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INDUSTRY NEWS
Singles can’t afford to rent in New Zealand
Singles in New Zealand are not living the ‘Carrie Bradshaw’ life, with new analysis showing that no region in New Zealand meets the affordability threshold for single renters.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Brisbane surpasses major cities to rank second in Global Cost of Living Rankings
Shock as Aussie city named in global top 2 for best cost of living.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
RBA holds rates steady: what it means for the real estate market
It came as no surprise: The RBA has held the official cash rate at 4.35% marking the eighth consecutive time rates have remained unchanged.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Key opportunities for agents as buyer behaviour shifts: REA survey
The great Australian dream of home ownership is alive ... but it's evolving.
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Real Estate News
New CEO appointment for Harcourts South Australia
Harcourts has announced the appointment of Heather Edwards as the new Chief Executive Officer for Harcourts South Australia.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
National rental market shows signs of easing
The rental market is showing signs of easing with more properties becoming available and prices dropping for the first time in four months.
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INTERNATIONAL
Political tensions high as one in five Americans report neighbour disputes
As Americans head to the polls, a new report by highlights the depth of political divisions in communities across the US.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
RBA Rate cut unlikely as market adapts: insights from industry leaders
As the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is currently meeting to discuss monetary policy, expectations for an immediate interest rate cut remain low.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Hope on the horizon: Build-to-Rent legislation could ease pressure for renters
New research reveals that over 50 per cent of Australian renters feel they have no alternative but to rent.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIA appoints Scott Rollason as CEO
The Real Estate Institute of Australia has appointed Scott Rollason as their new chief executive officer.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New home approvals reach highest level since 2022
Australian housing construction is showing strong signs of recovery, with detached house approvals hitting their highest monthly level in two years during September.
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INTERNATIONAL
Americans eye Canadian real estate as 2024 election heats up
With the 2024 US presidential election going down to the wire, there's been a marked increase in American interest in Canadian real estate.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Auction market reports mixed outcomes
As the spring selling season continues to unfold, Australia's auction market is demonstrating varied results.
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Thought Leaders Podcast
On Closer Inspection: Because someone has to say what everyone is thinking…
"Reunited and it feels so good..." 🎵 Elite Agent publisher Mark Edwards and editor Samantha McLean are back together behind the mic for a unique new segment of the Elevate podcast called "On Closer Inspection" - taking a deeper (and definitely much cheekier) look at the stories shaping the real estate industry today.
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Real Estate News
From startup vision to tech giant, leading the future of real estate management
Just over seven years ago, Proptech Labs was a startup with big ideas about transforming property management.
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Real Estate News
Maxine Piekarski: finding her natural habitat with real estate
Maxine Piekarski has seen the real estate industry transform from print newspapers and landlines to digital platforms and mobile phones over her 30-year career.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
NZ property market sees decade-high stock levels
Buyers are in the driver's seat in New Zealand as stock levels are at a ten-year high.
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TECH + SOCIAL
Agents seeing uplift in views and enquiries with Domain’s AI targeted socialmedia property listings
Agents taking advantage of Domain’s recently introduced Audience Boost feature are seeing a 23% uptick in listing views on average.
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Real Estate Content
First timers vs seasoned tenants
Young people make up a significant portion of the rental market in Australia, but are they being treated fairly?
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Movers and Shakers
Felix Reitano named REIQ Life Member
Industry stalwart Felix Reitano has been recognised for a lifetime of dedication after being named an REIQ Life Member.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Will the RBA cut rates?
Record numbers of Australian homeowners are struggling with mortgage stress, but does that mean the RBA will be cutting interest rates?
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Movers and Shakers
Bob Berry celebrates 50 years in real estate
Leading independent agency Bob Berry Real Estate marks five decades of service to the Dubbo region.
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Movers and Shakers
Evan Yousif and Con Pedis launch Harcourts Roxburgh Park
Two experienced agents team up with marketing expert to open new Harcourts office in Melbourne's north.
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Movers and Shakers
Toby Sandell opens second office in Tweed Heads
The Agency's Toby Sandell has expanded his footprint across the Queensland and NSW border with a new office in Tweed Heads.
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Movers and Shakers
REIQ welcomes two new Directors to the Board
Daniel Burrett and Nadine Edwards have joined the REIQ Board following a membership vote at today's AGM.
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Movers and Shakers
Ryan Keatley and Nicole Walker expand into Stirling
Adelaide Hills agents Ryan Keatley and Nicole Walker are continuing their expansion with a new Ray White office in Stirling.
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Movers and Shakers
Ben Brackenridge takes over Raine & Horne Surfers Paradise
Long-time sales specialist Ben Brackenridge steps into principal role at leading Gold Coast agency.
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Movers and Shakers
Elite trio joins Ray White Norwood
Leading agents Elesa Wood, Linda Baker, and Michael Duff have joined Ray White Norwood, bringing their team of seven and rent roll to the number one real estate business in South Australia.
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Movers and Shakers
Taney Jain wins REIV Sales Agent of the Year
McGrath Estate Agents' Taney Jain has secured his second REIV Residential Sales Agent of the Year title.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Victoria bans no-fault evictions
Victorian landlords will no longer be able to evict tenants without valid reasons as part of sweeping reforms to rental laws announced by the state government.
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Movers and Shakers
Andrew McCulloch takes the helm of Ray White Shore Group
Industry veteran Andrew McCulloch has taken ownership of Ray White Shore Group on the Gold Coast.
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Real Estate News
Successful Gold Coast office rebrands to RE/MAX United
Collaboration and innovation form part of the next strategic move for successful business leaders Peter Catanzariti and Jean Brown, who have this week joined RE/MAX Australia.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New building system promises new homes in 10 days
A revolutionary new construction system is promising to cut building times by nearly half, with the first Victorian prototype launching in Ormond this month.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Home prices hit a record high as Melbourne leads growth
Australian home prices have surged to new heights in October, marking the 22nd consecutive month of growth despite ongoing affordability challenges.
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CONTRIBUTORS
How I Sold It: renovations and digital marketing equal winning formula
When Candice Cattell listed the penthouse on Sydney's Northern Beaches she knew she had a gem on her hands - she just had to convince buyers of the same.
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