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APPOINTMENTS
Stockdale & Leggo appoint Catherine Rogers as new COO
When Catherine Rogers started her career in reception, little did she know that more than 20 years later she’d take a senior position at one of Victoria’s leading real estate agencies.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rents hit another record high but growth likely to slow
Tenants continue to feel the pressure of the housing crisis, with rents surging to a record high and passing $600 per week.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Inside the Brisbane home used in Boy Swallows Universe
A trio of Brisbane homes have showcased the Queensland capital to the world as part of the hit Netflix series, Boy Swallows Universe.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Kolmeo’s new workflow checklists to help save time and money
Property management software provider Kolmeo has launched its latest innovative feature - workflow checklists.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Bianca Denham: How to set goals and unlock your full potential in 2024
Goal setting goes hand in hand with high performance.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
US commission lawsuit takes aim at 35 agencies and industry groups
A major commission lawsuit has been filed in California that names more than 35 defendants, including the National Association of Realtors (NAR), alleging they violated federal and state antitrust laws by conspiring to inflate broker commissions.
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Celebrity Homes
Enjoy a full house at Ashley Olsen’s New York loft
Ashley Olsen, known for her role in the popular TV series Full House and her co-founding of the luxury fashion label The Row, has listed her stylish New York City loft for sale at US$7.25 million.
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Real Estate News
How do you market what is possibly the nation’s worst house?
They say you should buy the worst house in the best street and, in a brutally honest marketing campaign, Belle Property Townsville Principal Sean Breitkreutz said he’s got a home that meets that description perfectly. In an extremely blunt listing description for 7 Corveth St, Thuringowa Central, Mr Breitkreutz said the property was “surrounded by stunning homes that are beautifully…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Over two-thirds of mortgage holders struggle to make repayments
Life isn’t getting any easier for mortgage holders, with over two-thirds struggling to make their repayments according to a new survey.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rising construction costs signal a return to trend
Construction cost increases have started to reaccelerate, but experts believe this is just a return to trend and not another new surge in prices according to CoreLogic.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Samantha Xerri: What my toddler taught me about planning
In the fast-paced world we live in, being organised and having the ability to forward plan is a necessity in most roles.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Nerida Conisbee: Why Australia’s luxury homes have outperformed the market
Over the past decade, luxury houses have experienced a far stronger rate of growth than the rest of the market.
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Celebrity Homes
Alec Baldwin takes huge price cut on his estate
Actor Alec Baldwin has been compelled to significantly reduce the asking price for his opulent Hamptons estate.
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Thought Leaders Podcast
People-powered tech: Sharran Srivatsaa and Pritesh Damani on how AI is empowering agents and elevating the client experience
Join The Real Brokerage President Sharran Srivatsaa and CTO Pritesh Damani to explore the shifts occurring in technology and customer relationship management - and why agents need to harness the power of AI to stay ahead.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Developers struggle to sell off the Paris Olympic Village
Developers building the Paris Olympic Village are struggling to sell the apartments once the Games are finished, due to France's property market downturn.
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Celebrity Homes
Beverly Hills luxury: Fashion tycoons list $47 million estate
In a stunning display of luxury real estate, the fashion industry power couple Mel and Susan Geliebter have listed their custom-built Beverly Hills estate for a staggering US$47.5 million.
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Real Estate News
Zillow’s new feature helps renters build credit history
US real estate platform Zillow will introduce credit-building payment reporting so tenants who pay their rent on time can build a credit history and access broader financial opportunities.
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Real Estate News
Queensland rental crisis: vacancies dip, social housing queue soars
Queensland’s vacancy rate has continued to fall, while the state’s social housing waiting list has climbed to 43,000.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Academics say first-home buyers shouldn’t buy now
First-home buyers should be cautious about purchasing in the current market, according to academics.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Industry leaders unite at theOne Conference: pioneering success strategies for real estate in 2024
Win January and you win then you win the rest of the year was the main message from Avi Khan at theOne Conference on the Gold Coast.
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Real Estate News
Mathew Tiller: Property market more balanced in 2024
Increasing stock levels will create a more balanced property market in 2024, but prices will still climb, according to LJ Hooker Head of Research Mathew Tiller.
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Real Estate News
Exceeding expectations: Toowoomba team joins First National
Even after 31 years in real estate, Andrew Lynch still believes in the one-percenters.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
NSW vacancy rates ease but crisis far from over
Renters across NSW have seen a slight reprieve in December with vacancy rates rising but the rental crisis is far from over according to the industry.
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Real Estate News
Premier Chris Minns: NSW won’t meet housing targets
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has waved the white flag and admitted the state has “no chance” of meeting its first 12-month housing target as part of the National Housing Accord.
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Celebrity Homes
Emma Stone lists her charming Westwood bungalow
Fresh off her Golden Globe triumph for her role in Poor Things, celebrated actress Emma Stone is making headlines in the real estate world.
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Real Estate News
New Zealand tenant wins compensation for bad neighbours
An Auckland tenant has been awarded compensation after reporting 25 incidents involving neighbouring renters, including finding a man hiding in the roof.
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APPOINTMENTS
LJ Hooker appoints Campbell Dunoon as Head of Network in New Zealand
The LJ Hooker Group has appointed respected industry leader Campbell Dunoon as Head of Network - New Zealand for its LJ Hooker and Harveys network of offices. Â
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Real Estate News
Perth price growth set to continue in 2024
Perth house prices could grow as much as 10 per cent this year, with rising interest rates failing to dampen buyers’ desire for homes in the Western Australian capital.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New Zealand property prices rise for the third straight month
The rebound in home prices across New Zealand has continued, with prices rising 1 per cent in December according to CoreLogic NZ.
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Celebrity Homes
Iconic Manhattan ‘Succession’ apartment hits the market
The sale of a full-floor apartment in Manhattan, located on the 44th floor of a prestigious Upper East Side condo tower at 180 East 88th Street, is generating significant interest.
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Real Estate News
Is Adam Neumann’s apartment venture already struggling for money?
Adam Neumann's new apartment venture, Flow, looks to have encountered financial difficulties with its earliest acquisitions.
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Real Estate News
Property portal Homely celebrates its 10th birthday
A decade after a poor home buying experience left Jason Spencer lamenting the fact he couldn’t read street and suburb reviews during the process, the solution he and his brother Adam created will celebrate a major milestone.
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Real Estate News
First-home buyers surge, defying rising costs and rates
First-home buyers are fighting back against rising interest rates, the increased cost of borrowing and the increasing cost of living, leaving the charge for new home loans.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The best properties on the market right now with great tennis courts
With the Australian Open getting underway, tennis fever is back and more people than ever are wanting to go for a hit.
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Elite Agent
Shane Kempton: How to be happier right now
As you read this, gym memberships are going through the roof, people are bringing soup and protein shakes to work, sales of nonalcoholic drinks are increasing, and goals to have the 'best year ever' are being set far and wide.
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