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Elite Agent
Nick Brown: striking the right balance
For those of you who have followed along in my articles over the years, you will know I approach business a little differently to others in our industry.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
News Corp unveils two new property magazines
Real estate development and new home news will be the feature of two new property-related magazines News Corp Australia will unveil this weekend.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Victoria dominates most in-demand suburbs
The Victorian suburbs of Berwick and Melbourne are the two most in-demand suburbs in the nation, according to new PropTrack data.
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Celebrity Homes
Arctic Monkeys Matt Helders lists LA home for US$3 million
Renowned drummer, singer, and songwriter Matt Helders of the famed British indie rock band Arctic Monkeys has placed his tastefully curated Los Angeles home on the market.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Scammers fleece agent out of $300,000
A WA real estate agent has lost $329,500 after scammers successfully stole $329,500 from a trust account last week.
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Real Estate News
Short-term and loss-making resales on the rise
Some sellers could be incurring a loss in order to avoid high mortgage repayments, with new data showing the number of loss-making resales held under two years has spiked.
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OPINION
Bianca Denham: where are all the listings?
Even in the face of continued rate rises, the real estate market is defying the speculators and pessimists.
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Real Estate News
The building inspection tips your vendors haven’t thought of
An Adelaide building inspections company has released a 12-step checklist for real estate agents and their vendors to prepare a home for sale, ensure they’re not caught out by ‘hidden’ building issues and help generate the best price possible.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
More branded residences coming to Australia
Australia could soon see more branded residences popping up, with developments featuring the likes of the Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons brands predicted to grow across the country according to a new report.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The hotel industry rebounds as tourism nears pre-COVID levels
The hotel sector is showing signs of a return to pre-COVID occupancy levels, while room rates are also forging ahead according to an expert.
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Celebrity Homes
Fergie sells custom-built mansion in Solvang
Renowned singer Fergie has sold her custom-built family retreat nestled in the serene town of Solvang, for about $3.7 million.
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Elite Agent
A firm grip on personality: the handshake language
The handshake is a universal gesture of greeting, farewell, agreement, and friendship.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The majority of agents are complying with NSW rent bidding laws
The vast majority of agents in NSW are doing the right thing and complying with rental bidding laws according to NSW Fair Trading.
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APPOINTMENTS
Lisa Pennell appointed new CEO for Barry Plant
Lisa Pennell has been appointed chief executive officer of the Barry Plant Group just six months after joining the brand as its chief operating officer.
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EPM: BD & Growth
Ask Jo: My best property manager wants to leave – what do I do?
It is becoming increasingly difficult for companies to find and retain employees, especially since the pandemic lockdowns.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
RE/MAX Metro on the move
Changes are afoot at RE/MAX Metro, with the Sydney real estate office relocating to the Lower North Shore suburb of St Leonards and ownership transferring to experienced property leasing and management professional, Serena Tang.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The fibs naughty renters tell their landlords
If you’ve ever told a fib to your landlord, then you’re not alone, with a new survey finding that 26 per cent of Australian renters have kept secrets from their landlord.
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Real Estate News
Western Australia has the best property market conditions
Some of Australia’s smaller capital cities and their associated regional areas have the strongest property markets in the country according to new analysis.
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Celebrity Homes
Rod Stewart’s magnificent mansion hits the market for US$70 million
London-born music legend Sir Rod Stewart, known for his raspy vocals and captivating performances, has decided to part ways with his extravagant mansion.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Fisherman Bay has Australia’s most serviceable mortgage repayments
Buyers looking for the most economical towns and suburbs where mortgage repayments are manageable should head to Fisherman Bay in regional South Australia.
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Elite Agent
Caroline Bolderston: claiming your missing millions in missed listings
Have you ever wondered why it can be so hard to get market share or gain loyalty from potential clients?
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Profitability is the number one concern for agency bosses
Profitability has been named the biggest challenge in the real estate industry courtesy of falling transaction volumes, according to new analysis.
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Elite Agent
Auction floor dialogue: how to properly communicate with vendors and buyers on auction day
When an auction starts and the auctioneer calls for an opening bid, only to be met with a wall of silence, the problem often stems from what was not said before the auction began.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
States desperate for social housing as rough sleeping numbers spike
The government needs to build 6000 new social houses every year for the next decade to end homelessness according to a new report.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Your chance to own a former theme park
The former Fantasy Glades theme park in Port Macquarie is up for sale with potential buyers able to relive their childhood adventures.
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Elite Agent
Thriving in high-stakes roles: wisdom from Flying Without a Net
There's a common misconception that leaders need to be invincible. But what happens when you're not?
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Elite Agent
From rowing to real estate: business lessons from the Oarsome Foursome’s Drew Ginn
Think rowing and real estate have nothing in common? Wrong.
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Elite Agent
Transforming good into great: lessons for lasting success
Jim Collins' book, Good to Great, is a highly influential business book that explores what differentiates good companies from truly great ones.
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Thought Leaders Podcast
The Leadership Diaries: Gavin Lloyd on empowering sales teams, building resilience and navigating a changing market
Trade Me Property's Head of Sales, Gavin Lloyd talks about what it takes to be a leader in the current environment, why confidence, positivity and resilience are the key traits of great leaders and how to mange change in the right way.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Herron Todd White: $750,000 won’t buy you as much as it used to
The surge in property prices since 2020 has left many homebuyers out in the cold, with fewer options under $750,000 according to the latest Herron Todd White (HTW) Month in Review.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIA hits out at Greens over rental inquiry fiasco
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has slammed the Greens over the party’s decision to block the House Australia Future Fund and call for an inquiry into the housing crisis.
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Elite Agent
Anton Babkov: real estate goes next-gen with ChatGPT
Why all the buzz about ChatGPT? How might it impact the way we work this year or in five years?
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FRANCHISE NEWS
How Lou Colella is winning in Melbourne’s Bayside area
Just three months after striking out with a new brand and fresh approach to his business, Melbourne agent Lou Colella hasn’t looked back.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Sydney and Melbourne jump up the liveability rankings
After tumbling down the liveability rankings during government-imposed COVID-19 lockdowns, Sydney and Melbourne have bounced back in 2023.
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Celebrity Homes
Ricky Ponting sells his Brighton mansion
Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting and his wife Rianna have recently finalised the sale of their magnificent beachside property in Brighton.
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