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INDUSTRY NEWS
Broken Hill could solve Australia’s housing woes
A buyers agent is calling for Australia’s inland cities to undergo an urban renewal in a bid to help ease the current housing crisis.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
One in 10 borrowers has missed a mortgage repayment
Higher interest rates and rising costs have led to more than one in ten borrowers missing a mortgage repayment according to a new survey.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Happy campers keep caravan parks in hot demand
Demand for caravan parks remains high as the sector continues to build on the momentum from the lockdown era.
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Celebrity Homes
Pee-wee Herman’s real life playhouse hits the market
Ten months after his passing at age 70, the Los Angeles estate of Paul Reubens, the actor and comedian best known for his Pee-wee Herman character, has hit the market for the first time in nearly four decades.
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Real Estate News
How to proactively and peacefully manage legislative changes with your landlords
Property managers looking to create a smooth path to legislative compliance with their landlords need to be proactive when changes are introduced, according to an industry leader.
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Real Estate News
Rental conditions ease for the third straight month
Rental conditions have eased slightly for the first consecutive month with the national vacancy rate reaching its highest level since mid-2023.
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Real Estate News
Mala Maharaj appointed CEO of RE/MAX New Zealand and Fiji
Don Ha has stepped aside as head of RE/MAX in New Zealand, with Mala Maharaj named the new chief executive officer for the franchise in that country and Fiji.
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Movers and Shakers
Family ties for the new Ray White Wollert
Michael Assaad, Abraham Solomon and Mike Assaad have launched Ray White Wollert as the trio of experienced agents look to bring their exceptional service to the local market.
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Movers and Shakers
New Armstrong Creek office marks McGrath’s regional expansion
McGrath Estate Agents has launched the new McGrath Armstrong Creek in regional Victoria, marking the group's expansion into the attractive lifestyle precinct.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Lithium-ion battery fires: A rising risk in Australian households
Lithium-ion batteries can be found in all kinds of devices, appliances and even vehicles.
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Elite Agent
FLK it over: Streamlining real estate with digital efficiency
Andrew Colagiuri and the team at FLK it over are on a mission.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Government offers cheap loans to boost energy efficiency
The federal government has announced a new initiative through the Household Energy Upgrades Fund (HEUF) that will offer cheap loans to households to help save on power bills.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Canberra’s property market booms as Perth and Darwin listings plummet
Canberra is currently leading the way when it comes to growth in the number of properties coming to market.
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Celebrity Homes
Katharine Hepburn’s iconic Manhattan townhouse listed for sale
Katharine Hepburn's former New York City townhouse is now on the market for $7.2 million, over two decades after the Hollywood icon passed away at age 96.
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Movers and Shakers
Ray White Summer Hill expands it’s reach
Brothers Michael and Andrew Simpson from Ray White Summer Hill have acquired a second office as they look to carry on the family tradition.
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Movers and Shakers
Tony Yip joins PRD in the ACT
PRD has welcomed two new offices in the ACT under Principal Tony Yip in the Canberra CBD and Belconnen as the network expands its footprint.
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Movers and Shakers
Carla Healy steps up at Raine & Horne Ayr
Carla Healy will take the reins at Raine & Horne Ayr from long-term principals Nora and Peter Andersen.
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Movers and Shakers
RE/MAX legend Garry Malcolm notches up 20 years
Managing Director of RE/MAX Team Realty, Garry Malcolm, and wife and business partner Maree, have celebrated 20 years of continuous service with RE/MAX in New Zealand.
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Movers and Shakers
Jeremy Brink joins BresicWhitney
Experienced Sydney sales agent Jeremy Brink has joined BresicWhitney and is set to help bolster the company's market share across the Inner East.
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Real Estate News
REIV warns new rental standards may overburden landlords financially
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has urged the State Government to consider the introduction of proposed new minimum rental standards carefully, stressing that many landlords may not be able to afford them.
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Real Estate News
REINSW appoints AI bot called Alice Ing as board advisor
The Real Estate Institute of NSW has appointed an Artificial Intelligence bot as an advisor to its board, the first move of its kind in Australia.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Young West Aussie’s willing to sacrifice to buy a home
Young home buyers in Western Australia are prepared to make sacrifices on their dream home to overcome cost-of-living pressures and enter the property market.
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Celebrity Homes
Home Alone house hits the market for US$5.2 million
Twelve years after Tim and Trisha Johnson purchased the famous Home Alone mansion in East Winnetka for nearly US$1.6 million, the recently revamped property is back on the market, now listed at just under US$5.2 million.
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Elite Agent
Caroline Bolderston: Is being a great mentor the ingredient to successful team growth?
I remember my first job in real estate more than 20 years ago.
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Real Estate News
Millions of Australian homes at risk of natural disasters
Almost half of Australian homes are at risk of bushfire, while 8.1 per cent face flood threats, according to new research from Domain.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Redefining mentoring: There’s no one-size-fits-all
Most progressive real estate businesses have mentoring programs in recognition of the importance of sharing ideas, wisdom, experiences and more.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australians squirrel away billions in the bank
Australians squirrelled away $4.69 billion in April as households continue to deal with the rising cost of living by cutting back.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
City-dwellers head for regional Australia in growing numbers
The number of city-dwellers sick and tired of expensive, overpopulated cities and deciding to move to regional Australia has hit a 12-month high according to new data.
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Celebrity Homes
Jessica Chastain’s NYC apartment up for grabs
After almost a decade of ownership, Jessica Chastain is parting ways with her New York City apartment in the historic Osborne building in Midtown Manhattan.
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Real Estate News
Optimistic outlook: 93 per cent of agency owners expect revenue growth
More than 90 per cent of real estate agency owners anticipate positive revenue growth over the next 12 months, according to new research.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Brisbane overtakes Canberra as property prices rise
Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide continue to lead home prices into record territory with national values up 0.3 per cent in May according to new data.
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Real Estate News
Proptech Labs acquires reHeroes to enhance AI-driven PM solutions
Proptech Labs, a leader in AI first technology solutions for property management, has acquired reHeroes, a prominent innovator in the property management space.
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Leaps of faith: Christine Rudolph on client-centric success, empowering women, and leading with purpose
Christine Rudolph's real estate journey is about a lot more than breaking barriers—it's about backing herself, building others up and acting as a beacon for her clients.
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Celebrity Homes
Rihanna sells her lavish Los Angeles penthouse for $20 million
After being on the market for just over two months, Rihanna has closed the chapter on her Los Angeles penthouse, selling it for a hair under US$20.8 million.
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Real Estate News
Offices changing to meet worker demand: HTW
The nature of the office market is changing to accommodate the evolving needs of workforces according to the latest Herron Todd White (HTW) Month in Review.
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