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If Winston Churchill were a real estate agent, this is what he might say…

We asked ChatGPT to give us some motivational words of wisdom for real estate agents, channeling one of the 20th century's most revered leaders, the late British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, as inspiration. Here's what it came up with.

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Mathew and Brooke Iuliano Partner with UrbanX

Committed to staying ahead of the industry, Mathew and Brooke Iuliano are leveraging the support of UrbanX, launching…

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NZ records 10th month of property value declines

Property values across New Zealand fell 0.3 per cent over January, continuing a downward trend that's lasted 10…

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Pace of property value declines eased in January, new data shows

The rapid pace of property price declines appears to have slowed, with most capital cities recording only a…

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Return of overseas students could place further pressure on rents

An anticipated increase in the number of overseas students coming to Australia following the Chinese Government's edict that…

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Leading brand opens new office in Mount Lawley

Acton | Belle Property welcomes Chris Pham and Scott Fletcher to the team with opening of new office.

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Sam Towndrow joins forces with BresicWhitney

Sam Towndrow joins the team at Bresic Whitney after seven years at Ballard Property Double Bay.

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REACH Australia announces class of 2023

Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors and the most active global…

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Auction action: What happened over the weekend and what’s in store for 2023

Auctions are back after the summer holiday break, although activity remains subdued in Australia's major cities.

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Brisbane property prices fall by a record 10.9 per cent

After property prices in Brisbane boomed by more than 40 per cent during the pandemic, values are now…

Celebrity Homes

Britney Spears looking to offload her Calabasas mansion after six months

After less than six months of ownership, popstar Britney Spears is quietly shopping around her massive Calabasas mansion,…

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McGrath opens a new office in dynamic Beecroft 

McGrath Estate Agents has opened a new office in Beecroft to further consolidate its presence in this important…

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Zillow’s new AI-powered tool finds your perfect home with one sentence

US listings portal Zillow has launched a new AI-powered feature that lets prospective buyers search for homes in…

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Keller Williams lawsuit: Is this the end of cold calling?

US real estate firm Keller Williams has agreed to pay US$40 million as part of a settlement agreement…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

People Moves

‘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…

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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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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…

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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…

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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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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…