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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIACT hosts the first Australian Auslan interpreted Auctioneering Championships
The Real Estate Institute of the Australian Capital Territory (REIACT) has hosted the first Australian Auslan interpreted Auctioneering Championships, in a push to build awareness for hearing-impaired home buyers.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Trailblazing Kylie Kis: The rising auctioneer changing the real estate landscape
Kylie Kis has her eyes firmly set on a real estate prize - she wants to make a name for herself as one of the country’s best female auctioneers.
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OPINION
One month later: A founder’s perspective on Elite Retreat 2023
As the leader of a PropTech platform you might think I have a fair idea about cutting edge technology, but when Elite Retreat 2023 brought together some of the brightest minds in and outside of the real estate industry, with a heavy focus on AI, there was plenty to learn and takeaway.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Dwelling approvals and loan commitments drop
The Reserve Bank of Australia may have kept interest rates on hold this week, but that hasn’t stopped property industry experts from hitting out at the central bank after the latest lending figures showed the number of loans for buying and building a new home has dropped alarmingly.
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WEIRD AND WONDERFUL
Grand $17.5 million mansion with an epic saltwater aquarium goes up for sale near Manhattan
Just a 30-minute drive from the bustling heart of Manhattan lies Villa Paradiso, a Mediterranean-inspired mansion in Rumson, New Jersey, listed for a whopping $17.5 million.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
RBA keeps interest rates on hold a 4.10 per cent
Australian mortgage holders are breathing a sigh of relief this afternoon after the Reserve Bank of Australia opted to keep interest rates on hold.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Domain launches new AI-powered agent tool
Domain has launched a new AI-powered tool that will help agents identify properties within their CRM, that are likely to come to market within the next 12 months.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
More student accommodation needed to keep up with demand
Developers haven’t been building enough student accommodation, and with international student numbers surging, it’s been putting more pressure on housing supply according to an expert.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Property prices have nearly recovered all their declines
Property prices rallied again in July and have now nearly recovered all of their 2022 declines, according to PropTrack.
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Elite Agent
Resilience: agents who came back from the brink
Resilience. It’s a key word a lot of agents and top coaches say you need if you’re going to succeed in real estate.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Adelaide house prices hit a new record high of $700,000
Adelaide’s property market has been arguably the best performed over the past few years, with the median house price hitting another record high in June.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
First 3D-printed house in Wolf Ranch completed
The first house in the world's largest 3D-printed neighbourhood has just been completed.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
‘Face time’ is the secret to success for this AREA winner
Getting face-to-face with his clients and not hiding behind text and email is what Jeremy Wilkinson credits his latest AREA win to.
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APPOINTMENTS
Graeme Hyde joins Stone Real Estate
Stone Real Estate has appointed experienced industry leader Graeme Hyde to its corporate team as Chief Performance Officer.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Auction volumes keep rising, but buyers are still out in force
Despite the unseasonal increase in auction activity, the preliminary auction clearance rate continues to hold above 70 per cent with a “massive” number of registered bidders showing up on auction day.
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Elite Agent
From breakdowns to breakthroughs: five figures who rose against the odds
In the sprawling world of real estate, success is often framed by dazzling properties, notable sales, and influential networks.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Could empty offices become affordable housing?
Empty office buildings in Melbourne’s CBD could be turned into apartments and create as many as 12,000 homes, new research has discovered.
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OPINION
John Bongiorno: Supply and collaboration the only way to solve the housing crisis
Australia is one of the luckiest countries in the world and everyone deserves a roof over their heads.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Kolmeo integrates with CustomerGauge
Property management software provider Kolmeo has integrated with customer experience platform CustomerGauge, to unlock Net Promoter Score (NPS) reporting capabilities for its customers.
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Celebrity Homes
Slam dunk: live like NBA star Tim Hardaway Jr
Former Miami Beach residence of NBA star Tim Hardaway Jr. hits the market for a whopping $9.1 million, offering potential buyers a chance to own a luxurious slice of South Florida paradise.
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Michelle Stephens on standing out from the crowd, believing in yourself when you’re young and achieving success as a volume agent
For the third year in a row, Michelle Stephens has won the AREAs gong for Top Agent in Victoria. In this episode of The Elevate Podcast, she talks about her journey to becoming one of the top agents in the country, how she started when she was just 20 and how to build a powerful brand in any area.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Experts predict the RBA will keep interest rates on hold
With inflation cooling, experts have predicted the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will keep interest rates on hold, in what would come as welcome relief for struggling households.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Sewing the seed to succeed: Bloom Commercial Property launches with UrbanX
The desire to work towards a life of growth and freedom led Sam Turkan to launch the aptly named Bloom Commercial Property.
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Elite Agent
Mel Robbins: A masterclass on dealing with change
There's no doubt that change is difficult and some people cope with it better than others.
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OPINION
Unlock real estate success: think like a scientist
I recently had the immense privilege of attending Elite Retreat in Bali. In a powerful presentation, Future Crunch challenged the room to channel their inner scientists and unlock a world of innovation and success.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Harcourts to attempt 500 auctions on ‘Blue Friday’
Harcourts is hoping to “hit the ground running”, this spring with a world record attempt for the most number of auctions in one day.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
When will movers return to the NZ market?
Owner-occupiers in New Zealand have been quiet over the past 12 months, with weak sentiment and higher interest rates holding movers back from relocating.
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Celebrity Homes
Olivia’s ‘Wilde’ about her new LA mansion
Olivia Wilde, the renowned actress and director, has taken a significant step forward in her post-breakup life, purchasing a stunning hilltop estate in Studio City, Los Angeles, for nearly $6 million.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Real estate experts call for action against rental crisis
Real estate experts have called on property managers, agency owners and investors to make a serious amount of noise about the worsening rental crisis, imploring state and federal governments to ditch thoughts of rent freezes and rent caps, which they say will only make the problem worse.
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BTW
NSW Central Coast’s Coleman Estate Agents joins The Agency
The Agency Real Estate (ASX:AU1) has further cemented its presence on the NSW Central Coast with Coleman Estate Agents joining the national real estate brand.
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Elite Agent
Do rebrands work? Can you trademark an X? An expert answers the burning questions on Musk’s Twitter pivot
To non-moguls, Elon Musk’s (perhaps temporary) rebrand of Twitter to “X” may seem high risk, amateurish, or even capricious.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Property prices have recovered half their declines
Property prices have continued to gain momentum in the June quarter with values now halfway into their recovery according to a new report.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Odds of an August rate hike slashed as inflation cools
There might be relief ahead for mortgage holders with the odds of an August rate hike slashed after a softer-than-expected inflation reading.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Real estate consumers call for one agency for life
Almost two-thirds of Australian real estate consumers would prefer to have one agency for all of their property needs in their lifetime, according to new research.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New Zealand claim honours in Real Estate of Origin
The Kiwis have claimed bragging rights after Ray White’s 12th Real Estate of Origin, securing a huge 2498 appraisals in just four hours this week.
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