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INDUSTRY NEWS
Townhouses drive New Zealand’s housing market transformation
New Zealand's housing landscape has undergone a significant shift, with townhouses emerging as a key driver of growth, according to CoreLogic.
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Movers and Shakers
Kathy Sweeney’s Asset Building Club turns five
RE/MAX Living broker owner Kathy Sweeney has celebrated the fifth anniversary of her Asset Building Club (A.B.C.), an initiative aimed at helping young adults enter the property market
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Colin and Karen Wallbank open Harcourts Southern Forests
Experienced real estate duo Colin and Karen Wallbank have launched Harcourts Southern Forests, taking over the existing Harcourts Manjimup office.
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Ray White Elevate Group takes flight
Four leading offices across Sydney’s Inner West have come together to partner with Ray White.
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Jaymee Le: Balancing motherhood and real estate
As a working mum with four children, Jaymee Le knows a thing or two about hard work and trying to find some sort of work-life balance.
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US buyers drive a surge in international interest for Australian property
International interest in Australian properties has seen a significant jump, with searches from overseas buyers and renters increasing in July.
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Property market delivers record profits for Australians
Australia’s property market continues to solidify its reputation as a reliable wealth-building avenue, with a significant surge in profit-making sales across the nation.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Social housing and investor reforms urgently needed
The government needs to focus on building more social houses, eliminate policies like negative gearing and coordinate national rental reform to help address the housing crisis in Australia.
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Sydney records the highest prime rental growth in the world
Sydney has once again recorded the highest annual prime rental growth across 15 of the world’s leading cities.
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Home buyers make offers after just 20 minutes
Home buyers in the UK, are spending less than 20 minutes looking at a home before putting in an offer according to new research.
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Senate launches enquiry to examine first home buyer finance
The Senate has voted to begin an inquiry examining the impact of Australia's financial regulations on home ownership, with a focus on improving access for first-time buyers.
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Record number of suburbs join Perth’s million-dollar club
Perth's property market continues to break new ground with a record 30 suburbs joining the million-dollar club in the 2023-24 financial year.
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Spring selling favours vendors in Adelaide and Perth
The upcoming spring selling season is expected to be particularly good in Adelaide and Perth as vendors cash in on high prices.
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NAR facing lawsuit over access to listing platform
Beleaguered NAR has been hit with another lawsuit, however, this time it’s aimed at the industry requiring agents to be members to access their real estate listing platform.
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Foreign investors drive commercial property sales to $11.5 billion
Foreign investors have made a significant return to Australia's commercial property market, driving sales to $11.5 billion in the first half of 2024.
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Real Estate News
Marcus Washington: Balancing success and lifestyle
A few years ago, Marcus Washington was struggling to find some sort of balance in his life.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Housing affordability remains challenging in New Zealand
Housing affordability in New Zealand continues to be strained despite weaker property prices and rising incomes.
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Grant Hackett: Focus on purpose and meaning to succeed
If you want to succeed in real estate or sports you need to focus on finding your purpose and meaning.
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Movers and Shakers
Jason Leary joins The Agency in Queensland
Queensland agent Jason Leary has made the move to The Agency and is set to build on his 16-year career.
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Movers and Shakers
Nick Matulic and David Aktas join forces with Kerry Jarvis
Leading agents Nick Matulic and David Aktas have partnered with Kerry Jarvis to create Ray White The Ryde Group, combining four offices in Sydney's north-west.
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Elite Agent TV
Jamie Wood on finding success through auctions and innovation
Jamie Wood's journey from bricklayer to million-dollar agent and Principal at Ray White Barossa Valley and Two Wells in just five years comes on the back of persistence, innovation and hard work.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
One-minute data: Rental vacancy rate stabilises as investors return
The national rental vacancy rate held steady at 1.42 per cent in July, with some cities seeing improved conditions.
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One-minute data: Perth’s rental market shows signs of easing
Perth's rental market is showing slight signs of easing, with the vacancy rate inching up in July.
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Buyers cautious with economy stuck between a ‘rock and a hard place’
The Australian property market is currently mixed with the economy trapped between a ‘rock and a hard place’ and buyers are becoming more cautious according to a new report.
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Movers and Shakers
LJ Hooker Penrith acquires a substantial rent roll
Peter and Kerrie Stanford are celebrating 30 years with LJ Hooker by acquiring a substantial rent roll in Greater Western Sydney
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Ex-partners forced to live together to save money
Almost one in five Australians have been forced to remain living with an ex to save money on housing costs.
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Population growth puts renters under extreme pressure
Surging population numbers are continuing to drive the rental crisis and politicians will need to answer for policies that continue to drive up house prices according to a new report.
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Movers and Shakers
BresicWhitney unveils stunning Lower North Shore office
BresicWhitney has unveiled a stunning new office on Sydney's Lower North Shore, continuing its tradition of creating inspiring work environments for its team.
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Movers and Shakers
Thomas Crawford and Vincent Doran launch Crawford Doran
Top Adelaide agents Thomas Crawford and Vincent Doran have launched their own agency, Crawford Doran, in Adelaide's inner western suburbs.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
NSW to ban background check fees for renters
The NSW government is set to ban fees charged to prospective tenants for background checks when applying for a rental property.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
International student caps not enough to free up housing
Universities across Australia could soon face new regulations limiting their international student enrolments to a maximum of 40 per cent - but it may not be enough to ease the housing crisis.
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One-minute data: Perth unit prices match 2014 peak amid soaring demand
Perth's property market is heating up, with unit prices reaching a decade-high milestone.
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Barry Plant’s “Call-lympics” nets 1800 appraisals
Barry Plant's network-wide appraisal drive, dubbed the "Call-lympics," has resulted in over 1,800 appraisals booked during two short call bursts.
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Valentina Parra finds work-life balance through auctioneering
When experienced sales agent, Valentina Parra, made the move to Ray White corporate, she realised she missed the thrill of selling homes at auction.
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Dwelling approvals fall as NSW housing faces a ‘perfect storm’
New dwelling approvals are declining across NSW and the state government’s approach to tackle the issue is leading to a 'perfect storm' according to the industry.
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