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Thought Leaders Podcast
Relevance through reinvention: Lyndall Allan on how to refresh your approach, re-establish your relevance, and what it takes to go out on your own
Over the course of a lengthy career, there will be times when an agent needs to refresh their image and reinvent their strategies.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Falling investor lending to put pressure on renters
The rate of growth of new home loans to investors is slowing which could make it harder for tenants to find rental properties according to an expert.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Fairlight cottage tipped to go from $3000 to more than $3 million
A Circa 1910 cottage that cost just $3000 about 60 years ago is now on the market with a price guide of $3.7 million.
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Celebrity Homes
Paris Jackson buys rustic Hollywood Hills retreat
Michael Jackson’s only daughter, Paris Jackson has sold the first house she ever owned and is relocating to the Hollywood Hills, after purchasing a US$3.8 million cabin.
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Real Estate News
Another rate hike to curb the highest inflation in three decades
The official cash rate is now 1.85 per cent after the Reserve Bank of Australia opted to raise interest rates a further 50 basis points at its monthly meeting today. The increase marks the fourth consecutive month of interest rate hikes as the RBA seeks to moderate inflation that is now the highest it has been since the early 1990s.…
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Elite Agent
How we sold it: 19 Bul Bul Court, Ludmilla
When Darwin real estate agent, Simon Watts, decided to sell his own property, he admits he was a bit nervous.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
ANZ cuts new customer variable rates by up to 0.50 per cent
Despite the Reserve Bank of Australia hiking the official cash rate and fixed rate loans rising, ANZ has come out and cut new customer variable rates by up to 0.50 per cent.
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Celebrity Homes
Jeff Bezos’ parents buy $74 million Florida compound
Miguel and Jacklyn Bezos the stepfather and mother of Amazon boss Jeff Bezos are believed to have purchased two side-by-side mansions in Florida’s Coral Gables for US$74 million.
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Real Estate News
Third week of increasing auction volumes
Auction activity has risen for the third consecutive week, with 1909 properties taken to auction across the major capitals to return a preliminary clearance rate of 58.8 per cent.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
RBA a “near certainty” to raise rates next week
Australia’s hottest rate of inflation in 21 years means the Reserve Bank of Australia is a “near certainty” to hike the official cash rate 0.5 per cent on Tuesday, according to experts.
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Celebrity Homes
Justin Bieber’s Hawaii vacation home hits the market
The infamous Hawaii vacation home Justin Bieber leased for his entourage in 2016 is on the market for US$9.95 million.
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Securing successful tenancies: Paul Tommasini on the rental crisis, why tenant education is key, and how the real estate industry can be part of the solution
Right now, the rental market is perhaps the toughest it has ever been and that’s applying pressure to tenants and property managers in equal measure. Every property attracts multiple applications, and if an application is not up to par or a prospective tenant can’t showcase the right skills, their application isn’t even making the pile for consideration. For the property…
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WEIRD AND WONDERFUL
Californian treehouse for sale for US$3.8 million
A Californian coastal property has given a whole new meaning to the word ‘treehouse’, with a massive oak tree winding its way straight through the one-bedroom house.
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Celebrity Homes
Conan O’Brien lists his luxury beach house
Funnyman Conan O’Brien is selling his Santa Barbara beach house for a tidy profit, asking US$16.5 million.
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OPINION
Follow and educate the client in a softening market
As agents, we all know the real estate market is one that works in cycles.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Home prices to fall 5 per cent by end of the year
Rising interest rates could see property prices drop by up to 5 per cent between now and the end of the year, according to a new report.
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COMMERCIAL
Office market leads the way as commercial sales break new ground
Commercial property transactions set a record pace last financial year, with buyers taking advantage of the low interest rate environment.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New Zealand property prices face a test as interest rates rise and sales volumes fall
The New Zealand property market is going to face a “test” as rising interest rates and a wave of refinancing jolt the market in the next 12 months.
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Celebrity Homes
Doja Cat selling her Beverly Hills home
TikTok meme queen-turned-international popstar Doja Cat has listed her Beverly Hills Home for US$2.495 million.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The slowdown we had to have?
Australia's median house price increased by 32 per cent from March 2020 to December 2021, making it the fastest period of price growth we have ever experienced.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The three buckets you need to fill for success
Leading a successful real estate office requires energy as well as business acumen and Phill Broom ensures he is ready for the busy day ahead with his morning exercise workout.
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Celebrity Homes
Actress Jaime King selling Walt Disney-built home in Beverly Hills
Fresh from her divorce from director Kyle Newman, actress Jamie King is moving on with her life, listing her longtime home in the mountains above Beverly Hills for US$2.8 million.
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Celebrity Homes
Vanessa Hudgens trades up to Los Angeles mansion
High School Musical star Vanessa Hudgens is moving back to her old neighbourhood, trading up to a US$7.5 million Studio City mansion.
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Real Estate News
Auction activity increases for second consecutive week
Auction activity has risen for the second consecutive week, with 1818 homes going under the hammer across the combined capital cities this week, resulting in a preliminary clearance rate of 56.1 per cent.
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Match and connect: Simon Bray on the changing role of the real estate portal, how agents can build their profile, and why it’s all about helping homebuyers navigate an ‘uncertain journey’
It’s no secret that the role of a real estate agent has evolved in recent years, with insight into their persona and social proof of their expertise now as important, if not more so, than the brand they work with.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Chinese property buyers to return to Australia
Chinese property buyers are likely to head back to Australia sooner than expected as Australia emerges from COVID stronger than many other countries, according to an expert.
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Celebrity Homes
Steph Curry pays over asking price for Florida vacation house
Fresh from leading the Golden State Warriors to a fourth NBA championship, Steph Curry has celebrated by picking up a Florida vacation home.
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Celebrity Homes
Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello selling their Beverly Hills estate
After having settled into their new Beverly Park mansion, celebrity couple Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello have put their old Beverly Hills estate on the market for US$19 million.
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OPINION
Philip Webb: What I’ve learnt about real estate after 50 years in business
As Philip Webb Real Estate celebrates its 50th birthday this month, I have had the chance to reflect on how my journey into real estate, how Melbourne’s real estate industry has changed since 1972 and also the aspects that have remained the same.
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Real Estate News
Real estate industry celebrates National Property Managers Day
Often the unsung heroes of a real estate agency, property management can a tough gig that requires a specialised skillset and dedication.
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Celebrity Homes
Busy Philipps, Marc Silverstein list secluded Hudson Valley retreat
Freaks and Geeks star Busy Philipps and her former husband, rom-com writer-director Marc Silverstein have put their Hudson Valley property on the market for US$1.75 million.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Outer Melbourne and regional Victoria continue to set record prices
Melbournians have continued to leave the inner-city, with values in outer suburbs and regional areas at record highs.
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Celebrity Homes
Sandra Bullock rents out her Malibu Beach cottage
Miss Congeniality star Sandra Bullock is putting one of her two Malibu homes up for rent with an eye-watering price tag of US$30,000 per month.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
First home buyers exceed their budget to get on the property ladder
Record high home prices and underquoting are forcing first home buyers to pay more than they expected with 37 per cent exceeding their budget.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Home prices falling in 40 per cent of markets
Declining property prices have gathered steam with 40 per cent of house and unit markets falling in the past three months.
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