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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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Real Estate News
Dexar Group brands come together for annual convention
Technology, a transforming industry and the importance of authentic leadership were on the agenda at Dexar Group’s Annual Convention, held in Byron Bay from Sunday 26 to Tuesday 28 August. In its third year, the sold-out convention brought Dexar Group’s three real estate brands, Laing+Simmons, Peter Blackshaw Real Estate and Independent Property Group, together for a jam-packed three days of…
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Elite Agent
How to avoid loneliness at the top
Despite the fact that many contemporary leadership environments now have become a flat leadership structure, millennial open-office collaborative affair, the essence of leadership is still the same. The buck stops with somebody. When the hard decisions need to be made, when the responsibility for everything needs to be taken, when taking the risks at the highest level is required and when…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Laing+Simmons recognises top agents with annual awards
Some of the best-known names in the Laing+Simmons network were honoured at the company’s annual awards last weekend, with the likes of D’Leanne Lewis, Nuri Shik, Ray Fayad, Paul Abassi and Chris Gamarra taking out major honours. In the team award categories, Laing+Simmons Quakers Hills took out the Office of the Year Award, while Laing+Simmons Narrabeen won the Best Business…
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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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Real Estate 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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FRANCHISE NEWS
Laing+Simmons Kellyville opens its doors
Laing+Simmons has strengthened its presence in Sydney’s north west with the opening of a new office in Kellyville, as the group’s expansion program rolls on. Principal Sunny Lee and his team bring a depth of experience with the unique value proposition of the revamped Laing+Simmons brand to the local market from today. “This is a new direction for the team…
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BEST PRACTICE
Jet Xavier: 7 Steps to greater wellness and wellbeing
A recent wellness and wellbeing industry white paper came up with some disturbing findings – 65 per cent of the industry is often stressed, 47 per cent often deal with physical symptoms of anxiety and 46 per cent find work often impacts on relationships. It’s time to act. 1. THRIVE The industry is all about striving, not thriving, and there is a…
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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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INDUSTRY NEWS
Real estate industry wishlist for 2018-19 budget
The real estate industry have issued their hopes from the 2018-19 budget, which will be released at approximately 7.30pm AEST on Tuesday May 8. REIA Affordability is one of the key topics for the REIA going into the next budget. While they praise the previous budget’s recognition of the issues, they don’t think the fixes have gone far enough. REIA…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
April 2018: Interest rates on hold, Industry reaction
At its meeting today, the RBA Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 1.50 per cent. “The housing markets in Sydney and Melbourne have slowed. Nationwide measures of housing prices are little changed over the past six months, with prices having recorded falls in some areas,” says RBA Governor Dr Philip Lowe. “In the eastern capital cities, a considerable additional…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
March 2018: Interest rates on hold, Industry reaction
At its meeting today, the RBA Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 1.50 per cent. REALESTATE.COM.AU “More indicators are pointing to improving economic conditions and given how fast the US is growing, this will support our economy,” says Nerida Conisbee, realestate.com.au Chief Economist. “The main thing holding them (RBA) from increasing rates are consumers, in particular the enduring…
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Real Estate News
Dexar Group recruits big data expert Jeffrey Gray to the role of Chief Commercial Officer
The Dexar Group have announced the appointment of Jeffery Gray, to the newly created role of Chief Commercial Officer. With a Masters in Business Administration, Mr Gray has held positions with Domain Group, Aristocrat and Lexis Nexis, and has consulted with QANTAS and Hutchison Telecom. According to a group press release, this experience gives him a unique insight to the…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Real Women in Real Estate gaining traction
An Australian initiative that celebrates the success and achievements of women in real estate is gaining local and international traction, with a series of events scheduled to take place in 2018. Real Women in Real Estate is a networking group founded by Real Estate Institute of NSW President and Laing+Simmons Managing Director Leanne Pilkington, and since its inception has attracted…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Feb 2018: Interest rates on hold, Industry reaction
The RBA has left the cash rate on hold in their first board meeting for 2018, deciding at their first meeting of the year to leave the cash rate unchanged at 1.50 per cent. RBA Governor Dr Philip Lowe noted while inflation remains low globally, higher commodity prices and tight labour markets are likely to see inflation increase over the…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Cooling market highlights quality of flat fee agents: REINSW
REINSW President Leanne Pilkington said with the cooling market consumers are at risk of paying even when their property does not sell. “There had been a lot of press surrounding companies that offer a flat fee upfront to sell a consumer’s home rather than the traditional commission model,” she said. “There is no motivation or incentive for these agents to…
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Real Estate News
Sydney rental market stable: REINSW
REINSW President Leanne Pilkington said the November 2017 REINSW Vacancy Rate Survey saw availability in the Sydney metropolitan area steady at 2.1 per cent. “Vacancy rates in Middle Sydney remained unchanged at 2.2 per cent, while Inner and Middle Sydney both saw an increase of 0.1 percentage points to 2.2 per cent,” Ms Pilkington said. The Hunter increased 0.2 percentage points at…
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Real Estate News
RBA rates remain on hold
In its last meeting for 2017, The Reserve Bank of Australia has today decided to keep the official cash rate on hold at 1.5%. At its meeting today, the Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 1.50 per cent – https://t.co/ahK2GWuwLx — RBA (@RBAInfo) December 5, 2017 “Australia will kick off 2018 with ultra-low interest rates following this…
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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 ability to connect with people right across the industry. “Leanne’s charismatic style and strong leadership skills will see her focus on our lobbying efforts,” Mr…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
RBA leaves rates on hold in November meeting plus wrap up of industry commentary
Despite low inflation and weak wage growth, the decision comes as no surprise with some industry experts welcoming the decision. The RBA last changed its monetary policy settings in August 2016 when rates were edged down 0.25 percentage points to the current low of 1.5 per cent. “The Bank’s forecasts for growth in the Australian economy are largely unchanged,” RBA…
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Real Estate News
Vacancy rates rise in Sydney for second month in a row: REINSW
Vacancy rates across Sydney rose for the second month in a row despite declines in Inner and Outer Sydney, according to the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales. REINSW Deputy President Leanne Pilkington said the August 2017 REINSW Vacancy Rate Survey saw availability in the Sydney metropolitan area rise 0.1 percentage points at 2.0 per cent. “It was a…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
RBA rates decision September 2017
The decision was widely anticipated and it is the 13th month in a row the cash rate has not moved from 1.5 per cent. In a statement accompanying the decision, RBA Governor Philip Lowe said the construction boom seems to have reached its peak. “Residential construction activity remains at a high level, but little further growth is expected,” Dr Lowe…
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Grace under Pressure: How You Can Keep Cool
There is a long-standing joke that property managers never take a lunch break. Each morning they hit their desk running and in a blink of an eye it’s 5.30pm. Here are my top five tips for property managers who are faced with common pressures of the job. PRESSURE 1: MINIMAL SUPPORT AND MENTORING: Property managers can feel isolated when the…
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Elite Agent
Reviving Industry Wellness: Why the Real Estate Industry Needs to Take Action
AS PROVIDERS OF PROFESSIONAL services, the wellness and well-being of people in real estate needs to be a core consideration of industry sustainability. We’ve been focused on the digital and the dollar while a silent epidemic affecting the physical and emotional health of our agents, principals and property managers appears to have crept in at higher rates than other industries.…
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Real Estate News
RBA leaves rates on hold in August 2017
In his statement, RBA governor Dr Philip Lowe expressed a degree of concern about the impact a stronger Australian dollar is having on economic activity. The Australian dollar exchange rate remains at above 80 US cents. “The higher exchange rate is expected to contribute to subdued price pressures [inflation] in the economy,” Dr Lowe said. He also commented on the…
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Real Estate News
Laing + Simmons Port Macquarie wins office of the year at 50th Anniversary awards
This year marks 50 years for Laing+Simmons, who held their annual awards night on Saturday to celebrate the group’s achievements. Laing+Simmons Port Macquarie took the Office of the Year Award, while the North Sydney team was recognised with the Gold Award for Business Growth. Damian King of Port Macquarie took home the Doug Laing Memorial Award, named after one of…
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Real Estate News
Industry responds to RBA’s July interest rate decision
The Reserve Bank of Australia kept interest rates on hold at 1.50 per cent at its July 2017 board meeting yesterday. Here’s what some industry players had to say following the RBA’s decision: John Cunningham, REINSW President “It comes at little surprise that the RBA has decided to keep a neutral position for the 10th meeting in a row. We believe…
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Real Estate News
RBA leaves cash rate unchanged
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced they will leave the cash rate unchanged at 1.5 percent after its monthly meeting yesterday. RBA Governor Philip Lowe said the broad-based pick-up in the global economy is continuing, but while he had an optimistic tone on strength of the labour market, he said wage growth remains low and this was likely to…
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Real Estate News
RBA leaves cash rate unchanged at 1.5 percent
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced they will leave the cash rate on hold at 1.5 percent after its monthly meeting yesterday. RBA Governor Philip Lowe said that there has been a broad-based pick up in the global economy since last year. “The Bank’s forecasts for the Australian economy are little changed. Growth is expected to increase gradually…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
RBA leaves cash rate unchanged at 1.5 percent
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 1.5 percent after its monthly meet on Tuesday. RBA governor Philip Lowe said the Australian economy is continuing its transition following the end of the mining investment boom. “Recent data are consistent with ongoing moderate growth. Most measures of business confidence are at, or above,…
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