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INDUSTRY NEWS
Investor boom drives spike in home loans
Australia's home loan market has experienced significant growth in 2024, with investor lending leading the way and showing remarkable resilience amid changing market conditions.
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Celebrity Homes
Historic London penthouse from ‘Oliver!’ is selling for $3.54 million
A stunning penthouse in a converted warehouse that once served as a backdrop for the 1968 Oscar-winning film ‘Oliver!’ is now on the market for £1.85 million (AUD $3.54 million).
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Regional markets show strength as capital cities slow
Regional property markets are showing remarkable resilience while capital cities face declining prices.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
The workplace effect: how office design impacts productivity and recruitment
While businesses have long focused on tech upgrades to boost efficiency, research suggests they may need to turn their attention back to workspace layout, lighting, air quality, and ergonomics, which have a significant impact on how well employees perform.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Foreign buyers to be banned from purchasing existing homes
Labor has announced a two-year ban on foreign investors purchasing existing homes in Australia, mirroring a similar policy proposed by the Coalition last year, as part of broader efforts to improve housing affordability.
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Celebrity Homes
Britney Spears’ former Beverly Hills home listed for $12.2 Million
A Beverly Hills mansion once owned by Britney Spears is back on the market with an asking price of $8 million (AUD $12.2 million).
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INDUSTRY NEWS
RBA cuts interest rates to 4.1% – what does it mean for real estate?
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lowered the cash rate to 4.10%, marking the first rate cut in years and offering potential relief for buyers, investors, and homeowners.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
How to create a memorable real estate brand in 12 easy steps
Creating a memorable real estate brand requires a strategic approach to differentiate yourself in a competitive market.
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BEST PRACTICE
Don’t wish for it to be easier, wish that you were better!
Learn how overcoming industry-wide excuse culture and focusing on skill improvement can lead to better conversion rates, stronger client relationships, and long-term real estate success.
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Celebrity Homes
Renée Zellweger’s former California ranch Listed for sale
A sprawling Southern California estate once owned by Renée Zellweger has hit the market for $7.995 million (approximately AUD $11.5 million).
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INTERNATIONAL
UK student housing market sees record investment from real estate developers
Real estate developers are investing heavily in the UK student housing sector.
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OPINION
Lessons from the NBA – timing and positioning
I was in Dallas sitting in a hotel lobby bar when the news broke. The Luka Doncic trade, one of the most seismic moves in modern NBA history had just been made public by a journalist.
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Celebrity Homes
Andy Cohen drops $2 million off the price of his West Village, NY apartment
Bravo star Andy Cohen has reduced the asking price of his luxurious New York City duplex by $2 million (AUD 3.05 million), six months after initially listing it for $14 million (AUD 21.4 million).
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Leading Perth agency welcomes new GM
Ray White Cottesloe | Mosman Park has appointed Michelle Ralph as the leading agency's new general manager, bringing a wealth of experience to the business.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Five liability risks and how to steer clear of them
Getting caught up in a legal liability claim is a drama every property manager should want to avoid. But what are some of the liability risks an agent might face at a rental property?
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Breaking Barriers in Real Estate: Adam Day on Growth Without Traditional Marketing
"Everyone has stories to tell that other people are interested in. Whatever level you're at." - Pioneer of UK online real estate and eXp growth leader Adam Day shares how to build influence and succeed in a changing market
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INDUSTRY NEWS
More suburbs join the $2million and $3million clubs
A growing number of Australian suburbs have crossed the $2 million and $3 million median house price mark as strong price growth continues to push property values higher in blue chip markets.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Talk less, close more: why real estate agents need to master the art of silence
In real estate, the temptation to talk is constant. You want to showcase your expertise, highlight market trends, and reassure clients that you have everything under control. But sometimes you need so stop talking - and start listening.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White inks major partnerships with AFL powerhouses
Leading real estate group Ray White has secured significant partnerships with two of the AFL's biggest clubs, joining forces with both Collingwood Football Club and Sydney Swans in separate three-year deals.
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Movers and Shakers
Jason Li and Lisa Van open Laing+Simmons Baulkham Hills
The husband and wife team have launched their family business in Norwest as Laing+Simmons continues its network expansion.
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Movers and Shakers
Sam Embling to lead CBRE’s retail tenant representation
CBRE has appointed Sam Embling as Director of Retail Tenant Representation for Australia and New Zealand, bringing his international expertise to help overseas retail brands expand in the Pacific region.
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Movers and Shakers
Jeff Moxham to lead Knight Frank Western Sydney Investment Sales
Knight Frank has appointed industry veteran Jeff Moxham as Partner, Head of Investment Sales for Western Sydney, alongside George Tisseverasinghe as Sales Executive.
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Movers and Shakers
Harrison Shaw opens Belle Property Hervey Bay
Top performing Fraser Coast agent Harrison Shaw has launched Belle Property's newest Queensland office in the coastal town of Hervey Bay.
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Movers and Shakers
Buxton expands with new Elwood office
Accomplished directors Zoe Cherrie and Dave Seeber are set to lead Buxton Real Estate's latest office in Melbourne's prestigious Elwood.
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Movers and Shakers
Adam Elsherif opens LJ Hooker Sunbury
LJ Hooker continues its expansion across key markets with the opening of a new office in Sunbury, Melbourne, under the leadership of Adam Elsherif.
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Celebrity Homes
Lori Loughlin’s Hidden Hills mansion returns to market at reduced price
'Full House' star Lori Loughlin and fashion designer husband Mossimo Giannulli have relisted their California mansion for US$16.5 million, marking a $1 million reduction from its original listing price last year.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Sydney’s essential workers get new affordable housing development
A major build-to-rent development is set to transform Sydney's Inner West, with the Minns Labor Government announcing plans to convert a former WestConnex dive site in Camperdown into affordable housing for essential workers.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Victorian short-stay tax hitting domestic violence victims in emergency accommodation
Domestic violence survivors seeking emergency shelter through Airbnb are being charged Victoria’s new short-stay tax, prompting urgent calls for an exemption.
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Celebrity Homes
Steve Wynn re-lists lavish Beverly Hills mansion for US$75 Million
Billionaire casino mogul Steve Wynn has put his Beverly Hills estate back on the market for US$75 million (AUD$114 million), marking another attempt to sell the sprawling property after multiple price adjustments over the years.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Property doubling myth partially true across New Zealand
The common belief that property prices double every decade has proven true for some New Zealand regions, while others have fallen short of this benchmark.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
GXE is transforming property investment with innovation and clarity
GXE, co-founded by Ed Hooper and Andrew Armstrong, is on a mission to revolutionise how property developers, investors, and fund managers manage their investments.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Greg Ellis appointed Interim CEO as Domain reports strong FY25 growth
Greg Ellis, former REA Group CEO, has been named interim CEO of Domain Group, stepping into the role for up to 12 months while the company continues its search for a permanent replacement.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Bringing the care factor back to property management
Award-winning Head of Leasing, James Daniel of NGFarah Real Estate, has redefined what it means to be a property manager in today's challenging market.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harry Singh: creating success with authenticity in Melbourne’s west
Harry Singh has built a successful career with Area Specialist in Melbourne's west
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Where your buyers will find love this Valentine’s Day: Ray White reveals Australia’s dating hotspots
Are your buyers looking for love this Valentine’s Day? Where they buy may influence their chances more than you think, according to new data from Ray White Group Senior Data Analyst, Atom Go Tian.
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