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Real Estate News
Preliminary clearance rate rises on the back of auction surge
This week proved the busiest auction week since the pre-Easter spike, with 3229 properties going under the hammer across the combined capitals to record a preliminary clearance rate of 63.7 per cent.
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OPINION
The high performance mind – part 2: Enhance your mind for success
When it comes to high performance, one of the best technologies we have access to is neuroplasticity.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Demand for Queensland land driving prices higher in growth corridors
A major shortage of land across South East Queensland’s growth corridors has driven up prices for new lots.
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Celebrity Homes
Buckingham Palace valued at £1.3 billion
If you wanted to get a taste for the life of a Royal and live in Buckingham Palace you’re going to need to come up with £1.3 Billion (AUD$2.3 Billion).
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ELEVATE
Finding your X-Factor: Maz Farrelly on how to grab attention, lose the ‘white noise’ and make customers choose you
If every word used to describe yourself or your business could make you either a million dollars or cost you a million dollars, how carefully would you choose?
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The East Coast’s most affordable and liveable suburbs
Sydney and Melbourne are becoming opportune markets for buyers with a growing list of affordable suburbs according to a new report.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australian home ownership rates lowest on record
The proportion of Australians who own their own home continues to sit at record low levels, new data has revealed.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Auction numbers to bounce back after the Federal Election
Auction volumes are set to rise sharply this weekend following lower volumes last week as a result of the Federal election.
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SELLING + MARKETING PROPERTY
“Solving the struggle”: The six stages of consumer buying and how to close more deals in real estate
“Nobody wants to be sold to, but everyone loves shopping with their friends…” That’s what Ryan Serhant told me about his approach to real estate sales on the Elevate podcast earlier this year. And he’s right. You think about it. We all love buying new stuff. I love nothing more than sitting down with my iPad and a glass of…
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Celebrity Homes
Michael B. Jordan picks up brand-new Encino mansion
Black Panther star Michael B. Jordan has upgraded his living situation with the US$12.5 million acquisition of a brand-new mansion in L.A.’s popular Encino community.
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Celebrity Homes
NBA’s Ben Simmons looking to flip his Hidden Hills mansion
Fresh from a trade from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Brooklyn Nets, Aussie NBA star Ben Simmons is now looking to offload his Hidden Hills Mansion in LA for US$23 Million.
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COMMERCIAL
Foreign buyers behind half of 2022 commercial property investment
More than half of all commercial property sales in 2022 have been to overseas buyers according to new data from Ray White Commercial.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
AI lead generation proves its power in regional areas
Concerns over whether Ai technology could work in regional areas are very common across real estate agencies doing business there.
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THE TRUSTED AGENT
The Trusted Agent Podcast: Andrew Morello on how to build relationships, drive more sales, and fast track your career
When it comes to making sales and growing businesses few people are more passionate and driven than Andrew Morello.
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Celebrity Homes
Amy Schumer lists ‘garden in the sky’ penthouse
Comedian and actress Amy Schumer is selling her beloved Upper West Side penthouse that she shares with her husband, chef Chris Fischer and their three-year-old son.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Busselton is WA’s best performing regional centre in 2022
Busselton was the top-performing regional centre across WA during the March 2022 quarter, with prices increasing 5.5 per cent to $580,000.
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OPINION
Construction industry woes likely to keep house prices high
All data coming out about the construction industry shows ongoing challenges.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Demand for Perth CBD office space continues to grow
Demand for office space in Perth continued to rise in the first quarter of 2022 according to new data.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
NZ shows the first sign of a slowdown as profitable resales fall
The number of properties across New Zealand resold at a profit has fallen slightly in the first quarter of 2022, according to CoreLogic.
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Celebrity Homes
Steve Bellotti’s Mosman masterpiece relaunches with $36-$38 million price guide
Former banker Steve Bellotti has relaunched his Mosman mansion with an eye-watering $36-$38 million price guide which would set a new suburb record should it sell.
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Real Estate News
Federal Election puts a dampener on auctions
With the nation heading to the polls for a Federal Election at the weekend, both the auction volumes and the preliminary clearance rate felt the effect, slumping to the lowest success rate of the year. CoreLogic reported auction activity was down across all capitals, except Perth, with just 1676 properties going under the hammer in the combined capitals to record…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Winning strategy: Scott Bateman on challenging your thinking, transforming your business, and why there is no best service
When it comes to creating a winning strategy, most agents would tell you that they have either the best people or the best service, but what does that even mean? Particularly when everyone else says the same thing. Kolmeo’s Scott Bateman believes there is no best service. He also argues there’s a time when businesses should ignore their customers to…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rising construction costs to weigh on builders and home buyers: HTW
Rising construction costs are ongoing labour shortages are putting increasing pressure on builders and new home buyers, according to the latest Herron Todd White (HTW) Month in Review.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Tight rental conditions forcing rents higher
Tight rental conditions across the country will likely see rents continue to surge in a number of locations according to new analysis.
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Celebrity Homes
The King of Queens star Kevin James looks to flip his mansion for a tidy profit
The King of Queens star Kevin James is looking to offload his South Florida mansion for a tidy $6 million profit having owned the property for just 18 months.
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BEST PRACTICE
Skate to where the puck is going, not where it’s been: 8 real estate trends to watch
One of the most interesting pieces of content we’ve ever done was back in 2015 - a round table with some extraordinarily smart people.
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THE TRUSTED AGENT
The Trusted Agent Podcast: Phil Harris on helping and serving, maintaining high standards, and having an abundance mindset
If you’ve got a real estate issue and you need an honest answer, most South Australians would know to call Phil Harris
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Celebrity Homes
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce splashes out on Mosman mansion
Qantas Chief Executive Officer Alan Joyce has purchased a $19 million Mosman waterfront as he prepares to move out of his apartment at The Rocks.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Headhunter-style solution for rental applications
Inspect Real Estate has released a new innovation in leasing, and already it's producing results for agents.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Property price growth slows across regional Australia
Property prices across regional Australia are finally starting to show signs of easing after a record run of growth according to new data.
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Celebrity Homes
Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden pick up Montecito mansion
Retired movie star Cameron Diaz and her rocker husband Benji Madden have splashed out US$12.67 million for a Montecito mansion adding to their already impressive property portfolio.
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TECH + SOCIAL
Welcome to the Metaverse: What it is and why it matters to real estate
Snoop Dogg’s buying there, Ryan Serhant’s selling there, and now the world’s biggest social media company has rebranded to incorporate its name. But what exactly is the Metaverse, and why should the real estate industry pay close attention to its increasing fame?
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Sales activity starts to slow down across Tasmania
After a record 12 months for real estate sales across Tasmania, new data from the Real Estate Institute of Tasmania shows that sales and prices are beginning to slow.
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Celebrity Homes
Mariah Carey buys The Rock’s former Atlanta rental
Best-selling female recording artist of all time Mariah Carey has reportedly, purchased a 4.2-acre Atlanta mansio in an off-market deal valued at US$5.65 million.
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WEIRD AND WONDERFUL
Venice penthouse for the price of a Sydney apartment
A historic Venice penthouse with stunning postcard views is on the market for roughly the same price as a luxury Sydney CBD apartment.
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