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INDUSTRY NEWS
Which generation is most likely to engage in rent bidding?
Baby boomers are the least likely cohort of renters to engage in rent bidding, according to new research from rent.com.au.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Sensational styling to sell this spring
Spring is just around the corner, and if you and your vendors want to ensure your property styling is on-trend, Vault Interiors' interior design expert, Justine Wilson, knows exactly how you can appeal to buyers.
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Celebrity Homes
Lisa Marie Presley’s Calabasas residence hits market for $4.68 million
The former home of the late singer-songwriter Lisa Marie Presley has emerged on the real estate market with a listing price of $4.68 million.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Queensland and Western Australia seeing increased demand for office space
While office vacancy rates are rising in Sydney and Melbourne, demand has lifted Queensland and Western Australia according to an expert.
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Real Estate Agent Events
Elders Lifestyle Group celebrates with inaugural conference and gala night
More than 100 team members from offices throughout the Elders Lifestyle Group converged at the scenic Sails Port Macquarie for their inaugural conference and gala night.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
WA Government overturns Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act
The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia has welcomed the State Government’s decision to overturn the controversial Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act saying it’s “a common sense solution for all parties”.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Vacancy rate easing was just a “blip” according to new research
Rising vacancy rates in certain suburbs might just have been a “blip” with new data showing the number of available rentals in some areas is again starting to fall.
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BEST PRACTICE
Business class upgrade: Unleashing the euphoria in real estate service
At Elite Retreat, one thing that really resonated with me was presenter, Mark Carter, who talked at length about how we, in real estate, can deliver an upgraded experience to our clients. This is my take on how to make your clients feels as though they're flying at the pointy end of the plane.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The Agency launches a storybook to help children cope with the stresses of moving
The Agency has launched a children’s book to help families manage the stress of moving house.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REACH Australia & New Zealand aim to help more PropTech companies in 2024
PropTech accelerator REACH Australia & New Zealand continues to encourage new PropTech innovation in the real estate industry and is opening applications for its fifth cohort in 2024.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Farms have hit record prices but the forecast is more uncertain
We have never had such good farming conditions as we did in 2022. While particularly good Australian weather conditions were the major driver, so too were poorer conditions elsewhere around the world.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Old police station transformed into a family home for sale
A former police station that has been meticulously transformed into a beautiful family home is up for sale in South Australia.
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Celebrity Homes
Historic New England mansion sells for record $138 million
One of New England's iconic residences, which once held the title of the most expensive home in the US, has been acquired for a staggering US$138.83 million.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Claudio Encina: Three of the best
They say it can be hard to find good advice, but that’s certainly not the case when it comes to real estate coach Claudio Encina.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
There are still affordable rentals across the country
Despite the ongoing rental crisis making life difficult for tenants, there are still suburbs that are affordable for renters according to a new report.
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Celebrity Homes
Cher’s former Miami mansion hits the market
Cher's remarkable real estate journey continues as a Miami mansion from her collection in the 1990s gets listed for sale.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Port Hughes beach shack selling for first time in 50 years
A rare Port Hughes beach shack that has been owned by one family for more than 50 years is up for sale for the first time.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIWA call for changes to Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act
The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia has called on the State Government to make changes to the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act in the name of aiding responsible development in the state’s undersupplied housing market.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Study reveals impact of short-term rentals on housing affordability is limited
Short-term holiday rentals, such as Airbnb and Stayz properties, only have a “limited” impact on long-term rental affordability, according to a Queensland Government study.
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WEIRD AND WONDERFUL
The ‘unlucky 12’ mishaps agents pray they’ll never see again at an open home
They say no two days are the same in real estate, and when it comes to open homes, they're right.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
From corner store job to heartwarming home sale: Samuel Shooter’s full-circle moment
When Samuel Shooter sold the pastel lemon cottage on Wirraway Close in Dubbo, it represented a lot more than just another sale.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
RE/MAX opens its first office in tropical Fiji
RE/MAX is set to open its first office in Fiji, with local agent Paula Benn set to lead the business as broker-owner.
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OPINION
Jo-Anne Oliveri: Solving the rental crisis
Australia is currently facing an unprecedented rental crisis. So, how do we solve it?
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Southerners flock to Queensland as interstate inspections hit record high
Queensland has seen record numbers of interstate buyer and renter digital inspections in the past six months, a trend which is showing no signs of slowing.
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Confronting your fears: The top 10 fears of real estate agents, and how to overcome them, with Dan Argent
Urban X Co-founder, Dan Argent talks about how agents can overcome a host of common fears, including rejection and self-doubt, and why beating the little monster in your head will set you up for your greatest success.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Housing affordability is driving families out of Sydney
Young families are leaving overpriced Sydney en masse, pushed out by the skyrocketing price of property according to a new report.
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Celebrity Homes
The Aviator mansion hits the market for $23 million
A historic Hancock Park mansion, famously featured in Martin Scorsese's 2004 film The Aviator and once home to the late movie mogul Howard Hughes, has been listed on the market for US$23 million.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The best times of day to get your email read
If you’re sick of people not replying to your emails, a new report has found you might be sending them at the wrong time or on the wrong day.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Alice Stolz: How The Block has changed the way Aussies view property
It’s hard to imagine a time where home renovation and die-hard property shows and content did not dominate Australian culture.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Marnie Beauchamp: 10 ways to cope with difficult clients
In the world of real estate, it is commonplace for emotions to run high. Regardless of your role within the industry, dealing with clients often requires strategic and empathetic conversations.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Unleashing potential: UrbanX empowers Louise Denisenko to start her own agency
With over a decade of experience in real estate Louise Denisenko has realised the potential for growth and success that comes with starting your own brand, launching her boutique agency, Redlands Coast Properties, in partnership with UrbanX.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Perth house prices hit another record high
The Perth property market continues to steadily increase in value, with prices hitting a new record high of $560,000 in July.
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Celebrity Homes
Gwyneth Paltrow lists guest house on Airbnb
Best actress Oscar winner Gwyneth Paltrow has listed her Montecito guest house on Airbnb, offering a lucky fan, and their guest, the chance to live like an A-lister for a night.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
National property prices set to rise up to five per cent over the backend of 2023
Property prices are expected to increase as much as a further 5 per cent nationally by the end of 2023, new data shows.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Highland to open new office on the Gold Coast
Leading Sydney real estate agency, Highland, will expand into the vibrant Gold Coast property market with the opening of its sixth office.
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