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Elite Agent
Andrew Cocks: Challenging time to be in government
Thomas Jefferson is quoted as saying, “The government you elect is the government you deserve”.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Cash buyers on the rise across New Zealand
Cash buyers who own multiple properties are on the rise across New Zealand according to new data from CoreLogic.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
NSW to phase out stamp duty and bring in land tax
NSW is set to move forward with plans to phase out stamp duty and introduce a land tax as a part of the upcoming pre-election budget. But real estate industry experts aren’t so sure the plan will benefit homebuyers. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet will look to embark on significant reforms that will allow some…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Nerida Conisbee: What a new Federal Government means for property
We now have a new Federal Government and with that comes change in leadership, policies and the way the country is run. The changing of the guard also comes at an interesting time for our economy and our property markets with significant change in both since the start of the year.
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LEADERSHIP
Michael Choi: 10 sales strategies for a changing market
The national real estate market is normalising after a period of high sales and agents need to be prepared for the new conditions.
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Real Estate News
Renovated Love It or List It home for sale in Oyster Bay
An Oyster Bay home that starred in Season 3 of Love It or List It has hit the market for the first time since undergoing a major renovation on the show under the guidance of interior designer Neale Whitaker.
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Real Estate News
Clearance rate and auction volumes drop over Queen’s Birthday long weekend
A long weekend in most states saw auction volumes drop this week, with 1393 auctions taking place across the combined capitals, resulting in a preliminary clearance rate of 58.5 per cent.
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TECH + SOCIAL
Mass personalisation: How to know what your market wants and deliver
Most agents know it can be a fine line between using technology to reach more clients and aid productivity and that which stifles personalisation and nullifies the human touch. In Transform XII, we explored the possibility of using technology to personalise communication, build strong relationships and keep it low cost. Here are some of the takeaways.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
WA agent finds perfect home with eXp
Leading West Australian agent Melissa Mendes achieved her best year in sales after making the switch to online company eXp Australia in 2021.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Shaun Stoker: Do auctions work in a cooling market?
While most agents understand the value of auctions when markets are hot, the auction process can also be a powerful sales method when markets begin to cool down.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Growth across capital cities slowing at
record paceThe annual rate of price growth across Australia's capital cities is slowing at the fastest rate since 1989.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Buyers and renters continue to struggle with housing affordability
Housing affordability has continued to fall with more pain ahead according to the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA).
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Real Estate News
RBA goes ‘hard’ with interest rate jump
Higher than expected inflation has seen the Reserve Bank of Australia lift the cash rate for the second consecutive month, with today’s 50 basis point increase taking the official interest rate to 0.85 per cent.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Queensland property market defying the downturn
he Queensland property market is still experiencing 'healthy growth' and is continuing to defy the downturn seen elsewhere, according to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ).
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Real Estate News
Auction clearance rate drops to its lowest point in almost a year
Auction volumes were slightly lower this week, with 2635 properties going under the hammer across the combined capitals to return a preliminary clearance rate of 62.3 per cent.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Perth prices rise as the market outperforms Sydney and Melbourne
Home prices across Perth have continued their rise, increasing 0.6 per cent in May according to new data from CoreLogic.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Top Bayside agent Tracy Tian Belcher joins The Agency
High-profile agent Tracy Tian Belcher has joined The Agency as a property partner in the brand's Victoria team.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Home prices fell in May as interest rates rose
Home prices across the country fell for the first time since the start of the pandemic just as homeowners saw the first RBA rate rise in over a decade.
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OPINION
Matt Lahood: How to lead a team in a changing market
There are three things in real estate we can count on - a headwind, a tailwind and no wind.
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Real Estate News
RBA examines the post-pandemic housing market
Property prices have increased, the construction industry is at capacity, and the average Australian household size has fallen throughout the course of the COVID pandemic. But will these trends continue into the foreseeable future?
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
John Hellaby: Another massive quarter
Now in its sixth year of operation, online offer management platform Market Buy continues to go from strength to strength. Here, CEO John Hellaby shares his thoughts on the company’s performance over the past few months.
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Real Estate News
Preliminary clearance rate rises on the back of auction surge
This week proved the busiest auction week since the pre-Easter spike, with 3229 properties going under the hammer across the combined capitals to record a preliminary clearance rate of 63.7 per cent.
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OPINION
Tim Snell: Do auctions still work?
The great Australian love affair with real estate has started to see its first signs of turbulence over the last few months.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Demand for Queensland land driving prices higher in growth corridors
A major shortage of land across South East Queensland’s growth corridors has driven up prices for new lots.
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SELLING + MARKETING PROPERTY
“Solving the struggle”: The six stages of consumer buying and how to close more deals in real estate
“Nobody wants to be sold to, but everyone loves shopping with their friends…” That’s what Ryan Serhant told me about his approach to real estate sales on the Elevate podcast earlier this year. And he’s right. You think about it. We all love buying new stuff. I love nothing more than sitting down with my iPad and a glass of…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Cost of living pressures the leading concern for Australian voters
The cost of living, healthcare, and housing affordability are top of mind for Australians on the back of a Labor victory, according to new research.
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OPINION
Construction industry woes likely to keep house prices high
All data coming out about the construction industry shows ongoing challenges.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
AREAS 2021: How Josh Tesolin shifted the goal posts to sell 350 properties in a year
When Josh Tesolin sets a goal, you better believe he’s going to achieve it. After all, this is a top-performer who clocked up $1 million Gross Commission Income (GCI) in his first year as an agent.
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OPINION
The top 5 current buyer objections and how to deal with them
Dealing with changing market conditions is an ongoing part of the job for sales agents and in the current market buyer confidence is cooling and objections are starting to rise.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Billy Mitchell: Why real estate is about much more than bricks and mortar
Billy Mitchell always loved Port Douglas as a holiday destination so when the opportunity came to expand his flourishing real estate business into the Far North Queensland tropical town he jumped at the chance.
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Celebrity Homes
Steve Bellotti’s Mosman masterpiece relaunches with $36-$38 million price guide
Former banker Steve Bellotti has relaunched his Mosman mansion with an eye-watering $36-$38 million price guide which would set a new suburb record should it sell.
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Real Estate News
Federal Election puts a dampener on auctions
With the nation heading to the polls for a Federal Election at the weekend, both the auction volumes and the preliminary clearance rate felt the effect, slumping to the lowest success rate of the year. CoreLogic reported auction activity was down across all capitals, except Perth, with just 1676 properties going under the hammer in the combined capitals to record…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rising construction costs to weigh on builders and home buyers: HTW
Rising construction costs are ongoing labour shortages are putting increasing pressure on builders and new home buyers, according to the latest Herron Todd White (HTW) Month in Review.
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LEADERSHIP
Michael Choi: 5 strategies for increasing sales and results
By definition, high performance in the real estate industry means high sales volume and top results.
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OPINION
Andrew Cocks: Investors hold the key to rental relief
There’s been no let-up in the recent tales of distress resulting from the dramatic worsening of rental affordability and vacancy afflicting our capital cities and regional centres. And we’re only at the start of what is shaping up as an extended period of strong rental demand.
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