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INDUSTRY NEWS
Raine & Horne announces the passing of Max Raine
Max Raine, the former Chairman of Raine & Horne, has passed away at the age of 91, the company has confirmed.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
CoreLogic completes Plezzel acquisition
CoreLogic International has completed its acquisition of Victorian-based proptech firm Plezzel, a digital automation and lead generation platform.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Queensland introduces Property Law Bill to parliament
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has slammed the Queensland government's decision to introduce a bill implementing a formal seller disclosure regime before resolving what it claims are outstanding questions.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australia’s empty offices could be the key to solving the housing crisis
Turning empty office buildings in Australia’s CBDs into housing via a process known as asset repurposing could help solve the country’s housing affordability issues, according to a new report from PRD.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Regional Western Australia’s top price growth locations revealed
Western Australia's Bunbury was the top performing regional centre in the state over the December 2022 quarter, according to new data from the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
2023 ARERA winners announced
The winners of the annual Australasian Real Estate Results Awards (ARERAs), an initiative of the Real Estate Result Network, have been announced.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Westpac predicts rents will keep rising for longer
Westpac is predicting that rents will jump by 11.5 per cent this year, enough to tempt investors and developers back into the market.
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BTW
Successful agent achieves dream as new owner of Ray White Marshlands
After just six years working in real estate, Amanda Blair has taken over ownership of Ray White Marshlands.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Justin Miller takes RE/MAX top honour
RE/MAX Regency Principal Justin Miller has taken out the network’s ultimate honour for his contribution to the continued growth of the brand in Australia.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The Agents’Agency to focus on further growth
The Agents’Agency is ramping up its growth strategy, with business development specialist Sandy Taylor joining the team as a National Director and Head of Growth for Queensland.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The real reason real estate sales figures went backwards this January
A new report from Xero showing lackluster sales figures in the real estate sector is likely a hangover from early 2022's abnormal selling season rather than an indication of a looming crisis, industry experts say.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australia’s leading on-shore contact center, saving you time in your prospecting
Meson Agency’s Founder John Angelopoulos can sum up his organisation in a nutshell.
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Celebrity Homes
Connie Britton buys in Santa Monica
Hollywood actress Connie Britton and her partner, David E. Windsor, a writer/producer for "This Is Us," have emerged as the winners of a bidding war for a stylish home in Santa Monica.
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TECH + SOCIAL
5 things real estate agents can do with ChatGPT
ChatGPT is the AI tool taking the world by storm, and the real estate industry is no exception.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
MRI Software completes PropTech Group acquisition
MRI Software has completed its $93.4 million stock acquisition of PropTech Group.
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Real Estate News
Prices are falling, so why is it still so expensive to buy in New Zealand?
Property values have been falling in New Zealand, but rising interest rates mean Kiwis are handing over more of their income to make mortgage repayments, CoreLogic reports.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
School zones still attracting price premiums
Being in a school catchment zone could add ten per cent to a property's sale price, according to new research from Domain.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Population patterns, not tax breaks, responsible for housing crisis
Australia's unique population patterns and a shortage of available residential land near jobs and services has had a far greater impact on house prices than interest rates or government subsidies, new analysis shows.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
REA Group expands the reach of customer wellbeing platform
REA Group’s online wellbeing space for property professionals, Prosper, is now available to all REA customers.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Learn what happened when this agent left a team to build his own agency
When Cham Godakanda decided it was his time to shine, one of his big concerns was how his decision would be perceived by his team.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Adam Cook achieves work-life balance partnering with UrbanX
Excited to show the Capricorn Coast a consistent first-class experience, Adam Cook has launched Adam Cook & Co powered by UrbanX. With the support of UrbanX, Adam is now able to operate under his own name and is committed to delivery exceptional results for his clients.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
100 days in: Craig Pontey shares highlights from time at McGrath Double Bay
We've been closely watching leaders' first 100 days since the times of President Roosevelt, and the two co-principals of McGrath Double Bay are no exception.
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Celebrity Homes
California’s ‘Invisible House’ hits the market
The 'Invisible House,' situated on 60 remote acres of land bordering Joshua Tree National Park in the Mojave Desert, is now available for purchase at an asking price of US$18 million.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
HTW property predictions: Second half of 2023 to bring stability
Rapid interest rate increases have eroded the optimism surrounding residential property, but a slowdown in rate rises in the second half of the year is expected to bring increased stability to the market, Herron Todd White says.
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BTW
High-achieving couple take over Ray White NorthWest
Hardworking and focussed, Ronald Hachache and his wife Natalie have taken over ownership of the business from longstanding Ray White member Glenn Wells.
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Real Estate News
McGrath’s half-year results: expansion, profit and market outlook
McGrath has revealed its plans to add 125 new, high quality offices to its national network as part of its growth strategy over the next four years.
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PROSPECTING + LISTING
Zoom open homes tell the real story behind your listings
Zoom is a powerful tool in the real estate industry, as it provides agents with a unique opportunity to bring the open house experience to life.
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Celebrity Homes
Anna Kendrick lists Beachwood Canyon house for rent
Anna Kendrick, who has appeared in films including Pitch Perfect, Twilight, and A Simple Favour, has taken on the new role of landlord with her Beechwood Canyon rental offering.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Auction clearance rate on the rise
Auction activity lifted again this week with preliminary figures from Domain recording a 67.6 per cent clearance rate from 1068 reported auctions.
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BTW
Homely reports solid revenue growth, record site and app visits
Homely has announced its full-year results for 2022 noting strong financial performance.
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BTW
Laing+Simmons opens Rouse Hill | Box Hill office
Principal Raj Mangat will lead the office and is looking to grow the agency in 2023.
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BTW
Josh Tesolin named RateMyAgent’s top performer
The Ray White Quakers Hill principal put his success down to his strong work ethic. The Announcement: Top Ray White principal Josh Tesolin has taken out the number one spot at RateMyAgent’s annual awards for the fourth time, while Ray White Quakers Hills was also named number one in New South Wales. Last year, Mr Tesolin was awarded the Top…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REINSW launches Rent Crisis Action campaign
The Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) has launched a campaign to address the housing crisis affecting tenants and property owners in Australia.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
How city real estate prices affect country areas
A new study has revealed the link between house prices in the coastal regions of NSW and Greater Sydney, shedding light on the factors that drive house price movements in those areas.
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Celebrity Homes
Ben Affleck and JLo buy their dream home
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have finally found their dream home in the posh Pacific Palisades neighbourhood of Los Angeles.
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