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Elite Agent
Toxic positivity: Overcoming the dark side of good vibes
I think we can all agree that the best place to 'air your dirty laundry' is in the laundry and not in the workplace (or on social media).
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Real Estate News
Many experts tip first rate cut in July 2025
Economic and property experts have unanimously tipped the Reserve Bank of Australia will keep the cash rate on hold at its June 18 meeting, but almost one-in-five say a rate cut won’t come before July next year.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Mortgage cliff not finished yet
Life is not expected to get any easier for thousands of borrowers, with the last of the fixed-rate customers expected to see their rates rise substantially.
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Real Estate News
Richardson & Wrench Crows Nest gears up for growth
Property sellers in Crows Nest can now stay one step ahead of market trends and capitalise on property values thanks to the new owners of local estate agency Richardson & Wrench Crows Nest.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Brisbane’s industrial market sees rising vacancy as supply comes online
Supply is rising in Brisbane’s industrial market leading to an increase in vacancy rates according to new research.
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Celebrity Homes
Rebel Wilson listed her Sydney penthouse, now she’s selling her LA home
In spring 2016, Rebel Wilson purchased a traditional Los Angeles home for nearly US$3 million, transforming the garage into a workout space, filling a built-in wine display with awards, and decorating with memorabilia from her films, including a skirt from Pitch Perfect.
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Real Estate News
Population growth outstrips housing supply
Australia’s population growth is outstripping housing supply, with net overseas migration driving the rise in residents.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Cash rate to remain on hold, but next move is down
The RBA is set to leave the cash rate on hold at 4.35 per cent at next week’s RBA meeting, but the next move will be a cut according to a major bank.
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Celebrity Homes
Florence Nightingale’s childhood home listed for millions
The historic Lea Hurst estate in Derbyshire, once the childhood home of renowned nurse and statistician Florence Nightingale, is up for sale for £3.75 million (about $7.2 million).
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Proptech breakthroughs: Tom Ellis on empowering innovators, the surge in mergers and redefining the real estate experience
Tom Ellis’s path in PropTech is not just about tech advancements—it's about empowering innovators, growing startups and leading the charge in a rapidly changing industry.
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Movers and Shakers
Harcourts opens new Malvern East office
Harcourts new Malvern East office is up and running, led by Directors Hank Guo, Billy Chang, Steven Guan, and Jack Liu who are united by a shared vision.
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Movers and Shakers
Ryan Evans and Joe Hibeljic step up at Ray White Norwood
Ryan Evans and Joe Hibeljic have moved into leadership roles at Ray White Norwood, as the leading agency goes from strength to strength.
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Movers and Shakers
Andrew Jakins and Cameron Bailey take out Harcourts International top honours
Andrew Jakins and Cameron Bailey have taken the top honours at the annual Harcourts International awards held on the Gold Coast.
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Movers and Shakers
Before You Bid rebrands to Before You Buy
Before You Bid has rebranded to Before You Buy in a move that helps clarify that all property purchasers are able to access the service.
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Real Estate News
New RE/MAX franchise manager plans to nurture winning businesses
Daniel Roberts has teamed up with RE/MAX Australia as Franchise Manager in Queensland and Northern NSW.
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Movers and Shakers
Property managers urged to put their wellbeing first
Property managers need to prioritise their well-being amidst the tough conditions the industry is facing.
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Movers and Shakers
Hunters Hill expert Emma Parsons Challen joins Raine & Horne
Raine & Horne has launched its newest office in the prestigious northern Sydney suburb of Hunters Hill, led by Emma Parsons Challen.
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Real Estate News
Amazon to invest extra $1.4 billion in affordable housing
Amazon will invest an extra US$1.4 billion in its Housing Equity Fund, which is aimed at creating or preserving affordable housing in regions with major corporate offices.
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Real Estate News
Our top picks from the AREC 2024 Expo Hall
The Expo Hall at AREC is always a hit with principals, agents, and property managers, and this year was no different. Attendees were spoilt for choice, whether seeking cutting-edge solutions to streamline property management or fresh strategies to boost sales leads and listings. Innovation was in full swing, networking was buzzing, and many exhibitor stands enticed visitors with treats like…
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Real Estate News
Australian’s ‘thriving’ in life but stressed at work
Australians and New Zealanders have reported “thriving” in life despite many being stressed at work and actively looking for a new job.
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Real Estate News
Seller confidence surges: new listings up 6.5 per cent in May
Seller confidence is returning to the real estate market, with new listings up 6.5 per cent in May.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Microsoft removes listing data from Bing Real Estate
Bing Real Estate has come under fire for allegedly listing properties sourced directly from Zillow, Redfin and Realtor.com.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Agents need to ‘stand for something’
Agents must “stand for something” if they want to separate themselves from the pack was the message coming out of Ray White’s Ready SET Go training in Brisbane
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Celebrity Homes
Pitch perfect penthouse: Rebel Wilson lists her luxurious Balmain home
Rebel Wilson’s luxurious inner-city home in Sydney is now on the market. The Hollywood actress is selling her deluxe penthouse located in the trendy Balmain area of Sydney’s inner west, with an asking price of about $2.3 million, according to realestate.com.au. Rebel Wilson is selling her Sydney apartment. Photo: realestate.com.au Property records reveal that Wilson purchased the two-level ‘house-like’ home…
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Real Estate News
Toxic positivity: When looking on the bright side of life isn’t so bright
There is a dark side when it comes to good vibes. Sometimes, seriously challenging circumstances in life, especially when they all seem to land on your plate all at once, can leave you in a sad or bad mood.
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Real Estate News
National median house price up 7.6 per cent
The national median house price has risen 7.6 per cent in the past 12 months to $1.026 million, according to the latest data.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Childcare assets remain attractive for investors
The childcare sector has experienced significant growth in recent years, however rising construction costs and changing demographics have seen development slow down.
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Real Estate News
REIQ: Why the State Budget is a ‘mixed bag’
This week’s Queensland Budget delivers a “mixed bag” for housing and small business, despite the largely positive increase to the stamp duty threshold for first-home buyers, according to the state’s peak real estate body.
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Celebrity Homes
Meghan Trainor lists LA mansion
Grammy-winning singer Meghan Trainor has recently purchased DJ Zedd’s opulent mansion in Encino, Los Angeles, for just over US$17.1 million.
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Real Estate News
Landlord ordered to compensate drug-growing tenant
A New Zealand landlord has been ordered to compensate a tenant $10,000, despite the tenant's involvement in illegal cannabis cultivation on the property.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The Agency introduces a new domestic violence support program
The Agency has announced a new Family and Domestic Violence policy that will include a one-off $5,000 payment to help support victims.
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Real Estate News
Real estate leaders on King’s Birthday Honours List
A trio of businessmen and philanthropists connected to the real estate industry have received King’s birthday honours.
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Elite Agent
Pancho Mehrotra: Master your mind to master your life
How we manage our minds pretty much determines how well we manage our lives.
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Real Estate News
Nerida Conisbee: The uncomfortable truth about achieving housing affordability
There have been a lot of people, events and policies blamed for Australia's low level of housing affordability.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Lending indicators show buyer numbers are rising
Despite high interest rates, the number of active buyers in the market is on the rise, according to the latest lending indicators.
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