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BTW
Four top agents partner with Ray White in Sydney’s inner suburbs
Jeremy Brink, James Peach and Walter Burfitt-Williams have joined Peter Taylor at Ray White Taylor and Partners.
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Laing+Simmons opens new office in Balmain
The Laing+Simmons growth plan which saw eight new offices join the network in 2022 has started the new year where it left off, with the new Laing+Simmons Balmain opening this month.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rupert Murdoch to sell Realtor.com
Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp is looking to sell the parent company of Realtor.com, with the news breaking just hours after it became clear his plan to combine the news company with Fox Corp had been scrapped.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New Zealand inflation figures remain stubbornly high
The latest New Zealand Consumer Price Index readings indicate the Reserve Bank of New Zealand is likely to opt for a 0.75 per cent increase to the cash rate when it meets next, a leading economist says.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Bel-Air canyon price tag slashed by 70 per cent
An undeveloped golf course-sized patch of land in one of Los Angeles' ritziest neighbourhoods is on the market at a 70 per cent discount on its original asking price.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
December quarter inflation figures higher than expected
The Consumer Price Index rose 7.8 per cent in the 12 months to December, higher than the predicted 7.5 per cent, raising the likelihood that the Reserve Bank of Australia will hike the cash rate in February.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Property price declines losing pace, Domain says
Property prices declined at a slower rate during the December quarter according to Domain, in a sign that the current downturn may be losing momentum.
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BTW
James Ledgerwood joins McGrath’s Double Bay office
James Ledgerwood has returned to the McGrath brand, joining Craig Pontey and Michael Finger in the Double Bay office. The Announcement: McGrath Estate Agents, today announced that James Ledgerwood and his sales associate Ben Fraser will join its Double Bay office under the leadership of Craig Pontey and Michael Finger. “Michael and I welcome both James and Ben who we…
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Top C21 office expands with third location
Century 21 Platinum Agents has expanded to the Fraser Coast joining forces with local leading agency One Realty Maryborough.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Stephens Estate Agents launches in the Gold Coast-Tweed region
Ben Stephens is no stranger to running a real estate business. As a second-generation agent, he knows only too well what’s involved in building a successful agency.
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WEIRD AND WONDERFUL
Creepy interior decorations have everyone talking about this UK listing
Internet sleuths were quick to point out some creepy additions visible in the marketing photos for a UK listing.
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APPOINTMENTS
‘Still undervalued’: The Agency recruit Rebecca Fearon says Balmain market has plenty left in the tank
The Agency has announced the appointment of Rebecca Fearon as a Property Partner, based in Balmain, with Ms Fearon saying the prestige market still has strong growth potential.
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Belle Property expands its footprint on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast
Ben Radcliff said he was thrilled to spread the brand’s reach across the Sunshine Coast. The Announcement: Leading real estate group, Belle Property, is excited to announce the acquisition of a successful family-owned local agency, North Shore Realty, whose two office locations will become known as Belle Property Marcoola and Belle Property Coolum. The businesses will be led by principal and leading…
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Elite Agent
Dean Yeo and Samantha McLean: Top 5 marketing tips
Elite Agent's Samantha McLean shares her top five marketing tips in conversation with businessDepot's Dean Yeo.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Tennis courts a hit with buyers as Australian Open reaches full swing
Buyers are increasingly searching for properties with a tennis court, according to new data from Domain, though suitably-equipped properties are in short supply.
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Queensland’s vacancy rate inches higher in December quarter
The Sunshine State's rental market remains incredibly tight despite a slight uptick in vacancy levels during the December quarter, a new report from the Real Estate Institute of Queensland shows.
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RE/MAX flagship launches in Hamilton, New Zealand
Harry Luther has opened the doors to RE/MAX's new flagship office in New Zealand
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Ray White Surfers Paradise’s The Event sees 94 properties go under the hammer
Ray White Surfers Paradise's annual The Event auction saw a clearance rate of 59 per cent, with 302 registered bidders and more than 1200 attendees.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIA announces finalists for National Awards for Excellence 2023
The Real Estate Institute of Australia has published its 2023 finalist list the REIA National Awards for Excellence (NAFE), which will be held in Perth on March 9.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Queensland ranked number one state economy by CommSec
An uptick in sea and tree changers heading north has led to Queensland being ranked the best-performing state economy for the first time in the 13-year history of CommSec’s State of the States report.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Residential land prices stabilise after 26 per cent surge
The cost of new residential land has stabilised following a strong two years of growth, with rising interest rates the key reason, according to the Housing Industry Association.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
One in two property markets declined in 2022: CoreLogic
Record high inflation, rising interest rates and weak consumer sentiment are leading to falling home prices, with new data showing that one in two markets declined in value in 2022
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TECH + SOCIAL
Our favourite new tech ideas from CES 2023
The annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas was back with a bang this January, with no shortage of new tech ideas that could help give agents the upper hand.
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BTW
Popular Ashfield agent bolsters growing independent agency
Ashfield’s number one agent Jackie Wang has joined forces with expanding inner west agency, Hudson McHugh.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Top lifestyle real estate specialist joins RE/MAX
A desire to deliver great outcomes for sellers and buyers of rural and lifestyle properties has led NSW Central Coast agent Tim Jarvis to join the RE/MAX Pamilya Properties team.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Katie Lance: 3 social media predictions for 2023
Real estate agents should focus on three key areas when it comes to social media in 2023, according to US social media expert Katie Lance.
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APPOINTMENTS
The Agency appoints Sally O’Connell to GM of Sales for Victoria and Tasmania
The Agency has appointed Sally O’Connell to the role of General Manager of Sales - Victoria and Tasmania, with the former Macquarie Bank executive hoping to replicate the success the brand has seen in the NSW and Western Australia markets.
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Barry Plant appoints Chris Hill as franchise development manager
Chris Hill plans to make the Barry Plant brand more "sticky" for its members.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Gnome sweet Gnome: Josh Horner launches The Horner Agency with UrbanX
Former Dancing With The Stars host turned real estate agent, Josh Horner, has propelled himself further into the spotlight, launching his alternative high-energy real estate business, The Horner Agency.
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APPOINTMENTS
Glenn Curran on joining The Agency and what’s in store for Sydney’s market in 2023
The Agency has extended its reach in Sydney's Upper North Shore market with the appointment of Glenn Curran as a Property Partner, with Mr Curran predicting a strong year of sales on the back of a resurgence in overseas buyers.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Code Property Group: the tech PMs are using to beat burnout
Property managers are experiencing added pressure as they start a new year in one of the tightest rental markets Australia has ever seen.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Perth vacancy rate at lowest level in four decades
Perth’s vacancy rate has dropped to its lowest level in 42 years, after falling to just 0.6 per cent in December.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Mortgage refinancing activity up as survey shows borrowers are fudging the numbers
Owner-occupiers are refinancing in record numbers according to new statistics from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, as separate figures from Finder show that more than 10 per cent of borrowers lied about details on their loan application.
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BTW
RE/MAX Next International promises to be a real estate one-stop-shop
David Jiang has opened RE/MAX Next International, which will offer all aspects of residential and commercial real estate sales, property management and leasing.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Real is rare: Rebecca Rainford launches Rarestate in partnership with UrbanX
Rebecca Rainford's goal isn't to be number 1 in robotic, conveyer-belt transactions, her mission is connection, passion and giving more love to the community. Now, with the power of UrbanX Rebecca is paving her own way, leaving behind the constraints of the traditional agency model and founding her own brand, Rarestate.
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