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Real Estate News
Reserve bank lifts interest rates 0.25 per cent
With inflation at its highest level in more than three decades, the Reserve Bank of Australia has announced its seventh consecutive rate rise of the year, bringing the current official cash rate to 2.85 per cent.
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Real Estate News
Domestic and family violence course to launch in 2023
Real estate agents and property managers will soon be able to complete an online course to help them recognise the signs of domestic and family violence (DFV) and also understand how they can assist victims.
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Young high-flyer smashes expectations with help of Area Specialist
When Stacey Woodfield walked out of school and into an office job at a real estate agency in 2015, she never imagined she was on a path that would take her to being her own boss at 25.
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Real Estate News
MRI Software enters binding deed to acquire ASX-listed PropTech Group
Technology provider MRI Software has agreed to purchase ASX-listed PropTech Group (PTG.AX) for an estimated value of A$93.4 million.
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Online broker powers sales high for Ellen Property
Ellen Revello has posted her best year in real estate sales after launching her own business, Ellen Property, with the support of international online real estate brokerage eXp Realty.
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Two experienced agents turn to UrbanX for the future
One of the newest agencies to hit Coffs Harbour, Dobbs & Co is set to build a strong reputation on the northern beaches.
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It’s still possible to buy a house under $1 million within 5km of the city
Despite the record increase in house prices across the country in recent years, it’s still possible to find homes under $1 million within 5km of the city.
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Real Estate News
Property industry says Budget addresses housing supply but not affordability
The property and housing industries have largely welcomed Tuesday's Federal Budget as a good start to solving Australia’s housing supply crisis, but many said more could be done to address affordability.
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You didn’t come this far to only come this far
When you started out in real estate, what did you imagine? Chances are you knew it would take work, commitment, and an unwavering belief in yourself to carve out a niche in an industry that can be tough but incredibly rewarding.
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Real Estate News
Everything in the Federal Budget for real estate
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has delivered Labor’s first Budget in almost a decade, labelling it “a responsible budget that is right for the times and readies us for the future”.
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Real Estate News
Is your agency’s cyber security up to par?
With seven major Australian companies falling victim to data breaches in recent weeks, Real Estate Institute of Australia President Hayden Groves has urged agencies to take a good, hard look at their cyber security.
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My Morris better serves the community through new brand creation
Through an extensive process, the team at My Morris underwent a transformation to launch their business under their own banner, thanks to some help from Identity Marketing.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Investors eyeing off South East Queensland
South east Queensland is back on the radar for property investors after the State Government shelved land tax changes an expert has said.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Renovate now, pay later adds thousands to properties sale price
A renovate now, pay later home preparation company is helping real estate agents and their vendors achieve hundreds of thousands of dollars above their initial appraisal price.
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BEST PRACTICE
Collection, control and consent – which is more important?
While electronic payment systems have made moving rent payments around easier, the legislation surrounding it hasn't moved with the times.
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Real Estate News
Agents rally in Victorian floods to help clients
Real estate agents across Victoria are counting the cost of the devastating floods that have gripped the state, with some still unclear on the exact amount of damage.
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ELEVATE
Matt Lahood and Samantha McLean take a deep dive on quiet quitting, interest rates and how to remain relevant
There’s rarely a dull day in real estate, with a raft of stories hitting the headlines each day. But often there’s far more to the story than data, facts, and quotes. Those articles are the tip of the iceberg of trends already occurring in the industry that you might be experiencing and each has flow-on effects for agents, property managers…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New Propic AI seeks to generate more leads and save agents time
PropTech innovator, Propic has reinvented its Artificial Intelligence technology, with a trio of revamped products aimed at meeting real estate consumers’ demands for 24/7 service, giving agents more time in their day and generating leads with outbound prospecting.
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BEST PRACTICE
If you don’t plan your exit, you plan to fail
I often hear from agency principals that the bulk of the goodwill and value of their business is directly tied to them – in other words, if they were to exit, so too would that goodwill value. That’s why it’s critical to have someone lined up – experienced and appropriate hands – to take over and run your business if…
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Real Estate News
Laing+Simmons appoints new head of property management
Laing+Simmons has appointed a Head of Property Management for the first time to lead its new in-house property management training program to build property managers’ skills and stop the ‘churn and burn’ typically associated with the industry.
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Celebrity Homes
‘Issues’ singer Julia Michaels buys LA Mansion
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Julia Michaels is expanding her already large property portfolio, having picked up an LA Mansion in the San Fernando Valley community of Encino.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Housing market passes ‘peak fear’ phase
Australian property markets have passed their “peak fear” phase and are expected to bottom out in the new year according to an expert.
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OPINION
Why reducing your fees is not the answer
I recently attended a seminar presented by REISA, Macquarie Bank and BDO. Drawing from the research that was presented, I would like to share my observations on what is happening in the current market, and how you can prepare your agency for a possible downturn.
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OPINION
Manos Findikakis: How small actions can lead to big wins
Have you ever stood at the bottom of a lengthy staircase and been overwhelmed by the long journey to reach the top? Real estate can feel like that from time to time.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
The rise of the renter’s agent
Real estate agent, property manager, buyer’s agent - and now there’s an increasing number of agents building careers as renter’s agents.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Different to offer property management as-a-service
Australian proptech :Different, has announced the launch of an all-in-one property management solution, :Different for Agencies.
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WEIRD AND WONDERFUL
The latest tech gadgets real estate could use
If there’s one thing real estate agents don’t have a lot of, it’s time. Productivity is key to a successful career, and there’s a few new tech gadgets that might help in that department. Take a look.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
How to choose the right exit strategy for your business
Sales, retirements, and unforeseen events can lead to you or a partner exiting your real estate agency, but many business owners aren’t fully prepared for this critical step in their business’ life cycle.
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Real Estate News
RBA takes more moderate approach with 0.25 per cent cash rate increase
After a series of bullish interest rate hikes in recent months, the Reserve Bank of Australia has tempered its approach, increasing the cash rate by 25 basis points at its October meeting today.
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Thought Leaders Podcast
People first: AREA winner Gail Richards on wellbeing strategies that work, where to get started, and how to build them into your business
At Key 2 Sale in Mount Gambier, wellbeing is built into the business. It’s systemised, an ongoing conversation and part of the team’s goals and KPIs. And it’s been that way ever since the agency opened its doors six years ago.
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OPINION
Real estate is the business of finding solutions
Sure, as real estate agents we transact properties. That's the core function of our job. But that's not necessarily the true business that we're in.
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OPINION
The importance of your client’s data – has your agency been breached?
Your client data is important to you, but it’s also important to them. That’s why there are laws in place to protect them.
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OPINION
Manos Findikakis: Does your database excite you?
'Great bones', 'solid foundations' and 'a timeless design'. As agents we use these terms often, with an eye for properties that have the right foundations and are set to stand the test of time.
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