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Real Estate News
Finalists announced for REINSW 2020 Awards for Excellence
The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales has announced the finalists for its annual Awards for Excellence – the most prestigious awards night on the NSW real estate calendar. As REINSW President, Leanne Pilkington explains, it will take more than a worldwide pandemic to still this year’s awards. “We have been astonished by the number of entrants into the…
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Sotheby’s International Realty ready to offer their services to Byron Bay
Experienced agent Dominique Vasers Williams has joined Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty as the brand looks set to service the Byron Bay and Northern Rivers region. A consummate professional who notes real estate is in her blood, Ms Williams said the name Sotheby’s International Realty is associated with luxury, quality properties and service. When asked how long she has been in…
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Real Estate News
Laura Shooter of SJ Shooter Real Estate named Transform 2020 winner
SJ Real Estate Managing Director Laura Shooter has been named the winner of Elite Agent’s Transform challenge for 2020. Receiving the welcome news on Friday, Ms Shooter said was “very excited,” and “quite surprised” to take out the title over a field of 306 participants who completed this year’s 30-day virtual course. “I didn’t go…
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Real Estate News
Where are the latest home renovation hotspots?
On the back of the new Federal Government HomeBuilder package, property valuation group Herron Todd White has taken a look at the areas in each Australian capital city that are leading the way with renovations. The new HomeBuilder package gives $25,000 to renovators who are looking at spending over $150,000 to improve their home. However, to qualify you need to…
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Real Estate News
Finder survey says…cash rate hold and international borders to remain closed
The cash rate is anticipated to remain on hold and Australia is projected to lose $25 billion in foreign spending, according to a recent survey by Finder. In this month’s Finder RBA Cash Rate Survey – the largest of its kind in Australia – 42 experts and economists weighed in on future cash rate moves and other issues related to the state…
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Real Estate News
REIV Charitable Foundation reaches out to support children in homeless families
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria charitable Foundation has donated $20,000 to Launch Housing to help 60 at-risk children without stable housing to access crucial support and supplies. The donation follows a $10,000 donation to Launch Housing in 2019, which was able to benefit 27 people at risk of or experiencing homelessness. Chair of the REIV Charitable Foundation Sophie Lyon…
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Elite Agent
Additional $1.1B relief package to help battling Aussies
More help will be given to millions of Australians battling the devastating impacts of coronavirus with a $1.1 billion package which boosts mental health services, domestic violence support, Medicare assistance for people at home and emergency food relief. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said more support would be rolling out immediately to deal with the secondary…
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Real Estate 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
REIQ announces their best of the best for 2020
Shining a spotlight on the Queensland real estate industry’s top performers, the 2020 REIQ Awards for Excellence are offered each year by The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) in recognition of outstanding achievement. The REIQ Awards for Excellence are an annual all-encompassing awards program that encourage and promote excellence, leadership, best practice and innovation,…
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Real Estate News
LJ Hooker launches new brand tagline
LJ Hooker has announced its new brand tagline which looks to connect with consumers of today during their big life moments, such as buying or selling their home. The new tagline ‘When you know, you know’ empowers the consumer and refers to the instinctual side of decision-making, while also encapsulating LJ Hooker’s industry knowledge and experience. The tagline is a…
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GUEST INTERVIEWS
Darin Butcher: How to run a family real estate business, but still ‘do you’
Family comes first in Darin Butcher’s life. That includes his wife Renee, their three children and his employees at the Wiseberry Heritage Group. After a 28-year career in the real estate industry there’s not much the affable agent hasn’t experienced. Just like he learnt from his father, his son Toby is now moving up the…
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Real Estate News
Expats set to lose their CGT exemption
Australian residents living overseas will now lose the capital gains tax (CGT) exemption on their family home after new laws were passed by Parliament. The new changes mean that foreign residents who don’t file income taxes will now be forced to pay capital gains tax when they choose to sell the family home. Previously the family home wouldn’t have attracted…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Hungry, humble and smart: how Upstate gives customers a five-star experience
When experienced agents Pete Mosedale and Lachlan Yeates decided to start their own real estate brand, it wasn’t a move they took lightly. For 15 years they had enjoyed the comforts of a franchise system, appreciated the support provided, and valued the strength of a network. “It was the right time in the market,” Pete…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Home is where the heart is
Holly Komorowski wouldn’t be where she is today without a couple of chooks, a lot of heart and a Nike “Just Do It” attitude. Synonymous with innovation in Canberra’s competitive real estate market, Holly has won the 2019 Gold Area as Agent of the Year at the Annual REA Excellence Awards. Taking out the top gong at the industry’s night…
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Real Estate News
Beyond Blue and HIA continue mental health push
Beyond Blue and the Housing Industry Association (HIA) have extended their partnership to continue supporting the mental health of people working in the residential building industry. HIA Managing Director, Graham Wolfe, said for five years the HIA Charitable Foundation has supported Beyond Blue in improving access to mental health resources for people in the building industry. “By extending this partnership…
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Real Estate 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 competition is set to be fierce, with 106 finalists across varying individual, agency and external categories. “We are continually heartened by the quality of the…
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Real Estate News
Knight Frank’s Private View of extraordinary spaces around the world
Despite continuing economic and political uncertainty, the demand for prime property, and investment in commercial assets, are still showing signs of strength. The latest issue of Knight Frank's Private View showcases some of the most extraordinary and unique properties currently on the market. Private View features a small, but exceptional sample of properties including the…
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Real Estate News
Top 10 suburbs to retire and build equity
When it comes to their golden years, there are three essential factors retirees should take into account when choosing property, according to RiskWise Property Research. RiskWise CEO Doron Peleg said lifestyle, relative affordability and building equity should all be considered by those leaving the workforce behind for the easy life. And a RiskWise analysis has…
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Real Estate News
Warkworth welcomes RE/MAX House
Warkworth real estate couple Ben and Nola Kloppers have moved their successful RE/MAX Realty Group into historic premises, recently relocating into the gracious Bank of New Zealand building on the corner of Neville and Warkworth Streets. RE/MAX House welcomes real estate customers to the lower floor of the heritage building, which was built around 1930 and is typical of the…
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LEADERSHIP
Empathy and Understanding the key to service
In an increasingly technological world, David Holman knows people are more important than ever. The Direct Connect Chief Executive Officer says the moving services company’s employees and the vibrant culture within the organisation are what makes things tick. Of course, technology aids their workflow and makes things easier for customers, primarily renters who are moving house, to connect services such…
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Elite Agent
10 things to attract top Gen Z talent to your business
It wasn’t that long ago that folks out there were scratching their heads trying to work out ways of attracting, recruiting and retaining millennials to businesses. Now, with the 2019 HSC well underway and school leavers looking for jobs the conversation needs to turn to attracting Generation Z talents to businesses. So push the smashed…
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Real Estate News
Crown Group takes out industry awards for architecture and design
Australian developer Crown Group has won two prestigious industry awards for its iconic residential and hotel development, Arc by Crown Group in Clarence Street, Sydney. It took out the respected international award, The Architecture MasterPrize last week, as well as Australia's peak industry body's, the HIA's Best NSW Apartment Complex 2019, at a ceremony in Sydney on Saturday night. The Architecture…
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Brand Editorial
Learning from the best at Street MBA Sydney
Where better to learn from the best of the best (and eat our weight in food); Sydney! Our Street MBA headed to Sydney in September and it didn’t disappoint! We were lucky enough to visit some of the best in the business: Di Jones, Novak Properties and The Agency. Whilst very different business models, the…
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Real Estate News
REIWA welcomes changes to protect children from toppling furniture
REIWA and its members are delighted that the Consumer Protection Legislation Amendment Bill 2018 has been formally passed which amends the Residential Tenancies Act and allows renters to fix furniture to walls. REIWA President Damian Collins congratulates the government for passing this critical piece of legislation and commends them for listening to the concerns of the real estate industry…
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Real Estate News
RE/MAX U takes on Sydney
Two experienced real estate agents have joined RE/MAX to expand the global brand’s presence in the Sydney market. Cooper Wang and Sam Girgis are on the RE/MAX U team, a sales agent-focused framework that helps agents transition into business ownership. RE/MAX Australia Director Josh Davoren said RE/MAX U was a specialised unit within the network…
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Real Estate News
A move that signals the new dawn for McGrath
McGrath Limited (ASX: MEA) has moved their Corporate Headquarters to a 1,745 sqm office space in Pyrmont, as an important pillar in its turnaround strategy. In line with this move, it has also rebased its sales and property management teams previously operating out of its former Edgecliff location to both Double Bay and Surry Hills.
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Real Estate News
Mayfair 101 confirms purchase of Dunk Island
Australian-owned international investment and corporate advisory group Mayfair 101 has confirmed it has purchased Queensland’s iconic Dunk Island. Alongside the purchase of Dunk Island, Mayfair 101 is also under contract to purchase over 200 tourism-related properties in and around Mission Beach as part of plans to revitalise tourism in the area. The combined value of these property commitments represents an…
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Real Estate News
Hills business builds a winner
A Hills District family business has won two awards at this year’s prestigious Master Builders Association (MBA) Awards night and was also a finalist for 2019 Master Builder of the Year. Chateau Architects + Builders, located in Castle Hill, was established nearly 50 years ago by Malcolm McDonald, to build quality custom design homes and provide an alternative to project…
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Real Estate News
Ray White Queensland celebrates top performers
More than 1200 real estate agents and guests attended the prestigious Ray White Queensland annual awards last night at the Royal International Convention Centre to celebrate the achievements of the top offices and individuals throughout the network. Ray White Queensland has a lot to celebrate considering it traded more than $8 billion in residential property…
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OPINION
What happened in Vegas: Dave Stewart
Last month I made the long-haul flight (in cattle class) over to the States to attend the Inman conference. For those of you who don’t know, Inman has two major conferences a year. One in January in New York and one in August that was, up until this year, held in San Francisco. This year they ramped it up and…
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Real Estate News
Agent helps deliver $173k for charity in Outback Postie Ride
Riding 1,000km through South Australia on a postie bike might sound uncomfortable, but for the recipients of money raised by the Apex Outback Postie Ride, it is a huge comfort. Event founder and Principal of Raine & Horne Port Augusta Greg Kipling OAM said the four-day ride which finished on August 11, raised a stunning $173,000 for the Apex Copper…
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Real Estate News
The Harcourts Foundation reaches $6 million milestone
The Harcourts Foundation, the charitable arm of Harcourts, has reached the milestone of $6 million raised since its launch in 2008. That translates to 732 charities supported, 356 communities impacted, and over 970 grants made through Harcourts offices in New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, and the USA. Key community issues such as homelessness, domestic violence, hospice care, education, healthcare, and early childhood education, amongst…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Tips For Reaching Peak Performance: Wayne Pearce OAM – Episode 95
“Peak performance” is a term that can apply to many disciplines - sports, entertainment, business, politics - and one of the Australian legends known for performing at the very top of his game, in a quite literal way, is Wayne Pearce. Wayne’s reputation as a professional rugby league player and coach never fails to stir…
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COMMERCIAL
Hutton & Hutton and DIAKRIT are stepping up online listings
New Farm-based real estate agency Hutton & Hutton have teamed up with DIAKRIT to revolutionise the way people are looking at purchasing property. DIAKRIT pride themselves on combining the highest quality photography and videography for listings with 2D floorplans, furnished 3D floor plans, virtual walkthroughs, virtual furnishings, and virtual renovations. Fletcher Norman, the Queensland state sales manager for DIAKRIT, said…
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Real Estate News
Buxton and Beller unite to form real estate powerhouse
Two of the most established companies in Victorian real estate, Buxton and Beller, have joined forces, forming a formidable partnership under the Buxton brand. Founded in 1994, the Beller Group’s Windsor office, led by Beller Group Director Andrew Fawell, became Buxton Stonnington on July 1, bringing the company to a total of 24 offices across the state. While the company…
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