Search Results for: The Block
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Celebrity Homes
Sydney Sweeney acquires vintage Bel Air estate for $6.2 million
After making headlines last year for discussing her financial challenges with The Hollywood Reporter, Sydney Sweeney has made a significant investment.
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OPINION
Three ways to create leverage and scale your GCI in commercial real estate
There are three strategies that commercial real estate agents should implement if they want to take their production to even greater heights.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Property settlement volumes finish FY23 strongly
Property settlement volumes have trended significantly downward in the most recent financial year, but remain well up on pre-pandemic levels, according to new data from PEXA.
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APPOINTMENTS
Steve Maidment joins REA Group as Chief Technology Officer
A technology expert with international experience, Steve Maidment has joined REA Group as Chief Technology Officer.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Persuasion fatigue is real: what can you do about it?
How much do you like an argument? When people disagree with you, do you rise onto your ‘high horse’ determined to change their mind, or do you feel exasperated and switch off?
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Building Inspections Gold Coast: Palm Beach shacks signal rising trend
An original Palm Beach shack that sold within a day of hitting the market for the first time, is evident of a building and renovation boom in the highly-sought Gold Coast suburb.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
House in the same street as The Block homes comes up for sale
If you think you can do a better job of renovating a home than the contestants on TV series, The Block, then a Hampton property in Melbourne, might just give you an opportunity to test your skills as a renovator.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Property market still faces “significant headwinds” despite a rebound in prices
After six months of property prices rising in the face of high-interest rates, the ongoing recovery still faces “significant headwinds” in the second half of 2023 according to the latest Herron Todd White (HTW) Month in Review.
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Celebrity Homes
Grace Kelly’s former villa on the French Riviera hits the market for US$12.9 million
A magnificent stone villa with a storied history, featuring Roman origins and the soothing presence of Princess Grace Kelly, has been listed for sale at US$12.9 million.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Tasmania top of the states for economic performance
Tasmania has the nation’s best performing economy, including leading the way on equipment investment and dwelling starts.
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Elite Agent
Caroline Bolderston: Beware the ‘resistance zone’
Have you ever considered how the words that you use might have a profound impact on your outcomes?
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INDUSTRY NEWS
NZ sales activity jumps and prices should follow
There are signs of life in the New Zealand property market, with new data showing that sales volumes are on the rise, which will begin to put upward pressure on prices.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Higher cash rate hitting new home sales
The sharpest increase in the official cash rate in history has seen new home sales across the country continue to fall.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Some relief for QLD renters as vacancy rates rise
There are some green shoots appearing for desperate renters in Queensland, with vacancy rates slowly starting to rise.
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Celebrity Homes
Hollywood royalty’s former NYC gem hits market
Once upon a time, on the bustling streets of New York's Fifth Avenue, there stood a magnificent pre-war apartment house with a storied past.
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BEST PRACTICE
Rik Rushton: Are you productive, or just busy?
As we approach each day with our ‘to do lists’ there is a genuine risk that our days can be spent being ‘busy’ with ‘activities’ as opposed to being productive on specific outcomes. When you consider that as agents, we are paid for results and not time and effort, Rik Rushton says that it is critical that you are conscious…
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BEST PRACTICE
Rik Rushton: Is it ok to talk back to the ‘little voice in my head’?
No sound on the planet has more power over you than the little voice inside your head!
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Elite Agent
Jim Rohn’s life lessons: discipline, ambition, balance
Renowned motivational speaker Jim Rohn's profound insights on living an exceptional life have captivated audiences worldwide.
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Elite Agent
Success unveiled: Denis Waitley’s principles for peak performance
In The Psychology of Winning author Denis Waitley delves deep into the habits and mindsets that set successful individuals apart.
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Real Estate News
Suburbs set to thrive from Brisbane Olympics
As Victoria deals with the fallout from cancelling the 2026 Commonwealth Games, the 2032 Brisbane Olympic precinct in Brisbane’s Inner South has topped a list of the city’s property hotspots.
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Agency of the Year: Alex Ouwens and Nathan Casserly on overcoming adversity, making shared leadership work and the power of showing vulnerability as a leader
AREAs Agency of the Year winners Alex Ouwens and Nathan Casserly talk about their unique business model, how they were able to overcome huge personal battles and why one plus one can equal three.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
High ambitions built on impeccable service: How Gary Singh plans to dominate his market.
Creating amazing customer experiences has been at the centre of Gary Singh’s real estate success.
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Elite Agent
Bathroom trends for today and tomorrow
Got a vendor that needs inspiration to do up their bathroom? Or perhaps a buyer looking to renovate?
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COMMERCIAL
High-interest rates the key driver of commercial property in 2023
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) expects to see interest rates remain at elevated levels, which will continue to drive commercial capitalisation rates higher over 2023.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Victorian properties at high risk of damage from rising seas
By 2100 more than 150,000 Victorian properties could be at high risk of damage from sea level rise and storm surge, according to new research on the impact of climate change on the state.
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Celebrity Homes
Bob Dylan lists Scottish mansion for over US$3.5 million
Renowned American songwriter, Bob Dylan, famed for classics such as Blowin’ in the Wind and The Times They Are A-Changin', has placed his historic Aultmore House in Nethy Bridge, Cairngorm National Park, Scotland, on the market.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Reaching his peak: Mark Poole launches Poole Property
After 12 years in real estate, Mark Poole has decided to take the plunge and create something extraordinary - launching Poole Property in partnership with UrbanX.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
First home buyers saving deposits faster
First home buyers are saving almost $200 more per month than they were last year but it still takes more than eight years to gather enough for a deposit.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Why a lower cash rate likely equals lower rents
With the cash rate still expected to peak this year, tenants are likely also in for a reprieve, with a property market expert explaining rent values usually move in line with interest rates.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
National Property Manager’s Day: Celebrating ‘the heart of every agency’
Kirsten Williams and Maree Chisnall have been named the Australian and New Zealand winners of MRI Software’s 1:1 Leadership Coaching Package to mark National Property Manager’s Day celebrated in Australia on Friday, July 21 and Wednesday, July 19 in New Zealand.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Jet Xavier: Stop making excuses and start taking ownership
"Leaders must own everything in their world. There is no one else to blame," - Jocko' Willink.
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Celebrity Homes
TrainerRoad CEO Nate Pearson buys Hollywood Hills mansion
TrainerRoad founder and CEO Nate Pearson has made a significant real estate move, acquiring a luxurious mansion in the exclusive Lower Nichols Canyon neighbourhood of Hollywood Hills.
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APPOINTMENTS
Martin Millard and Rochelle Adgo join Ray White
Ray White has secured two big names in real estate, with Martin Millard and Rochelle Adgo joining the network.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Are international students behind Australia’s housing crisis?
International students could absorb 70 per cent of the new homes built in Australia between now and 2028, a new study has revealed.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Language lessons to build a positive team culture
“Language is the instrument of culture,” is an abridged version of a quote by Angela Carter and it's a message that can't be understated.
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