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INDUSTRY NEWS
We need a ‘lemon law’ to make all the homes we buy and rent more energy-efficient
A long-awaited increase in energy-efficiency requirements for new homes is part of revised Australian construction standards that have taken effect this week.
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Celebrity Homes
Cody Ko buys Reese Witherspoon’s Malibu holiday house
YouTube sensation Cody Ko and his wife Kelsey Kreppel have purchased Reese Witherspoon’s former vacation home in Malibu for $7.7 million.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Interest rates rise for the 11th time in this cycle
The Reserve Bank of Australia has increased interest rates for the 11th time in 12 months, lifting the cash rate 25 basis points to 3.85 per cent.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Zillow CEO to be questioned in rival’s antitrust lawsuit
Seattle-based real estate platform, REX - Real Estate Exchange, has been granted permission to question Zillow Group Chief Executive officer Rich Barton in the company's antitrust lawsuit against Zillow and the National Association of Realtors (NAR).
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CONTRIBUTORS
Small space, big style: Justine Wilson’s Top 5 tricks for making any home feel bigger
Forget expensive extensions and knocking down walls, adding a sense of space to a property that's about to hit the market doesn't have to break the bank.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Personal ambition and work-life balance: David Samarges first 100 days with Agents’Agency
As a highly-driven sales agent, David Samarges has carved a reputation among Victoria’s elite.
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OPINION
Privacy Awareness Week: why your clients’ privacy matters to them – and you
The Deloitte Privacy Index revealed some disappointing, yet probably unsurprising news when it comes to how consumers perceive the real estate industry.
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Celebrity Homes
Hello Again: Neil Diamond’s former Upper East Side neighbours offer a sweet real estate deal
Two apartments in the H. Bramhall Gilbert mansion, below Neil Diamond's penthouse, have been listed for sale.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Well-known media identity joins The Agency
Tim Gossage can’t wait to do his first open home.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
What you need to know about NZ’s debt-to-income ratios
During a recent presentation to a group of property investors, the topic of interest that sparked the most discussion and surprise was the looming imposition of restrictions on debt-to-income (DTI) ratios.
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Celebrity Homes
Princess Margaret’s French Riviera estate up for auction
A majestic French Riviera estate once owned by Princess Margaret of Denmark has been listed for sale at a no-reserve auction by Concierge Auctions on May 16th.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Confidence returns to the property market
Confidence is slowly returning to property markets across the country, with demand for quality properties still remaining high according to experts.
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OPINION
Tom Ferry: 3 ways to focus on the “plays that work”
Succeeding in real estate is often more about being consistent and focusing on the things that work for your business, rather than trying to follow the latest trend.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Federal Government boosts housing packages ahead of the May Budget
The Federal Government has announced a raft of increases to national housing initiatives ahead of its May 9 Budget, including an additional $2 billion for social and affordable rental housing.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The rate debate: 55 per cent of experts expect a rate rise
Despite the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) holding rates steady last month and inflation appearing to reach a peak, 55 per cent of experts think the board will hike the cash rate again at the May meeting.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australian housing downturn has likely ended with positive growth trend emerging
Three of Australia’s leading real estate data providers have suggested the property market downturn is over.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Ouwens Casserly wins AREAs Residential Agency of the Year
Transitioning to a shared leadership model forced upon them in difficult circumstances has been credited with Ouwens Casserly taking out the 2022 Annual REA Excellence Award for Residential Agency of the Year.
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Money, money, money: Dan Argent on planning your financial future, the once-in-a-decade opportunity for agents and how to pay off a mortgage in under five years
UrbanX founder, Dan Argent shares his insights on how agents can build true wealth, why you should look to grow your market share and why now might be the perfect time to go out on your own.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIV calls for an alternative to stamp duty
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has urged policymakers to do away with “lazy” taxes like stamp duty and find a more effective solution such as a land tax.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Leanne Pilkington: profiling with purpose
Understanding not only how, but why, people communicate the way they do, enables us to understand their perspective.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
O*NO Legal launches accessible start-up super course
Real estate industry legal specialists O*NO Legal - The Real Estate Agents' Lawyer have developed a step-by-step program to help entrepreneurial real estate agents manage the process of starting their own business, without compromising their legal protection.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Sydney’s Woollahra named most affluent Local Government Area
Waterfront locations dominate the list of Australia’s wealthiest LGAs, with Woollahra topping the list of the most affluent areas.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Buyers increasingly focused on lifestyle and location: HTW
While interest rates and affordability have dominated the headlines, most home buyers are increasingly focused on access to transport, lifestyle and community when making their purchase decision according to the latest Herron Todd White (HTW) Month in Review.
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Celebrity Homes
Comedian Amy Schumer sells stunning Upper West Side penthouse for $13 million
Amy Schumer, the well-known comedian and actress, has sold her Upper West Side penthouse after being on the market for almost a year.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REA Group announces all the AREAs winners
Winners in the Annual REA Excellence Awards (AREAs) have been announced with Ouwens Casserly Real Estate taking out the coveted Residential Agency of the Year Award.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Is the downturn over? House prices on the rise
Australia's property market is showing cautious signs of recovery, with house prices across the combined capitals increasing in the March quarter for the first time in a year.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Elizabeth Newman: hitting the ground running
Elizabeth Newman may have only been in the property management industry for 10 months, but the Best Nest Property Management agent couldn't be happier with her role. Here, Elizabeth explains what she loves about the industry, her goals for the next year and the key piece of advice from a trusted colleague that has stood her in good stead.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Discovering the power of saying ‘no’ and living in the present moment: a journey of hope and charity
Learning to appreciate the present moment, zeroing in on what’s truly important and not putting all of your eggs in one basket are just three of many lessons Hayley Mitchell and John McSpedden took away from the most recent Digital Live Charity Ride in Thailand.
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OPINION
Manos Findikakis: five tips for ‘extreme productivity days’
Regardless of who you are or where you’re at in your real estate career, we all have the same number of hours in each day and each week.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Is another interest rate pause on the cards?
Inflation in Australia continues to fall, sparking hopes of a second consecutive interest rate hold next week.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Two-speed demand splits rental market
A two-tiered rental market is appearing, with demand for rentals in capital cities soaring while in regional areas it is falling dramatically.
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Celebrity Homes
Rent the Trump family’s Florida beach house
The luxurious oceanfront beach house owned by the Trump family is once again available for rent in Palm Beach, Florida, for US$195,000 a month.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Privacy webinar to get frontline professionals up to speed
To mark Privacy Awareness Week, O*NO Legal - The Real Estate Agents’ Lawyer has redesigned its highly popular, free privacy webinar to help frontline real estate professionals who deal with personal information.
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OPINION
Darren Krakowiak: combining hustle and talent to excel in commercial real estate
In commercial real estate, most people believe that hustle is a greater predicter than talent in determining whether someone will be able to go the distance, but over my career I've observed that neither approach on its own will turn you into a top performer.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
How John Kubatov is reinventing CLASS Real Estate
With a substantial real estate career behind him, John Kubatov had a long-held view that he wanted to do business differently.
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