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Elite Agent
Inner City Blues – What’s going on with rentals?
While things are looking a little brighter in 2021 there are still many hurdles to overcome. Kylie Dulhunty spoke to property managers about their experiences and sought their tips to help you move stock quickly. Property managers in inner Sydney and Melbourne could face further challenges this year, with falling unit rents and higher than normal vacancy rates continuing to…
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Women to the front: Real estate industry leaders share their secrets of success
At Elite Agent and the Elevate podcast, we don’t need a reason to champion the best female leaders in the real estate industry, we do it as a matter of course.
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Clearance rate rises but volume lower as most states enjoy long weekend
The preliminary clearance has risen to 84.5 per cent on the back of lower volumes this week, courtesy of a long weekend in several states including Victoria. CoreLogic reports 1587 capital city homes were taken to auction this week. Of the 1311 results collected so far, 84.5 per cent have reportedly sold. This is an improvement on last week’s preliminary…
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Karmen Costigan joins Harcourts Australia as Head of Property Management
One of the nation’s largest real estate franchise networks, Harcourts Group Australia, has appointed seasoned industry professional Karmen Costigan as Head of Property Management Australia.
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Fourth week of auction preliminary clearance rate above 80 per cent
Auction volumes continue to climb across the capitals, with the preliminary clearance rate topping 80 per cent for the fourth consecutive week this year. CoreLogic reports there were 2451 homes taken to auction across the combined capital cities this week, up from 2128 over the previous week, although lower than this time last year when 3026 auctions were held. Of…
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Taking Control: Craig Stephenson
After almost a decade in hospitality, Ray White Bankstown sales consultant Craig Stephenson decided to combine his passion for property and customer service into a career in real estate. He reveals the secrets to his success so far.
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Gladstone property prices enjoy biggest spike since 2016
The booming property market in the southeast corner of the Sunshine State has snatched the headlines recently but regional areas - such as Gladstone, in Central Queensland - have experienced similarly impressive price rises over the past year.
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Ray White plants the seed for Apple Isle commercial expansion
Ray White Commercial has launched an office in Hobart and the man to head-up the division knows the Tasmania and Hobart market like the back of his hand.
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Clearance rate holds above 80 per cent, with volume set to skyrocket
Sydney has enjoyed its third consecutive week of an auction clearance rate above 80 per cent as national volumes continued to climb.
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Whitlam’s former home fetches prime price
A modest brick home in Sydney's west that was once owned by former prime minister Gough Whitlam has been sold less than 24 hours before it's scheduled auction and will now be restored to its former glory.
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Realestate.com.au honours the top residential and commercial real estate agents across Australia
Recognising industry excellence and best practice, 40+ Annual REA Excellence Awards (AREAs) have been announced across the categories of Innovation, Service, Marketing Excellence, and Community. With pandemic-era restrictions preventing the usual gala celebration, the winners have been celebrated in a unique way – with a mural designed by renowned Brisbane graffiti artist Sofles. The 17m x 16m artwork will be…
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Steve Carroll: Technology doesn’t disrupt industries, it disrupts efficiencies
To describe Steve Carroll as an early adopter when it comes to property tech would be an understatement.
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Auction clearance rate hits a high despite latest lockdown
The preliminary auction clearance rate has hit 86.1 per cent across the capitals this week as auction volumes continue to increase.
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Clearance rate tops 80 per cent with higher auction values
Auction markets have returned a strong result on higher volumes this week, with the combined capitals preliminary clearance rate holding above 80 per cent, and Sydney clocking up almost a 90 per cent success rate.
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Thought Leaders Podcast
How to find and use your personal point of difference: David Walker
n this episode of the Elevate podcast, David Walker discusses achieving the billion dollar milestone, building Ray White Upper North Shore, the importance of nailing the listing presentation and the difference between OK agents and those who are great.
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Ray White Upper North Shore opens Roseville office
It’s all coming up roses for Ray White Upper North Shore, with the team announcing its expansion into Roseville and a new office in the suburb.
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Real Estate News
State of Origin competition at Ray White drives 7000 appraisals
In less than four hours, Ray White agents have drummed up nearly 7,000 extra appraisals across Australia and New Zealand, actively demonstrating how the leading group knows how to both harness its scale and have some fun along the way - especially in challenging times.
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Wallabies legend’s son joins Ray White Commercial QLD
Wallabies legend Tim Horan's son, Alex Horan, has joined Ray White Commercial QLD in the role of Sales and Leasing Executive.
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Elite Agent
Auction activity picks up right where it left off
Capital city auction activity has ramped up after the seasonal slowdown, with 891 homes taken to auction this week resulting in a preliminary clearance rate above 80 per cent.
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Ray White ready for red hot auction market
This weekend marks the beginning of the 2021 auction season and, according to Ray White, their group plans to start the year with a bang.
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‘The Event’ on the Gold Coast nets more than $35m in sales
More than $35m worth of Gold Coast property was sold at a massive annual auction held by the Ray White Surfers Paradise Group.
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Agents on the move
Newly signed Ray White recruit Leigh Grixti has a hidden advantage when it comes to property sales, while Brisbane agent Adam Gould is joining the LJ Hooker Property Centre in Cleveland with his team.
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A clean exit: Ivan Sarakula
“I think real estate is one of those jobs where you only get out what you put in,” explains Ivan Sarakula.
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Franchises announce team changes to cater to hot Gold Coast market
Demand for property on the Gold Coast has seen an expansion of the Ray White Runaway Bay Group, who have just opened their fifth agency in the region. Their new office at Arundel just outside of Surfers Paradise is a key residential suburb popular with local families. It is a strategic move for the business which has sold around $4…
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Clients for life: Lauren Moore
This year is shaping up to be a bumper one for Lauren Moore. The Brisbane buyer’s agent has more than $30 million worth of property to find for her clients and, at the start of the month, six new buyers came to her in less than a week.
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Real Estate News
Fresh faces open Ray White Indooroopilly
DYNAMIC real estate duo Kirrilli Cobley (pictured right) and Jessica King (pictured left) are set to bring new energy to the Indooroopilly market with the launch of their Ray White franchise. Combined, the pair have more than 25 years of experience in the real estate industry, most recently as Corporate…
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Hayley Baxter: The traits of top property management teams
The most successful teams (you guessed it) actually work as a team Competitive cultures can work for some professions, but property management is not one of them. Possibly the most important aspect of customer experience from a landlord’s perspective is the feeling that their investment is in good hands, and that everyone in the team knows what’s going on. If…
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Auction activity shows no sign of a Christmas slump
Auction activity ramped up this week with CoreLogic reporting 2537 homes were taken to auction across the combined capital cities.
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Ray White Rural donates $100k to help farmers put Christmas dinner on tables
A small foundation run by big hearts will help drought-stricken farmers put food on the table this Christmas thanks to a generous donation. Ray White Rural chairman Paul White has donated $100,000 to the Drought Angels to support farming families in need in the lead up to Christmas. Mr White…
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Real Estate News
Justin Nickerson brings golden gavel to Ray White Queensland
He's the man with the golden gavel and industry leader and former Australasian auctioneer of the year Justin Nickerson will join Ray White Queensland as chief performance officer. Courtney Martin will also join the leadership team as growth manager while Ray White Queensland chief auctioneer Mitch Peereboom will be elevated…
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Real Estate News
Auctions clock 75.1 per cent preliminary success rate
The preliminary clearance rate is sitting at 75.1 per cent after a weekend that saw 2065 auctions held across the capitals. CoreLogic notes the volume is down slightly on the week prior when 2168 auctions were held, but the initial success rate has risen from last week’s 73.9 per cent,…
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Real Estate News
Almost $30 million worth of property sold at Ray White prestige auction
Ray White hosted its annual prestige auction event in Brisbane on Saturday, with Ray White New Farm, Ray White Bulimba, Ray White Spring Hill, and Ray White East Brisbane joining forces to sell seven properties under the hammer for close to $30 million. Temperatures soared throughout the city, as did the heat of competition at the trendy hotel in Fortitude…
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Real Estate News
Melbourne overtakes Sydney as busiest auction market
The preliminary clearance rate has held firm, keeping pace with a rise in auction volumes this weekend as Melbourne overtook Sydney to become the busiest capital. This week CoreLogic reports 2155 homes were scheduled for auction across the combined capital cities, up from 1803 the week prior. Of the 1763…
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Real Estate News
Ray White Marsden targeting Upper Logan expansion
Ray White Marsden continues to not only survive but thrive in a year many would rather forget.
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The Block’s Amity Dry takes on real estate
It’s been 23 years since Amity Dry was the new girl on the block. Not the hit television show. She’s done that – twice- very successfully. No, this time Amity has swapped the bright lights of the stage for a suit and joined Adelaide’s Ouwens Casserly Real Estate as a sales associate. It’s a career move the effervescent singer, actress,…
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