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COMMERCIAL
Landlords to cut office leasing incentives
As workers return to the office in increasing numbers, landlords are expected to reduce office leasing incentives in 2023, according to experts in the field.
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Celebrity Homes
Barbara Walters’ New York apartment hits the market
A historic co-op home in New York, formerly owned by the renowned TV journalist Barbara Walters, has been listed for sale for US$19.75 million.
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WEIRD AND WONDERFUL
Space accommodation just got an upgrade
Airbus has revealed its concept for a space habitat designed to accommodate four astronauts in low Earth orbit, lunar orbit, and possibly during future missions to Mars.
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Real Estate News
New data proves rent bidding occurs and new tenants more likely to see rent rises
In the past year, rents have increased for almost three-quarters of rental properties, up from about one-quarter each year pre-pandemic, according to a new report built on data from MRI Software.
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Finding your tribe: Tim Duggan on building an agency people adore, creating strong communities and turning good ideas into great ones
Tim Duggan knows all about building a cult following in the media business, having founded the pop culture site Junkee and he believes it’s something real estate agencies can do well, too.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Half of households dip into savings to pay the bills
Households are being forced to dip into their nest eggs and even their kid's savings to try and cover the surging cost of living.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Regional areas and high-end Sydney suburbs lead the bounce back
Affordable regional areas and high-end Sydney suburbs dominate the list of locations experiencing a market bounce back, according to new research.
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Elite Agent
Three golden rules for marketing success
Over the past 10 years, the number of tech companies serving the real estate industry has surged.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Commercial real estate sector resilient amid challenging conditions
Commercial property markets remained resilient this year despite higher interest rates hurting demand, according to a new report.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
100 days in Hartley Partners is ‘crushing it’ in Townsville
Stewart Hartley was no stranger to running his own business when he took the leap and launched his own real estate brand in partnership with the Agents’Agency earlier this year.
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Celebrity Homes
Jim Carrey slashes the price on his LA estate
Actor Jim Carrey has dropped the asking price for his sprawling Brentwood estate in Los Angeles, which has been on the market since earlier this year.
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OPINION
All onboard! Brock Fisher on how a great onboarding experience can set you up for success
Rarely does a day go by that we don’t talk about customer service or customer experience.
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OPINION
Starting your own agency? Here’s what you absolutely need to know
When you’re starting your own agency, there are a lot of different factors you need to consider. The main one? Which startup route you’ll take to establish your agency. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all method to starting your own business, and there are various structures you can choose from.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Byron Bay and Bright hotspots for capital growth
Would-be vendors in popular holiday destinations such as Byron Bay and Bright could be sitting on capital growth in excess of $2 million.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
RBA to undergo massive shake-up after review
The Reserve Bank of Australia will undergo a major shake-up that will see the governor hold a press conference after each meeting on interest rates to explain the decision to mortgage holders.
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OPINION
Mark Kentwell: why you should talk to your principal before abandoning ship
Many agents have a goal to try their hand at business ownership, and there are many reasons for this.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The Queensland regions where homes are under $500,000
Despite surging immigration and tight supply, it’s still possible to find a home in Queensland for under $500,000, according to an expert.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
House hunting just got smarter: AI Dream Home helps buyers bring their imaginations to life
US-based listings portal realtor.com has unveiled an innovative, AI-powered property search platform that allows buyers to render their ideal home.
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Celebrity Homes
Frank Lloyd Wright’s ‘Westhope’ listed for US$8 million after restoration
The famous 'Westhope' home designed by legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright has returned to the market with an asking price of nearly $8 million.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Young Australians left with just $13 a day as rents soar
Students and young Australians are being hit hard by the ongoing rental crisis, with new data showing that they are being forced to live on a “ridiculous” $13 a day.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The top 8 TED Talks you absolutely must watch
Having an 'always learning' philosophy will take you far.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Essential workers paying two-thirds of their income on rent
Soaring rents across the country are hitting essential workers hard, with a new report finding they are paying two-thirds of their income on rent.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Sharon Fox Slater: Australia’s costliest disaster – one year on
It’s been just over a year since floods ravaged Queensland and New South Wales. The price in terms of human lives lost was incalculable. EBM RentCover Managing Director Sharon Fox-Slater reflects on the losses to homes and property, the impact on insurance and some lessons learned.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Why Vicki Bidner is taking on real estate her way
Vicki Bidner is ready to do real estate her way, but she won’t be doing it by herself. After more than three decades of local real estate experience in the Forster-Tuncurry region, Vicki was ready to build an agency of her own and, after talking with industry peers, she chose UrbanX as a partner for the journey. Vicki’s core clientele…
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OPINION
Nerida Conisbee: when will property prices return to their peak?
We’re now consistently seeing house price growth across every Australian capital city.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Is the shine starting to come off Airbnb?
The lustre of the short-term rental platform, Airbnb is starting to wane with a new report showing superhosts are leaving and starting their own platforms.
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Celebrity Homes
Ashley Williams puts down roots after living in almost 30 Airbnbs
Actress and producer Ashley Williams, known for her work on The Hallmark Channel and for her role in How I Met Your Mother, has recently purchased a permanent home in Studio City, Los Angeles. The home was purchased for just over $2 million and is currently undergoing an extensive renovation. Williams has been chronicling the renovation on social media, giving…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Queensland’s ‘death by a thousand cuts’ – rental reforms could kill investment
The Queensland Government’s “constant onslaught” of legislative intervention in the state’s rental sector could “kill off” investment, according to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ).
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WEIRD AND WONDERFUL
Luxurious Bali apartment complex to feature world’s largest rooftop pool
A premium residential complex in Bali is set to create a new standard of luxury living, featuring the world’s largest rooftop pool.
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Celebrity Homes
Bradley Cooper’s bungalow could be yours
Hollywood actor Bradley Cooper is selling his first-ever purchased property, a 146sq m bungalow in the celebrity-favourite Venice Beach, California.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New dwelling commencements near decade low
New home starts across the country declined last quarter as the industry worries that a lack of new supply in the pipeline will exacerbate the housing crisis.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
What made rents soar? It might have been Covid, and pairing off
So, you think you know why rents climbed.
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Elite Agent
Real estate businesses need all-encompassing solutions in light of Latitude hack
Cybersecurity threats are becoming increasingly common, with high-profile data breaches affecting some of the country's largest companies including lender Latitude Financial, which has now put the real estate industry on notice.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Victorian property prices starting to stabilise
The pace of Victoria's property price decline has slowed, with new data showing values are stabilising.
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OPINION
Bianca Denham: is a scarcity mindset killing your business?
We have an interesting dichotomy between scarcity and abundance in our industry.
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