Search Results for: Tim Lawless
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OPINION
When buyers go quiet: Why pausing beats pitching every time
When homebuyers go quiet after inspections, it's rarely disinterest, it's decision fatigue. Modern real estate requires agents to abandon scripts and create breathing room with thoughtful questions that help overwhelmed clients articulate their feelings about potential homes.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Outer suburbs lead property price growth across Australia
Property prices in Australia's outer suburban areas are significantly outperforming inner-city markets, as buyers seek more affordable housing options amid ongoing affordability challenges.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Sydney has the most unaffordable electorates
Sydney dominates the nation's housing affordability crisis, with 12 of Australia's 20 most unaffordable electorates located in the harbour city,
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Celebrity Homes
The Block winners Mitch & Mark list luxurious beach home
TV renovation stars Mitch and Mark have listed their meticulously transformed home in Sydney's Northern Beaches, marking their first major project since winning The Block.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Housing market rebounds as prices rise
After three months of decline, Australian home values increased by 0.3% in February, marking a reversal in the short-lived downturn, according to CoreLogic’s Home Value Index.
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OPINION
Welcome to the new era of content marketing where there are big opportunities for small agencies
Content marketing has officially evolved, bringing exciting opportunities - especially for small agencies and those building a property management personal brand.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
National home values record first decline in almost two years
After peaking in October and holding steady in November, the December dip also pulled the quarterly change into negative territory, marking a -0.1% drop. This small decline brings an end to a robust period of growth that lasted from February 2023 to October 2024—a period defined by high interest rates, cost-of-living pressures, and reduced borrowing capacity. CoreLogic’s research director, Tim…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
RBA leaves rates on hold with inflation still “too high”
There’s no relief for mortgage holders just yet, with the Reserve Bank of Australia leaving the official cash rate unchanged at the December meeting.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Capital cities could accommodate three million new homes
New research has identified the potential for more than three million additional strata units to be built across Australia's major cities, offering a potential solution to the housing crisis.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Weekend auction round-up
Melbourne and Sydney lead the auction activity but showed softer clearance rates of 64.9% and 63.4%.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Spring auction season shows resilience
National auction results for Saturday, Nov 9, 2024
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Auction market reports mixed outcomes
As the spring selling season continues to unfold, Australia's auction market is demonstrating varied results.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Auction clearance rates climb as buyer demand grows
On Saturday, 19 October 2024, Sydney recorded a clearance rate of 67% from 996 auctions listed.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Auction market lifts as spring heats up
The Australian property market has seen a sharp uptick in activity as spring selling season gains momentum according to new data.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Housing market growth slows as spring listings surge
The Australian property market is showing signs of a slowdown, with national dwelling values rising by just 0.4 per cent in September, according to the latest CoreLogic data.
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Real Estate News
Spring Surge: affordability pressures rise as listings climb and market growth slows
Highlights National home values rose 0.4% in September, marking the slowest quarterly growth since early 2023. Year-on-year growth remains strong at 6.7% (CoreLogic) or 5.67% (PropTrack). Capital city performance varies: Sydney steady, Melbourne declining, Perth/Adelaide/Brisbane outperforming. New property listings have surged to levels not seen since 2021, increasing buyer choice and seller competition. Affordability remains a major challenge, with mortgage…
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CONTRIBUTORS
Are we experiencing a Spring oversupply?
August has seen a spike in new listings as well as a spike in auction listings in our company.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Spring selling season kicks off strongly
The first weekend of Spring selling has started strongly with active buyers driving up clearance rates right around the country.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
European dream: Transforming a €1 Sicilian vacation home
In Europe, it’s not uncommon for small towns and villages to sell off old rundown properties for €1 in a bid to attract new people to the area.
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Real Estate News
Property values hit new record in 2023-24 financial year
Australian property values soared 8 per cent in the 2023-2024 financial year, overcoming a significant slump from the year before.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Mortgage arrears hit three-year high
Borrowers are increasingly falling behind on their mortgage repayments with arrears hitting a three-year high.
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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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Thought Leaders Podcast
Cracking the code: Mathew Tiller on breaking down the Budget, solving the housing crisis, and what today’s market means for agents tomorrow
Mathew Tiller masterfully deciphers the Federal Budget and housing crisis, unveiling transformative strategies and market insights every elite real estate professional needs to excel in today’s competitive landscape.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New listings are on the rise, especially in Victoria
New listings are starting to flow back onto the market, with Melbourne and regional Victoria leading the charge.
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Pipeline perfection: Jess Lenouvel on digital marketing domination, understanding your target market and scaling your business
In today's digital age, where mastering online presence and client engagement is key, Jess Lenouvel sets herself apart as a real estate marketing visionary. She unveils her strategies for turning strangers into loyal clients, connecting with your audience, and reducing the ‘hustle’ while growing your business to new heights.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Luke Banitsiotis crowned top auctioneer at the AUSTROS
Woodards Blackburn's Luke Banitsiotis, has been crowned the nation's top auctioneer for 2024, after taking out The Australasian Auctioneering Championships (AUSTROS) in Hobart.
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Real Estate News
Property values continue to rise amid low supply
Australian property values have continued to rise, with low supply trumping high interest rates and inflation in the price equation.
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Elite Agent
Bianca Denham: What do sellers really want?
There’s a natural gap that exists between sellers and buyers, a tension that is to be expected in the course of every transaction.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Four years later: How Covid changed housing trends
In the four years since the onset of Covid, the housing market has seen prices surge 32.5 per cent according to new analysis.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Home price growth reaccelerated in February
Home prices across the country have hit a fresh new high, with growth reaccelerating despite affordability worries.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Regional areas outpace capital cities for growth
Despite affordability constraints and rising interest rates regional property prices have outpaced the capital cities over the past quarter.
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Real Estate News
House and unit price gap hits record $300k in capital cities
The gap between capital city house and unit prices has never been wider, with detached homes now costing almost $300,000 more.
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Elite Agent
Darren Krakowiak: Are you providing excellent customer service or becoming a doormat?
Striking the right balance between exceptional customer service and preserving self-respect is essential in our industry.
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Real Estate News
Consumer confidence boosts property market auction success
Consumer confidence is returning to the property market, resulting in higher than normal auction clearance rates.
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Real Estate News
Mixed results as home values climb for the 12th straight month
Australian property values have risen for the 12th consecutive month, but market performance remained varied among the capital cities.
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