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INDUSTRY NEWS
Auctions dip with public holiday, but tipped to rebound next week
Auction volumes and clearance rates took a bit of a dip over the weekend with a public holiday on Monday in four of the eight states and territories to blame, according to experts.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Foreign investment is down, but for how long?
Foreign investment in Australian real estate fell over the last quarter, but a recent uptick in enquiries from Chinese buyers suggests the downturn will be short lived.
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SELLING + MARKETING PROPERTY
The simple fixes clients can make to help their listing stand out
It's an age old problem: You want your sellers to do everything they can to make their property stand out, but you don't want them to overcapitalise and risk losing money. Getting the answer right is even more important in a slowing market.
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Real Estate News
RBA announces tenth consecutive rate rise at its March meetingÂ
The Reserve Bank of Australia has increased the cash rate by 25 basis points at its March meeting, taking it to 3.6 per cent.Â
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Going above and beyond: housing the Brady Bunch
Going “above and beyond” to help her tenants find a home or settle in once they’re there isn’t something unique for Monique Fildes.
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Celebrity Homes
Claire Holt lists Beverly Hills pad bought from Will Arnett
Australian actress Claire Holt and her real estate executive husband Andrew Joblon have listed the Beverly Hills home they purchased from actor Will Arnett almost two years ago. The couple purchased the property for US$7.85 million and have now listed it for US$10.25 million, having made several customisations, The Dirt reports. Holt is best known for her roles in The…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Gold Coast predicted to take an increasing slice of the population pie
The Gold Coast is set to benefit from an increasing share of overseas migration to Australia, helping prices there remain resilient, a leading economist has predicted.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New ABS figures reveal knockdown hotspots
The number of demolition projects in Australia is predicted to fall in the coming 12 months, but some areas are still seeing a high level of knockdown activity, according to new analysis.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The Queensland agency offering to cover six months rent or mortgage payments
With the cost of living crisis taking its toll on Australian households, one Queensland real estate agency has taken matters into its own hands.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The Agents’Agency to focus on further growth
The Agents’Agency is ramping up its growth strategy, with business development specialist Sandy Taylor joining the team as a National Director and Head of Growth for Queensland.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Auction clearance rate on the rise
Auction activity lifted again this week with preliminary figures from Domain recording a 67.6 per cent clearance rate from 1068 reported auctions.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Agents got talent: kicking goals in the ring
Real estate professionals by day and singers, actors, reptile experts and kickboxers by night, many agents have hidden skills their clients don’t suspect. In part two of our Agents got talent special report, Noel Mengel sat down with industry high-achievers to uncover their alter-egos’ talents and how they’ve helped them in their real estate careers.
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APPOINTMENTS
Buxton announces new CEO
Victorian brand Buxton has announced the appointment of Marcus Williams to the role of Chief Executive Officer.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Nerida Conisbee: China is roaring back
China abandoning its zero COVID-19 policy has resulted in the economy rebounding far faster than expected.
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Elite Agent TV
Julie Gauci: the power of auctions in regional areas
Julie Gauci’s career in real estate started as a 19-year-old receptionist before evolving over 20 years into a sales powerhouse writing $1.7 million GCI in 2022 as Principal of Ray White Culburra Beach.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Andrew Acton celebrates 20 years in real estate
Explore Property leader and industry stalwart Andrew Acton is celebrating 20 years in real estate this year, and to mark the occasion he sat down with Elite Agent to reflect on his greatest wins and biggest challenges so far.Â
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APPOINTMENTS
Raine and Horne appoints new head of network
Raine & Horne has announced the appointment of Mindy Powell-Hodges as the company's new head of network. Â
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INDUSTRY NEWS
RBA lifts cash rate to 3.35pc at February board meeting
The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted the official cash rate by 25 basis points following its first meeting of 2023, taking rates to their highest level since 2012 and flagging that further rises are likely in the months ahead.Â
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Propic hits the nation’s capital with Luton introducing AI
A forward-thinking Canberra real estate agency has introduced market-leading artificial intelligence to ensure 24/7 customer service and that no potential sales or property management lead is missed.
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Thought Leaders Podcast
The Leadership Diaries: Ben Faulks on building team culture, recruiting top talent and scaling up
Can you imagine taking on a leadership role in a new real estate agency without having ever sold a house?
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Why caravan parks could be a hot investment
The humble caravan park could be a solid investment prospect, according to a leading commercial real estate expert.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Return of overseas students could place further pressure on rents
An anticipated increase in the number of overseas students coming to Australia following the Chinese Government's edict that students must return to face-to-face study could lead to rent rises of five per cent or more, one expert predicts.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Auction action: What happened over the weekend and what’s in store for 2023
Auctions are back after the summer holiday break, although activity remains subdued in Australia's major cities.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
If Australia follows the US into a tech downturn, these areas will be the most impacted
We may be in a cost of living crisis but we are certainly not in an employment crisis.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Ray White Surfers Paradise’s The Event sees 94 properties go under the hammer
Ray White Surfers Paradise's annual The Event auction saw a clearance rate of 59 per cent, with 302 registered bidders and more than 1200 attendees.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIA announces finalists for National Awards for Excellence 2023
The Real Estate Institute of Australia has published its 2023 finalist list the REIA National Awards for Excellence (NAFE), which will be held in Perth on March 9.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Sarah-Louise Anderson: strength and courage
If you could only choose one word to describe Sarah-Louise Anderson, it would have to be resilient.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Code Property Group: the tech PMs are using to beat burnout
Property managers are experiencing added pressure as they start a new year in one of the tightest rental markets Australia has ever seen.Â
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The social media accounts we’re following right now
Here's a selection of the social accounts we've been following over the break.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Nerida Conisbee: Australian economy slows but interest rates will keep rising for now
The latest inflation figures showed that it increased at a faster rate in November than it did in October, dashing hopes of a stop to interest rates rises at the start of this year.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Casey Estate Agents are preventing property manager burnout in 2023
Melbourne-based property management agency, Casey Estate Agents, are giving their team access to technology that will streamline their workload and help manage burnout, particularly over the school holiday.Â
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COMMERCIAL
Why electric vehicles don’t pose a threat to service stations just yet
Service stations were one of the standout assets during 2022, with the threat posed by the increased uptake of electric vehicles unlikely to be a drag on their values for some time, according to one expert.
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APPOINTMENTS
Big growth goals for RE/MAX Results new recruit
Sarah Smith has joined Queensland’s RE/MAX Results with her eyes firmly set on solid growth targets, including boosting the group’s GCI, rent roll and team numbers.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Foreign buyers look to Australia after Canada ban
Canada’s decision to shut the door on foreign buyers could prove a bonus for the Australian property market, according to experts.
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Real Estate News
The top 50 residential real estate influencers and innovators for 2022
There is rarely a dull day in real estate. From mergers and acquisitions, pivoting in a changing market and continued acceleration of PropTech, 2022 has been a year for the record books.
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