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SUPPLIER NEWS
REA Group acquires 100 per cent ownership of CampaignAgent
REA Group has acquired full ownership of CampaignAgent, a leading fintech company specialising in property vendor funding solutions.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Bianca Denham: is commission really the problem?
Some people relish the opportunity to wipe the slate clean in the new fiscal year, while others are demoralised by the idea of going back to zero after a frantic dash to ensure a strong finish to the financial year that was.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ben Tan’s starting at the top with RE/MAX Noble
RE/MAX Australia’s newest franchise opened this month on the rooftop of the recently renovated Westpoint Blacktown.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
NAB lowers refinancing stress test for select borrowers
NAB has joined CBA and Westpac in lowering the stress test on selected refinance applications for borrowers who do not pass the bank’s standard serviceability test.
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OPINION
Nerida Conisbee: Is 2023 the year for apartments?
Australian apartment prices are now back to their 2022 peak, having barely fallen last year.
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Celebrity Homes
James Corden finally sells his LA mansion
James Corden, the British comedian and former host of The Late Late Show, has sold his Los Angeles home in an all-cash deal for $17.1 million.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
NSW Government’s Rental Fairness Bill could worsen the housing crisis
The NSW Government’s proposed Rental Fairness Bill is anything but fair according to real estate experts who fear it will only make the state’s housing crisis worse.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Ray White launches RWC Retail
The Ray White Group has announced the launch of RWC Retail, with the new business, aiming to provide a dedicated team for the sale of retail property across Australia.
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BTW
Domain partners with Broadsheet on Domain Review magazine
Domain is pleased to announce a partnership between Domain Review Magazine and Broadsheet.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
A flexible future: Empowering a versatile work culture
Even before the pandemic, many companies were heavily invested in flexible workplace practices.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Connected Agency’s extraordinary 100-day transformation
Ask Canberra agents Joel Beard and Stephanie Attneave what they’ve loved most about their first 100 days with the Agents’Agency and the pair reply it’s the ability to tap into the insight of a network of highly experienced agents.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Surging demand meets limited stock: capital city clearance rates rebound
The demand is there but limited stock has seen the combined capitals auction clearance rate hit a five-week high at a time when it traditionally plateaus.
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Celebrity Homes
Be the ‘king of the world’ at James Cameron’s luxurious ranch
James Cameron's iconic Santa Barbara compound, a sprawling 102-acre property with stunning ocean views, has recently been listed for sale in the prestigious Hollister Ranch enclave.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Four amazing tips you need to know from Elite Retreat 2023
Adaptability is the new competitive advantage, building a community around your business, developing a positive workplace culture and using AI to grow your business without growing your costs, were just some of the main themes to come from Elite Retreat 2023.
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OPINION
John Foong: Is AI a game-changer or a nothing-burger?
It’s been incredible to witness how, over the course of the past six months, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has gone from being a classic Stephen Spielberg movie of the same name to something that has captured the imagination of not just tech heads, but much of the internet population of the world.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rents continue to rise, but growth is slowing
Record immigration and tight supply have seen rents across the country continue to rise, however, some cities are now starting to see rents fall as a multispeed market begins to develop.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Investors urged to ‘stop chasing cash flow’ alone
With ever-rising interest rates along with cost of living pressures, investors are being warned to not focus just on cash flow and should look to locations that offer good capital growth opportunities.
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Celebrity Homes
Alexandra Daddario buys tranquil Brentwood mid-century modern retreat
Acclaimed White Lotus actress and Porsche ambassador Alexandra Daddario, along with film producer husband Andrew Form, has embarked on a new real estate venture, securing a sublime piece of mid-century modern architecture nestled within Brentwood’s tranquil Mandeville Canyon.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australia’s rental crisis persists as rents jump again
There’s still no relief in sight for struggling tenants, with rents recording a two per cent rise over the past quarter, according to PropTrack.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
RBA issues a reprieve and holds interest rates
Borrowers are breathing a sigh of relief today after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decided to leave the official cash rate on hold at 4.1 per cent.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Leading agent Taney Jain to established his own business
One of Australia’s top agents, Taney Jain has announced he’s departing Reliance Real Estate after nine years.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Florida law bans some international buyers
Certain groups of foreigners will no longer be able to purchase property in Florida in the US after Governor Ron Desantis signed a new bill limiting foreign ownership.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Property prices continue to defy rate hikes
National property prices keep on moving higher last month, despite the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) continuing to hike the cash rate.
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National
REA Group launches suite of AI-powered features
Popular real estate platform realestate.com.au has launched a suite of new AI-powered enhancements, including a Generative AI ChatGPT integration, for one of its most used features, ‘Suggested Properties’ on the platform’s home screen.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Double your productivity without adding hours – with Elite Agent’s AI Powered Agent Workshop Series
Agents, property managers and leaders looking to supercharge their marketing and create content that effortlessly converts to customers, should sign up to Elite Agent’s full-day accelerated Artificial Intelligence workshops.
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Real Estate News
Stone Real Estate joins forces with Propic to leverage leading Artificial Intelligence technology
Stone Real Estate has announced a game-changing partnership with Propic, a leading Australian real estate PropTech innovator.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
It now takes 15 years for house prices to double in value
The old saying that property prices double every 7-10 years, might need to be updated, with new data showing that it now takes 15 years for properties in Australia to double in value.
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Elite Agent
Shane Kempton: online learning is cheaper but what’s the human cost?
Post Covid, some organisations have continued providing most, or all, of their professional development via online platforms as a way to save costs (travel, speakers, venue hire etc), while pushing the agenda of “convenience” for their end users, but, is there an even bigger cost and unseen detrimental impact this is having on people’s health?
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Why L&M Property Co aren’t looking back
Three months after joining the Agents’Agency and launching L&M Property Co, Victorian agents Leman Djemal and Michael Abbas have nothing but rave reviews about their experience.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
ACT and WA likely to see an uptick in listings
The ACT and Western Australia are likely to see the largest percentage of vendors listing their homes for sale in the coming months according to CoreLogic.
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Real Estate News
World’s coolest pools: a perfect blend of design and refreshment
In the scorching heat of summer, finding a pool that offers both respite and captivating design can be a real challenge. However, Architectural Digest has compiled a list of exceptional pools from around the globe, showcasing stunning creations that cater to both swimmers and design enthusiasts. These pools not only offer a refreshing escape but also boast impressive world records,…
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Real Estate News
Sad day as :Different goes into voluntary administration
Australian PropTech company :Different has gone into voluntary administration, with KPMG set to sell the platform’s assets and intellectual property.
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Thought Leaders Podcast
The closer: Josh Tesolin on extreme work ethic, an auction-only approach and growing team culture
AREAS NSW's number one agent Josh Tesolin talks about how he climbed to the top, why high energy and work ethic lead to success in real estate and how to close anyone in a listing presentation.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
South Australia bans rent bidding
The South Australian government has followed New South Wales’ lead and outlawed rent bidding in the hope it will help ease some pressure on the rental crisis.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
AI could potentially lead to white-collar “Rust Belt suburbs”
The rapid rise in AI is already changing the way white-collar workers operate and it has the potential to severely impact the price of real estate in certain suburbs according to an expert.
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