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INDUSTRY NEWS
Queensland leads the nation in housing activity
Queensland has emerged as the frontrunner in residential construction activity, driven by a significant influx of interstate migration and overseas arrivals.
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Movers and Shakers
Tara Christianson appointed as National Customer Training Manager at REA Group
REA Group has appointed Tara Christianson as National Customer Training Manager, partnering with Luke Dore to lead customer training initiatives across franchises, ownership groups and agencies.
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Streamline Property Buyers wins at REIQ awards
The Announcement: Streamline Property Buyers has reinforced its position as a market leader in Brisbane real estate, securing two major accolades at the REIQ Awards for Excellence 2024. The agency was named Buyers Agency of the Year for the second consecutive year, while Managing Director Melinda Jennison took home Buyers Agent of the Year for the third consecutive time. These…
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Knight Frank expands Asset Management Services in Tasmania
Knight Frank has established two new Asset Management Services teams in Hobart and Launceston, marking a significant expansion of its presence in Tasmania.
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REIA announces 2025 board leadership team
REIA has announced its 2025 board leadership team, with Leanne Pilkington continuing as president and Hannah Gill as deputy president
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Callum Donders: becoming a top agent at 25
When Callum Donders graduated from university during COVID with a marketing degree, he never imagined he'd become one of Pakenham's top real estate agents within three years.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Renovations outpace new builds as homeowners opt for upgrades
Homeowners are increasingly choosing to renovate rather than build new homes, with renovation spending now accounting for 40 per cent of total construction expenditure.
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Sydney suburbs show strong growth potential despite a slowdown
A number of suburbs in Sydney continue to show resilience and growth potential, even with prices slowing down across the city.
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Shared living on the rise
More Australians are turning to shared living arrangements as rental costs continue to soar across the country.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Artemus Group acquires iconic New Farm property
Artemus Group, the hospitality company behind Brisbane's Howard Smith Wharves, has expanded with the purchase of an iconic property in New Farm.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Capital cities could accommodate three million new homes
New research has identified the potential for more than three million additional strata units to be built across Australia's major cities, offering a potential solution to the housing crisis.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Hamish Firth expands Ray White footprint with Coolah office
Experienced rural real estate agent and business owner Hamish Firth has opened his third office, Ray White Coolah, alongside salesperson Roger Wood bringing their expertise to the region.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
First home buyers finding creative ways to enter the market despite rising costs
First home buyers are now saving less than half of what they were a year ago as the rising cost of living continues to impact their ability to enter the property market.
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Commercial property market surges as investor confidence returns
Australia's commercial property market has shown resilience in 2024, with average sale prices increasing by seven per cent and transaction volumes on track to exceed $1.4 billion.
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Affordability shifts towards the unit market
A shift towards unit living is gaining steam as house prices continue to surge across Australia's capital cities, according to new research.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Thomas McGlynn takes the helm at REINSW
The Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) has announced Thomas McGlynn as its President.
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City exodus: four in ten eye a move to regional Australia
Four in ten city residents are now considering a move to regional Australia, as new research reveals mounting pressure on regional communities to keep pace with unprecedented population growth.
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‘Mum and Dad’ investors the key to affordable housing
Small-scale property investors could play a big role in addressing Australia's affordable housing crisis, according to new research.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Northern Beaches expands with ninth office
David Walker and Charles Caravousanos have expanded their footprint on Sydney's Northern Beaches, acquiring Hunter Estate Agents in Elanora Heights.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
NAR’s REACH program crowned top PropTech accelerator
The National Association of Realtors' (NAR) REACH technology growth program has been named PropTech Outlook's 2024 Accelerator of the Year, highlighting its growing influence in real estate innovation.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New home sales lift as market rebounds
New home sales jumped in October, with an 8.8 per cent increase compared to September, signalling a potential recovery in the housing market.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REINSW calls for clear expectations in planning reform
The Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) has cautiously welcomed the state government's new Housing Delivery Authority.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Cathy Freeman and Dom Price to present at Ready25
REA Group has released the first speaker details for Ready25, the biggest property industry event of 2025, set to take place at Royal Randwick in Sydney on 21 August.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
WA real estate industry celebrates excellence at REIWA Awards
Western Australia's real estate industry has recognised its top performers at the prestigious REIWA Awards for Excellence, with 23 awards presented to outstanding agents and agencies.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Queensland’s best recognised at excellence awards
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has hosted its largest ever Awards for Excellence, celebrating outstanding achievement across the state's real estate sector.
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Experts worried immigration is overwhelming housing supply
Australia's leading experts on housing are worried that Australia’s high levels of immigration are hurting housing affordability and making homeownership unobtainable.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Record property listings across capital cities
Capital city property buyers are being given the most choice in a decade, as new listings hit record levels in October.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New $900 million fund to boost construction productivity
The Federal Government has announced a significant new initiative aimed at addressing productivity challenges in the building and construction industry.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Property markets remain resilient despite high rates
Property markets across Australia continue to show remarkable resilience in the face of high interest rates, with several capital cities posting strong growth throughout 2024.
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Movers and Shakers
Ray White Queensland shows true partnership spirit
Ray White Queensland partners with Brisbane Lions during challenging period, demonstrating commitment to long-term success.
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Movers and Shakers
Travis and Emma Smith launch Harcourts Drysdale
Husband and wife team Travis and Emma Smith have opened Harcourts Drysdale on the Bellarine Peninsula, bringing their local expertise to the brand.
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Movers and Shakers
Will Torres to establish new headquarters
Will Torres has announced the acquisition of a new headquarters for Torres Property in Coorparoo, marking a significant milestone in the agency's growth journey.
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Movers and Shakers
Adam Boettcher launches McGrath Ipswich
McGrath Estate Agents has announced the opening of McGrath Ipswich, with Adam Boettcher appointed as Principal and Dane Phillips as Sales Manager.
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Harris Real Estate named Residential Agency of the Year
Harris Real Estate has taken out the prestigious Residential Agency of the Year award at the REA Group Annual Excellence Awards, cementing their position as one of Australia's leading real estate groups.
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Real Estate Content
Leo Widjaja: building success through genuine connections
Leo Widjaja never imagined a chance meeting at a diving course would lead to a successful career in real estate.
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