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RISE2020 – A conference with a conscience
A stellar line-up of some of real estate’s top performers will gather in Melbourne next April to put their weight behind a new initiative to support good mental health. RISE2020 is more than just a real estate conference. It’s a conference with a conscience. Proceeds from the event will go towards seed funding for a mental health resource for the…
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Conquering digital mastery in real estate – and educating disadvantaged kids at the same time
It’s no secret that the digital world can be confusing, competitive and relied on methods of leads and visibility can change in a heartbeat. In an ever-changing market driven by digital, it’s more important than ever that the real estate industry masters digital media. And with big players of the industry changing the interaction between consumers and agents, agencies need…
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Call for government to raise price caps for first home buyers
On of the nation’s most awarded mortgage brokers is calling for the government to lift price caps on first home loan schemes, saying first-time buyers in Sydney and Melbourne might as well not waste their time. Zippy Financial Director and Principal Broker Louisa Sanghera said the property price caps in the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme were set so low…
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Knight Frank’s top predictions for commercial real estate in 2020 and beyond
The Australian commercial real estate market will see further growth in capital values and strong returns, as the impact of lower interest rates flows through and creates the conditions for yield compression, according to the latest research from Knight Frank. Ben Burston, Knight Frank's Chief Economist said "The Australian economy should gradually regain momentum in 2020…
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Weekend Auction Wrap: Sydney and Melbourne buyers getting aggressive
It was another busy weekend for auctioneers across the country, with the 2,571 homes taken to auction making it the second busiest weekend of the year. Melbourne saw another strong result this weekend with 77 per cent of homes selling based on preliminary clearance data from CoreLogic., while Sydney was also strong coming in at 77.2 per cent. While volumes…
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Steve Carroll: Reinventing and reimagining your capabilities
Originally from England, it was Steve Carroll’s lifetime ambition to move with his family to Australia and work in the media industry. At the time, Steve held a position in Europe’s largest media company, EMAP, based in London. Eventually, an opportunity came up in their Sydney office – and when opportunity knocks, Steve answers. He was confident that if he…
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Strategy is key, says winning auctioneer from The Block
When Queensland newlyweds Tess and Luke took out The Block auctions in August, it was largely thanks to experienced auctioneer David Wood. The hockingstuart auctioneer sold the property for an unprecedented $3.62 million – his third win on The Block which he puts down to his market knowledge, buyer profiling and auctioneering style. Mr Wood, who has conducted 3,000 auctions…
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Top 10 suburbs to retire and build equity
When it comes to their golden years, there are three essential factors retirees should take into account when choosing property, according to RiskWise Property Research. RiskWise CEO Doron Peleg said lifestyle, relative affordability and building equity should all be considered by those leaving the workforce behind for the easy life. And a RiskWise analysis has…
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Real estate industry property and media stars recognised at AREAs 2019
Recognising industry excellence and best practice, 21 awards were presented across the categories of Innovation, Service & Marketing Excellence, and Community. Gold AREA awards were presented to outstanding individuals and agencies changing the game in property. (More photos below story) 1 2 3 4 5 Gold AREA award winners: Residential Agent of the Year – Holly Komorowski, home.byholly, ACT Commercial…
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Victorian land values skyrocketing
Real Estate Institute Victoria President, Leah Calnan says said, Victoria is a great place to invest with land prices having soared since 2014. A recent analysis by the REIV on land values over the past 5 years has confirmed that Victorian property continues to go from strength to strength. Over the same period, the median property size has dropped slightly,…
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Five Australian cities among world’s best for luxury residential price growth
Five Australian cities have ranked in the top 30 cities around the world for luxury residential price growth, according to the latest global research from Knight Frank. The Knight Frank Prime Global Cities Index – Q3 2019, which tracks the movement in prime residential prices across 45 cities worldwide, revealed Sydney was ranked 17 for luxury price growth, followed by Melbourne…
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Short-term PM platform Guesty arrives in Australia
Israeli-born short-term rental property management platform Guesty has announced its Australian debut. The launch will expand Guesty’s presence to 11 global centres throughout Europe, UK, US, Middle East and now Australia, with plans for further entry into Asia Pacific cities including New Zealand, Singapore and Hong Kong. Guesty has identified Australia as a key market with short-term rentals on the…
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Weekend Auction Wrap: Sydney’s second busiest weekend of the year
Once again, Sydney was the market leader for auction results over the weekend, coming in with a preliminary clearance rate of 81 per cent. According to the latest data from CoreLogic, Sydney had 931 homes taken to auction making it the second busiest weekend of the year. In Melbourne, however, there was also a surge in volumes, but the clearance…
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Agents join forces to lead future of real estate in Essendon
The Moonee Valley real estate market is set for a shake-up as two of the area’s prominent agents join forces to become Jellis Craig Essendon. The Essendon team will be led by existing Jellis Craig directors John Morello and Simon Mason alongside former Considine Real Estate director Chauntel Considine and former Frank Dowling Estate Agents partner, Christian Lonzi. The long-established…
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Stu Benson to spearhead Box+Dice national growth
Melbourne-based CRM software provider Box+Dice is preparing to go national with well-known auctioneer Stu Benson set to spearhead their push for growth. Box+Dice General Manager Ashley Blakey explained the business had established a clear market leadership in Victoria and was now looking to expand their market share on a national level. “At the moment our numbers indicate we have about…
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Percy Eccles joins the Professionals network
Long-time Warrnambool realtor Percy Eccles has joined the Professionals network in a move aimed at keeping pace with growth in the local property market. Mr Eccles, best known as the principal of Percy Eccles Real Estate, has assembled an expanded team to operate under the Professionals Warrnambool banner from November 4. The office, to be…
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Award-winning agent joins OBrien
Victorian based group OBrien Real Estate is set to change the face of the industry in Melbourne’s South-East corridor with the help of one of the local area’s most trusted faces. Multiple award-winning and respected agent Dinesh Raghu, who has worked in the area for almost a decade, said he was excited to join the network and looking forward to…
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Domain Test Stadiums are ‘open for inspection’
Domain, naming rights partner of the Men’s Test series, is celebrating Australia’s two national obsessions, property and cricket by giving fans the chance to explore some of Australia’s most iconic sporting stadiums like never before. As part of a wider campaign, major Australian cricket stadiums will feature on Domain, offering an exclusive look behind the scenes – complete with property…
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Ray White Glenroy welcomes two commercial directors
Ray White Glenroy has welcomed two new commercial directors to the team as Dee Nguyen and Domenic Sgambellone join the family. Mr Nguyen joined Ray White as a business owner in 2017 before taking a year off after becoming a father for the first time and travelling overseas. “Commercial has always been an interest of mine, it’s a time in…
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Smart Cities Awards applaud innovation and impact
Thirteen winners have been applauded for their visionary leadership, best practice projects and real-world impact at the second annual Smart Cities Awards. Telstra and GWI partnered with Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand to present the awards, which were held in Sydney as part of Smart Cities Week. “The 2019 winners of the Smart Cities Awards are delivering truly world-standard…
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Blood, Sweat and No Tears
Debt collection and resolving disputes in court are not usually at the top of employees’ most-loved work tasks. But Simone Firns is different. The Network Pacific Owners Corporation Manager loves the jobs others despise. “The legal component of my role is one of my favourites,” she enthuses with genuine passion. “I like doing debt collection and I like going to…
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Weekly Auction Wrap: Lower volumes but strong sales
There was a lower number of homes going to auction over the weekend, thanks to the Spring Racing Carnival in Melbourne. But that didn’t stop Sydney and the rest of the country from putting in another solid performance. The auction clearance rate in Sydney remained at a very upbeat 79.4 per cent, while Melbourne dipped to 73.3 per cent on…
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Melbourne and Sydney drive rise in house prices
House prices across the nation continue to move higher, getting dragged along by continued strength in both Sydney and Melbourne as house prices continue to rise. According to the latest data from the CoreLogic, it was Melbourne property prices that gained the most in the month of October, up 2.3 per cent – its strongest result since 2009, while Sydney…
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New Shelter Real Estate to focus on making a difference
This week, a brand new real estate agency is launching. Shelter Real Estate is opening its doors on Glen Iris Road, Glen Iris and is set to be a new brand of real estate. Renowned estate agent, Zali Reynolds, who has been in the industry for nearly two decades, brings her extensive corporate experience to…
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ActivePipe welcomes +$6m investment
ActivePipe, a Melbourne based Real Estate focussed Marketing Automation platform, announces that IAG's Firemark Ventures, the Corporate Venture arm of IAG, Australia's largest general insurer ("IAG"), and Second Century Ventures ("SCV"), the venture arm of the National Association of Realtors®, have invested into the ActivePipe +$6M Pre-Series B Convertible note round. The investment comes ahead…
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Weekend Auction Wrap: Auction volumes surge higher
It was another strong weekend of auctions around the country, highlighted by a huge surge in the number of properties going to auction. The auction clearance rate in both Sydney and Melbourne dipped slightly, with Sydney recording 79.7% and Melbourne 77.1% according to the latest data from CoreLogic. While the national rate ended up 75.3%.…
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Empathy and Understanding the key to service
In an increasingly technological world, David Holman knows people are more important than ever. The Direct Connect Chief Executive Officer says the moving services company’s employees and the vibrant culture within the organisation are what makes things tick. Of course, technology aids their workflow and makes things easier for customers, primarily renters who are moving house, to connect services such…
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Auctioneers ready for annual REIA showdown
It’s set to be an all-Australian showdown when the best Australasian auctioneers go head to head at the 2019 Australasian Real Estate Institutes’ Auctioneering Championships today. The winner will be crowned Australasia’s best auctioneer at the REIV Awards dinner tonight in the Palladium Ballroom, Crown Towers Melbourne. The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) and the Real Estate Institute of…
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Canberra model the key to creating successful new cities
It often gets a bad rap, but Canberra could hold the secrets to planning for Australia's growing population and successfully decentralising our major cities, researchers say. Examining Australia's historical patterns of decentralisation over the last 100 years, researchers from RMIT, Monash and the University of Melbourne suggest the answer to creating successful new cities could…
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Hmlet opens biggest co-living property in Sydney
Australia's largest co-living company is opening its biggest property to date in Sydney's inner suburb of St Peters. With 82 rooms, Hmlet St Peters will open in November 2019 and will further expand Hmlet's reach to meet the needs of Australians and expats looking for new living alternatives in Sydney. Having successfully opened eight properties in Sydney since launching in Australia in January 2019, Hmlet has anchored its presence in Sydney's…
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Move over Airbnb, it’s time to share the pool and the backyard
The world of real estate services enabled through PropTech changes so fast we’ve completed a round-up of some of the other innovations that have caught our attention. Torii Boston-based disruptor Torii knows that buying a home can be hard. Founded in 2017, the PropTech startup offers homebuyers a full suite of services, including…
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Weekend Auction Wrap: Supply shortages keep driving demand
The top-end buyers were once again out in force in Sydney with a lack of supply continuing to force buyers to pay higher prices. In Sydney, the preliminary auction clearance rate was again well above 80%, finishing up at 84.3% according to the latest data from CoreLogic. The result was up sharply on last week…
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m3property appoints new CEO
National independent valuer and advisor m3property has appointed David Martin as Chief Executive Officer. Mr Martin joins m3property following a long and distinguished career as a Chief Executive Officer including a successful stint at The Buchan Group that resulted in the creation of a global alliance with Nikken Sekkei. Grant Jackson, who has filled the…
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Report hopeful for future of real estate despite record low listings
An influential property figure has accused state governments of being “addicted to the revenue” they receive from stamp duty and fees, resulting in record low listings across the country. John McGrath this week released the McGrath Report 2020, in which he claimed upgraders in big cities were paying close to $100,000 in fees and “absurdly…
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Auctions aren’t simply for the top-end properties
Sellers who have taken their homes to auctions in spring have been scoring results well above the median prices for their respective cities. Analysis from Domain showed the median price for properties sold at auction in Sydney on Saturday was $1,177,500. The amount is in stark contrast with Sydney’s median home price of $805,424 (CoreLogic).…
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