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BEST PRACTICE
Jet Xavier: How to eliminate distractions for good
For many of us, boosting productivity is high on our list of priorities. However, as top mindset coach Jet Xavier says, you can’t achieve big things if you are distracted by small things.
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Thought Leaders Podcast
How to build a rent roll at speed: Daisy Campbell talks acquisitions, high-growth culture, and setting up your team for success
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to build a successful property management business at speed, Xceed Real Estate in WA offers an ideal case study.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Belle Property welcomes three new offices in Townsville and Sandringham
Belle Property has announced three new offices are set to open in Queensland and Victoria.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Real estate industry leaders weigh in on stamp duty reform
Industry leaders have provided official submissions on behalf of the real estate sector, discussing stamp duty changes and housing affordability.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Pancho Mehrotra: Why you hesitate to plan your business and life goals
Planning a vacation is, for many, much easier than planning their goals. Here's how to stop hesitating and start planning for your future
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Celebrity Homes
This Californian estate has connections to Frank Sinatra, Beyonce and JFK
This Southern Californian home truly a piece of Hollywood history, with connections to everybody from The Rat Pack to a reported Presidential love affair.
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Real Estate News
Homely was ranked in the Top 10 Favourite Real Estate Marketplaces worldwide
Real estate portal Homely has been named in the Top 10 Favourite Real Estate Marketplaces by international website Online Marketplace. The top 10 real estate portals were chosen by ranking more than 650 property websites from around the world on competitive qualifying features and functions, such as map view, filters and more. Homely was the only Australian real estate portal…
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Elite Agent TV
Tom Ferry: Four creative hacks to get more listings
YouTuber and real estate coach Tom Ferry has revealed his top four 'no-brainer' hacks to generate listings, which focus on convincing homeowners to show their intent to sell.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
18 – 29 year olds account for more than one-third of all first home buyers
Millennials and Generation-Z hold a significant proportion of the first home buyer market, despite rising property prices.
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Celebrity Homes
Matt Damon sold his Los Angeles mansion after reducing the cost by US$3 million
He might be one of Hollywood's most profitable actors, but even the biggest stars have to follow market conditions. Matt Damon has reduced his Pacific Palisades mansion in Los Angeles by just over US$3 million, having moved to Brooklyn Heights earlier this year.
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Leaving a legacy: Clinton Eastell and Dan Argent talk self-motivation, the pros and cons of running your own business, and what it takes to have your name on the door
Running your own agency might be the dream for many, but what does it really take to have your name on the door?
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Auctioneer Stu Benson raised $10,000 to thank frontline workers in Sydney
A few days ago, Benson Auctions director Stu Benson started a homegrown initiative to raise funds to buy frontline workers coffees, sharing it with his local community Facebook group Dads of the Hills. Since then, they've raised $10,000 so far and plan on expanding the initiative to other hospitals in the region.
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OPINION
What Anton Babkov’s favourite books taught him about business – and why you should read them too
Ever since childhood, I’ve been your classic bookworm; an avid reader throughout my tweens and teens, right through to young adulthood, rapidly digesting information through books as a young law student.Â
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National
Perth’s most affordable house prices compared to Melbourne and Sydney
Perth is known to be one of the most affordable cities in Australia to buy a house, but nothing makes this more evident than looking at the equivalent suburbs in pricier Sydney and Melbourne.
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APPOINTMENTS
Knight Frank NSW appoints new Head of Assessment Management Services
Knight Frank has announced the appointment of their new Head of Assessment Management Services (AMS) in NSW, Jeremy Prestoe.
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CONTRIBUTORS
The first 90 days: Manos Findikakis
They say that whenever you begin to build anything, ensure you start with sound and strong foundations. Eview Group chief executive officer Manos Findikakis says this principle applies when building a home, when commencing a career in real estate and it applies when launching a new agency.
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SELLING + MARKETING PROPERTY
How We Sold It: 15 Westminster Court, Sovereign Islands
Marketing luxury homes needs to be done with precision. Here, Ray White Sovereign Islands sales executive Edin Kara explains why he uses a combination of print and digital marketing mediums to sell mansions on the Gold Coast
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Queensland has celebrated its 2021 top performers
More than 1200 Ray White Queensland members celebrated the achievements of the top offices and individuals over 2020-21
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Luxury lister: Michael Pallier talks premium properties, exceptional service, and how to sell Australia’s finest real estate
This‌ ‌episode‌ ‌of‌ ‌the‌ ‌Elevate‌ ‌podcast‌ ‌is‌ ‌brought‌ ‌to‌ ‌you‌ ‌by‌ ‌‌Connect‌now‌ Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes when selling Sydney’s finest properties? It’s not all Luxe Listings, flash cars and high-flying lifestyles, according to Sotheby’s Sydney managing director Michael Pallier. Michael has sold some of Australia’s most valuable prestige property, smashing auction and suburb records along the…
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VIC Real Estate News
Home inspection rules ease as Victoria hits 70 per cent vaccination milestone
Locked-down areas in metropolitan Melbourne and Ballarat will be able to resume real estate inspections by appointment from 11:59PM Friday 17 September.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
How Tom Wiggins is reaching his full potential in Canberra
Tom Wiggins is a man on a mission. From heading to the gym every morning to crafting his 10-year plan, the HIVE Property Canberra sales associate knows exactly where he’s heading and how to get there. Here, he explains the milestone he’ll reach in 2022 and how a special role model is helping him achieve success.
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Real Estate News
Australia’s residential price growth rate is the seventh highest in the world
Australia and New Zealand were both in the top 10 countries to see the highest rate of annual price growth, according to Knight Frank Research.
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INTERNATIONAL
What $1 million will buy you around the world in 2021
While Australia's house prices continue to rise, Ray White Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee has considered whether you could find better value in one of your favourite holiday destinations.
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Celebrity Homes
Take a look inside crime boss Al Capone’s Miami estate before it is demolished
In 1928, Miami Beach’s polite society was rocked with the news that the infamous gangster, Chicago crime boss Al Capone, had purchased a home on Palm Island, one of the city’s newest and most prestigious addresses.Â
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SELLING + MARKETING PROPERTY
How to find the real story in real estate copy: Kylie Dulhunty
Property editorials don’t have to be boring, says Kylie Dulhunty. Properties have personalities, and those come as much from the people who lived there as the bricks and mortar features themselves.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Sydney vacancy rates plummet to the lowest level in more than three years
Vacancy rates in Sydney have dropped down to 2.6 per cent, hitting the lowest level since 2018.
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SELLING + MARKETING PROPERTY
Top luxury sales across New South Wales
We’ve collated a stunning list of some of the most luxurious homes that have sold in NSW over the past 12 months.
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NEW ZEALAND
Housing affordability continues to rapidly decline in New Zealand
Record house price growth across NZ has led to rapidly declining affordability with little sign of easing, despite rising mortgage rates.Â
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Making an impact in Canberra: Guy Randell
Guy Randell he got his start in the industry and why his first-hand experience sets him apart in the competitive Canberra market.
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Real Estate News
Auction volume and clearance rate enjoy slight increase
There has been a slight increase in auction volume this week as the preliminary clearance rate also took an upward turn.
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Leadership with Intent: Our Spring cover Josh Morrissey talks the extra 20 per cent, demonstrating real value, and stand-out marketing
Whether you’re an agent starting out or a leader looking to go to the next level, this recent chat with HIVE Property principal Josh Morrissey has a whole lot of wisdom for everyone.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Agents reveal why 100 per cent commission model is a win-win
Agents at the real estate network @realty are closing in on the ‘100 per cent commission’ goal in as little as seven weeks, as the unique model continues to gain industry traction. The 100 per cent commission program allows agents to keep all of their commission after @realty has earned $20,000 (exclusive of GST) in service fees. Prior to @realty…
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CONTRIBUTORS
Top 10 things to watch in the Australian property market
After correctly predicting this national property boom, Propertyology Head of Research, Simon Pressley now takes a look at the things that will shape future property market performance.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Property seekers remain undeterred as buyer demand reaches an all time high
Buyer demand and email enquiries from property seekers have reached an all-time high despite lockdown restrictions in some states.
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CONTRIBUTORS
How the spring selling season is shaping up: Mathew Tiller
LJ Hooker head of research Mathew Tiller has revealed how restrictions will impact Spring selling and what to expect next year.
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