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INDUSTRY NEWS
REINSW answers the big questions on real estate’s roadmap to reopening
The Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) has sought to clarify some of the confusion as the industry returns to work after prolonged lockdowns.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Auctions and open homes can be held across NSW
Freedom Day arrived in NSW yesterday with some good news from the State Government in that on-site auctions and open homes can take place statewide. Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation Kevin Andrews said there was currently no restrictions on where a live auction or open home could be held. “The Public Health order notes that from 11 October there…
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NEWS
The vexing issue of vaccination: How the real estate industry is tackling the issue
How should the real estate industry approach the issue of vaccination? We put the question to some of the country’s largest groups to see how they’re handling the vaccination debate.
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NEWS
Victorian Government urged to allow one-on-one inspections amid ongoing lockdowns
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) is urging the State Government to allow one-on-one inspections, noting the recently announced extension of Victoria’s fifth lockdown will wreak havoc on the real estate industry. On Tuesday, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announced the current lockdown would be extended seven days and is now slated to end on Tuesday, July 27. That’s likely…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australians’ savings drop as more struggle to pay rent
Australians’ saving levels have fallen to their lowest level since March 2020, according to new research by Finder. Finder’s Consumer Sentiment Tracker (CST) survey revealed more Australians are struggling to pay rent as Sydney’s lockdown lingers, with cash savings seeing a sharp decline. Each quarter, Finder analyses its most recent data to uncover the trends underpinning the financial, mental and physical…
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NEWS
Congratulations to the REINSW 2020 Awards for Excellence finalists
The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW) has announced the finalists for its annual Awards for Excellence.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Laing+Simmons Double Bay celebrates 40th birthday
The award-winning Laing+Simmons Double Bay opened for business on 1 July 1981 under the guidance of a young Bart Doff. Mr Doff had been working in the Laing+Simmons Potts Point business for about 18 months when the opportunity arose to take the reins of the new Double Bay office. He took the opportunity, success followed, and the rest is history.…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
New Laing+Simmons office opening in Sydney’s Rooty Hill
Laing+Simmons Mount Druitt have set up shop in the Western Sydney suburb of Rooty Hill. Headed by Jack and Basel Nahas, the new office will service the growing Rooty Hill, Eastern Creek, Plumpton and surrounding areas. It is set to offer a full suite of real estate services to the local community, including sales, property management, auction services, project marketing…
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NEWS
Laing+Simmons: Sharing strategies to scale up
A recent Scaling Up workshop involving Laing+Simmons' principals has reinforced the network's renewed focus on collaboration.
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NEWS
Laing+Simmons reveals new board
Following January’s purchase of Laing+Simmons Corporation by a partnership that includes members of the head office team and some of the network’s best-known principles, a new Board has been announced to lead the business through its next phase of growth.
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Elite Agent
Tips for a winning AREAs entry – from those who’ve won before
The deadline to enter the Annual REA Excellence Awards is creeping closer, and if you haven't yet got your entry sorted out, it's time to get busy.
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NEWS
REINSW crowns its 2020 award winners
The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales has recognised outstanding achievements, crowning the winners of its 2020 REINSW Awards for Excellence. Now into its third decade, the REINSW Awards for Excellence is the most prestigious and respected industry awards event in New South Wales, recognising the best, bravest and brightest work across the real estate industry. REINSW President Leanne…
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NEWS
Josh Logan-Pye wins 2020 REINSW Novice Auctioneers Competition
Josh Logan- Pye beat out more than 25 novice auctioneers last night to take out the 2020 REINSW Novice Auctioneers Competition champion. “I’m blown away to be crowned NAC Champion,” says Logan-Pye. “I decided to…
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OPINION
Turning lockdown lessons into productivity hacks
Ever since COVID-19 came along and changed the way we all work, every trainer, coach and franchise organisation has begun engaging in a wide variety of online training materials. From motivational content to real estate-specific skills, business development, personal resilience, team building and customer service alternatives, there’s been a host of information absorbed. We’ve been sponges because we know that…
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Elite Agent
Laing+Simmons tackle mental health
Laing+Simmons has struck a new partnership with Making Meditation Mainstream to bring mediation to local people and help tackle the challenges of mental health in the community. Each Saturday at sunrise, Making Mediation Mainstream takes members of the community through a peaceful, and free, mediation experience. Since launching in 2018 on the Northern Beaches, the movement now operates from 14…
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
Run into the chaos
Want to know why you and your business should run into the chaos during challenging times?
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NEWS
Finalists announced for REINSW 2020 Awards for Excellence
The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales has announced the finalists for its annual Awards for Excellence – the most prestigious awards night on the NSW real estate calendar. As REINSW President, Leanne Pilkington explains, it will take more than a worldwide pandemic to still this year’s awards. “We have been astonished by the number of entrants into the…
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NEWS
The Real Estate Institutes respond to COVID-19 impact on Australian property
As the far-reaching impacts of COVID-19 continue to be felt, the heads of the nation’s Real Estate Institutes have had their say on how they expect it will impact the Australian property industry. Responding to Ripehouse Advisory’s Whitepaper COVID-19 vs Australian Property, most industry heads are on the same page, remaining cautiously optimistic. Across the board, the consensus has been…
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NEWS
Rent relief remains a work in progress: Scott Morrison
Formal action on rent relief remains a work in progress, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison today explaining it will form part of Australia’s “innovative” tranche three stimulus package which is designed to support business and individuals. Earlier today the PM met with premiers and chief ministers via a virtual national cabinet meeting, discussing the “contentious” issue of commercial and residential…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Dexar Convention focuses on human element
Dexar, the parent company of Laing+Simmons and Independent, recently brought its team and businesses together at Peppers Salt Resort and Spa in Kingscliff, NSW, for their annual convention. This year’s theme was ‘The Human Element’. At a time of unprecedented technological advancement and shifting customer expectations, the human focus was particularly fitting, said Simon McGuire,…
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NEWS
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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NEWS
Bryce Bevan named REINSW’s top novice auctioneer
It was sheer determination that got Bryce Bevan over the line as he and more than 25 other novice auctioneers made their bids for the 2019 REINSW Novice Auctioneers Competition. Mr Bevan, a Bloodstock Consultant with Inglis, was crowned the champion in front of excited bidders, supporters and industry leaders at Sydney’s iconic Customs House recently. “I’m absolutely ecstatic to…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
RBA cuts cash rate to 1.25 per cent – industry reacts
In what was a widely expected move, the Reserve Bank of Australia has cut the cash rate to an all-time low of 1.25 per cent. At their monthly meeting on June 4, the Board elected to lower the cash rate by 25 basis points, explaining the decision was aimed at supporting employment growth and providing greater confidence that inflation would…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
December 2018: Interest rates on hold, Industry reaction
At its meeting yesterday (4 December 2018), the RBA Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 1.50 per cent for its 25th consecutive meeting. “Conditions in the Sydney and Melbourne housing markets have continued to ease and nationwide measures of rent inflation remain low,” said RBA Governor Dr Philip Lowe. “Credit conditions for some borrowers are tighter than they…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
November 2018: Interest rates on hold, Industry reaction
Yesterday (6 November 2018) the RBA Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 1.50 per cent for its 24th consecutive meeting. “Conditions in the Sydney and Melbourne housing markets have continued to ease and nationwide measures of rent inflation remain low,” says RBA Governor Dr Philip Lowe. “Growth in credit extended to owner-occupiers has eased but remains robust, while…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
October 2018: Interest rates on hold – industry reaction
Yesterday (2 October 2018) the RBA Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 1.50 per cent for its 24th consecutive meeting. “Conditions in the Sydney and Melbourne housing markets have continued to ease and nationwide measures of rent inflation remain low,” says RBA Governor Dr Philip Lowe. “Growth in credit extended to owner-occupiers remains robust, but demand by investors…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
September 2018: Interest rates on hold, Industry reaction
Yesterday (4 September 2018) the RBA Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 1.50 per cent for its 23rd consecutive meeting. “Conditions in the Sydney and Melbourne housing markets have continued to ease and nationwide measures of rent inflation remain low,” says RBA Governor Dr Philip Lowe. “Housing credit growth has declined to an annual rate of 5½ per cent. This…
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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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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Gift of a Lifetime: Laing+Simmons
What do a pizza, a walk in the park, a haircut, a cocktail and a cup of tea have in common? They’re the key elements in a $50,000 award-winning marketing campaign that successfully promoted the Laing+Simmons real estate brand last year. Entitled Memorable Moments, the campaign took out the Annual REA Excellence Award for Brand Campaign of the Year – Residential. Laing+Simmons Managing Director Leanne Pilkington says…
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NEWS
July 2018: Interest rates on hold, Industry reaction
At its meeting yesterday (3rd July 2018), the RBA Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 1.50 per cent for its 21st consecutive meeting. “Nationwide measures of housing prices are little changed over the past six months,” says RBA Governor Dr Philip Lowe. “Conditions in the Sydney and Melbourne housing markets have eased, with prices declining in both markets.…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Actor takes out 2018 REINSW Novice Auctioneers Competition
An actor hoping to break into auctioneering won the final of the 2018 REINSW Novice Auctioneers Competition last night. REINSW President Leanne Pilkington said the Novice Auctioneers Competition raised more than $25,000 for suicide prevention awareness charity, R U OK. “The 2018 Novice Auctioneers competition was a great success with more than 30 auctioneers battling it out over the course…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
June 2018: Interest rates on hold, Industry reaction
At its meeting yesterday (5th June 2018), the RBA Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 1.50 per cent for its 20th consecutive meeting. REA GROUP “The economy still isn’t growing fast enough to warrant an increase,” says REA Group Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee. “The issue is consumer confidence. While businesses are feeling far more confident, this is…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
May 2018: Interest rates on hold, Industry reaction
At its meeting yesterday (1st May 2018), the RBA Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 1.50 per cent for it’s 19th consecutive meeting. REA GROUP “More indicators are pointing to improving economic conditions and given how fast the US is growing, this will support our economy,” said REA Group’s Chief Economist, Nerida Conisbee. “The main thing…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Laing+Simmons Hornsby finds new faces and focus
And with the change in ownership comes a renewed focus on the local community that will see two local charities in particular benefit. Ms Hardy, who has lived in the Hornsby area for 17 years and been at the forefront of the local property market for the past five years, will donate $250 for every property the office sells to…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Government fails landlords and tenants following NCAT decision, says REINSW
In response to a grey area uncovered in 2017, the High Court ruling has meant NSW PMs and landlords have no course of action through NCAT if the landlord is in another state. Also if a tenant moves interstate then challenges a landlord claim over their rental bond, the matter cannot be heard through NCAT. REINSW President Leanne Pilkington said the NSW…
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