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INDUSTRY NEWS
National vacancy rate hits record low… again
The national vacancy rate has hit a new record low of 1.02 per cent, according to PropTrack’s latest Market Insight report.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
One in 10 homes must be affordable to end homelessness
With the housing crisis leaving many Australians without a place to live, there are calls for one in ten homes to be affordable to help end homelessness.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Demand for share accommodation heats up
Demand for share accommodation is ramping up this year, with the number of people looking for a room already well ahead of the typical summer peak season.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
WA rent relief to aid struggling tenants and landlords
Western Australia's peak real estate body has welcomed the State Government's new rent relief measures, saying they will provide a "circuit breaker" for struggling tenants and support worried investors.
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Celebrity Homes
Yabba-dabba- doo! Flintstones home hits the market
An architecturally significant property that looks as though it was built for Fred and Wilma Flintstone is set to go under the hammer later this month.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Propic’s CLAIRE upgrade to revolutionise real estate customer service
Propic has completely rebuilt its innovative Artificial Intelligence technology, equipping its virtual concierge with more than 160 new features, including generative AI, that change the paradigm of service real estate agents can offer their customers.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The legal must-haves to take you from success to succession
With more and more principals planning early exits, it’s become increasingly important that you plan your succession strategically to protect your legacy and ensure financial security for your next adventure.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Remembrance Day: Happiness is freedom and freedom is courage
Remembrance Day is a solemn occasion observed on the 11th of November each year.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
First home buyer demand across New Zealand hits a record high
Despite reduced housing affordability and higher living costs, first home buyers (FHBs) in New Zealand are buying homes are a record rate.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Immigration surge putting short-term pressure on rental markets
The flood of overseas migrants is putting the rental market under extreme pressure in the short term and the Government needs a more consistent long-term target according to an expert.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Alternative assets grow in popularity despite commercial slowdown
Higher interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty are slowing down commercial property transactions, however, alternative assets are continuing to attract the attention of investors according to an expert.
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Celebrity Homes
Sally Jessy Raphael lists her Elizabethan-style Tudor mansion
Sally Jessy Raphael, the iconic former radio host and Emmy-award-winning tabloid chat show presenter, has placed her Dutchess County estate on the market.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australians believe energy-efficient features make properties more valuable
Seven out of 10 Australians believe energy-efficient features will make their homes more valuable, a new survey has discovered.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Cup Day rate rise: RBA lifts interest rates to 4.35 per cent
The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted interest rates for the first time in five months, hiking the cash rate 25 basis points to 4.35 per cent, which is a 12-year high.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
How Ray White agents sold The Block house for a record profit
Sunday night marked a historic day for The Block, with Steph and Gian Ottavio, of House 4, selling their home for an eye-watering $1.65 million over reserve and setting the record for the highest profit ever recorded on the Channel 9 show.
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Elite Agent
Unlocking the power of vulnerability: 5 life-changing lessons from Brene Brown
In the world of personal growth and meaningful connections, few voices resonate as powerfully as Brené Brown's.
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Elite Agent
Unlock success: Mastering Radical Candor for workplace excellence
In a world of workplace jargon and buzzwords, Radical Candor by Kim Scott stands out as a refreshing and transformative guide to effective communication.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Darren Krakowiak: Don’t settle for being a ‘plodder’
In 2000, the teen flick Bring It On popularised the cheerleading chant: "Be aggressive, be, be aggressive".
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Raine & Horne release new book highlighting their 140-year history
Raine & Horne has released a new coffee table book highlighting the business's 140-year journey in Australian real estate.
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Celebrity Homes
Halle Berry lists Malibu mansion for $18 million
Halle Berry, the renowned actress known for her performances in films like Monster's Ball and Catwoman, is making headlines in the real estate market as she puts her Malibu beachfront property up for sale.
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Elite Agent
Midjourney and ChatGPT accelerate luxury home renovation under tight deadlines
The owners of an immaculately renovated, luxury Broadbeach Waters property that's set to go under the hammer later this month have credited the combination of AI and human creativity for transforming it under tight deadlines.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Auction volumes hit an 18-month high as confidence returns
Spring selling season has seen a surge in the number of vendors taking their properties to auction as confidence comes back to the market.
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Elite Agent
Alice Stolz: What season 19 of The Block means for real estate
The auctioneer’s hammer has come down on the 19th season of hit renovation show The Block, with the final auctions serving up a lot of drama.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Bradley Milton’s real estate venture surges early
Grace Estate Agency Principal Bradley Milton never expected to be looking towards business growth just three months after launching his own real estate brand.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Fraudster Melissa Caddick’s penthouse takes a price cut
Sydney’s property scene has taken an intriguing turn with the price slashed on the luxury penthouse once owned by conwoman Melissa Caddick.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
NAR boss Bob Goldberg announces early retirement
Embattled National Association of Realtors Chief Executive Officer Bob Goldberg has brought forward his retirement.
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Celebrity Homes
Hit TV setting of McLeod’s Daughters sells in SA
The Kingsford Homestead, renowned for its role as the setting for the TV drama McLeod's Daughters, has recently changed hands.
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Master strategist: Fiona Blayney on solving the property management talent puzzle, amplifying revenue in a turbulent market, and propelling your business forward with venture capitalist thinking
In a climate where uncertainty reigns, Fiona Blayney stands as a beacon, redefining resilience in property management, delivering a masterclass in talent acquisition and revenue growth that turns challenging conditions into a launching pad for business success.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Tough conditions for buyers across Queensland, South Australia and Victoria
Property buyers in parts of Queensland, South Australia and Victoria are facing the toughest buying conditions in the country, according to an expert.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New real estate platform to help vendors sell without agent fees
A new real estate platform is set to shake up the traditional role of a sales agent, offering vendors the ability to sell their property without paying real estate agency fees.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The interest ‘rates’ that stop the nation
It’s not often something steals the show on Melbourne Cup Day, but all eyes will certainly shift from the racetrack to Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) at 2.30pm on November 7.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Will there be rental homes for new year movers?
There's no relief yet for tenants who are struggling to find a property to rent, with the rental vacancy rate remaining at a record low 0.8 per cent.
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Celebrity Homes
Britney Spears’ childhood home for sale
The childhood home of pop icon Britney Spears, located in Kentwood, Louisiana, has hit the market with a price tag of $1.2 million.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Tiny, but mighty, house on 30sq m wins national architecture award
A unique house with a tiny 30sq m footprint (about the size of a hotel room) has won the 2023 Robin Boyd Award from the Australian Institute of Architects.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Unlocking agent potential: Laing+Simmons’ innovative mentoring approach
A new Laing+ Simmons mentoring program that matches agents according to their values and personalities has already proved successful, with one of the first participants confidently establishing herself in a new, more senior position.
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