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Mark McLeod named Ray White Group’s new Chief Strategy Officer

Ray White’s long-time Chief Executive of Growth, Mark McLeod has been named the Group’s new Chief Strategy Officer for Real Estate.

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How competitions could land your business in hot water

Competitions are a sure-fire winner when it comes to attracting customers, building brand awareness, and increasing traffic -…

Industry News

Queensland agents roll up their sleeves for REIQ Red Cross Lifeblood challenge

The REIQ has announced the winners of their recent Real Estate Blood Challenge after 694 blood and plasma…

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Agent numbers surge for Area Specialist

Real estate agency platform, Area Specialist, has had a record couple of months, with 21 agents signing up…

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Increasing property prices see stamp duty skyrocket

Property prices have soared throughout the pandemic, as more Australians seek to achieve work/life balance, relocating to lifestyle…

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Liz Todd launches boutique agency on the Mornington Peninsula

High-end agent, and well-known member of the Mornington Peninsula community, Liz Todd has taken the next step in…

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Market Buy appoints John Hellaby as new CEO

The online offer pioneer, Market Buy, has announced the appointment of John Hellaby as its new Chief Executive…

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REA Group completes transaction to sell Hong Kong assets

REA Group has completed a transaction to sell its Squarefoot.com.hk business assets in Hong Kong to 28Hse, a…

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Cash or crypto: vendors accepting Bitcoin ‘a natural progression’

A unique sprawling property, including a beach-house, studio and its very own island, has been listed for sale,…

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Final countdown before AREAs submissions close

REA Group customers have until midnight Wednesday 17 November to finalise submissions for the Annual REA Excellence Awards…

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Rising interest rates won’t burst the property market

Interest rates don’t create property booms or busts, according to new research by the Property Investment Professionals of…

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What agents need to tell potential buyers about house flipping

A real estate agent’s reputation is their lifeblood, so it’s critical they give the right advice when it…

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Vacancy rates fall across most of NSW, except Inner-City Sydney

Vacancy rates across Sydney and much of New South Wales have dropped this month, while the Inner Ring…

Industry News

Harcourts partners with RateMyAgent

Harcourts have partnered with RateMyAgent to create benefits for their agents by increasing the volume and reach of…

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Vic housing tax – From lockdown to lock out

The Victorian State Government has proposed a Windfall Gains Tax which the Housing Industry Association says will put…

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Changes to money laundering laws must consider home buyers, tenants and small business, says REIA

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has urged the Inquiry into Australia's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regime to…

NZ home value
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Average NZ home value tops $1 million

Lockdowns have done little to dampen buyer demand in New Zealand where house values have reached a new…

Celebrity Homes

Retired NBL star Shaquille O’Neal sells his Lake Butler mansion

Despite dropping the price twice, American basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal made a cool $7.05 million profit, following the…

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Australians put property buying plans on hold

Australians are putting their property buying plans on hold as the year comes to a close, according to…

Industry News

Thomas Blencowe joins Knight Frank

Features

Creating great cultures: Part 2

In this second article in a two-part series, Kylie Dulhunty asks industry leaders Tim Carson and Andrea Lever…

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Noosa’s Suter Smith Cleine celebrates record first month

Four of Noosa’s best-known agents have launched their own business, celebrating their first month on the UrbanX platform…

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Creating great cultures: Part 1

In this first article in a two-part series, Kylie Dulhunty asks industry leaders Ben Riddle and Kate Smith…

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NZ First Home Buyers hit record market share

Despite tough market conditions and rapidly rising house prices, first home buyers in New Zealand have hit record…

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The 20 housing markets to watch around Australia

Queensland suburbs have taken out the top three spots in the Well Home Loans Green Shoots Report, which…