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BTW
“Insane” tax deduction set to draw investors to The Block auctions
An astounding amount of depreciation deductions have been identified on The Block 2021 according to the show's Executive Producer, Julian Cress.
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Real Estate News
REA Group joins Tech Council of Australia
REA Group today announced it was joining forces with Australia’s tech industry leaders to become a member of the recently formed Tech Council of Australia (TCA).
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BTW
PEXA names Scott Butterworth as new Chief Data and Analytics Officer
PEXA has accelerated their growth initiatives with the appointment of Scott Butterworth as the new Chief Data and Analytics Officer.
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BTW
4one4 Property Co starts its sustainability journey through carbon offsetting
4one4 Property Co are diving into their energy consumption and have chosen to use Wind Power, Conservation coast and Terraclear Clean Water to reduce their carbon footprint.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIA claims the Government bolsters its coffers at housing affordability’s expense
Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) President Adrian Kelly believes stamp duty has become the antiquated blight of the Australian housing sector, based on new findings.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Perth house prices rose 18 per cent in the last 12 months
oreLogic has announced a revision of its Perth home value index, confirming the Western Australian capital has seen an increase of 18.1 per cent above in the past 12 months.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
New ActivePipe development takes real estate lead generation to the next level
As agents focus on the booming housing market, overlooked long term opportunities in their database slips through the cracks, says Activepipe
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Belle Property welcomes three new offices in Townsville and Sandringham
Belle Property has announced three new offices are set to open in Queensland and Victoria.
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BTW
Liam Bradbery wins the 2021 REINSW Novice Auctioneers Competition
The former voiceover artist from Sydney beat five other finalists after selling a property for $400,000 above reserve. The Announcement: Six finalists battled it out on Tuesday evening at this year’s REINSW Novice Auctioneers Competition (NAC) Final. The NAC is a platform for the state’s would-be and up-and-coming auctioneers to try their hand at auctioneering. The event, which was held…
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Elders Real Estate transaction volume climbs 45 per cent
Elders Real Estate is set to record a year of considerable growth with revenue up 64 per cent on last year. The agency credits its success to new technology, embracing change and a growth mindset. The Announcement: Elders Real Estate has a strong national presence and excellent reputation as a trusted brand. In a turbulent year, that solid foundation has…
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More than one in five Australians regularly leave their home unlocked
New Canstar research shows 12 per cent of people also regularly leave their car unlocked. The Announcement: Millions of Australians are at risk of being burgled, with over a fifth regularly leaving their home unlocked, reveals new research from Canstar. A new Canstar survey of 1,036 Australians reveals that 22 per cent – equivalent to 4.4 million people – fail to routinely…
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NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand implements new rules to prevent investor deductions
New Zealand has continued its efforts to lower the skyrocketing housing market with new rules that will impact property investors. The new rule will prevent property investors in New Zealand from deducting mortgage interest from their taxable income and takes effect from 1 October, according to Reuters. Finance Minister Grant Robertson explained the change is part of a series of…
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Property leads the way in the sprint towards Net Zero
The New South Wales Government is set to carry out cutting emissions in half by 2030, with the Property Council taking annotative on this decision and creating sustainable building policies.
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APPOINTMENTS
New names in Harcourts, Knight Frank and deVere Group leadership teams
Harcourts Western Australia, Knight Frank Australia and deVere Group have announced their new leadership appointments.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Brisbane agent Remy Durieux reflects on his first year with his independent agency
Brisbane agent Remy Durieux has reported seeing a 560 per cent increase in GCI over the past year.
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Celebrity Homes
This Californian estate has connections to Frank Sinatra, Beyonce and JFK
This Southern Californian home truly a piece of Hollywood history, with connections to everybody from The Rat Pack to a reported Presidential love affair.
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BTW
The Gold Coast economy is set to prosper with positive property outlook
The Gold Coast's population growth is underpinned by internal migration and more than 50 residential projects currently in the works.
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Your Home energy saving initiative paves the way for sustainable real estate
REIA has welcomed the Morrison Government's new edition of the Your Home initiative, released on 28 September 2021.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Media maven Stacey Leonie returns to real estate
They say if you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life. Stacey Leonie has embraced this philosophy and merged her two professional passions - real estate and communications.
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BTW
More than half of small businesses plan to bounce back after lockdown
A survey found 53 per cent of small to medium businesses (SMEs) in VIC and NSW feel confident they will bounce back when restrictions ease.
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Real Estate News
Homely was ranked in the Top 10 Favourite Real Estate Marketplaces worldwide
Real estate portal Homely has been named in the Top 10 Favourite Real Estate Marketplaces by international website Online Marketplace. The top 10 real estate portals were chosen by ranking more than 650 property websites from around the world on competitive qualifying features and functions, such as map view, filters and more. Homely was the only Australian real estate portal…
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Fleetwood secures $32 million quarantine centre contract
The Australian Government has selected the primary developer for the new 1000-bed quarantine centre, which is set to be built in Melbourne
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Australia partners with Realhub to launch a new proptech offering
The Harcourts Australia network aims to assist agents and property managers with a new digital proposals and listings presentations platform from Realhub.
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BTW
Michael Fenn is the youngest recipient of the Sir Leslie Hooker Award
Michael Fenn has won the prestigious Sir Leslie Hooker Award, making him the youngest winner at 42 years old and the second South Australian recipient.
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BTW
Property Council welcomes roadmap to recovery
The Property Council has announced its support of the NSW Government's roadmap to recovery, focusing on the 80 per cent vaccination target
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INDUSTRY NEWS
18 – 29 year olds account for more than one-third of all first home buyers
Millennials and Generation-Z hold a significant proportion of the first home buyer market, despite rising property prices.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Local Property Team offers new business model that’s local by name and nature
With a career spanning more than 17 years, encompassing the gamut of real estate companies and positions, Local Property Team chief executive officer, Brennan Hill has seen it all.
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BTW
Property Council of Australia supports international students returning to NSW
The return of international students will significantly benefit inner-city residential and commercial vacancy rates across the country, according to the Property Council of Australia.
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Celebrity Homes
Matt Damon sold his Los Angeles mansion after reducing the cost by US$3 million
He might be one of Hollywood's most profitable actors, but even the biggest stars have to follow market conditions. Matt Damon has reduced his Pacific Palisades mansion in Los Angeles by just over US$3 million, having moved to Brooklyn Heights earlier this year.
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REIA calls on government to address regional housing supply
The Real Estate Institute of Australia are putting the pressure on the Government to address the regional housing crisis, noting the matter requires urgent scrutiny.
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The five best locations to invest in Australia with houses under $650,000
Property investment adviser Grant Foley has revealed five Australian locations where you can purchase freestanding houses for under $650,000.
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INTERNATIONAL
Recent homebuyers are more likely to rent out part of their property for additional income
New US-based research has found recent homeowners have been finding increasingly creative ways to generate income and offset expenses.
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Real Estate News
How to sell an Australian investment property from Hong Kong
A seller in Hong Kong, an agent in Werribee, a buyer purchasing sight-unseen over the internet, and it all taking place while in lockdown. When Rob Westwood from First National Westwood sold 69 Kellerman Drive in Point Cook recently, it was a masterclass in selling in the time of COVID-19.Â
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Propic appoints David Choi as Chief Commercial Officer
Property intelligence start-up Propic has appointed David Choi as their new Chief Commercial Officer and Strategist with an immediate start.
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BTW
Homegrown PropTech platform drives digital land sales
Oliver Hume has launched a new Proptech platform, allowing buyers to pay deposits online, without visiting a sales office.
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