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Real Estate News
Tenants union calls for empty home levy in Tasmania
The Tenants Union of Tasmania has called for an empty home levy after discovering almost 1000 homes were left empty in the state last year.
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Real Estate News
Median household incomes can only afford 39 per cent of rental properties
Rental affordability is at its worst level in almost two decades, with households earning a median income of about $111,000 able to afford to rent the smallest share of properties since 2008.
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Real Estate News
A landlords’ burden: Expert calls to cut ‘regressive’ taxes
A prominent property market analyst and buyer’s agent has called for governments to slash “regressive taxes” such as capital gains tax, stamp duty and land tax.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Tiny Sunshine Coast cottage gets 104 bids at auction
A tiny Sunshine Coast cottage, that looks like your grandma’s house, received a staggering 104 bids at action during the week.
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Celebrity Homes
Kirsten Dunst’s former New York penthouse hits the market
Two years on from her Oscar nomination for The Power of the Dog, Kirsten Dunst is set to dazzle audiences once again in the eagerly anticipated A24 action thriller Civil War.
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Elite Agent
Mark McLeod: Is your shop open for business?
Everyone in our industry is always looking for an edge.
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Real Estate News
New housing lending continues to drop
The value of new housing lending fell in January for the second consecutive month, according to the latest ABS Lending Indicators.
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Real Estate News
Auckland landlord ordered to pay huge fine for property unfit for humans
In a landmark Tenancy Tribunal decision, a West Auckland landlord has been fined NZ$69,563 (AUD$65,125.95) for serious violations of tenancy regulations.
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Real Estate News
More Australian women own property than men but struggle with early entry
More Australian women own property than their male counterparts but are more likely to do so later in life, while affordability and investment are significant hurdles.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Real estate employees to be awarded excess travel time
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has clarified the way in which employees are to be paid for the excess time they spend travelling under the Real Estate Award.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Housing affordability has reached the lowest level in 20 years
Housing affordability is at its lowest level in 20 years, with interest rate increases putting homebuyers under extreme pressure, according to a new report.
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Real Estate News
Little Real Estate celebrates zero gender pay gap
A leadership team equally made up of men and women, workplace flexibility and an ethos of equality and diversity have been credited with Little Real Estate posting a zero gender pay gap in the 2023 financial year.
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Movers and Shakers
Harcourts Solutions sees the return of familiar faces
Harcourts Solutions has welcomed back a host of agents who have chosen to rejoin the franchise.
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Movers and Shakers
Knight Frank expands its presence on the NSW Central Coast
LJ Hooker Commercial Central Coast, the largest agency on the NSW Central Coast, has rebranded to Knight Frank.
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Movers and Shakers
Dan Sowden and Jake Loiero take the reins at Ray White Buderim
After 25 years in charge of Ray White Buderim, Brett Graham is handing the reins over to new leaders Dan Sowden and Jake Loiero as the pair look to grow the well-respected business.
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Elite Agent
From science to shelter: Nicola Powell’s journey to decode Australia’s property pulse
When Dr Nicola Powell pushes a real estate report or an end of year property wrap out into the world, it’s a little like a child leaving the nest.
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Elite Agent
Harvesting hopes: A patchy outlook for farmland values in 2024
Farmland values doubled in the three years to June 2023, however with more mixed agricultural conditions in 2024, it is unlikely we will see such stellar growth this year.
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Celebrity Homes
Former Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson lists luxury estate
Derrick Johnson, the celebrated former linebacker for the Texas Longhorns and Kansas City Chiefs, has put his luxurious estate in Austin's esteemed Spanish Oaks gated community on the market.
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Movers and Shakers
Kelly Qualtrough makes the move to Ray White One Group
Top agent, Kelly Qualtrough has moved to Ray White One Group, where she will look to increase her presence across Everton Park.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Queensland and Victoria hold property investment gems
Investors should look towards Queensland, Victoria and Sydney’s west, where tight supply and steady demand are likely to put upward pressure on prices according to new research.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Building approvals can’t keep up with record immigration
Australia’s record level of immigration is outpacing new construction which means the housing crisis is only going to get worse according to an expert.
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Real Estate News
Vibrant auction market bodes well for Autumn selling season
Buyer confidence appears to have returned just in time for the Autumn selling season, with auction volumes and clearance rates on the rise.
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Elite Agent
How to make the most of your meetings
The modern day workplace meeting is vastly different from days gone by.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Coastal office markets continue to see steady demand
Coastal office locations are continuing to see steady demand as growing population numbers in regional areas help boost growth.
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Movers and Shakers
Harcourts welcomes top talent from South Africa
Pauline Hareb has moved from one Harcourts SA to another, emigrating from South Africa to South Australia to take up the position of Harcourts SA Business Operations Manager.
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Movers and Shakers
Ayre Real Estate expands with a new office in Barangaroo
Ayre Real Estate is opening a new office in Barangaroo to help support the new One Sydney Harbour development.
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Elite Agent
Nyree Ewings: The heart behind the homes
“The first 10 years are hard, and the second 10 years return.”
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Celebrity Homes
Kylie Jenner slashes price on Beverly Hills mansion
Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott have reduced the asking price of their opulent Beverly Hills mansion in an effort to find a buyer, having faced challenges in selling the property for more than a year.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The Australian BTR sector set to outperform
The Australian Build-to-Rent sector (BTR) has the potential to outperform over the next decade with commercial investors needing to look for opportunities outside traditional buy-and-hold strategies.
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Movers and Shakers
Lanny Hur takes over at Raine & Horne Carindale
Experienced property professional, Lanny Hur is set to take over at Raine & Horne Carindale and inject new energy into the family-friendly area.
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Movers and Shakers
Elders expands its presence with Gladstone acquisition
Elders is expanding its reach after acquiring LJ Hooker Gladstone Real Estate with the new business to be led by Mark Spearing.
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Real Estate News
Simon Cohen to star on Seven’s Dream Home
High profile buyer’s agent and Elite Agent cover agent, Simon Cohen, has been named as one of three judges for Seven’s new competition renovation series Dream Home.
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Movers and Shakers
Ellie Anstee appointed associate director at JLL
JLL has appointed Ellie Anstee as Associate Director, as the company looks to expand its office leasing team.
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Movers and Shakers
DiJones returns to Woollahra with new central hub
DiJones is returning to its roots and is opening a central operations hub in Woollahra, in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
NSW assistant agents now able to apply for registration extension
The NSW Government has offered more than 14,000 assistant agents the chance to apply for an extension of their certificates of registration.
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