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INDUSTRY NEWS
Victorian Budget sparks outrage: Industry bodies warns of investor exodus and soaring rents
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria has slammed the Victorian Budget as a blatant money grab that will see property investors flee the market and cripple tenants with higher rents.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Brisbane homeowners spend the most to renovate their homes
Brisbane has emerged as the leading location in the country for home renovations, with new research finding homeowners in the Queensland capital spent $880 million on home improvements in 2022.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
First home buyers look to beat land tax deadline
First home buyers trying to avoid the new NSW Government’s reintroduction of stamp duty could risk paying too much for a home, according to a leading auctioneer.
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BEST PRACTICE
Resilience rewarded: seizing opportunities in a tough market
The harsh reality is that in 2023 you have to do more to get less.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Redefining Australian living: how build-to-rent is poised to change the game
In the heart of Australia’s cities, a quiet transformation is taking root. A collection of apartment complexes, part of a game-changing initiative known as build-to-rent, is taking shape, further fuelled by the recently announced Federal Government injection into the BTR sector.
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OPINION
Nerida Conisbee: what’s behind the regional Australia price rebound
Regional Australia was the standout during the pandemic, with the virus sparking the greatest movement of people to these parts of Australia ever recorded.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The top 10 holiday homes across Australia
Stayz has announced its 2023 Holiday Homes of the Year with the top three luxury properties located on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Berry in New South Wales and Wilyabrup in Western Australia.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Surging immigration sees share of cheap rentals plummet
Conditions for renters continue to go from bad to worse, with new data showing that surging immigration has pushed the share of rentals listed for under $400 per week to fall to a record low 16.2 per cent.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Cliff-hugging Tasmanian property named home of the year
A stunning Tasmanian home that has been labelled “a once-in-a-lifetime build”, has been named the Housing Industry Association (HIA) CSR 2023 Australian Home of the Year.
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Real Estate News
Little town, big sensation: Victoria’s most affordable property sparks a frenzy
A derelict property in a tiny Victorian town has created a frenzy.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
90 per cent of NSW teachers can’t afford to live where they teach
The surging cost of housing over the past decade has led to teachers being unable to afford a home in the same location that they teach in according to new research.
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OPINION
Manos Findikakis: Why letting it rain isn’t always bad
Ever heard that good old saying ‘when it rains, it pours’? It’s a phrase often associated with a run of bad luck and the resignation that bad news is often accompanied by even more bad news.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Call to cut refinancer stress test to let borrowers out of mortgage prison
Australia’s leading financial comparison site, RateCity, has called on the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) to lower its stress test for refinancers.
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Celebrity Homes
Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s $200 million Malibu marvel
Beyoncé and Jay-Z, the power couple of the music industry, have made headlines once again with their recent purchase of a stunning vacation home in Malibu.
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Future Crunch: Tané Hunter and Rhea Mercado on becoming more adaptable, active optimism and how technology is changing the world
In today’s fast-paced business world, you can’t just rely on IQ and EQ to get you by and leaders need to learn how to become more adaptable. That’s the belief of Future Crunch co-founder Tané Hunter, who believes Adaptability Quotient (AQ) is going to become more important than ever in the years ahead. In this episode of the Elevate podcast…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New study finds low interest rates lock first home buyers out of property market
Long periods of low interest rates are responsible for locking many first home buyers out of the property market, new research shows.
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Celebrity Homes
Taylor Swift’s iconic Cornelia Street apartment: available for rent
Taylor Swift's iconic Cornelia Street apartment in New York City has hit the rental market, giving fans a chance to experience the charm and luxury that inspired one of her beloved songs.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Listings up 5.6 per cent compared to last year
Property listings experienced their traditional lull during April, however, in positive news for homebuyers, they are now higher than the same time last year.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
South Australia’s top performed locations likely to see more growth
The South Australian property market has defied the national downturn, with a host of well performing suburbs set for more growth, according to new figures.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
PropTech funding climate shifts as market conditions improve
The funding market for PropTech companies is experiencing a positive shift, making it easier for businesses to access capital, according to an expert.
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Elite Agent
Michelle Bowden: pushy or persuasive, which agent are you?
It can be a fine line between persuading a prospect to sign on the dotted line and pushing them into it. Here, persuasion expert Michelle Bowden explains why you want to avoid the latter and how you can use the Predisposition to Persuade measure to assess if you're at risk of forcing your client's hand.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New social media platform Boa connects business owners
A new social media platform that will help business owners connect, network, grow their businesses and seek advice from their peers has launched.
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Celebrity Homes
A whole new world: stunning Disney-themed mansion listed for $19 million
A jaw-dropping Disney themed mansion in the exclusive Walt Disney World Resort community in Orlando, Florida, has hit the market for US$19 million.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Is the new home sales market turning around?
New home sales have risen 6.8 per cent, with industry experts hinting the market could be starting to rebound
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Real Estate News
Ben Stephens has his eyes firmly on growth
Just 100 days into his journey with the Agents’Agency, Ben Stephens has his sights set on growth, with a new office space soon to open and plans to establish property management division in addition to bringing on extra sales agents.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
ATO has rental property deductions in its sights
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has announced it will be targeting rental property deductions and capital gains tax this tax season.
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Celebrity Homes
Billy Joel’s sprawling Long Island estate hits the market for US$49 million
Renowned musician Billy Joel has decided to part ways with his expansive waterfront property in Long Island, putting it up for sale at a staggering price of $49 million.
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OPINION
Jimmy Burgess: 7 tips to transform your real estate business
Moving your real estate business to the next level is a process of incremental improvement, however, there are a number of steps you can take on a daily basis to help fast-track the process.
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TECH + SOCIAL
R2-D2: Amazon’s Astro robot is getting its own ChatGPT brain
Unlike R2-D2, who needed a protocol droid like C-3PO to translate its beeps, Amazon's new Astro robot will soon be able to speak your language right out of the box thanks to a new Chat GPT-like brain.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australian renters battle crisis-level market, compromise on property features
Australian renters have at least six rental applications in at any one time and are forced to compromise on property features in order to secure a new place to live, new analysis shows.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australia’s housing crisis: unmasking the real culprits and solutions
The housing crisis is the hot topic on everyone's lips, and with last week's Federal Budget, and the release of the third and final whitepaper from LongView and PEXA examining the conundrum released this week, it's not going anywhere fast.
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APPOINTMENTS
How Rhonda Bluff’s property management experience is making a difference for PMVA clients
Rhonda Bluff’s superpower is experience. When it comes to property management, she’s been there and done it.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Harry Triguboff to develop BTR apartments in Brisbane
Harry Triguboff has purchased “the best site in Brisbane” and is looking to develop a build-to-rent apartment building after a decade-long absence from the Queensland capital.
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Celebrity Homes
Private island featured in Pirates of the Caribbean and James Bond films hits the market for $100 million
Little Pipe Cay, the stunning private island in the Bahamas that served as a filming location for Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl and James Bond's Casino Royale, has been listed for sale with an eye-popping price tag of $100 million.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Private capital key to solving Australia’s housing crisis
Shared equity schemes and rental investment trusts funded with private capital offer the best chance to rectify the national housing crisis, according to new analysis released today.
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