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FRANCHISE NEWS
Queensland agent to set a new benchmark in Cairns
Over an 18-year career, Queensland agent Adam Saitta has worked with both big brands and boutique agencies, and now he’s set to tap into that extensive industry insight with the launch of his own brand, Benchmark Real Estate.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The REIV elects Jacob Caine as new president
Caine Real Estate Chief Executive Officer Jacob Caine has been elected as president of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) for the next 12 months.
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APPOINTMENTS
Liza Balian joins First National as business growth manager for Victoria
Liza Balian has joined First National Real Estate’s Business Growth Management team in Victoria, with a remit to accelerating the network’s growth across the state.
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BTW
LJ Hooker Group appoints new general manager of marketing
Stephan Gervois will join the senior leadership team. The Announcement: LJ Hooker Group today announced the appointment of Stephan Gervois as General Manager of Marketing for its house of brands. Mr Gervois, who brings more than 15 years’ experience in marketing and supporting strategic growth for franchise brands will be critical in driving the Group’s lead generation strategy for its…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Foreign Investment Review Board rejects Tinkler buyer
The multi-million dollar sale of Nathan Tinkler's beachfront mansion has collapsed, with reports suggesting the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) rejected the buyer.
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Elite Agent TV
Jonathan Creek and Samantha McLean: How AI is transforming Australian real estate
Once upon a time, Artificial Intelligence was stuff of science fiction novels, but today it's increasingly part of the everyday real estate journey.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
PEXA to strengthen UK expansion with acquisition of Smoove
Digital property exchange platform PEXA is set to acquire UK-based e-conveyancer, Smoove, in a $58.6 million (£30.8 million) deal.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Going for gold: RE/MAX opens in Olympic Park
Experienced business owner and sales director, Joseph Choi, has opened RE/MAX Prestige, which is the first, and currently the only, residential real estate sales office established in Olympic Park, Sydney.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
World’s tallest timber tower gets the go ahead in Perth
A groundbreaking development in South Perth has received approval to become the world's tallest hybrid timber tower.
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BTW
Top Victorian agent goes out on his own
Gavin Staindl has joined forces with his current boss to set up Ray White’s newest office in the town of Officer.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Supreme Court rejects landlords’ challenge to NY rent law
The US Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge to New York's rent stabilisation law, dealing a blow to landlords seeking relief from state rent controls.
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WEIRD AND WONDERFUL
Unliveable house sells for $1.3 million at auction
A run-down Sydney house, marketed solely for its land value, has sold at auction for $1.35 million.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Real estate couple return to RE/MAX
The passionate, results-driven duo of Lyn Griffiths and Rohan Banning have returned to the global RE/MAX network to open RE/MAX Central Residential in Brisbane’s inner suburban market.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Original winning apartment from The Block set for auction
An iconic Bondi Beach apartment, made famous by winning the inaugural season of The Block, will go up for auction on October 7.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Brisbane to claim both (property) grand finals
Maybe it’s an omen. If this weekend’s footy grand finals were based on property, and not players, Brisbane would return home with both the AFL and NRL trophies.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
First in best dressed: How top agents are gaining market share using AI
In the dynamic and fast-paced world of real estate, securing leads and gaining a competitive advantage can make all the difference in a successful career.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Gold Coast trophy home sets new auction record
Queensland has a new auction record after a luxury Gold Coast estate with views that span from Main Beach to Broadbeach, sold for $24.8 million on the weekend.
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Real Estate News
Short-term loss-making sales have increased
Higher interest rates could be pushing sellers to accept a loss, with new data from CoreLogic showing the proportion of loss-making, short-term sales has increased.
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Elite Agent
What to do and say when a client doesn’t want to pay
“Your fee is too expensive.” It’s a phrase many in the business arena have heard multiple times, and for real estate agents, business development managers and property managers, it’s no different.
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Real Estate News
Financial fortitude: Building a robust cashflow strategy to survive rough times
When it comes to property investment and development, having a solid cashflow strategy is paramount to thriving in both prosperous and challenging times.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Omeo Property Group’s vision coming to fruition
When Omeo Property Group launched in June this year, they had a clear vision of delivering an exceptional customer experience for buyers and sellers in Perth’s southern coastal region. One hundred days after partnering with the Agents’Agency to open their doors, that vision is well and truly coming to life. Directors Joss Egerton, Kaj Arora and David Bombara explain the…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Property values rise in one-in-three New Zealand suburbs
Home values have risen in 30 per cent of New Zealand suburbs according to the latest CoreLogic Mapping the Market tool.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Eastell and Co. expands into Sunshine Beach in partnership with unrealty
A leading real estate agency that prides itself on excellence in prestige property service, Eastell and Co., has announced its expansion into the vibrant community of Sunshine Beach.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Three ways to say thank you (and why it’s so important)
Saying thank you to someone is a pretty simple thing that can mean so much - and it just so happens that International Thank You Day is celebrated on the 11 January each year.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Saint & Wood set to deliver exceptional service to St Kilda and Elwood
For Victorian agent Alicia Walker, her 20-year real estate career has always been about far more than just selling property.
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Celebrity Homes
Soccer star scores South Florida waterfront mansion
Football star Lionel Messi has expanded his property portfolio in South Florida with the purchase of a waterfront mansion in Fort Lauderdale's Bay Colony neighbourhood.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Sartaj Singh realises his dream with Stellar Estate Agents
Long before Stellar Estate Agents principal Sartaj Singh opened the doors to his own business, he had long had a vision of becoming an entrepreneur.
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BTW
Top NSW BDM, Lochlan Grahame, joins Raine & Horne Group
Mr Grahame will play a crucial role in finding and onboarding new franchisees to further expand the Raine & Horne network in NSW/ACT.
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National
National vacancy rate hits new low of 1.1 per cent
The national vacancy rate has hit a new low of just 1.1 per cent after recording its largest drop in more than a year in August.
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BTW
2023 REINSW Awards for Excellence winners announced
REINSW has recognised outstanding industry achievement, crowning the winners of its 2023 REINSW Awards for Excellence.
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Real Estate News
Build-to-rent set to take off in Australia
Australia’s build-to-rent sector is set to grow to 55,000 dedicated units by 2030, with growth set to mirror that of the UK from 2015 onwards.
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BTW
Another 7 locations for the rapidly expanding Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate network
The Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate brand is expanding its footprint by servicing an additional 7 new areas, with the addition of 8 new agents to its rapidly growing network.
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Real Estate News
Major real estate firms suffer multi-million dollar losses as WeWork teeters on brink of collapse
Real estate firms who backed troubled shared workspace provider, WeWork, when it went public two years ago have now reportedly lost millions of dollars.
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Celebrity Homes
Rent Blink-182 Travis Barker’s California mansion
Travis Barker, Blink-182's famed drummer, has put his Calabasas, California mansion up for rent at a staggering $25,000 a month.
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Elite Agent
Unlock the potential of outdoor space: Justine Wilson’s tips for creating an alfresco haven
As the vibrant seasons of spring and summer arrive, it traditionally means more listings and more sales.
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