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INDUSTRY NEWS
Leading Cairns agencies join Ray White
Top Cairns agents Ray, David and Sharyon Murphy are rebranding their market-leading agencies, to become Ray White Cairns and Ray White Palm Cove.
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Celebrity Homes
Step by Step actor Patrick Duffy to auction his ranch
In the realm of real estate, an intriguing story unfolded as Patrick Duffy, widely recognised for his roles in iconic TV series like Dallas and Step by Step, made headlines with the sale of his picturesque Oregon ranch.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Caroline Bolderston: Use hindsight for a head start
You know the feeling towards the end of the year when you are tired, depleted and ‘over it’?
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INDUSTRY NEWS
QLD unit prices ‘awaken from their slumber’
QLD home buyers are starting to chase affordability with new data showing that unit price increases are starting to outpace freestanding homes.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Real estate networks champion charitable causes
Real estate agents are a philanthropic bunch and with Christmas just around the corner, three networks have given back to charitable causes aimed at making the lives of others better.
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Celebrity Homes
Formula 1 driver Jenson Button puts Barbie-inspired villa on the market in Palm Sprin
In Palm Springs, California, a unique 1930s Spanish-style villa has entered the market with an asking price of US$2.3 million.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
See inside the tiny apartment worth $500,000
A minuscule apartment in Bondi Beach has been snapped up at auction for a staggering $511,000, surpassing its reserve by more than $41,000.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australia’s most viewed properties in 2023
A chapel with a graveyard, a fixer-upper with 19 bedrooms, a house from The Block, an abode with a Raffles Hotel bar and a breathtaking rural property were among the most viewed homes on Domain this year.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Borrowers to be spared a Christmas interest rate hike
This week’s lower-than-expected inflation number is shaping up as an early Christmas present for borrowers, with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) set to keep rates on hold at next week’s board meeting according to the experts.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Imogen Callister: New year, new you…. new listings?
Through my work as mentor, I have discovered the formula and the key ingredients for success that are vital for transforming your business, building your brand and securing new listings in 2024.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
‘Beds and sheds’ to see strong demand in 2024
Property assets in “beds and sheds” sectors which include tourism, boarding houses, blocks of units and industrial assets are all set to perform strongly in 2024 according to an expert.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New Zealand property prices continue to recover
Property prices in New Zealand ticked higher last month adding to the recent string of increases suggesting the market has turned the corner for the time being.
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Celebrity Homes
LeBron James’ former Miami mansion sells for $18.5 million
A luxurious Miami mansion, previously owned by basketball icon LeBron James, has been purchased for US$18.5 million.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
What buyers want – granny flats, sheds, new homes and a study
Sydney buyers want granny flats, Melbournites are looking for new builds, while over in the west, the humble shed is high on people’s wish lists.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Property prices hit record high despite growth slowing
Australian property prices have hit a new record high, climbing 0.22 per cent in November, according to PropTrack.
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CONTRIBUTORS
From tragedy to triumph: A year of unforeseen lessons amid a resilient recovery
My husband was hit by a car in May this year. Matt was riding his motorbike home from work, when a car turned right in front of him, hit him at speed on his right side, threw him into the air and he landed on the road.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The RBA was ‘too hasty’ in raising interest rates again
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) might have been too hasty in hiking interest rates last month, with the latest inflation data showing inflation slowed down in October.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Property portal realestate.com.au extends its support of the Sydney Swans
Property portal realestate.com.au has extended its partnership with the Sydney Swans for two more seasons.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Sydney super prime sales buck the worldwide trend
Rising interest rates have been slowing down the super prime market around the world, however, Sydney has bucked the trend and seen sales rise according to a new report.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
US home sellers file another commission lawsuit
Another lawsuit has been filed in the US against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and major real estate companies, accusing them of conspiring to keep commissions high.
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Celebrity Homes
Rupert Murdoch’s nephew selling ‘Paradise Found’
David Calvert-Jones, an Australian-born businessman based in Los Angeles, has put his Sullivan Canyon home up for sale after owning it for nearly 14 years.
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National
Property prices tipped to rise further in 2024
Combined capital city house and unit prices are tipped to reach a record high in 2024, after price expectations defied forecast declines in 2023.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Two-thirds of buyers and renters want energy-efficient homes
Increasing energy costs are leading homebuyers and renters to turn towards energy-efficient homes according to a new report.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Bringing pets to work could help bring office sector back to life
With workplaces around the country struggling to get people back to work, allowing pets could help bring offices back to life according to an expert.
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Celebrity Homes
Melbourne crypto king splashes $70 million on New York home
Bijan Tehrani, a Melbourne-based entrepreneur known for his crypto casino business, has acquired an iconic New York townhouse for more than $70 million.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Help to Buy scheme set to get more people into a home
Thousands of Australians looking to buy a home and struggling with affordability will soon get more government help, with the introduction of the Help to Buy scheme.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Beige flags: Are they harmless quirks or warning signs?
In real estate, where trust and relationships are paramount, a new trend has emerged on the horizon - beige flags.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Sea change out, tree change in: Australians flock inland for an affordable lifestyle
Buyers are swapping the beach for the bush when it comes to relocating to more affordable regional areas, new research reveals.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Unlocking confidence in Australia’s property market: agents hold the key to easing frustration and uncertainty
Australians are feeling frustrated, unbalanced and uncertain about the current property market, providing agents an opportunity to solve the confidence equation and get ahead of the competition as a trusted industry advisor.
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Elite Agent
Is your business insurance ready for the new year?
The calendar year is winding down. Like most agents, you’re no doubt looking forward to a break over Christmas and New Year’s. But just because you’re hitting pause on work doesn’t mean your business risks are, too.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Reforms needed to boost housing supply
Reform is needed to help boost housing supply amidst an unprecedented population increase according to an expert.
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Celebrity Homes
Guitar Hero engineer to auction his California estate
The expansive 15-acre estate of Jack McCauley, known for his pioneering work with Guitar Hero and Oculus VR, is set to be auctioned off.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Andrew Hauser appointed Deputy Governor of the RBA
The Federal Government has appointed Andrew Hauser as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) for a five‑year term.
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National
Home ownership hurdles: 2023 sees soaring costs, sinking affordability
Housing affordability has plummeted on three fronts in 2023, with simultaneous rises in rent values, housing values and interest rates putting home ownership further out of reach for many.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Buying beats renting in over a third of Australian homes
Rent growth over the past 12 months means it’s still cheaper to buy than rent more than one-third of Australian homes.
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