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INDUSTRY NEWS
Strata industry faces calls for higher standards
Real estate industry bodies in New South Wales and Victoria are demanding higher professional standards for strata managers as misconduct comes to light.
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Real Estate News
Mixed Fortunes for Australia and New Zealand Property Markets as Suburb Values Weaken
Recent data from CoreLogic and insights from property experts reveal a mixed picture for both the Australian and New Zealand property markets, with significant variations in value trends across suburbs.
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Real Estate News
Paul McGee: “If you want to influence people, it’s not about being right, it’s about being curious.”
Paul McGee, famously known as "The SUMO Guy," has built a career out of blending humour, psychology, and insightful life lessons into transformative talks.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Majority of Australians want house prices to fall
Most Australians want to see house prices decrease over the next five years, according to new polling data.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
National vacancy rate drops to 1.39 per cent
Australia's rental market tightened last month, with the national vacancy rate falling to 1.39 per cent in August, according to new data.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
You can’t rely on technology alone for property purchases
The industry is urging buyers not to overlook the importance of physical property inspections, despite advancements in AI.
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Real Estate News
Home Guarantee Scheme supporting regional Australians, women and young buyers
The Federal Government's Home Guarantee Scheme has made a significant impact in helping key demographics, particularly regional Australians, women, and younger buyers, secure home ownership.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Victorian Government’s Airbnb tax faces backlash from investors
Victorian Government’s Airbnb tax faces backlash from investors
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CONTRIBUTORS
Are you marketing with a blindfold on?
TikTok uses 78 data points to form a complete picture of you. How many data points are we using to understand our clients before throwing marketing dollars into the wind?
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Belinda Sinclair: How Domain’s latest property innovation is driving listing enquiries
Automation is a concept that continues to grow in the property space - from integrated smart homes to AI tools that analyse data.
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Real Estate News
Luke Lombardi and Christian Bellomo have joined Pulse Property
Luke Lombardi and Christian Bellomo have joined Pulse Property as the company continues to grow.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Housing shortfall grows as Australia misses National Housing Accord target
Australia is set to fall short of its National Housing Accord target by over 166,000 homes, according to new forecasts from the industry.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Spring selling season kicks off strongly
The first weekend of Spring selling has started strongly with active buyers driving up clearance rates right around the country.
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Real Estate News
Housing affordability hits record low
Housing affordability in Australia has plummeted to its lowest level in nearly three decades, according to the latest data from the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA).
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Real Estate News
New Domain data shows Aussie homebuyers choosing to live closer to in-laws
The Spring selling season is shaping up to be a game-changer for real estate agents, with a dramatic shift in homebuyers' priorities.
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BEST PRACTICE
The Beauty Premium: how real estate agents are boosting sales with style
In real estate, it’s not just about knowledge and negotiation skills—your appearance could be your secret weapon.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
RBA warns interest rates to remain high as inflation persists
Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Michele Bullock has warned that interest rates will remain elevated for an extended period to combat persistent inflation.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rental crisis persists despite slowing rental growth
Australia's rental crisis remains severe despite a modest easing in rent increases in some areas, according to new data.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Mark McLeod: Is marketing just an illusion?
Whenever I’m asked to comment on marketing in the real estate industry I always start with this quote. “The problem with communication is the illusion that it has taken place.”
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Movers and Shakers
Harcourts Essential upgrades to a new location
Business owners Michele Stephen and Jason Wright are moving their Harcourts Essential office to a prominent location in Salisbury, South Australia.
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Movers and Shakers
REIACT celebrates 50 years with Awards for Excellence
The Real Estate Institute of the ACT (REIACT) marked its 50th anniversary by recognising top performers in the ACT real estate industry at its annual Awards for Excellence.
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Movers and Shakers
Savills bolsters national Capital Markets team
Savills Australia and New Zealand has announced a new national Capital Markets team, with key appointments to enhance its capital transactions capabilities.
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Movers and Shakers
Malliga Krishnan appointed Chief Data Officer at CoreLogic International
CoreLogic International has announced the appointment of Malliga Krishnan as Chief Data Officer, strengthening its data capabilities
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Movers and Shakers
Marshall White announces key leadership appointments
Melbourne luxury real estate group Marshall White has made a series of strategic appointments across their leadership team, elevating several agents to Director and Partner roles.
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Movers and Shakers
Lydia Sheridan Takes the Helm as JLL’s New Head of Marketing for ANZ
Lydia Sheridan has been appointed as JLL's new Head of Marketing for Australia and New Zealand. With 17 years of experience, she will lead the marketing strategy across the region, focusing on brand growth, sustainability efforts, and client engagement. Sheridan joins JLL’s Australasian Executive Committee and Global Field Marketing Leadership Team.
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Movers and Shakers
Maria Edwards appointed as REIA Interim CEO
The Real Estate Institute of Australia has named Maria Edwards as Interim CEO, effective 9 September 2024.
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Movers and Shakers
Haiven Property expands its reach in Perth
Award-winning independent Perth agency Haiven Property is getting set to open a new location in Applecross, amidst another year of strong growth for the business.
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Movers and Shakers
Hayden Groves joins Ray White in Fremantle
One of the most successful independent real estate agencies in Australia, Dethridge Groves Real Estate (DGRE), is joining forces with Ray White in the heart of iconic Fremantle
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Michelle Tynan: 10 key lessons from Elite Retreat
CEO of the Real Estate Institute of Tasmania, Michelle Tynan believes that “we weren’t born to follow”, and it’s why she wanted to learn from the speakers at this year’s Elite Retreat and keep evolving as a leader.
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Movers and Shakers
Shady and Narges Attia launch Attia Real Estate
Shady and Narges Attia are looking to expand their growing reputation, having launched their own real estate brand, Attia Real Estate, through OASIS powered by @realty.
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Movers and Shakers
William Manning returns to McGrath Double Bay
Leading Eastern Suburbs agent William Manning has rejoined McGrath Double Bay as the agency doubles down on Sydney's prestige market.
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Elite Agent
What impact will the permanent underquoting taskforce have in Victoria?
Consumer Affairs in VIC drew a bit of a line in the sand this week, declaring that their 2-year taskforce ‘trial’ to police underquoting challenges was a success and they were making the taskforce a permanent fixture in their outfit.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Planning systems failing regional Australia
Regional Australia is facing a severe housing crisis as planning systems struggle to keep up with demand, according to industry experts.
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Real Estate News
Mortgage stress hits record high as 1.4 million Australians struggle
New research from Finder paints a concerning picture for mortgage holders, with record levels of financial distress across the country.
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Elite Agent
The power of behaviour change: lessons from the lab to real estate
“If you’ve ever wanted someone to make a bid at auction, to sign a contract ... you’re in the business of behaviour change.”
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