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Real Estate News
The “Right to Disconnect” and how businesses can adapt to this new law
In light of Australia's new "Right to Disconnect" legislation coming in effect on Monday, businesses are facing the challenge of reshaping work culture.
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Elite Agent
ACT real estate portal launches industry-first build-to-rent solution in Canberra
In a pioneering move for the Australian real estate industry, ACT-based portal Allhomes has introduced a build-to-rent (BTR) product solution, making it easier for renters to find and apply for BTR homes alongside traditional rentals in Canberra. Allhomes, owned by Domain, launched the new feature on 1 August 2024, catering to the emerging BTR market in the capital. The platform…
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Real Estate News
Scott Bateman: Unlocking business success by asking the Five Whys
Are you asking the right questions?
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Elite Agent
Why building sums insured need to increase each year
If your landlord clients are looking at taking out or renewing a policy that includes building cover, it is important that they keep their eye on the sum insured.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Townhouses drive New Zealand’s housing market transformation
New Zealand's housing landscape has undergone a significant shift, with townhouses emerging as a key driver of growth, according to CoreLogic.
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Movers and Shakers
Harcourts Foundation supports St Giles Kitchen program
The Harcourts Foundation has provided a grant to St Giles to purchase point-of-sale registers for their Kitchen program, supporting young Tasmanians with disabilities.
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Movers and Shakers
Kathy Sweeney’s Asset Building Club turns five
RE/MAX Living broker owner Kathy Sweeney has celebrated the fifth anniversary of her Asset Building Club (A.B.C.), an initiative aimed at helping young adults enter the property market
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Movers and Shakers
Ray White Norwood named SA | NT top performer at annual awards
Ray White South Australia and Northern Territory celebrated its top offices and individuals at the annual state awards held at the Adelaide Convention Centre
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Movers and Shakers
Peter Vines and Ruby Rozental renew partnership with RWC
RWC Western Sydney business owners Peter Vines and Ruby Rozental have renewed their partnership with Ray White Commercial, continuing to grow their business.
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Movers and Shakers
Scott and Joel Boniwell join Harcourts Property Hub
Scott and Joel Boniwell's Burleigh Heads-based agency is joining the Harcourts network in a bid to add even more value to the local community
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Movers and Shakers
Jerry Chen receives RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement Award
Jerry Chen from RE/MAX Partners in Flat Bush has been honoured with the prestigious RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Movers and Shakers
Ray White Victoria and Tasmania celebrates top performers
Ray White Victoria and Tasmania has recognised its top performers at its annual awards night, with Ray White Ferntree Gully taking out the top office spot for the eighth consecutive year.
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Movers and Shakers
Woodards expands with three new offices
Woodards has opened three new offices in Heidelberg, Lilydale and Reservoir, expanding its presence in key regions of Victoria.
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Movers and Shakers
Colin and Karen Wallbank open Harcourts Southern Forests
Experienced real estate duo Colin and Karen Wallbank have launched Harcourts Southern Forests, taking over the existing Harcourts Manjimup office.
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Movers and Shakers
Ray White Elevate Group takes flight
Four leading offices across Sydney’s Inner West have come together to partner with Ray White.
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Real Estate News
Units are now outpacing houses in Australia’s property boom
In the past three months, an unexpected trend has emerged in Australia’s property market: apartment prices have surged ahead of house prices in nearly all capital cities, with the exception of Darwin and Canberra, where abundant housing supply has tempered growth.
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Elite Agent
Jaymee Le: Balancing motherhood and real estate
As a working mum with four children, Jaymee Le knows a thing or two about hard work and trying to find some sort of work-life balance.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
US buyers drive a surge in international interest for Australian property
International interest in Australian properties has seen a significant jump, with searches from overseas buyers and renters increasing in July.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Property market delivers record profits for Australians
Australia’s property market continues to solidify its reputation as a reliable wealth-building avenue, with a significant surge in profit-making sales across the nation.
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Real Estate News
REA Group’s Ready event set to return in 2025
REA Group has announced the return of Ready, its largest customer event, on August 21, 2025, at Royal Randwick in Sydney.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Social housing and investor reforms urgently needed
The government needs to focus on building more social houses, eliminate policies like negative gearing and coordinate national rental reform to help address the housing crisis in Australia.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Sydney records the highest prime rental growth in the world
Sydney has once again recorded the highest annual prime rental growth across 15 of the world’s leading cities.
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Elite Agent
Bianca Denham: real life insights for success
We have just wrapped Ray White's 2024 Emerging Elite conference in Sydney. I love the feeling that you get from a conference.
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BEST PRACTICE
Kristen Porter: Fair Work Act changes – do you know if your team member is an employee or a contractor?
Running a real estate business can be a bit like walking a tightrope, especially when it comes to figuring out whether a team member is an employee or an independent contractor.
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Real Estate News
AI Powered Agents Course Goes National with Real Estate Institute Partnerships
In partnership with the Real Estate Institute of Tasmania (REIT), Real Estate Institute of the Australian Capital Territory (REIACT), Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) and Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) the course will be offered across Australia from August 29 to equip real estate professionals with essential AI skills.
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Elite Agent
How to supercharge your property management portfolio in today’s market
Australia's residential rental market has faced significant upheaval in recent years. With rising interest rates, new legislation, and industry turnover (especially during the pandemic) many landlords have exited the market. Property managers now find themselves in a position where growth is essential for survival.
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Real Estate News
The Gold Coast is set to outshine Sydney as Australia’s luxury property hotspot
The Gold Coast property market is experiencing an unprecedented boom, overtaking other major Australian cities and attracting significant interest from investors and luxury buyers. With a median house price of $1.17 million, the region now boasts the second-highest median property price in Australia, trailing only Sydney’s $1.7 million, according to Ray White Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Home buyers make offers after just 20 minutes
Home buyers in the UK, are spending less than 20 minutes looking at a home before putting in an offer according to new research.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Senate launches enquiry to examine first home buyer finance
The Senate has voted to begin an inquiry examining the impact of Australia's financial regulations on home ownership, with a focus on improving access for first-time buyers.
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Peter Hooymans: Coaching, Culture, and Calculated Risks – A 30-Year Real Estate Journey
How much of your current strategy is driven by luck, and how much by taking deliberate actions? According to Peter Hooymans, the founder and chief executive officer of Melbourne Real Estate, success is about perseverance, innovation, and strategic decision-making.
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Movers and Shakers
Gould Estate Agents opens new office in Capalaba
Gould Estate Agents, has announced the opening of a new office in Capalaba, expanding the agency's presence in the Redlands Coast area.
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Real Estate News
Domain reports solid jump in revenue and profit
Domain has reported a “strong” set of financial results for the 2024 financial year, with revenue increasing 13.1 per cent to $391.1 million, while net profit increased 27.9 per cent to $49.4 million.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Record number of suburbs join Perth’s million-dollar club
Perth's property market continues to break new ground with a record 30 suburbs joining the million-dollar club in the 2023-24 financial year.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Spring selling favours vendors in Adelaide and Perth
The upcoming spring selling season is expected to be particularly good in Adelaide and Perth as vendors cash in on high prices.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
NAR facing lawsuit over access to listing platform
Beleaguered NAR has been hit with another lawsuit, however, this time it’s aimed at the industry requiring agents to be members to access their real estate listing platform.
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