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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
How an innovative group of property professionals are shaping the future on the Fraser Coast
An innovative group of property professionals has ensured they get a say in the Fraser Coast region’s social, economic and environmental development, with the establishment of an industry body aimed at giving residents a voice on local issues.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The impact of discrimination in the private rental sector
Discrimination towards tenants in the private real estate sector has been highlighted by new AHURI research, but an expert believes these issues can be repaired through more education.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Married couple Kass and Peter Livesey launch their own Sunshine Coast agency
Kass and Peter Livesey wanted what’s best for their family. They just opened Sunshine Coast’s newest agency, Livesey Property Co in Tewantin.
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QLD Real Estate News
Eview Group unveils two new South-East Queensland brands
Eview Group’s presence in Queensland’s property sector has strengthened since 2020, which has coincided with exponential growth across the south-eastern corridor. The national-spanning network has recently unveiled two of their latest South-East Queensland-based brands, showing Eview group has no plans of slowing down. Moreton Bay Director of Urban Key Realty Tania Collett was the most recent independent to combine forces…
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Real Estate News
WA real estate’s best celebrated at 2021 reiwa.com Awards Ball
The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia has celebrated the state's top agents at the 2021 reiwa.com Awards Ball.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Regional housing affordability is deteriorating faster than capital cities
HIA has found the affordability of regional housing is deteriorating at a much faster rate than capital cities
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Changing lanes: How Alison Euler started her own real estate business
From working in local political offices to global companies, newly-minted business owner Alison Euler has a wealth of experience to draw on.
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INTERNATIONAL
The majority of millennials would consider living in a 3D-printed house
A new study from Realtor.com has found 75 per cent of millennials (born 1981 to 1996) would consider living in a 3D-printed home, citing affordability, energy efficiency and resistance to natural disasters as major benefits.
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Elite Agent
How to create a digital attraction business: Sherrie Storor
Real estate might be about property, but in this day and age every agent is in the business of digital attraction, says real estate coach Sherrie Storor. As part of a six-part Mastermind Program, Sherrie looks at how agents can build a digital attraction business by looking beyond the industry for best practice. Whilst our role as real estate professionals…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Aaron Worrad embraces a new way of working
The pandemic prompted Aaron Worrad to reflect on his place in the real estate industry, concluding there was new way of doing business emerging
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Real Estate News
Pandemic and climate change to have lasting impact on the real estate industry
The pandemic and climate change are impacting so heavily on the nation that the real estate industry is poised for massive changes
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Real Estate News
NSW Government $17 billion infrastructure plans for economic recovery
The NSW Government confirmed the approval of $17 billion worth of infrastructure, including thousands of new homes
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SUPPLIER NEWS
What is the state of the current property investment market?
Ray White chief economist Nerida Conisbee has revealed the current property investment is particularly buoyant.
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WA Real Estate News
Stamp duty reform could be key to relieving housing affordability pressures
The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) has urged the State Government to commit to stamp duty reform in its 2021-22 Budget, given the state’s strong financial position. REIWA claimed stamp duty has remained the biggest financial hurdle for Western Australians looking to buy property. REIWA President Damian Collins said while stamp duty was an important revenue earner for…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Number of single women buying first home tipped to rise
REIA forecasted a rise in single women purchasing their first homes.
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Real Estate News
How the COVID-19 pandemic will change the Australian housing landscape long-term
A drop in investor appetite for high-rise apartments and a push towards lifestyle-centric housing are just some of the trends the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated, according to property experts. Many of these trends were already underway in the Australian economy, but the spread of COVID-19 created an economic bubble for many industries, which will likely hold strong for years to…
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Real Estate News
Rental market confidence is up but agents are concerned about rent roll and profitability margins
Australian property managers were surveyed to determine the true mood of the national rental market with the response overwhelmingly stating that while the market might be doing well, businesses are concerned by rent roll growth and profitability.Â
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QLD Real Estate News
How an career-ending injury motivated Johnathon Merton to pursue real estate
Former construction worker Johnathon Merton saw the silver lining in a life-changing injury, building a new life for himself as a successful regional salesperson and now owner of Merton Property Co. Mr Merton toyed with the idea of becoming an agent in his 20s but said, in hindsight, his younger self wasn’t ready. “I ran off with my tail between…
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Elite Agent TV
What social media really thinks of The Block 2021
Renovation competition show The Block returned to Channel Nine for its 17th season on Sunday night, with competitors vying to create luxury living in a suburban cul-de-sac.
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NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand’s market slowdown is gradually unfolding
CoreLogic’s House Price Index (HPI) showed New Zealand’s house values increased by a further 1.8 per cent over July, with a market slowdown starting to develop. This was the same rate of growth recorded in June, but down on both May (2.2 per cent) and April (3.1 per cent). While New Zealand is likely to be past the peak growth…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Darren Cole launches Cole + Yarrow with co-founder Craig Yarrow
Darren Cole has launched Cole + Yarrow with co-founder Craig Yarrow
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INTERNATIONAL
Overseas investment in US homes falls to the lowest level in a decade
Overseas buyers purchased US$54.4B worth of existing homes in the US from April 2020 through March 2021. This was the lowest level in a decade.
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QLD Real Estate News
Investors and owner-occupiers leap onto the booming Gold Coast market
While owner-occupiers want to downsize, investors are focused on the Gold Coast in the wake of historically low rental vacancy rates.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Property Council welcomes Brisbane Olympics win
The Property Council of Australia has welcomed tonight's announcement that Brisbane will be the host of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games, heralding it a 'golden decade of opportunity' for the city.
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OPINION
How I made $850,000 without the hustle
Hustle and grind – both terms we use a lot in the real estate industry to describe how much hard work is needed to be successful. But what if I told you there’s a source of revenue sitting right under your nose that will generate not only an impressive income stream, but deliver a substantial windfall when it comes time…
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INTERNATIONAL
US housing inventory jump is set to be a welcome relief for prospective buyers
Housing inventory saw significant recovery for the second straight month in June, according to the latest Zillow Real Estate Market Report. The increased housing inventory indicated the market may be on the road to rebalancing after a long stint of being heavily in sellers’ favour. But demand is still strong, sending home value appreciation to new record highs for both monthly…
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NSW Real Estate News
Property Council of Australia asks NSW to balance sustainable housing design with affordability
The Property Council of Australia has cautiously welcomed changes to the recent Design and Place State Environmental Planning Policies (SEPP) Explanation of Intended Effect (EIE) report, but notes sustainability must be balanced with affordability.
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CONTRIBUTORS
The real estate revolution is gaining pace
Major change is rarely an overnight event. It takes a great idea, time, and the ability to bring others on board with your infectious enthusiasm. Revolution requires momentum – once that’s built and becomes entrenched, you either get on board or get out of the way. Of course, change is also resisted by some – people whose established income streams…
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INTERNATIONAL
The interior design trends millennial prospective homeowners really want
Millennial interest in interior design trends has skyrocketed thanks to popular video-sharing app TikTok. So which styles are young prospective homeowners looking for? With millennial interest in homeownership sharply increasing, it is vital to maintain up-to-date knowledge of the latest trends, including in interior design. UK-based home insurer Money investigated which interior design trends have made the biggest impact this…
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Insights
Productivity of our large cities is at risk due to unaffordable housing
Economic growth and productivity in Australia's largest capital cities appears to be slowing, says new research.
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OPINION
Five lessons from 15 years in business
Dan Argent shares the five big lessons he's learned after 15 years as a business owner and, now, start-up founder.
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Real Estate News
Riverbank House invites nature in to win Queensland architecture award
Wilson Architects’ Riverbank House has been awarded the Robin Dods Award for Residential Architecture at the Australian Institute of Architects’ Queensland Architecture Awards. The home is one-of-a-kind and sits on the banks of the Brisbane River in Highgate Hill, four kilometres south of the Brisbane CBD. Riverbank House is an interpretation of the classic Queenslander, a quintessentially Australian style of…
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Real Estate News
NSW Budget isn’t giving back to housing after stamp duty boom
The billion-dollar stamp duty surge generated by pandemic stimulus will see the New South Wales (NSW) Budget return to surplus sooner than expected. But the windfall isn’t being directed into urgently solving NSW’s social and affordable housing crisis. The Australian Institute of Architects NSW Chapter President Laura Cockburn expressed her disappointment with the lack of attention to the housing crisis.…
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CONTRIBUTORS
A robust change to real estate sales
To say Khan Robust is not a fan of the traditional real estate model is a bit of an understatement. “I don’t believe in big franchise models,” he says. “I just don’t believe what they give is worth what they’re asking for in terms of the commission split.” Khan’s backed up this bold assessment by putting his money where his…
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CONTRIBUTORS
Adam Boettcher: making a name for himself
Any Ipswich-based salesperson from the past 40 years is bound to have come across the Boettcher name. The family started selling cars and property in 1977. They’ve been a fixture on the local landscape ever since. And while 36-year-old Adam Boettcher chose to establish his own real estate career away from the family business, there was little hesitation in calling…
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