longest and toughest horse race, as classified by the Guinness Book of Records. “I was inspired by the…
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PhilipWebb Announces New CEO as part of succession plan
As Philip Webb approaches 46 years as the face of his real estate agency in Melbourne’s East, he is making moves to ensure the continued success of the business. Having spent decades cultivating one of the most recognisable industry brands, he has created the position of CEO to redefine the company and drive the business forward. Mr Webb has appointed…
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Harcourts win big at REINZ awards
Harcourts New Zealand have won the top prize in six categories at this year’s 2018 Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) awards. These include Harcourts Cooper & Co picking up three awards. On winning the Medium Agency of the Year and Community Service Award – Office, Managing Director of Harcourts Cooper & Co Martin Cooper said, “The North Shore is…
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R&W Family Celebrates 160th Birthday
Family is a word that figures large amongst R&W Principals as they prepare for their annual awards night which this year will double as a celebration of the group’s 160th birthday. This Saturday around 400 members of that family will gather at Sydney’s International Convention Centre to celebrate 160 years. And while there’ll be a moment to reflect on their…
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Professionals appoint three new offices
Professionals Real Estate Group has appointed two new agencies in South-East Queensland and another in New South Wales. At Marsden, in Brisbane’s south, experienced real estate agency boss Samida Sargeant has switched to the Professionals Real Estate Group. Ms Sargeant’s agency, which has consistently ranked among the top five property agencies In Logan, is now operating under the banner of…
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Ex-state golfer turns successful agent in 30 days
Ex-state golfer and footballer Ryan Smith has made the leap into the world of real estate, joining the Realmark team. From a strong sporting family consisting of professional golfer father Wayne Smith and sister Kristie Smith, Ryan played state-level golf and AFL from the age of 10. Finding an early passion for real estate, Ryan completed his real estate course shortly…
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Harcourts New Zealand welcomes new Head of Property Management
Harcourts Group Limited are delighted to announce the appointment of Jodine Clark to the role of Head of Property Management. Ms Clark, who most recently was working with the Commercial team in NAI Harcourts North Shore, is no stranger to property management, having held roles such as Property Manager, Business Development Manager, Business Manager and General Manager throughout her career…
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C21 launches marketing campaign across the country, renovates offices
Century 21 has launched the largest marketing campaign in its history, running across the country, to mark the network’s massive global rebrand. The bold campaign has already reached two million Australians, showing off not only the new branding but also the new vision and message. Offices across the country are being redesigned to match the new image. Century 21 Chairman…
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Ray White backs new boutique entity HTL Property
The White family have embraced an opportunity to continue working with Ray White’s top fee writer Andrew Jolliffe in a new boutique vehicle called HTL Property. The family have a significant shareholding in HTL Property, continuing their relationship with top pub broker Mr Jolliffe, the number one international performer in Ray White for the last three years. HTL is a…
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reiwa.com awards celebrate best of the best in WA real estate
Over 550 real estate professionals and guests attended the 2018 reiwa.com Awards Ball at Crown Perth on Saturday 25 August, which celebrated WA’s top performing agents in the 2017-18 financial year. REIWA CEO Neville Pozzi said the reiwa.com Awards recognise WA’s top selling agents and agencies. “Western Australia has some of the best and brightest real estate professionals in the…
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Starr Partners Merrylands takes out top sales awards
One Sydney real estate agency has been the recipient of several coveted honours, including the top sales accolades, at the Starr Partners awards. Achieving awards in 13 categories, Starr Partners Merrylands took home Highest Sales Team Average and Top Office of the Year at the ceremony last month. Director Daniel Starr, who has worked in real estate for more than…
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Release of innovative AI software set to revolutionise lease management
LeaseInfo, Australia’s largest provider of retail leasing data, has launched Accurait, an advanced digital lease extraction platform set to revolutionise the management of leasing contracts. Accurait is the first in Australia to use artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning methods as part of the automation process for commercial lease abstraction. The methods were developed in partnership with CSIRO’s Data61, with…
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Belle Property launches in Terrigal with multi-award-winning Principal
Belle Property expands its residential footprint on the Central Coast with the launch of Belle Property Terrigal. Led by multi-award-winning principal Cathy Baker, the opening of Belle Property Terrigal solidifies Ms Baker’s presence in the Central Coast property market. Through her highly successful Belle Property Killcare business, Ms Baker has established herself as the go-to real estate professional within the…
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First National Clayton JXRE expands with merger
First National Clayton JXRE have merged with Harcourts Clayton, turning the office into a dedicated property management department which will continue to run out of their current premises. First National Clayton JXRE will act as the sales office. Both offices sit in prime commercial spaces and are the biggest offices in Clayton. The merge is aimed at servicing clients better.…
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Buxton director presented with company’s highest accolade
Amongst the team at Buxton, no honour is met with higher esteem than the J.R. Buxton Award, fondly named after one of the company’s founders, John Robert Buxton. Previously awarded only twice in the company’s 157-year history, Adam Gillon, Director of Buxton Hampton East, was the third recipient, presented with the accolade at this month’s Buxton Annual Awards night. Coming…
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Catapult Property Group boosts executive team
Real estate development company Catapult Property Group has announced the appointment of two new executives for its senior management team. The Brisbane-based company, which has a pipeline of projects in Queensland and northern NSW worth almost $170 million, has appointed Darryn Whelan as Investment Sales Manager and Tiffany Yim as Marketing Executive. Catapult Property Group Director Dylan Crowe said the…
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Raine & Horne support major Parramatta charity event
Raine & Horne’s western Sydney network of real estate offices is once again supporting the Coleman Greig Challenge, which will attract hundreds of cyclists, joggers and walkers to Parramatta Park on Friday 21 September 2018. The Coleman Greig Challenge, which launched in 2013, raises funds for its charity partners St Gabriel’s School (for students with hearing impairment and other special…
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LJ Hooker Palm Beach expands with new sales team
A top-performing sales team has joined LJ Hooker Palm Beach as the agency scales up to accommodate the southern Gold Coast’s rising profile. The Mark Jensen team is the latest addition to LJ Hooker Palm Beach, which has grown to become the local area’s leading agency in less than three years. Led by Mr Jensen, with support from wife Robyne…
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Homecoming for Raine & Horne ‘favourite’ son Chris Hart
Leading real estate firm Raine & Horne is pulling out the big guns with the launch of a new office in Fairfield. Real estate specialist Chris Hart, who started his stellar career with the 135-year-old firm in 2001, will lead Raine & Horne Fairfield. “This is an exciting homecoming for Chris, who launched his career with Raine & Horne in Campsie…
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Juwai.com launches World’s Top China-Focused Real Estate Developers and Agents awards
The world’s top real estate developers and agents are vying for recognition in the Chinese market via the first-annual Juwai Global Chinese Choice Awards. Juwai.com is the No. 1 Chinese international property portal and international property partner to both Tencent and JD.com. “China is the cutting edge for property marketing worldwide. Excellence in China-focused international property development and services deserves…
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JLL prepares for Western Sydney growth with new Head of Parramatta Office appointment
Peter Blade has been appointed Head of Parramatta Office for JLL Australia. Mr Blade, who has more than 25 years’ experience in commercial real estate, is currently Head of Industrial in Western Sydney – a position he has held since rejoining JLL in February 2018. JLL’s Managing Director – NSW, Daniel Kernaghan, said Mr Blade’s new appointment came as the…
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Harcourts Contributes to Farmer Relief Efforts
Real estate franchise network Harcourts Group Australia has pledged $21,566 to the Australian Red Cross Farmer Drought Appeal programs. Coordinated through its Harcourts Foundation, the grant ensures that 100 per cent of the money raised goes directly to the charitable effort. “When the call went out nationally to come to the assistance of our country’s farmers, our network of Harcourts…
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CEO Underlines Support for Regional Australia
First National Real Estate has underlined its support of regional Australia this week with network Chief Executive Ray Ellis attending AgQuip in Gunnedah, the nation’s largest agricultural event. Over 3,000 agribusinesses are exhibiting and more than 100,000 visitors are anticipated. The three-day event runs from Tuesday 21 August to Thursday 23 August and is located on a permanent, purpose-built site,…
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RE/MAX Gold agent loses locks for great cause
After 10 years of cultivating his luscious locks, Gladstone real estate agent Anthony Williams was ready and willing to give them the chop for a good cause. With August came the end of a hirsute era for the RE/MAX Gold sales associate as he participated in the Leukemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave, with Mr Williams saying that a bald head…
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