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Franchise News

A financial review of the Australian Financial Review’s 24th fastest growing company

Being named in the AFR Fast Starters list was confirmation that the real estate market was ready for a new way of doing things. And things aren’t slowing down for UrbanX. 

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Sydney’s prime rental market hits new heights

A chronic undersupply of existing rental stock and low construction volumes have fuelled a surge in Sydney’s prime…

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A silver lining in NZ’s soft property market: values rise in 128 suburbs

Soft property market conditions continue across New Zealand, but there is some positive price news, with more than…

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Commercial property investors seek cemeteries and brothels in unorthodox property hunt

Carparks, churches, cemeteries and brothels are among the unorthodox assets commercial property investors have turned to in recent…

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Tailoring the real estate journey to his clients

Brisbane agent Phillip Harrigan has always understood real estate is about far more than selling property.

Industry News

Data-powered digital solution a game-changer for faster property valuations

SMARTval will help drastically improve processing times on property valuations.

Elite Agent TV

3 game-changing AI prompts to save you time and money.

Have you heard about the latest AI but are not too sure what ChatGPT does or how it…

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Why a distinctive brand is important: lessons from a recent trademark case 

It’s no secret that real estate is a competitive business. Day in, day out, agents are competing for…

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Perth homes snapped up with listings at 13-year low

Perth listing levels have fallen to their lowest point in 13 years, with homes selling at their fastest…

Industry News

DiJones doubles down on the future of sales with new head of sales innovation 

Darryn McRae will take a refreshed approach to the real estate sales process. 

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Apple unveils groundbreaking spacial computer called Apple Vision Pro

Apple has introduced Apple Vision Pro, a groundbreaking device that seamlessly integrates digital content with the physical world,…

Elite Agent TV

Deepak Chopra: the secret to happiness

Whether it's selling 300 properties, writing a certain figure in GCI, spending more time with family or building…

Leadership

What you need to know about Simon Sinek’s book Start with Why

In real estate you often hear coaches tout, "Understand 'why'" or "Find your 'why'," but what does that…

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Elders Real Estate corporate team in growth mode

Following a record-breaking year, the Elders Real Estate residential corporate team has announced a slew of new roles…

Franchise News

Sydney’s Macarthur area to gain a new agency with Richardson & Wrench Campbelltown

Leading real estate group Richardson & Wrench is welcoming a new member to its growing family of agencies…

Industry News

Capital city auctions record highest clearance rate in more than a year

The combined capital cities have recorded their highest preliminary auction clearance rate since November 2021, with 75.9 per…

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Industry News

Bank of Mum and Dad prepared to give kids $33,000 to buy a home

The bank of Mum and Dad has long been the way many first-home buyers get into the market…

Elite Agent TV

The 5 characteristics Mauricio Umansky says every agent needs

Mauricio Umansky is a name synonymous with real estate worldwide. 

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DUO: the AI tool doing your prospecting for you

Revolutionising real estate: DUO technology powered by Propic AI delivers hot leads and transforms sales for agents.

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AREC flashback: the best of Gavin Rubinstein

He’s one of the biggest names in Australian real estate so it’s no surprise that TRG Founder Gavin…

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Are New Zealand’s interest rate hikes over?

The New Zealand Reserve Bank has shocked economic and property experts this week, raising the cash rate 0.25…

Franchise News

Local expertise meets opportunity: earn more and set your own real estate rules

Sitting in a lounge room opposite a potential home seller, One Percent agents offer an undeniable money-in-the-bank difference.

Industry News

New study finds low interest rates lock first home buyers out of property market

Long periods of low interest rates are responsible for locking many first home buyers out of the property…

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Is the new home sales market turning around?

New home sales have risen 6.8 per cent, with industry experts hinting the market could be starting to…

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Ben Stephens has his eyes firmly on growth

Just 100 days into his journey with the Agents’Agency, Ben Stephens has his sights set on growth, with…

Industry News

Australian renters battle crisis-level market, compromise on property features

Australian renters have at least six rental applications in at any one time and are forced to compromise…

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OpenAI’s ChatGPT Plus revolutionises user experience with 70+ powerful plugins

OpenAI has unleashed a suite of more than 70 third-party plugins for its ChatGPT Plus users to visualise…

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Sydney council proposes tax on empty homes

In an effort to combat the housing affordability crisis and increase the availability of rental properties, the Inner…

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Aussie renters feel ‘left out’ of the Federal Budget despite new housing initiatives 

More than half of Australian renters say they’ve been ignored in last week’s Federal Budget, with a further…

Industry News

Rental vacancy rates show slight improvement nationally

Rental vacancy rates eases slightly across the nation in April, with Darwin the only capital city to see…

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REA Group revenue hit by interest rate turbulence; Indian market shines

Interest rate uncertainty and subdued listing numbers have contributed to REA Group posting a decline in third-quarter revenue…

Opinion

The dos and don’ts for creating engaging Instagram reels

Short-form video content continues to grow in popularity and it has become an increasingly powerful way for agents…

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Iconic 1920s bungalow in Sydney’s Tamarama smashes records with $45 million sale

A 1920s brick bungalow in the Sydney suburb of Tamarama that last traded for £9750 in 1959, has sold…

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Feeling bored? Go for an indoor swim

A stunning Olinda house with its very own indoor, spring water pool and spa has officially hit the…