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INDUSTRY NEWS
Property Council welcomes NSW Productivity Commissioner
The Property Council welcomes the appointment of the new NSW Productivity Commissioner, Peter Achterstraat AM. “The Property Council has been a strong supporter of the establishment of a Productivity Commission as a welcome mechanism to hold a mirror to the way we operate and look for productivity improvements,” Property Council NSW Executive Director Jane Fitzgerald said today. “Mr Achterstraat’s experience…
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Adrian Wood further bolsters The Agency’s Melbourne growth
Leading Port Phillip agent Adrian Wood has joined The Agency’s Albert Park team alongside Michael Paproth and Peter Kakos. Adrian Wood is known for repeat property sales, inter-generational client relationships and off-market success. He has reportedly achieved $70 million in property sales over 2017, a 97% clearance rate over the past two years and transacted $13.6 million in off-market sales…
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Top sales team takes the RE/MAX Pinnacle name
RE/MAX Pinnacle is the new name customers will see on the popular RE/MAX real estate office in Manukau, New Zealand. Owners Rasheed and Nazia Muhammed decided to heighten their Manukau operation’s profile by giving it its own identity. The highly skilled and professional RE/MAX Pinnacle team specialise in real estate sales. The Muhammed’s also own RE/MAX Property in Papatoetoe, where…
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Corinna Mansell of RE/MAX knits warmth into needy families this winter
If you spot RE/MAX New Zealand General Manager Corinna Mansell with balls of yarn in her arms, you can be sure there’s another warm blanket on the way to a family in need this winter. Ms Mansell is working with Variety – The Children’s Charity and one of its partner organisations to provided warm blankets and clothing for families in…
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Biller Property opens its second office in Potts Point
Last Wednesday night Biller Property celebrated its expansion with the opening of its second office. The celebration of the new office located in Macleay St, Potts Point took place at the uber chic Bistro Rex across the road from the new office. Over one hundred guests dined on French canapes and cocktails while enjoying the sounds of live Jazz music…
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Girls in Property Week aims to foster pipeline of talent
Sydney schoolgirls will get a taste of what it’s like to work in the property industry during the second Girls in Property Week. Following a successful inaugural event in 2017, Girls in Property Week returns this year to challenge stereotypes and show high school-aged girls the career opportunities available within the property industry. Girls in Property is an initiative of…
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RE/MAX tops 120,000 agents in its first quarter
As the global real estate giant reaches another milestone, RE/MAX Australia and New Zealand Franchise Director Joel Davoren says his regions are travelling a similar upward path as the international scene. RE/MAX® concluded the first quarter 2018 with a global count topping 120,000 agents. “That is an addition of more than 30,000 productive agents in the past five years,” Mr…
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LPMA 2018 Annual Award Winners Announced
The annual Leading Property Managers Association Awards night was held on May 10th at The Star on the Gold Coast with over 400 industry guests in attendance. LPMA Australia National Manager, Jodie Stainton said, “It was an extraordinary night rewarding extraordinary efforts! All of our finalists worked so hard to get to this point so it was amazing putting on…
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Real Estate Bookings Announces Rebrand to Plezzel
Real Estate Bookings, a leading national provider of marketing automation software and digital marketing services, today announced the business’ rebrand to Plezzel, which will include a new logo and website. The comprehensive rebrand demonstrates the company’s ongoing focus to provide a completely digital platform for the real estate industry. Based on terminology used for Product Line Engineering (PLE), Plezzel is…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Cohen Handler, Australia’s leading Buyer’s Agents, announces the departure of CEO and co-founder Ben Handler
Over the past eight years, Ben has worked with Simon Cohen to build Cohen Handler into Australia’s largest buyer’s agency. After founding the company with $5,000 in 2009, Cohen Handler has grown from two people working from a bedroom to 70+ staff members across six offices in three countries, having purchased more than $3 billion worth of property along the…
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Coronis Names New Sales Director
Queensland property services group Coronis has made a strategic internal promotion as part of their 2020 growth strategy to open 40 offices. Managing Director Andrew Coronis has announced Adam Empringham will step into the Sales Director role in July 2018, following 11 years of service with the company, six as an Area Leader managing 10 offices. “I would like to…
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HIA Industry Leader Shane Goodwin to Retire
After 22 years at HIA, the last nine as HIA’s Managing Director, Shane Goodwin, has announced he will retire in August. “It has been an extraordinary honour and a great pleasure to serve HIA and the building and construction industry in Australia. “ “It has been a demanding and challenging role, but also an extremely rewarding one. The residential housing…
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Buxton Bentleigh rewarding young talent in real estate and paving the way for future leaders
One of Victoria’s best performing real estate offices Buxton Bentleigh has promoted young team members to reshape the traditional ownership model in real estate and the broader business environment. Buxton Bentleigh now has six new Directors all in their 20s and 30s joining existing Directors Chris Hassall and Craig Williamson. The new directors who have been promoted to the leadership…
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REA Group Appoints Nick Dowling as Non-Executive Director
REA Group has announced the appointment of Nick Dowling as Non-Executive Director of the company. Mr Dowling is the Melbourne based Chief Executive Office of Jellis Craig. He has a strong real estate background as well as financial and corporate services experience having served as the former Head of Real Estate, Business Banking at Macquarie Bank Limited. Chairman Hamish McLennan…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
New Ray White Berwick owners feel strength of network
The strength of the Ray White brand gives Eric Zhang, Winston Wei, Yun Wei, Ricky Chen and Henry Lin a huge amount of confidence as they open their Berwick office. All are thrilled to acquire ownership of Ray White Berwick, which is located around 39kms southeast of Melbourne’s CBD. “Berwick is an established suburb in the City of Casey and…
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First National Real Estate Appoints National Performance Manager
First National Real Estate, Australia’s largest independent real estate network, has announced the appointment of Mr Ted Piteo as National Performance Manager. Mr Piteo’s role at First National will be to provide professional development support, business mentoring, network development, and he will contribute to overall performance enhancement across the network. As former chief executive of The Professionals South Australia (since…
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CoreLogic launches video for agents
Real estate agents can now quickly and easily create compelling video and social posts to share with customers with the launch of HomePrezzo through CoreLogic. HomePrezzo is a digital real estate marketing platform that promises to revolutionise the way agents engage with vendors and buyers. It delivers engaging templates that draw upon CoreLogic data so agents can easily create their…
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Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty welcomes leading auction advisor
Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty is delighted to welcome award-winning auctioneer Gavin Croft to the team. Mr Croft has accumulated 17 years of real estate experience, conducting more than 7000 auctions across Australia and New Zealand as both a licensed sales agent and/or auctioneer. Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty CEO Paul Arthur said Mr Croft will strengthen the synergy between the company’s…
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Century 21 Australasian operations announces local rebrand
The announcement follows the global parent unveiling an international rebranding campaign at its recent Masters event in Orlando, Florida. Global President and CEO Nick Bailey was on hand to welcome the significant change of the logo, which features a refreshed color palette that stays true to its iconic gold and black scheme, while also embracing a new modern look and…
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US’s National Association of Realtors® backs ActivePipe and is handpicked for NAR REach® 2018 Accelerator Class
ActivePipe, a Melbourne-based automated communications platform for the real estate industry, announced that the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) is taking a minor stake in the company and has been chosen as one of only eight companies into the exclusive National Association of Realtors®’ Second Century Ventures 2018 REach® accelerator program. The REach® program is focused on providing early-to-mid-stage companies…
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Victorian Budget 2018-19: An opportunity lost says REIV
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria is disappointed that the Andrews Labor Government has not provided any property tax relief in its Budget handed down this week. “While the Premier says his government is getting things done, it has failed to get one of the most important things done,” REIV President Richard Simpson said. “We believe that a reduction in…
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Budget needs to deliver a plan for Australia’s growing cities, says Property Council
Amid the debate about how Australia manages its growing population, tomorrow’s Federal Budget is a critical opportunity for the Turnbull Government to articulate its’ plan to shape Australia’s cities for a successful future. ‘The Government’s enthusiasm for ‘congestion-busting infrastructure’ is welcome, and no doubt we’ll see more of these projects supported in the last Budget before the next election,’ said…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Belle Property bolsters its Buyer Advisory service with key appointment
Brady Yoshia, an established buyer advisor, has joined Belle Property Pymble as the Director of Buyers Agency, as Principal Michael Doran launches Buyer Advisory to his market on Sydney’s North Shore. CEO of Belle Property, Peter Hanscomb welcomed Brady to the network, recognising the skillset she brings. “With Brady joining our network, this is a critical step in the direction…
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Ray White Lower North Shore enters Crows Nest
Directors David Gillan and Richard Harding are at the helm of a team based in one of Sydney’s most liveable suburbs. “We’re bringing with us the experience and strengths of the Ray White Lower North Shore Group to Ray White Crows Nest,” Mr Gillan said. “We have access to the biggest buyer pool in the Lower North Shore, which includes…
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Max Martinucci joins OBrien Real Estate
Max Martinucci, award-winning agent in Oakleigh South, has joined OBrien Real Estate with the intentions of opening his own agency within the fast growing network. Corporate Director Darren Hutchins said Max Martinucci is passionate about the Oakleigh and Monash area, its people, the community and getting premium real estate results. “Max is a highly valued addition to our team and…
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Di Jones appoints Michelle Light
Di Jones Real Estate is continuing the successful roll out of Branch Managers across the network with the appointment of Michelle Light as Branch Manager for its North Shore Operations. Ms Light has almost 20 years’ experience across the real estate profession and most recently was NSW Regional Manager for LJ Hooker. Di Jones CEO Rob Ward said Michelle’s energy…
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Belle Property announces key appointment within the Corporate team
With a strong focus on growth and people development, Belle Property has appointed Nick Boyd as Head of Sales and Business Development, starting next month. Since 2012 Nick has been working in educational roles within the real estate industry as well as others. “We are extremely excited to welcome Nick back to Belle Property. He has always been very involved…
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OBrien Real Estate extends network into Melbourne’s Northern Suburbs
Victorian Boutique franchise group OBrien Real Estate established its first franchise office in February 2013 and now has just opened its 25th office located in the growth belt of the outer northern suburbs. OBrien Real Estate originated from the south east corridor some 42 km’s from Melbourne’s CBD and until recently had all its offices situated on the east side…
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Top Hinterland sales team now in two locations
The well-established Maleny team, which has been selling Hinterland homes for more than five years, is now in Montville, with experienced agent Susan Brant heading the RE/MAX Hinterland Montville office. “I’ve very excited to be investing my time more intensely in the clients and communities of Montville, Mapleton and Flaxton,” said Mrs Brant who has been with RE/MAX Hinterland since…
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Starr Partners rolls out virtual reality
Boutique real estate group, Starr Partners, has begun to roll out virtual reality and other interactive tools across its agency network, giving buyers the ability to step inside a property from anywhere in the world. Starr Partners has equipped 12 of its offices with virtual reality headsets, with plans for an extensive rollout over the coming months. Douglas Driscoll, CEO…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
May 2018: Interest rates on hold, Industry reaction
At its meeting yesterday (1st May 2018), the RBA Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 1.50 per cent for it’s 19th consecutive meeting. REA GROUP “More indicators are pointing to improving economic conditions and given how fast the US is growing, this will support our economy,” said REA Group’s Chief Economist, Nerida Conisbee. “The main thing…
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Laing+Simmons Hornsby finds new faces and focus
And with the change in ownership comes a renewed focus on the local community that will see two local charities in particular benefit. Ms Hardy, who has lived in the Hornsby area for 17 years and been at the forefront of the local property market for the past five years, will donate $250 for every property the office sells to…
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Di Jones appoints Hornsby market specialist Adam Noakes
Di Jones Real Estate has appointed Hornsby Shire market specialist Adam Noakes to join the team at its Wahroonga office. Di Jones CEO Rob Ward said Adam has built a reputation for professionalism, integrity and always going the extra mile to achieve the best results for his clients. “Friendly, energetic and with a strong customer focus, Adam offers a level…
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The Austar Group joins Ray White New Zealand
The eight residential and one commercial Ray White Austar offices officially open this week, bringing the total number of Ray White New Zealand offices to 166, with 71 of those based in Auckland. Ray White Austar directors Craig Smith, Len Day and Amy Anderson lead a team driven by the ambition to be West Auckland’s market leaders. “Our driving goal…
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CoreLogic April Home Value Index: values record their first annual decline since November 2012 while regional dwelling values continue to edge higher
CoreLogic released its April home value index results which, at a national level, revealed a fall of 0.1% for the month, the seventh consecutive month-on-month fall since values started retreating in October last year. Similar to previous months, CoreLogic head of research Tim Lawless found that the declines were concentrated within the largest capitals, while regional dwelling values edged 0.4%…
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