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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?Â
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.Â
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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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INDUSTRY NEWS
New Zealand property prices rise for the first time in 18 months
The first signs of a recovery in New Zealand property prices have begun with values increasing 0.4 per cent last month and 0.1 per cent for the quarter according to CoreLogic NZ.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
NSW overtakes QLD as most popular location for people leaving the cities
Regional New South Wales has overtaken regional Queensland as the most popular destination for people looking to move out of the city.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIA’s plan to reduce the environmental impact of commercial propertyÂ
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has released a new report that outlines long-term measures commercial property owners, builders and developers can implement to make their properties more environmentally friendly and hit government targets.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Investor numbers fall 27 per cent even as prices rebound
Despite the strong rebound in property prices, investors continue to exit the market spooked by higher rates according to the industry.Â
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Elite Agent
Affordable housing strategies that are working in Canada
Cities like Vienna or Singapore are often referenced in news headlines proposing solutions for Canada’s housing crisis.
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Celebrity Homes
Jennifer Aniston’s former home is for sale
The Los Angeles residence where Jennifer Aniston lived during her time on the hit sitcom Friends is up for sale.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
From ordinary to extraordinary: The Block leaves lasting impression on property market
The 19th season of hit renovation show, The Block, may be nearing its finale, but it will leave a much longer lasting legacy on the Australian property market, according to Domain Editor Alice Stolz.
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Elite Agent
Jimmy Burgess: Nine steps to a top 2024
In an industry that never stands still, how can real estate agents stay ahead of the curve?
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COMMERCIAL
RWC Medical uniquely links healthcare real estate and recruitment
Franz Stapelberg is looking to revolutionise the healthcare real estate sector, setting up an end-to-end service with the creation of RWC Medical.
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Real Estate News
Perth’s crazy fast property market sees homes sell in just over a week
Perth houses are selling almost twice as fast as they were a year ago, with buyers snapping them up in a median of just eight days in October.
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INTERNATIONAL
New brokerages sued after jury rules against agencies in antitrust commissions case
Just minutes after a federal jury ruled the National Association of Realtors and two major real estate companies had conspired to inflate buyers' agent commissions, the plaintiffs attorney filed another class-action lawsuit against NAR and new residential brokerages.
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Celebrity Homes
Rihanna’s former London mansion sells for $33.4 million
A mansion in London once rented by pop star Rihanna has been purchased for a staggering $33.4 million.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australian property prices hit a new record
The downturn is officially over, with property prices hitting a new peak after rising 0.36 per cent in October.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REA Group secures multi-grand slam champion for its 2024 headline property industry event
REA Group has secured former world number one and eight time Grand Slam champion, Andre Agassi, as the keynote speaker for Ready24.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
ASQA to audit real estate training for standards compliance
The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) will monitor the performance and conduct audits of registered training organisations (RTOs) across the country, following reports standards in three real estate qualifications are not being met.
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Elite Agent
Alexandra Haggarty: Creating safe havens for domestic violence survivors
Alexandra Haggarty doesn’t just help change lives, she potentially helps save them.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The home ownership dream feels out of reach for Millennials and Gen-Z
With property prices sitting at record highs a growing number of younger Australians feel that home ownership is increasingly out of reach.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Tony and Serah Ngo say starting their own agency was 100 per cent the right move
A 'whirlwind, exciting and something he'd 100 per cent do again' — these are just three of the terms Brisbane agent Tony Ngo uses to describe the recent launch of his own real estate agency.
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Celebrity Homes
Robin Williams’s former San Francisco manse hits the market
Robin Williams' former San Francisco home is now on the market for $25 million, offering an intriguing option for fans of the late comedian and actor.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Demand for regional property ‘here to stay’
The pandemic-infused flight to the regions is here to stay with a number of more affordable areas likely to see continued growth according to a new report.
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Real Estate News
Chaotic auction sets a new record with 161 registered bidders for damaged home
When Cory Boyd and Keron Petzer listed the dilapidated home at 19 Billabong Drive, Crestmead, they had no idea of the chaos that would ensue on auction day.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Nerida Consibee: Which suburbs do best over the summer months?
Spring is generally seen as the peak selling season.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rental market is ‘extremely challenged’ as listings drop and rents soar
A chronically challenged rental market, fuelled by record low supply and soaring weekly rents, is creating a self-perpetuating housing crisis where would-be first-home buyers are finding it increasingly difficult to stop renting and buy a home.
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Elite Agent
Spooktacular strategies: How to haunt your way to real estate success this Halloween
Spirits, spectres, and spooky properties! Halloween offers more than just treats and disguises.
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WEIRD AND WONDERFUL
Haunting for a home: Buyers spooked by prices, not ghosts
In a startling revelation this Halloween season, a recent survey from property giant Zillow suggests that a significant majority of would-be homeowners are open to sharing their living space with spectral inhabitants.
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Celebrity Homes
Jennifer Lopez takes a price cut on Bel Air home
After initially listing her Bel Air property for $42.5 million, entertainer Jennifer Lopez has sold the estate for $34 million, still $6 million more than her 2016 purchase price.
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