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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIA elects Hayden Groves as president
The Board of the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has today (15 December 2021) elected leading Western Australian agent Hayden Groves as REIA's new President.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
How Australia’s borders reopening will impact renters
Australian renters can expect to be hit with dramatic price rises as the nation’s borders reopen, according to experts. In this month’s Finder RBA Cash Rate Survey, 37 experts and economists weighed in on future cash rate moves and other issues relating to the economy, with 73 per cent predicting rental prices will rise sharply as Australia opens its international…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Caring sees Cathy Baker capture top real estate awards
Cathy Baker has taken out two prestigious accolades at the Real Estate Institute of NSW Awards for Excellence,
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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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NEWS
Laing+Simmons announce breakaway from Dexar Group with a management buy out
A partnership of 15 Laing+Simmons team members have announced today they have agreed to purchase the business from Dexar Group for an undisclosed sum.
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Elite Agent
Housing affordability sentiment at an all-time high
Experts have never felt better about housing affordability around the country, with signs that first home buyers may finally get a foothold into real estate.
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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
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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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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NEWS
Stamp duty labelled ‘government addiction’ as industry calls for reform
Calls for changes to stamp duty are starting to grow stronger after New South Wales Treasurer Dominic Perrottet put the federal government on notice to act on tax reforms. In a recently released report, an independent panel appointed by the NSW Treasurer looked at how NSW and the Commonwealth could work together to build a stronger economy. One of the…
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NEWS
Real estate industry property and media stars recognised at AREAs 2019
Recognising industry excellence and best practice, 21 awards were presented across the categories of Innovation, Service & Marketing Excellence, and Community. Gold AREA awards were presented to outstanding individuals and agencies changing the game in property. (More photos below story) 1 2 3 4 5 Gold AREA award winners: Residential Agent of the Year – Holly Komorowski, home.byholly, ACT Commercial…
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NEWS
Finalists announced for 2019 REA Excellence Awards
REA Group has announced the finalists for this year’s Annual REA Excellence Awards (AREAs), to be held in Melbourne on Thursday 14 November 2019. The AREAs honour the most innovative, community-minded and highest-achieving individuals and businesses in the property industry (residential, commercial, project developers) and media industry. There will be 21 awards in total presented…
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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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INDUSTRY NEWS
REINSW 2019 Awards for Excellence finalists announced
The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW) has announced the finalists for its annual Awards for Excellence. Now in its 22nd year, the Awards for Excellence is the largest and most respected industry awards in NSW and recognises the best, bravest and brightest work across the industry. REINSW President, Leanne Pilkington, said the quality of applicants gets better…
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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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NEWS
Entries now open for REINSW Awards For Excellence
Entries for the annual Awards For Excellence, hosted by the Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW), are now open. Now in its 22nd year, the awards recognise top performing real estate professionals and agencies in NSW. The program awards agencies and individuals across 21 categories, judged by a panel picked from members of the REI’s offices in any of the…
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NEWS
Laing+Simmons springboard into action
Exclusively free to Laing+Simmons office principals and their teams, as well as team members from Laing+Simmons’ parent company Dexar Group, Springboard is the company’s annual “planning day on steroids”. It is designed to encourage and empower team members, providing an opportunity for everyone in the network to hear directly from leading industry speakers and understand how they achieve success in…
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