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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rentals snapped up in record quick time
Rental properties are once again being leased at record fast rates.
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Elite Agent
Jesse Davidson: Are on-site or in-rooms auctions better?
For as long as auctions have existed, the discussion over whether or not on-site or in-room auctions are better has taken place.
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Elite Agent
Jet Xavier: What real estate agents can learn from Nedd Brockmann
As Nedd Brockman ran into Bondi, the eyes of millions of Australians watched on in awe of his achievement.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Robust Real Estate: Our first 100 days
Robust Real Estate Director Khan Robust looked into a number of real estate platforms before making the switch to the Agents’Agency, and 100 days into his journey with the national network, he says he hasn’t looked back.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The real estate downturn hits the Metaverse
A couple of years ago the Metaverse was hot property, but just like in the real world, virtual real estate is also in decline.
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Celebrity Homes
Rihanna buys Matthew Perry’s ‘mansion in the sky’
Superstar Rihanna has splashed out $21 million on a 40th-floor Los Angeles penthouse in the prestigious, paparazzi-proof, 42-story The Century condominium building, according to reports.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
ANZ: Interest rates won’t rise again until August
One of Australia’s biggest banks has listed August as the next month when interest rates will rise, forecasting a 25 basis point hike.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Hobart records the highest price growth over the past 20 years
Sydney and Melbourne are regularly in the real estate headlines, but it’s a much smaller capital city that has come out on top as recording the best median house price growth over the past 20 years.
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Talent Magnet: Brock Fisher on How to attract, train, and retain top property managers for your agency
Retaining property managers is tough in the current climate, but with the right onboarding process and better training and development, you can still build a great property management team according to Brock Fisher.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Industry ushers in new PropTech companies at REACH Genesis conference
The first REACH Genesis conference in Brisbane has welcomed the latest batch of new PropTech companies and examined ways technology companies can better succeed in the industry.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Interest rates and population growth lead to extreme property price swings
Falling interest rates, a rising population and demand for better-quality homes are some of the main reasons for the large swings in home prices across New Zealand according to a new paper.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Perth rent rises a “certainty” amid tight supply
Rents have jumped 17 per cent across Greater Perth since April 2022, with house price rents in Morley and Scarborough the hardest hit.
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Celebrity Homes
Trading places: Brad Pitt and Aileen Getty swap mansions
Hollywood star Brad Pitt has acquired a stunning midcentury modern pavilion nestled in the Los Feliz foothills, once owned by oil heiress Aileen Getty.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Caleb Venneri: Why confidence is key
Caleb Venneri grew up around real estate but never dreamt he'd become an agent himself. But all that changed when his father teed him up with a job when he moved to Melbourne. Here, the Barry Plant agent explains what he loves about the job, his most memorable sale and the clear goals he has for the future.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Are the proposed Privacy Act recommendations a regulatory overreach?
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has called on Attorney General Mark Dreyfus to keep the Privacy Act small business exemption, saying it would be “regulatory overreach” if it were removed.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The Aussie real estate magnates among Forbes’ top billionaires
Eight Australia real estate and property development magnates have made Forbes’ annual World Billionaires List for 2023.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Josh Horner: putting rhythm into real estate
Shakespeare once wrote, “All the world’s a stage,” and for Josh Horner, that’s certainly proven true.
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OPINION
Dan Argent: Why volume and GCI are important KPIs right now.
It’s no secret that we’re in a tougher market. And as we face a changing market we’ve seen increased commentary about where agents should focus their efforts and what metrics to track.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Sydney ranks 6th for luxury property rental growth
Prime rents in Sydney surged 6.7 per cent in 2022, placing the city at number six on the list of luxury property markets.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New laser beam technology to improve building inspections
Building inspectors could soon be shooting laser beams in a bid to create faster and more effective inspections for buyers, according to new research.
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Celebrity Homes
Jacqueline Kennedy’s former Washington mansion hits the market
An 18th-century Washington mansion that once belonged to Jacqueline Kennedy has hit the market for US$26.5 million.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
March was the busiest month for new listings since May
Sellers have slowly started to return to the property market with new listings rising 10.5 per cent in March.
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Elite Agent TV
Sam Paton: Planning for success
When Ray White Glenelg Sales Executive Sam Paton moved to Adelaide to start his real estate career, he had no contacts and no relationships. What he did have was an incredible work ethic and the drive to achieve something big.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Connecting the community: Clint Harris joins The Agency on NSW Central Coast
When Clint Harris talks about real estate he doesn’t just focus on bricks and mortar, he also loves to connect buyers with the local community.
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BEST PRACTICE
Manos Findikakis: how to kickstart ‘the motivation flow’
Whether you’re returning from a welcome annual break, or restarting your routine following a public holiday, sometimes that first day back at work can see you struggling to find your ‘mojo’.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
5000 rental properties lost to the WA market in the past 12 months
The number of rental properties in WA continues to fall as investors flee the state after a number of tough years.
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WEIRD AND WONDERFUL
Luxury home with James Bond-style shark tank for sale
If you’ve ever hoped to live like a Bond villain, then this luxury home in Sydney’s Kangaroo Point could fit the bill as it comes with its very own shark tank.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The top reasons buyers re-list within two years
Job relocation, financial stress and lifestyle changes, such as having a baby, are among the top reasons why homeowners re-list their properties within two years, a new study has revealed.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New Zillow filter helps buyers stay on budget
US-based real estate marketplace Zillow has launched a new search tool that enables buyers to look for properties based on what they can afford to pay per month.
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EPM: Industry News
Premium Sydney suburbs recovering the quickest
The Sydney suburbs that recorded the biggest price falls last year are the same ones that are leading the charge now that the market is recovering.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Build-to-rent could boost housing supply by 150,000
Cutting government taxes on build-to-rent developments could lead to an increase of 150,000 new rental properties over the next 10 years, according to a new study.
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LEADERSHIP
Shane Kempton: change, evolution and opportunity
If you are looking for a safe bet, a constant you can rely upon, you cannot surpass the fact that this will be another year of massive change.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
It’s time to shine: Leanne Gillam joins UrbanX
Leanne Gillam, a natural-born entrepreneur, has always possessed a deep passion for business.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Ryan Serhant expands into six new markets
While other US brokerages have been cutting back amid a widespread market slowdown, celebrity agent Ryan Serhant has been busy expanding.
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WEIRD AND WONDERFUL
Tiny but mighty Auckland home goes to auction
Cute and compact, this tiny Auckland home was on-trend long before 'tiny homes' officially became cool.
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