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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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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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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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Real Estate Industry Heads Down The Professional Path
The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW) has lauded the New South Wales government for provided the institution with the education foundations to pursue a profession recognition. REINSW president John Cunningham said the need for greater accountability and transparency in the ever increasing complexities of property transactions has led to a clear need for recognisable property professionals who…
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Laing+Simmons MD says NSW gov should do more to help first home buyers into the market
The Reserve Bank (RBA) has left interest rates on hold as expected, piling more pressure on the New South Wales (NSW) government to take the lead out of its Victorian counterpart and introduce strategic measures to support first home buyers. Laing+Simmons managing director Leanne Pilkington said interest rates were at their lowest point in the cycle particularly from the bank’s’…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
RBA keeps cash rate fixed at 1.5 percent, industry reacts
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decision to keep interest rates on hold at the record low of 1.50 per cent at its first meeting of the year has come to no surprise to many pundits in the real estate industry. Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW) president John Cunningham was unfazed. “Housing affordability will be hotly debated…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Laing+Simmons Scholarship Winner Lands Full-time Role
Prospect local Julia Sallows has been unveiled as the winner of this year’s Laing+Simmons Scholarship Program, the annual initiative designed to unearth talented agents of the future and kickstart their career in real estate. Julia’s win sees her join leading local real estate office Laing+Simmons Blacktown, where she’ll work alongside experienced sales specialist Mark Stone. Julia completed a week’s work…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
EP&A Act undergoes proposed amendment as a way to boost housing supply in NSW
 The Property Council of Australia (PCA) has welcomed New South Wales (NSW) state government’s move to amend the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979  (EP&A Act) as a way of boosting housing supply and therefore affordability. PCA NSW executive director Jane Fitzgerald said the amendments were needed because a better planning system would help increase supply and make buying a…
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NSW, you can’t dine out on stamp duty forever: Leanne Pilkington
Laing + Simmons Managing Director and incoming REINSW President, Leanne Pilkington has penned a cautionary memo to the NSW Government telling them, they cannnot continue to dine out on NSW stamp duty revenues – highlighting the issue of housing affordability in the state, particularly in Sydney. Here is the full release: MEMO TO NSW GOVT: YOU CAN’T DINE OUT ON STAMP…
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New Laing+Simmons Narrabeen Office Donates To Local School
The newly opened Laing+Simmons Narrabeen is off to a flying start, with the team enjoying its strongest month of the year and celebrating its rebranding by kicking off an important initiative to give back to the local community. The real estate agency has just announced it will donate $500 for every property it sells in Narrabeen to Narrabeen Lakes Public…
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Laing+Simmons Secures CBD / Surry Hills & Narrabeen Offices
Laing+Simmons has recently secured two new offices to its network and setting its sights on further growth this year. New franchise offices in Sydney CBD / Surry Hills and Narrabeen have just joined the three new Laing+Simmons offices which opened earlier this year in Ryde, Seven Hills and Cronulla – taking the boutique network to 42 offices and growing. Laing+Simmons…
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Prioritising People: Laing+Simmons Launches Employee Assistance Program
New South Wales real estate franchise network Laing + Simmons has launched a new employee assistance program to support team members experiencing stress, depression, anxiety or facing other challenges. Â Employees from their 40+ offices in NSW can now access anonymous and free counselling services to help them deal with any issues they might be facing. The service is run by…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Laing+Simmons recognise their best
On Saturday real estate network Laing+Simmons held its annual awards event to recognise and celebrate the most talented people in its ranks – from long term industry stalwarts to the up and coming stars of tomorrow. Laing+Simmons Managing Director Leanne Pilkington said the awards are more than just a chance to catch up and network. “Recognising and celebrating the achievements…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
New Forum to Inspire & Empower Women in Real Estate
The first of a series of networking events designed to connect, inspire and empower women in the traditionally male dominated real estate industry will be held in Sydney on October 21. The inaugural Catch up with the (property) girls event, sponsored by Realestate.com.au is the brainchild of Laing+Simmons Managing Director Leanne Pilkington and is designed to provide support and a…
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