Search Results for: first home buyers
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REINSW answers the big questions on real estate’s roadmap to reopening
The Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) has sought to clarify some of the confusion as the industry returns to work after prolonged lockdowns.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
How AI is helping agents win listings
Real estate agents are taking up technology at ever increasing rates, recognising the role artificial intelligence and machine learning can play in super-powering their listing ability. In today’s world, technology works in tandem with data. When you have information on house values, auctions, open homes, buyers and sellers, and much more, there’s a lot of facts, stats and information to…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Victorian Government launches $500 million fund to help residents buy a home
The Victorian Government has launched a $500 million shared equity fund to help Victorians buy their own home.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
How We Sold It: Malumba Estate
Not just any old marketing campaign will do when the home you’re selling is worth many millions.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Value of Australian housing market surpasses $9.1 trillion
The value of the Australian housing market has increased more than $1 trillion in the past five months, hitting a new record of more than $9.1 trillion in September.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Melbourne agent doubles GCI in 12 months during lockdown
Last year, Daniel Di Battista launched his business in Melbourne, the most locked down city in the world and 12 months later has doubled his GCI in his first year with UrbanX, completely exceeding his expectations.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Hard work and dedication the key to Kayla’s success
Kayla Welsh joined the real estate industry just four days after finishing high school, and the Richardson & Wrench Rooty Hill sales executive hasn’t looked back since.
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Real Estate News
APRA steps in to curb mortgage debt with increased interest rate buffer
The Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA) has stepped in to curb household mortgage debt, announcing stricter lending conditions.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Industry leaders analyse what RBA decision means for real estate market
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has maintained its record low cash rate at 0.1 per cent, with real estate industry leaders predicting Australia’s hot housing market will start to even out a little in the coming months.
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Real Estate News
Busiest auction week since mid-July as Melbourne records its second highest clearance rate this year
CoreLogic has reported this was the busiest auction week since mid-July, with the preliminary clearance rate also on the rise and Melbourne returning its second highest initial success rate of the year.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REIA claims the Government bolsters its coffers at housing affordability’s expense
Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) President Adrian Kelly believes stamp duty has become the antiquated blight of the Australian housing sector, based on new findings.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Perth house prices rose 18 per cent in the last 12 months
oreLogic has announced a revision of its Perth home value index, confirming the Western Australian capital has seen an increase of 18.1 per cent above in the past 12 months.
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NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand implements new rules to prevent investor deductions
New Zealand has continued its efforts to lower the skyrocketing housing market with new rules that will impact property investors. The new rule will prevent property investors in New Zealand from deducting mortgage interest from their taxable income and takes effect from 1 October, according to Reuters. Finance Minister Grant Robertson explained the change is part of a series of…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Real estate industry leaders weigh in on stamp duty reform
Industry leaders have provided official submissions on behalf of the real estate sector, discussing stamp duty changes and housing affordability.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
The importance of face-to-face connections: Geoff Trebble
After 38 years in real estate, Geoff Trebble has found the perfect balance between adapting to an ever-changing industry while maintaining traditional and still highly-regarded connections.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Real estate is one of the top digital search trends in Australia
Real estate has become one of the most widely searched topics across Australia, according to newly released Nielsen data.
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Elite Agent TV
Tom Ferry: Four creative hacks to get more listings
YouTuber and real estate coach Tom Ferry has revealed his top four 'no-brainer' hacks to generate listings, which focus on convincing homeowners to show their intent to sell.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
18 – 29 year olds account for more than one-third of all first home buyers
Millennials and Generation-Z hold a significant proportion of the first home buyer market, despite rising property prices.
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Real Estate News
How to sell an Australian investment property from Hong Kong
A seller in Hong Kong, an agent in Werribee, a buyer purchasing sight-unseen over the internet, and it all taking place while in lockdown. When Rob Westwood from First National Westwood sold 69 Kellerman Drive in Point Cook recently, it was a masterclass in selling in the time of COVID-19.Â
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
From flipping burgers to selling houses: The secret recipe to Adrian Borg’s success
Richardson & Wrench Rooty Hill sales executive Adrian Borg explains how McDonalds helped him develop customer service and hit KPIs.
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Rohullah Paykari kicks off new agency on the right foot
former champion kickboxer, Rohullah Paykari is no stranger to a tough fight. While opening his agency in the middle of a global pandemic presented just that, the LJ Hooker Dandenong director has shown discipline and commitment can defeat any opposition
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National
Perth’s most affordable house prices compared to Melbourne and Sydney
Perth is known to be one of the most affordable cities in Australia to buy a house, but nothing makes this more evident than looking at the equivalent suburbs in pricier Sydney and Melbourne.
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Real Estate News
How millennials’ digital habits and home ownership trends have impacted the Australian property market
Millennials are a digitally savvy generation, going online to shop, socialise and work. So it is little surprise they would seek out digital alternatives in real estate, too.
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CONTRIBUTORS
The first 90 days: Manos Findikakis
They say that whenever you begin to build anything, ensure you start with sound and strong foundations. Eview Group chief executive officer Manos Findikakis says this principle applies when building a home, when commencing a career in real estate and it applies when launching a new agency.
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Real Estate News
Clearance rate improves across higher volumes
With one-on-one inspections now permitted in Melbourne, auction volumes have increased slightly this week while the combined capital preliminary clearance rate also edged higher to 74.6 per cent.
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SELLING + MARKETING PROPERTY
How We Sold It: 15 Westminster Court, Sovereign Islands
Marketing luxury homes needs to be done with precision. Here, Ray White Sovereign Islands sales executive Edin Kara explains why he uses a combination of print and digital marketing mediums to sell mansions on the Gold Coast
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Queensland has celebrated its 2021 top performers
More than 1200 Ray White Queensland members celebrated the achievements of the top offices and individuals over 2020-21
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Rising star takes the reins at First National Real Estate Warwick
She is only 26 years old, but Tori DeMamiel has already advanced from real estate trainee to business owner in just four years.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
House prices have soared by almost 20 per cent
House prices have inflated by a whopping 18.4 per cent over the year to June, according to the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA).
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
How Tom Wiggins is reaching his full potential in Canberra
Tom Wiggins is a man on a mission. From heading to the gym every morning to crafting his 10-year plan, the HIVE Property Canberra sales associate knows exactly where he’s heading and how to get there. Here, he explains the milestone he’ll reach in 2022 and how a special role model is helping him achieve success.
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SELLING + MARKETING PROPERTY
How to find the real story in real estate copy: Kylie Dulhunty
Property editorials don’t have to be boring, says Kylie Dulhunty. Properties have personalities, and those come as much from the people who lived there as the bricks and mortar features themselves.
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WA Real Estate News
Western Australians are encouraged to ‘look West’ in new REIWA media campaign
A new advertising campaign encourages Western Australians to 'look West' on reiwa.com.au for their property needs.
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NEW ZEALAND
Housing affordability continues to rapidly decline in New Zealand
Record house price growth across NZ has led to rapidly declining affordability with little sign of easing, despite rising mortgage rates.Â
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Real Estate News
Auction volume and clearance rate enjoy slight increase
There has been a slight increase in auction volume this week as the preliminary clearance rate also took an upward turn.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
How first home buyers can get the upper hand as investors return to the market
As investors re-enter the market, one expert believes there could be a silver-lining for first home buyers.
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