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INDUSTRY NEWS
Deposit scheme allows Aussies to fast-track property ownership
An innovative deposit scheme is giving buyers along the East Coast of Australia the opportunity to buy off-the-plan homes sooner than if they had to save a full, lump sum deposit.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Mark McLeod: Why volume, not GCI, is the important KPI right now
Real estate moves through phases. Each phase, even the boom, provides challenges for some, but in the current phase it often provides challenges for many.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Virtual agency eXp Realty dominates the RealTrends 500 list
Virtual brokerage eXp Realty has dominated the 2023 RealTrends 500 list after closing the most transaction sides in 2022 and being ranked the No. 1 Public Independent in the US.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New NSW Government must address housing crisis
New South Wales may have a new premier in Chris Minns, but the state is still afflicted by the same widespread housing crisis, with leading property bodies calling for change.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
NSW and QLD top the list of recession-proof suburbs
NSW and QLD have a number of locations that could hold up in value in the event of a recession according to an expert.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Loss-making resales jump across Sydney and Melbourne
The share of loss-making home sales across the country has jumped, led by both Sydney and Melbourne, which saw homeowners selling at a loss at the highest rate in four years.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Claudio Encina: the listing presentation mistake you don’t want to make
Listing is the heartbeat of any agent’s business. Without listings and sales in exchange for value, the business dies. If you want business certainty, you must have listing certainty.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The great debate: short-term holiday rentals in Australia’s housing crisis
Are short-term holiday rentals the solution to or the problem in Australia’s housing crisis?
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Thought Leaders Podcast
The Deal: Marty Fox on building a brand on social media, selling luxury property and how to launch your career
Marty Fox does things differently.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New listings suffer as sellers err on the side of caution
The seasonal uptick in property listings that usually occurs in the first half of March has been noticeably absent this year, with sellers having “erred on the side of caution” amidst declining property prices.
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WEIRD AND WONDERFUL
10 incredible homes built into nature
Over the years, architects have always looked for creative ways to incorporate the built form into nature.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Perth remains affordable to buy and rent
Despite rising interest rates making life more difficult for homebuyers, Perth is still the second most affordable property market in the country.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australia’s rental system is ‘broken’ study reveals
Australia’s residential rental system is “broken” and fails to provide affordable, secure housing for tenants or a solid investment option for landlords.
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Celebrity Homes
Royal residence in London up for sale for $48 million
A grandiose royal residence in London is on the market for the first time in 30 years and could be yours for $48 million.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Global banking instability on the RBA’s radar
Instability in the global banking sector could cause the Reserve Bank of Australia to think more carefully about raising the cash rate next month according to a leading economist.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Cirrus8 launches its Executive Management Plus Dashboard
Cloud-based, commercial property management software platform Cirrus8 has just released its industry-leading Executive Management Plus Dashboard.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Herron Todd White: too soon to call a bottom in the property market
High interest rates and the prospect of more pain ahead for borrowers as fixed-rate loans roll off, suggests it might be “too soon” to call the bottom of residential property prices, according to the latest Herron Todd White (HTW) Month in Review.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Plenty of method behind ice bath madness
First there was the hot tub trend, then the pizza oven phenomenon, and now ice baths are popping up in backyards across the country.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Sydney renters paying $633 a week more than a year ago
Rents in Australia's unit market have surged, with the national trend recording its highest annual growth on record at 13.7 per cent.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Time to save a deposit drops for first-home buyers
The time taken to save a deposit to purchase an entry-level first home has dropped by as much as 13 months according to new figures from Domain.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
High interest rates weigh on new homes sales
The record rise in interest rates is continuing to weigh on new home sales, while a better than expected jobs report could mean rate cuts might not be on the way.
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Elite Agent TV
Teza Fruzande: From refugee to Chairman’s Elite
When Teza Fruzande arrived in Australia in 2010 as an illegal refugee, unable to speak English and living in a detention centre he never expected he would go on to achieve Chairman’s Elite and become one of the top agents in the country.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
AREAs finalists credit leadership and innovation for success
Putting property managers first, pushing the boundaries of innovation and the banding together of a leadership team are among the features finalists in the AREAs have credited for their success. South Australia’s Ouwens Casserly Real Estate, along with TOOP+TOOP Real Estate and Victoria’s LongView have all been named finalists in the Annual REA Excellence Awards Residential Agency of the Year.…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Auctions rebound in second busiest week of year
As predicted, auctions rebounded last week, with 2234 properties going under the hammer - the second largest number this year.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Nerida Conisbee: Is corporate ownership the answer to Australia’s rental crisis?
In the US, large companies currently own five per cent of rental properties.
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APPOINTMENTS
Coronis Group appoints new CEO with a vision for growth
Karuna Mazzocchi has been appointed as the new chief executive officer for Coronis Group, bringing with her a keen desire to pivot and grow the business and its people.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
SVB collapse could be good for Aussie home owners
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in the US could spell good news for Australian mortgage holders, with one expert saying the RBA could pause interest rates as a result.
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Building an audience: Joel Maher on the power of social media, building trust and the most effective strategies in 2023
Digital marketing expert and former agent Joel Maher shares his insights on how agents can effectively use digital advertising and content creation to build trust, attract leads and grow their businesses.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Ray White Real Estate of Origin nets 6600 appraisals in less than a day
Ray White’s 11th Real Estate of Origin call-a-thon hit a new level this week, with more than 6600 appraisals booked across Australasia. Powered by the group’s PropTech platform, NurtureCloud, the four-hour blitz saw Queensland win bragging rights, with 2786 appraisals booked, followed by New Zealand with 1507 appraisals scheduled. NurtureCloud uses machine learning, data automation and market intelligence to help…
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Celebrity Homes
Rent Pete Davidson’s Brooklyn Heights penthouse
Pete Davidson, the actor, producer, and writer, has put his luxurious Brooklyn Heights loft-style penthouse back on the market for $30,000 per month.
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Elite Agent
How honesty in advertising is paying off for one Melbourne real estate agency
Forget “This house has good bones”, the signboard out the front of a MATTHEWS. listing is much more likely to say “Makeover or bulldozer? This one’s a real 50-50”.
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Elite Agent
Samantha McLean: How to build your personal empire without hiring a single human
AI has been transforming many aspects of our work and life, and we can expect this trend to accelerate in the future.
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Real Estate News
Rental rates soar to new heights
Weekly rent for a three-bedroom house in Brisbane has experienced the highest annual increase this century, with little relief in sight for renters according to fresh data.
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SELLING + MARKETING PROPERTY
Sustainable and cost-effective autumn styling
As we head into the cooler months, it’s time to spend more time indoors. To kick off autumn, leading property stylist Justine Wilson provides her sustainable and cost-effective ways to refresh interior spaces to ensure they are both cosy and inviting.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Property values higher than before the pandemic
National housing values are still 14.8 per cent higher than they were at the start of the Covid pandemic, despite recent property value falls.
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