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INDUSTRY NEWS
Cleverly edited photos help sell cluttered home
A cluttered family home in South Australia, that wasn’t able to be presented to the market in its best light, has managed to sell above the price guide, with the help of some cleverly edited digital images.Â
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Property Council scholarship to promote women in property
A new scholarship aimed at promoting women in property has been announced by the Property Council of Australia and Chief Executive Women.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Sydney’s super-prime home sales double
The number of super prime sales above US$10 million have doubled in Sydney, according to the latest Global Super-Prime Intelligence report.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Bianca Denham: Why your metrics matter in a shifting spring landscape
As a southern-state resident I, like many of my compatriots, am incredibly excited about spring.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Vacancy rates on the rise across the country
There are early signs of relief for struggling renters, with a new report showing vacancy rates have started to increase in most capital cities over the past three months.
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Celebrity Homes
Super fan buys the Brady Bunch house
In a move that capitalises on nostalgia, Tina Trahan, a 53-year-old Brady Bunch aficionado, has purchased the iconic Los Angeles house featured in the TV show for $4.97 million (US$3.2m).
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CONTRIBUTORS
Hannah Gill: Breaking down barriers to set tenants up for success
Australia is an incredibly multicultural and diverse society, which is one of the reasons it’s such a great place to live!
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Investors selling up as government threats push them out
New legislation, increased taxation, and potential rental reforms, including rent freezes, have led to 12 per cent of Australian investors selling their properties, according to a new survey.
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OPINION
How to use auction to win more listings
It’s no surprise that the leading performers in nearly every marketplace across Australia are auction listing agents.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Sartaj Singh realises his dream with Stellar Estate Agents
Long before Stellar Estate Agents principal Sartaj Singh opened the doors to his own business, he had long had a vision of becoming an entrepreneur.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Investing in tourism assets is back as confidence returns
After some lean years during Covid, investment in hotel assets is once again surging, highlighting the improved confidence across the tourism industry.
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Celebrity Homes
Greta Garbo’s Beverly Hills home hits the market
The Beverly Hills residence once occupied by iconic Swedish actress Greta Garbo has been relisted for $10 million.
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Elite Agent
Australian homes valued at more than $10 trillion again
The total value of Australian homes has again jumped above $10 trillion, after rising $325 billion in the June quarter.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Innovation ahead: Pontem has joined The Agency
Pontem, an innovative agency that uses a digital immersion suite to market and sell projects in Victoria, has joined The Agency.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Caroline Bolderston: The fear of following up
Real estate sales can be a tough and competitive field, and following up with a prospective buyer or vendor can feel like putting yourself out there for potential rejection.
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Elite Agent
Get your real estate stories in the news: 5 ways to woo journalists (including us!)
It’s an age-old question and one I’ve been asked a lot lately - “How can I get my story in Elite Agent/the media/the news?”
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Celebrity Homes
Actress Andie MacDowell Lists Silver Lake property for just under $4 million
Actress Andie MacDowell has put her Silver Lake property in Eastside Los Angeles up for sale, asking just under US$4 million.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
ATO to crack down on landlords this tax time
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has warned it will crack down on landlords over claiming expenses and claiming for improvements to private properties.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Landlord ordered to pay tenant for not keeping property in “reasonable repair”
A NSW landlord has been ordered to pay a former tenant $2100 for not keeping a rental property in “reasonable repair”.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
$10 billion housing fund passes after Greens secure an extra $1 billion
After months of protracted negotiations the Housing Australia Future Fund Bill will finally pass the Senate this week, after the Federal Government today agreed to spend a further $1 billion on public and community housing.
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National
National vacancy rate hits new low of 1.1 per cent
The national vacancy rate has hit a new low of just 1.1 per cent after recording its largest drop in more than a year in August.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Honest marketing plan sees hoarder house sell way above reserve at auction
A Central Coast hoarder house, complete with clutter and disarray has been sold for an astounding $160,000 over its reserve price, catching onlookers and real estate agents off guard.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Shane Kempton: How to step from the comfort zone to the courage zone
We’ve all heard the saying, “Reward for effort”. It sounds pleasant and straight forward enough, doesn't it?
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Toowoomba’s new social housing a “miracle” for struggling tenants
The first tenants have started moving into new social housing in Toowoomba in Queensland, with 15 more homes on the way thanks to a partnership between the state government and YWCA.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Housing affordability at the lowest level since 2008
Housing affordability continues to worsen across Australia with new data showing it now takes 45.9 per cent of a household's income to meet average loan requirements.
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Celebrity Homes
Gisele BĂĽndchen buys a model home in Florida
Supermodel Gisele BĂĽndchen has bought a US$9.1 million home in Southwest Ranches, Florida, located roughly an hour from Miami.
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Real Estate News
Claudia Portale takes her talent to The Agency
When Claudia Portale’s vendors are close to selling their properties, it’s not uncommon for the dedicated agent to lose a little sleep at night.
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Setting the Standard: John Bongiorno’s Guide to Leadership in Real Estate, Solving the Housing Crisis, and Nurturing Talent
In his remarkable four-decade career, industry legend John Bongiorno alongside James Connell has been one of the driving forces behind the success of Marshall White, taking the business from a boutique newcomer to an undisputed market leader.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Leanne Pilkington: Why diversifying real estate is more than revenue, it’s a service revolution
For real estate businesses, diversifying revenue streams is important.
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Real Estate News
Build-to-rent set to take off in Australia
Australia’s build-to-rent sector is set to grow to 55,000 dedicated units by 2030, with growth set to mirror that of the UK from 2015 onwards.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Queensland property continues to bounce back, led by regional areas
Queensland property continues to go from strength to strength, with a number of regional locations recording double-digit annual growth in the past 12 months.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Still affordable opportunities for investors, as prices rise
Despite property prices rising substantially since 2020, there are still opportunities for investors to find good quality locations that are affordable.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Marilyn Monroe’s LA home could be demolished
The only home model and actress Marilyn Monroe ever owned may soon face the wrecking ball.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Best Nest creates innovative rewards program to ease tenant vacate costs
An innovative property management agency on Sydney’s far western outskirts is set to introduce a new tenant rewards program that solves one of renters main pain points - the added costs associated with vacating a property.
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Real Estate News
Major real estate firms suffer multi-million dollar losses as WeWork teeters on brink of collapse
Real estate firms who backed troubled shared workspace provider, WeWork, when it went public two years ago have now reportedly lost millions of dollars.
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