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INDUSTRY NEWS
Cash buyers on the rise across New Zealand
Cash buyers who own multiple properties are on the rise across New Zealand according to new data from CoreLogic.
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Slowdown arrives for New Zealand’s hot property market
New Zealand’s overheated property market looks to be slowing down thanks to rising interest rates and lower demand according to a new report.
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What’s making news: Ryan Serhant, indoor plants, Luxe Listings and the rental crisis
There's never a dull moment when it comes to real estate. And with so much happening it can be easy to miss a great news story, an in-depth podcast or the latest in industry trends. That's why, each quarter we're going to bring you a compendium of some of the best read, watched and listed to content from Elite Agent.
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ANZ tips cash rate to rise 10-fold this year
One of Australia’s big four banks has tipped the cash rate will increase four times before the end of the year.
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Experts tip cash rate to rise before end of 2022
More monetary policy experts are tipping an interest rate rise before the end of the year, despite not expecting the Reserve Bank of Australia to lift the cash rate tomorrow.
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Every New Zealand suburb grew in value in 2021
A new report has highlighted just how strong the New Zealand property market has been, with every suburb showing positive capital growth in the past 12 months.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Toby Sandell and team bring The Agency to Toowoomba
The Agency today announced the continued expansion of its national footprint with its launch into Queensland’s regional city of Toowoomba, helmed by leading and well-respected sales agent Toby Sandell.
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New Zealand property market trends to watch in 2022
For the New Zealand real estate market, 2021 has been the year the government stepped in and regulatory pressures increased in an effort to curtail rapidly rising property prices. Across the country the 12-month change in median values recorded jumps of between 6.7 per cent in Sunshine Bay, and a whopping 47.7 per cent in Woodville. The figures, released in…
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NZ property market set to shift in 2022
A switch to a ‘buyer’s market’ is on the cards for New Zealand during the second half of 2022, according to CoreLogic’s latest Market Pulse. But buyers might have to work a little harder to secure finance, according to CoreLogic NZ Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson. “For some time now, the tight supply of listings on the market, set up…
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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 Officer.
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New Zealand’s hot property market starting to slow down
New Zealand’s property market may see a mini bounce back in the final two months of 2021, but conditions for a sustained upswing are unlikely to materialise, according to an industry data provider.
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PropertyMe celebrates reaching 4500 subscribers and 1.3 million properties
lian property management software company PropertyMe has surpassed their milestone of 4500 agency subscribers and is now used to manage over 1.3 million properties.
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NEW ZEALAND
Housing policy changes have had little effect on the NZ market
Three months on from the New Zealand government’s housing policy, CoreLogic reveals the changes are yet to have a discernible impact on the market. CoreLogic Head of Research Nick Goodall admits it’s “still early days”, after the New Zealand (NZ) government policy was announced on 23 March this year. “It’s hard to disentangle the government’s bright-line extension and tapered removal…
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Great haul: First National’s top performers honoured at awards night at Parliament House
More than 500 of First National Real Estate’s agents were presented with their 2020 General Excellence and Marketing Awards at a ceremony at The Great Hall of Parliament House in Canberra on Saturday night.
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Real estate in the fast lane: Rae Mano
From luxury car sales to prestige real estate, Rae Mano loves selling opulence. As he explains to Kylie Dulhunty, property and cars have much more in common than just an expensive price tag.
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Dave Neilson lands Eagle as RE/MAX honours 2020’s best
It was a full house at Brisbane’s City Hall on Thursday, February 25 for RE/MAX’s annual awards night, with hundreds gathered to see the network's top performers recognised for their achievements.
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RE/MAX makes virtual tours a reality after signing partnership with VTA
RE/MAX has added another dimension to open houses and its agents look set to attract a greater proportion of qualified buyers and renters after the national franchise signed a partnership agreement with Australia's fastest-growing virtual tours company.
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Gold Coast development shows no signs of slowing
The Gold Coast off the plan property market is continuing its stunning run into January, with the city’s major development companies and agencies reporting robust sales activities across a broad spectrum of the market.
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Finder survey says…cash rate hold and international borders to remain closed
The cash rate is anticipated to remain on hold and Australia is projected to lose $25 billion in foreign spending, according to a recent survey by Finder. In this month’s Finder RBA Cash Rate Survey – the largest of its kind in Australia – 42 experts and economists weighed in on future cash rate moves and other issues related to the state…
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Penthouse auction to fund COVID-19 treatment research
In a remarkable act of generosity, an 82-year-old semi-retired builder will donate the entire proceeds from the auction of his luxury coastal penthouse to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) Foundation Coronavirus Action Fund. Keith Drake, who operated Drake Homes and Pryde Timbers with the assistance of his family for many years, is doing all he can to assist…
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The options so far for rent relief in Australia
What if I can't pay my rent? These are the options for rent relief in Australia Mark Giancaspro, University of Adelaide and David Brown, University of Adelaide You’ve lost income because of the coronavirus crisis and finding it hard to pay the bills. What if you can’t pay your rent? The short answer, if you…
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Ray White NSW comes together for Unite 2020
More than 450 Ray White Group members from across New South Wales descended on Sydney’s Ivy Hotel for Unite 2020. Hosted across capital cities by Australasia’s biggest real estate group, the Unite 2020 program provides a new and improved training format for salespeople and property managers. The sessions were designed to help its agents navigate and adapt to current market conditions. Ray White…
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Weekend Auction Wrap: Auction volumes surge higher
It was another strong weekend of auctions around the country, highlighted by a huge surge in the number of properties going to auction. The auction clearance rate in both Sydney and Melbourne dipped slightly, with Sydney recording 79.7% and Melbourne 77.1% according to the latest data from CoreLogic. While the national rate ended up 75.3%.…
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Gold rush for Laing+Simmons network stars
It was a golden year for the team at Laing+Simmons Rosebery following the company’s annual awards at the weekend, showing that even in challenging market conditions, the combination of experience, persistence and innovation is a recipe for real estate success. The Laing+Simmons Rosebery team won the Office of the Year Gold Award, the Excellence in Digital Marketing Gold Award, and…
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Auctions this week: Clearance rates continue to tick higher on low volume
Auctions this week: Clearance Rates Continue to Tick Higher on Low Volume It might be the middle of winter in Australia, but that hasn’t stopped the resurgence in the auction clearance rate across the country. In Sydney, the preliminary clearance rate was up to 81.5%, its highest in more than 18 months. In Victoria CoreLogic…
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Peer to peer office space market gets a reboot
Australian PropTech disrupter Rubberdesk recently announced the relaunch of its peer to peer marketplace for businesses. Through the platform, businesses are able to earn money by renting out their spare office space on a monthly basis. The platform currently has over 15,000 spaces available to rent, with the relaunch adding extended three-, six- and 12-monthly rental terms, online payment processing…
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Gawler triumphs at First National SA/NT awards
The awards recognised the best of First National’s SA/NT agents throughout 2018, with the top 10 individuals and offices now competing for national GEM Awards, which hold the chance of an expenses paid trip to the National Association of Realtors conference in San Francisco this November for top 10 national winners. Acting SA/NT State Chair, Zeta Bennett, says the results…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Group celebrates its 2018 winners in NSW and ACT
Up to 900 real estate agents and guests last night celebrated their achievements at the annual Ray White New South Wales and ACT awards at the International Convention Centre in Sydney. Ray White Double Bay had a successful night at the state awards, picking up number one Sydney Blue office for the highest settled commission for the seventh year in…
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Ray White Remuera wins top office three years in a row
Powerhouse Ray White Remuera has once again been named as the top international office in the Ray White Group for the third year in a row. The Auckland business with the blue ribbon address has won this coveted award based on the highest settled commission in the Ray White Group now in 2018, 2017 and 2016. “We are thrilled, proud…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
2018 REINSW Awards for Excellence finalists announced
The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales has announced the finalists for its 21st annual Awards for Excellence. REINSW President Leanne Pilkington said it was exciting to see the breadth of talent showcased as finalists for the 2018 awards. “Our awards continue to go from strength to strength, with the best, bravest and brightest that work across the industry…
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ASX and InfoTrack partner up for $30m electronic property settlement platform Sympli
ASX Limited (ASX) and InfoTrack parent company Australian Technology Innovators Pty Ltd have announced the establishment of Sympli, which has applied to become an Electronic Lodgment Network Operator (ELNO). The platform, which is a 50/50 venture between the companies, will develop an electronic property settlements solution based on extensive feedback from users, to support lawyers, conveyancers and financial institutions. David…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Century 21 adds seven names to leadership team
Century 21 has added to their over 100,000 staff in 78 countries, with the employment of seven key new staff members in the Australasian corporate office in order to help manage growth and to support new franchise owners. Over the past six months, Century 21 has opened new offices in New Zealand, Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales. Real estate…
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Ray White international awards celebrates high achievers
The Auckland business has won the award in the Ray White group for the third year in a row. “We are thrilled, proud and very grateful to our community for their ongoing trust in our team,” said Ray White Remuera principal Megan Jaffe. “We are honoured to again be the number one office, credit goes to the team effort as…
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Ray White NSW Celebrates its Best
More than 1200 real estate agents and guests arrived at the International Convention Centre in Sydney to celebrate their achievements at the annual Ray White New South Wales state awards last night. Ray White Double Bay had a successful night at the awards, picking up number one city office in settled commission while its elite agent Gavin Rubinstein took out…
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