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Industry News
Never say never: Bond villa up for sale
Sir Sean Connery was the quintessential James Bond. The screen’s original 007: smart, handsome, refined, debonair and the most popular of the nine actors who took on the classic-spy role created by British-naval-intelligence-officer Ian Fleming in 1953. Instantly recognized by most people through the James Bond film franchise of the 1960s to ‘80s including Goldfinger, Diamonds are Forever, Dr.…
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Productivity & Best Practice
Top tips for business success
After a rollercoaster couple of months, the real estate sector is now looking to get back to business as usual. But like it or not, the playing field has shifted markedly since the beginning of…
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Industry News
REIA announces 2020 REIA National Awards for Excellence winners
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) announce the winners of the 15th National Awards for Excellence. Due to the measures currently in place surrounding COVID-19, the event planned to be held in Darwin on 2 April 2020 was cancelled. REIA President Adrian Kelly said whilst this was disappointing it was inevitable for the safety and wellbeing of all concerned. …
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Elite Agent
How to make your business more financially resilient
John Knight is a qualified accountant and business strategist who shared his tips on business resilience in the face of Coronavirus with Sam McLean
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Industry News
2020 REIA National Awards for Excellence finalists announced
The finalists for the 15th National Awards for Excellence has been announced by The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA). REIA President Adrian Kelly said the national awards recognise the best of the best in Australian real estate. "This year the REIA National Awards for Excellence will be proudly hosted by the Real Estate Institute of…
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Industry News
REIQ announces Awards for Excellence finalists
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland has announced the finalists in its 2020 Awards for Excellence which recognise best practice in the real estate profession in the Sunshine State. REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said the…
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Commercial
Savills Australia secures market leader for head office leasing team
A focus on business growth recently saw Savills Australia appoint David Howson as State Director to lead the Queensland business’ office leasing division. Mr Howson joins Savills from Knight Frank, where he held the role…
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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…
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Business Leadership
Strategies to reduce your break even point: John Knight
In the last month's article, we talked about the one number every business owner needs to know – their breakeven point. Once you know your breakeven point, what do you do about it? Irrespective of…
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Business Leadership
Finding your break-even point to make better business decisions: John Knight
In business, there are hundreds of numbers you could be tracking and the key is to know which one to focus on at the right time. Recently we’ve had a number of discussions with clients…
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Business Leadership
50 lessons that will make you a better leader
The Leadership Diaries, an exclusive set of Elite Agent podcast interviews, turns one next month. Over the past 12 months, and with much more still to come, we’ve discovered leadership is a skill, an art…
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The Elevate Podcast - Hosted by Samantha McLean
Episode 77: Reducing waste in your business – John Knight
In a changing market, you might be thinking you need to cut costs. But that’s not necessarily the case, says Business Depot CEO, John Knight. It is better, he says to think about cutting waste and getting as productive as possible.
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Business Leadership
What are the real costs involved in funding a startup?
You're at the peak of your career. You're thinking about opening your own office. Irrespective of whether you want to create a new independent brand or join an established franchise group, the cost of starting an…
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Franchise News
Knight Frank expands in Sydney South West to meet growing demand
Knight Frank has announced several new appointments within its Western Sydney and South Sydney branches, in addition to the relocation of Knight Frank Sydney South West to a larger office. The changes reflect the growing…
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Industry News
REIQ 2019 Awards for Excellence finalists announced
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland has announced its 2019 Awards for Excellence finalists, representing the best in the Queensland real estate profession. REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella congratulated all finalists on their success. “This year’s…
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Industry News
Brett Hunter to take helm of REINSW in November 2019
The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales has elected Brett Hunter as President-Elect of the industry body, effective November 2018 for a one-year term. REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin said the appointment of Brett Hunter…
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EPM: HR and Recruitment
How to overcome wage woes in the modern agency
What is stopping your agency from achieving growth, and not just surviving but thriving in the current market? Most people would say it’s cash. Whether it’s growing your people through training and development, growing your…
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Franchise News
Bayleys and Knight Frank partner in New Zealand
Knight Frank, the independent global property consultancy, has announced a partnership with Bayleys Realty Group Limited. Together, Knight Frank and Bayleys will be one of the largest full-service real estate consultants across Australia and New…
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Business Leadership
John Knight: How much should my business be making?
When I am presenting at industry conferences or hosting principal workshops, there is always one question I am asked: ‘How much should my business make?’ Usually when people ask this question they are really fishing for a benchmark profit percentage. It…
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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…
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Industry News
Sir Albert Jennings and Frank Charnock join the Australian Property Hall of Fame
The founding father of AVJennings and a business leader who pioneered commercial real estate in Australia have been inducted into the Australian Property Hall of Fame. Property Council of Australia National President, Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz, says…
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Business Leadership
John Knight: The 10 Traits of Future Leaders
I see businesses start. I see businesses stop. What makes one succeed where another has failed? Through our experience of working with agents and real estate businesses of all shapes and sizes, we have been able to iden-tify the traits of those agents…
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Elite Agent
John Knight: How to Create a Successful Succession Plan
Only an estimated 10 per cent of real estate businesses have a succession plan in place. Many default to the idea that when the time is right they will simply sell the rent roll, while…
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Franchise News
Barry Plant Kick Start their 2018 with guest speaker Mick Malthouse
Barry Plant continues a focus on the professional development and investment in their network of agents with the 13th annual Kickstart Conference. Held, last week, the conference commenced with a powerful address from AFL Premiership…
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EPM: Leadership
Business experts share their top tips for leading a successful business in 2018
businessDEPOT Managing Director, John Knight, said that if you want to lead a successful business, you must know your numbers. “The leaders of great real estate businesses focus on people first but, when it comes…
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Business Leadership
Making Your Business Goals a Reality: John Knight
Juggling your to-do list between strategic and operational issues can become a job in itself. Once you have a clear picture of where you want to take the business and a plan as to how…
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EPM: Leadership
Leadership summit empowers principals to reach the pinnacle of success
Hosted by ireviloution and businessDEPOT, the two-day summit is designed for principals, heads of department and BDMs who seek inspiration, leadership skills and real-life business examples to help them step up, lead their team, and…
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Industry News
REIQ 2018 Awards for Excellence Finalists Announced
REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said this was a very special event because the winners would be part of the REIQ during its centenary of celebrations. “As we look back on a century of shaping the…
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Industry News
Laing+Simmons’ Leanne Pilkington announced as new REINSW president
The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales has elected Leanne Pilkington as President of the industry body, effective immediately for a two-year term. REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin said Ms Pilkington’s major strength was her…
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The Elevate Podcast - Hosted by Samantha McLean
Episode 20: How to Lead a Winning Team, the AREAs, the truth about cats and dogs and more
Weekly wrap: Samantha McLean and Mark Edwards recap the week that was. 'Elevate' is the official podcast of Elite Agent Magazine for real estate industry sales professionals, property managers, and leaders. Each episode, we will…
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Business Leadership
How to Survive the Business of Family
Many real estate agencies are classic ‘family businesses’ with more than one family member working within them. John Knight looks at the challenges and the opportunities unique to family business. Growing up in a family…
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The Elevate Podcast - Hosted by Samantha McLean
Episode 1: New Adventures in Podcasting
Weekly wrap: Samantha McLean and Mark Edwards recap the week that was. 'Elevate' is the new official podcast of Elite Agent Magazine for real estate industry sales professionals, property managers, and leaders. Each episode, we…
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Industry News
2017 REINSW Awards for Excellence finalists announced
REINSW President John Cunningham said the Awards encourage, promote and recognise excellence in the real estate profession. “Being recognised as a finalist in the REINSW Awards for Excellence is an outstanding achievement,” Mr Cunningham said.…
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EPM
PPM Conference 2017: It’s a Wrap
Day Two of PPM Conference 2017 has drawn to a close on a day of talented, respected speakers sharing their insights with delegates, amidst an atmosphere of inclusion and peer to peer support. “Being our 15 year…
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EPM
Day One: PPM 2017 Conference Wrap Up
A sell-out crowd of 200 property managers from around Australia descended on the Marriott at Surfers Paradise yesterday for the 15th annual PPM Conference. The event was jump started with the electric Amanda Gore, who…
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