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Real Estate News
From podium to property: Olympians thriving in real estate
From the intensity of training for the Olympics to the dynamic world of real estate, Brett Hayman, Gail Miller, Carl Wilson, and Andrew Trim have mastered the art of high performance.
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Real Estate News
REIQ wants 70 per cent home ownership by 2032
Three months out from the Queensland State Election, the Real Estate Institute of Queensland has called on the government to make the homeownership dream a reality for more Queenslanders.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
PM’s making a difference behind the scenes
Property managers have one of the toughest jobs in real estate, but that doesn’t stop them from going above and beyond when people are in need.
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Real Estate News
Douglas ‘Fast Hands’ France fights for rare cancers at Corporate Clash Macarthur
Douglas France might be used to fighting for listings in Sydney's tough Western Suburbs markets, but when he steps into the boxing ring on August 3, he will be in a fight of a different kind.
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Real Estate News
Rohin Arora: Freedom to run your own business
Rohin Arora knew he wanted to go out on his own and build a business for himself, but he quickly realised that as a young agent he was going to have to go above and beyond to make it happen. Mr Arora joined Area Specialist after starting his career with a larger franchise and establishing himself in the industry. He…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
European dream: Transforming a €1 Sicilian vacation home
In Europe, it’s not uncommon for small towns and villages to sell off old rundown properties for €1 in a bid to attract new people to the area.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
One-minute data: Australian house prices hit record highs, but growth slows
House prices in Australia's capital cities have reached new highs for the sixth consecutive quarter, but the pace of growth is decelerating.
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Movers and Shakers
PropertyMe hits 6,000 customers as Opal Realty joins platform
PropertyMe has welcomed its 6,000th customer, Opal Realty, as the company celebrates its 11th anniversary.
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Movers and Shakers
Paulette Contessi expands to Kalbarri
Perth-based Contessi Properties, led by Paulette Contessi, is headed north with the launch of Contessi Kalbarri.
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Movers and Shakers
Trevor Leslie joins Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate
Trevor Leslie has opened a new office with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate in Baulkham Hills, Sydney.
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Movers and Shakers
Leading Ladies of Real Estate holds first regional event in Townsville
Leading Ladies of Real Estate has expanded its presence in regional Australia, hosting its first event in Townsville with 100 attendees.
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Elite Agent
Apartment living: The way of the future
As urbanisation accelerates and cities continue to expand, the demand for efficient, sustainable, and affordable housing solutions is becoming more pressing. Adrian Wilson, Founder and Director of Ayre Real Estate, advocates for apartment living as the optimal solution for modern urban dwellers.
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Real Estate News
Data insight: Regional properties outperform cities in rental yields
Regional property markets are obtaining higher rental yields for investors compared to their city counterparts, according to new analysis.
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Elite Agent
What agents can learn from Aussie Olympian’s village insights
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Oi! Oi! Oi! The Olympic Games in Paris are about to kick off and no doubt there will be plenty of late nights as much of the country cheers the Aussies towards gold.
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Real Estate News
View.com.au integrates Apartments & Developments
View Media Group (VMG) has integrated apartment and development project listings into the 'buy' section on view.com.au.
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Real Estate News
REIV urges tax reform after new home starts plummet
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has called on the State Government to modernise its property tax strategy after new figures revealed the number of new homes built in the state has slumped to a decade low.
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Real Estate News
Palm Beach gets a ‘glow up’ with new apartment developments
The Gold Coast’s Palm Beach is in the midst of regentrification, with numerous new luxury apartment developments popping up along the shoreline of the once sleepy seaside village.
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Elite Agent
Valeria Davis: For the love of a good deal
When Valeria Davis approaches a real estate deal, she has the experience to come at it from all angles.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Online retail slowdown raises questions over industrial property
Online retail sales have started to plateau after the Covid lockdown-led boom, and it could have significant implications for industrial property going forward, according to an expert.
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Celebrity Homes
Burt Reynolds’ iconic Blue Ridge Mountain home sells for US$2.9 million
Burt Reynolds, Hollywood’s highest-paid actor from 1978 to 1982 and a true cultural icon, has left a lasting mark on film and real estate.
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Real Estate News
One-minute data: rental market remains tight despite slowing growth
National rents have remained unchanged over the June quarter, with the median weekly rent holding steady at $600 per week.
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Real Estate News
NAB strategically cuts fixed rates
National Australia Bank (NAB) has made a “strategic” move in slashing its three-year fixed rate as the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) weighs up whether or not to lift interest rates at its August 6 meeting.
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Elite Agent
New to the real estate industry? You need Andy Reid’s top pitfalls to avoid and tips for success in your first year
If you're new to the real estate industry, no matter your role, it's completely normal to find yourself thinking, "What is going on?!" in those first few weeks.
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Real Estate News
Gen AI leads McKinsey’s top tech trends for 2024
Despite the increased economic turbulence of 2023, investment in technology has shown resilience, with Generative AI leading the charge in innovation.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
One-minute data: Australian home value growth cools as winter sets in
CoreLogic's daily home value index shows a slowdown in national property price growth, with values rising just 0.5 per cent over the past four weeks.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Olympic boom: Brisbane prices could rise 50 per cent
Brisbane could be on the verge of an extended boom in property prices, with value potentially rising 50 per cent thanks to the upcoming Olympics and huge interest from foreigners.
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Real Estate News
Shane Lavagna-Slater: Getting a premium for your rent roll sale with RentPay
When it comes to ascertaining the value of a rent roll, there’s a lot more to it than simply considering the number of properties under management or the average annual management income.
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Elite Agent
The risks of underinsurance for real estate agents
The constant pressure of inflation is affecting just about everyone – homeowners, renters and real estate agents alike.
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Cathie Crampton: 10 lessons on scaling a profitable PM business and how to balance calm with innovation
Effective leadership requires more than just vision; it demands action. And Belle Property’s National Property Management Performance Manager, Cathie Crampton, has both in spades.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Sarah Hackett brings international award-winning Brisbane home to market
The agent named most influential woman in the Australian property market has been called on to sell a Brisbane home that scooped an international award for its design.
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Movers and Shakers
Phoenix Software launch new AI-powered CRM
Phoenix Software, led by Luke Paverd, has launched a new CRM specifically tailored to the needs of the real estate sector and enhanced with the power of AI.
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Elite Agent
Landlord insurance: safeguarding investments from costly disasters
Agents are no strangers to insurance – they usually seek cover for the agency premises and its contents, their directors and workers, public liability and professional indemnity, and cover for other business interruption, cyber and financial risks.
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Elite Agent
A new chapter: female leadership takes centre stage at First National Real Estate
Change is in the air at First National Real Estate. Not only has the largest network of independent real estate agents in Australia recently appointed David Edwards as chief executive officer, but a change in management structure has also seen four women take on greater leadership roles.
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Real Estate News
One-minute data: Metro areas drive Australian property market growth
Sales volumes jumped 5.5 per cent in the 2023-2024 financial year with Australia’s mainland states recording 663,158 residential property settlements.
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Movers and Shakers
V8 Supercars star James Courtney joins McGrath
V8 Supercars star James Courtney is getting ready to swap a life of fast cars and burning rubber for selling homes.
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