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INDUSTRY NEWS
Blue chip property surges higher
Blue chip property across the country is experiencing a significant upswing, with several suburbs hitting record-high prices in 2024.
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Ray White
Jessica Cao’s auction success
Ray White Head of Performance and Recognition Bianca Denham recently sat down with Chairman’s Elite agent Jessica Cao from Ray White Upper North Shore, Sydney to talk about the secrets of her success.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Build-to-Rent faces global challenges
The Build-to-Rent (BtR) sector in both the UK and Australia is playing an increasingly crucial role in addressing housing shortages.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Victorian government to release record amount of land for housing
The Victorian government is preparing to announce the largest release of land for housing in the state's history, targeting Melbourne's outer suburbs to combat the ongoing housing crisis.
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Real Estate News
Australia faces record low housing affordability, new report reveals
Australia is experiencing its worst housing affordability crisis on record, according to the PropTrack Housing Affordability Report for 2023-24.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
RBA reveals landlords absorb the bulk of interest rate hikes
Recent research by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has debunked the myth that landlords are passing on increased mortgage costs to tenants, leading to unsustainable rent increases.
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CONTRIBUTORS
The 10 habits of highly confident real estate agents
Confidence is a game-changer in real estate, both for our personal success and for how clients perceive us.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIQ supports the Federal Government’s push for stamp duty reform
REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella: "Stamp duty presents a considerable barrier to those wanting to buy their first home."
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Domain CEO Jason Pellegrino to step down
Mr Pellegrino will continue in his role for the next three to six months while Domain’s board searches for a replacement.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REINSW president Barry Johnston resigns
Barry Johnston has stepped down from his role as President, citing personal and business obligations.
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Elite Agent
It’s a Fact: Harcourts sells a property every 13 minutes
New residential real estate figures developed for the launch of its global facts campaign has solidified the strength of the brand despite varying property cycle dynamics experienced across the globe.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Dutton’s $5 billion plan to solve housing crisis
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has announced a $5 billion Housing Infrastructure Program, aiming to fast-track the construction of up to 500,000 new homes if the Coalition wins the next federal election.
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CONTRIBUTORS
The risks of going ‘off script’ with landlords
As an agent, you already work within a heavily regulated industry, and it is no different when you are delving into the realm of insurance – it too is underpinned by strict rules.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australia urged to adopt European style co-operative housing to address rental crisis
The Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM) recommends that the Government adopt co-operative housing like Copenhagen, Vienna and Zurich.
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INTERNATIONAL
New survey reveals politics play a key role in where Americans choose to live
As political landscapes shape more than just elections, a new US survey reveals that nearly one in four Americans now factor politics into their decisions on where to live.
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APPOINTMENTS
Pivotal Financial names Shannon Arnold GM
Pivotal Financial, the finance arm of RE/MAX Australia, has appointed Shannon Arnold as General Manager, signalling a new phase of growth and leadership for the company.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REA Group pledges $122,00 to fight homelessness
REA Group has stepped up to support Nedd Brockmann’s Uncomfortable Challenge, pledging $122,000 to help tackle homelessness across Australia.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Glamour meets drama in Melbourne’s high-stakes luxury real estate show Listing Melbourne
Going beyond high-end homes, the show showcase the fierce rivalries, ethical dilemmas, and personal dramas these agents navigate.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Essential workers could get homes on crown land
A groundbreaking proposal to establish new housing on unused Crown land has united unlikely allies in the fight for affordable homes for essential workers.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Couples turn to wedding guests for home deposits
A new wedding trend is emerging as couples are increasingly asking their guests to help contribute to their home deposit instead of traditional gifts.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Stamp duty slashed for off-the-plan property purchases in Victoria
The Victorian government has announced a significant reduction in stamp duty for off-the-plan apartments, units and townhouses in a bid to stimulate the housing market and address the state's housing crisis.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Auction clearance rates climb as buyer demand grows
On Saturday, 19 October 2024, Sydney recorded a clearance rate of 67% from 996 auctions listed.
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Thought Leaders Podcast
James Short: Mastering mindset, time and money
James Short, a renowned coach in the real estate industry, shares his insights on mastering mindset, time management, and financial success in real estate.
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Real Estate News
Erin’s mission to revolutionise the apartment experience
Erin’s app simplifies apartment living by integrating rent, maintenance, digital keys, and more, enhancing tenant experiences.
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CONTRIBUTORS
How can you be profitable all year round?
How do you keep momentum through holiday lulls and avoid sales gaps? Bianca Denham writes on how to be profitable year-round.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
US builders shift focus to condos and townhouses amid affordability crisis
Builders in the US are adapting to the ongoing housing affordability crisis by constructing more high-density homes according to new analysis.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Employment surge means RBA might not slash rates
Australia's job market continues to show resilience, with employment rising significantly in September, and taking the pressure off the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) to cut rates.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Secrets of success: how regional agents thrive in real estate
More than 580 real estate professionals from across Australia and New Zealand participated in the first-ever virtual Regional Agents Conference.
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Movers and Shakers
Barry Plant’s Pinnacle Club Drive Day revs up
Get in the passenger seat with the Barry Plant’s Pinnacle Club Drive Day
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Movers and Shakers
Professionals hit $4.5 million milestone for breast cancer research
Real estate group Professionals has reached a significant philanthropic milestone, donating $4.5 million to the National Breast Cancer Foundation over 20 years.
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Movers and Shakers
Raine & Horne’s anniversary book named finalist at Mumbrella Publish Awards
Raine & Horne's 140-year commemorative book has been recognised as a finalist for Custom Publication of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.
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Movers and Shakers
David Peterson takes helm of RWC Asset Management in Queensland
David Peterson has been appointed as the new head of RWC Asset Management (QLD), bringing over 15 years of experience in commercial property management to the role.
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Movers and Shakers
Farshad Kazazi takes over Harcourts Arundel office
Multi-talented businessman Farshad Kazazi has acquired and rebranded the former Harcourts Arundel office on the Gold Coast.
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Movers and Shakers
Nick Separovich joins Raine & Horne Lower North Shore
Award-winning agent Nick Separovich has joined Raine & Horne Lower North Shore, further strengthening the agency's rapidly expanding team.
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Movers and Shakers
Ray White Macarthur Group welcomes Shafeel Haqad
Powerhouse agency in South Western Sydney, Ray White Macarthur Group has welcomed top agent Shafeel Haq to its growing team.
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