week-19-2019
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Elite Agent
To market, to market
Bread, milk, butter and a house. That may seem like a highly unusual, if not impossible, shopping list but modern technology has combined with the smarts of a Melbourne real estate innovator to make it possible to buy a home at the same time as picking up the groceries. Market Share Property’s David Stewart won the Game Changer of the…
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EPM
Corey Rotunno-Grant: Customers come first
What was your first job, and what did it teach you? McDonald’s Bondi Junction where I learnt that customers always come first as without customers we don’t have a business. While we need to set boundaries with our clients, they need to be treated as if they are our only client, whether that be a landlord, tenant or contractor. What…
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Real Estate News
REIA calls Federal Election campaign a success
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has called its public awareness campaign against property taxation a success. According to REIA President Adrian Kelly, the aim of the campaign was to ensure that all political parties, candidates and voters know the consequences of the Opposition’s policy on negative gearing and capital gains tax in advance of the May 18 election.…
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Real Estate News
Perth’s industrial space prospers on the back of employment and population growth
Ray White’s latest research has found there are signs of improvement in Perth’s industrial leasing sector, with employment and population growth leading to positive GSP results. Entitled Between the Lines – Perth Industrial Sub 5,000sq m Leasing report, the research indicates small business is driving the trend. “Take-up in industrial space has especially been outstanding over the past two years,…
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Real Estate News
DiJONES launch AI platform ‘askDiJONES’
DiJONES has combined house-hunting data and artificial intelligence to give homeowners an advantage when they consider selling or preparing to sell. The askDiJONES “skill” (much like an app on a mobile device) can be installed into a person’s virtual home assistant and consumers can tap into the group’s live database of active and passive buyers and renters to see who…
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Real Estate News
Victorian high-achiever Anton Zhouk is set to go it alone
Victoria high-achiever Anton Zhouk has recently announced the launch of his own agency, Anton Zhouk. Based in the Melbourne suburb of Hawthorn, Mr Zhouk said he chose to set up shop there because he loves the area and would like to offer the client base something different. “We have no interest in being known as the agency who sells the…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
May 2019: RBA rates remain at 1.50 per cent – industry reacts
Yesterday (7 May 2019), the RBA Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 1.50 per cent for its 30th consecutive meeting. Here’s a quick rundown of what happened. With respect to the housing market: The adjustment in established housing markets is continuing after the earlier large run-up in prices in some cities. Conditions remain soft and rent inflation…
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EPM
5 ways to be a better leader
When it comes to leaders I’ve seen the good, the bad and the downright ugly. In every instance, the leader’s style heavily impacts the culture of the team and its success. Harvard Business Review refers to six types of leaders: The coercive leader This ‘do what I tell you’ style of leadership may have worked in the past but it…
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Brand Editorial
Smoke alarms: What you need to know
A smoke alarm provides the best opportunity to detect fire, protect investments and save lives. Regular smoke alarm maintenance is required to make sure all alarms are functioning optimally. SMOKE ALARM TYPES There are many types of smoke alarms, and the basic terminology you need to know is photoelectric or ionisation, hard-wired, radio frequency or battery operated. Most Fire Services…
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Real Estate News
First National recognises outstanding teen
First National Real Estate has recognised a Queensland teenager for her role in making Cystic Fibrosis medication more widely available. 13-year-old Evie Marshall received the Leadership Award at the 2019 Seven News Young Achiever Awards on Friday after successfully campaigning for Australians with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) to have access to life-extending medication. The medication, called Orkambi, previously cost $250,000 per patient,…
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Real Estate News
Century 21 extends its presence in regional NSW
Century 21 has announced the opening of a new Central West office in Forbes as it expands its presence in regional New South Wales. C21 Central West will be headed up by Tara Kelly, who has over 20 years industry experience. The office will cater to both sales and property management, with the vision of being a “progressive real estate…
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Real Estate News
Rising star Domenic Maxwell joins Ray White Upper North Shore
Ray White Upper North Shore has bolstered its sales team with the addition of Domenic Maxwell. Mr Maxwell recently made the switch from McGrath Wahroonga alongside sales assistant Alex Connors. In an interview with Managing Director of Ray White Group, Dan White, Mr Maxwell said he changed agencies to take advantage of the various opportunities on offer “I saw an…
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Real Estate News
Husband and wife team opens Ray White Augustine Heights
Experienced husband and wife duo, Rudy and Alma Grommen, have opened a new Ray White business in Augustine Heights, Queensland. Mr Grommen said the team decided to move their existing Brookwater office to Augustine Heights, in the growing Greater Springfield region of southeast Queensland, due to the diverse housing market and customer base. “The area has experienced some of the…
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Real Estate News
Purplebricks confirms Australian Exit
After weeks of speculation, Purplebricks Australia has announced its intention to exit the Australian Market. Michael Bruce, the Group’s Founder and CEO is stepping down from the business with immediate effect. Vic Darvey, previously Purplebricks COO, has been promoted to the role of Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. A statement from the new CEO regarding the Australian exit says: “After…
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EPM
Having a ball: 60 years of life, love and real estate
Luton grew up on a cattle and sheep farm near Adaminaby in New South Wales, where he learned the true meaning of hard work. Working on the farm before and after school every day, plus all weekend, taught him solid values around work and money. “My parents were the average Snowy Mountains sheep farmers,” says Luton. “What they gave me…
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EPM
Good tenants: The key to landlord satisfaction
With one in three Australians now renting, creating a great experience for tenants is more important than ever. Renting is often the start of someone’s property journey, so it’s a great opportunity to build and nurture a relationship for the future, where they will buy, sell and buy again. Finding the best tenant isn’t always easy, but with a clear…
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Real Estate News
Three-man band, Murray Property, celebrates five years in the industry
Sydney property management specialist, Murray Property, has celebrated five years in the business. The company marked the occasion with a community event at Rose Bay, giving away 200 branded jute bags and 100 reusable coffee cups. The jute bags featured offers from local businesses, while the coffee cups could be taken to Perfection Chocolate for a hot chocolate with compliments…
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Real Estate News
Northern Territory agent shines bright at the Elders Annual Real Estate Awards
Elders Real Estate recently held its Elders Annual Real Estate Awards, honouring the best sales agents, property managers, business owners and administrative staff in the network. According to Elders Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mark Allison, the awards nights are an opportunity to thank the Elders community for their outstanding work throughout the year. “The awards provide an opportunity…
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Real Estate News
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate makes its debut in Sydney’s Hills District
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate has opened two offices in Sydney’s Hills District. One is located in The Ponds, with a second office on the way in the nearby suburb of Bella Vista. The Ponds Principal, Saeshen Attapallil, said he and his team were proud to be operating the very first Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate office. According…
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Elite Agent
The federal election, the property market, and the elephant in the room
The Labor Party has pledged to make sweeping changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax, while the Liberals have suggested they will be relying on the Reserve Bank of Australia to cut interest rates in a bid to regenerate market activity. But what both parties have yet to fundamentally address is just how much the property industry serves the…
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Elite Agent
Finding your break-even point to make better business decisions: John Knight
In business, there are hundreds of numbers you could be tracking and the key is to know which one to focus on at the right time. Recently we’ve had a number of discussions with clients where they have expressed concerns about whether or not they should cut costs in their business. ‘Is it time to batten down the hatches?’ ‘We…
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Real Estate News
LJ Hooker expands presence in Western Sydney
LJ Hooker has expanded its network in Western Sydney with the opening of LJ Hooker Colyton | St Clair. Led by Sid Elias, LJ Hooker Colyton | St Clair will offer a full suite of real estate services including sales and property management, particularly across residential and commercial properties. Mr Elias said he made the decision to join LJ Hooker…
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Real Estate News
Allhomes appoints Danielle Harmer to the role of GM
Canberra property website Allhomes has announced the appointment of Danielle Harmer as its new General Manager. Ms Harmer joined the company in 2016 as Head of Product and will now be charged with leading the Allhomes team and continuing to drive the business forward. Ms Harmer has previously held roles with IBM, The New York Times and Fairfax, and said…
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Real Estate News
Cost effective content marketing platform makes it easy for agents to share
A new platform has recently launched to help agents share information about listing, selling and buying property. RealContent.guru was founded by Kylie Davis and delivers downloadable articles written from the perspective of a property professional providing advice to a client. “Marketing and promoting yourself as an agent has changed dramatically over the past few years,” Ms Davis said. “Now, it’s…
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Real Estate News
Chris Storey starts a new chapter with Ray White WA
Ray White Cottesloe Mosman Park have expanded, welcoming agent Chris Storey to the team. Mr Storey has been in the industry for 20 years and credited the integrity of Directors Jody Fewster and Deborah Brady as the deciding factor of his decision to make the move. “I joined Jody and Deb to realise my potential as a salesperson,” Mr Storey…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Episode 87: Securing the transaction with Lee Bailie
In this week's edition of the Elevate podcast, Samantha McLean sat down with InfoTrack General Manager of Product and Innovation, Lee Bailie. Sam and Lee had a chat about the biggest cyber threats facing real estate businesses right now and how the company's latest offering - Securexchange, can help keep you and your clients protected.
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Elite Agent
Sponsored content versus editorial coverage
The media landscape has become increasingly complex over the last five years; however, the options and outlets to promote your brand have increased dramatically. Knowing when to use what tactic is vital in promoting your brand and utilising your budget in the best possible way, but at the same time the landscape can also be challenging to navigate. When I…
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AREC2018 EA Studio
AREC 2018 Feature Interview: Josh Phegan
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS 00:32 What great agents do, according to Josh 00:47 Josh’s top tip on successfully navigating hard conversations with a client 01:48 Obstacles preventing agents from growth and how to overcome them More from AREC 2018
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Real Estate News
Ray White Commercial NSW welcomes Patrick O’Brien
Ray White Commercial NSW has announced a new addition to the team with Patrick O’Brien signing on as senior sales executive. Mr O’Brien credits Commercial NSW Managing Director and Partner Jeff Moxham for attracting him to Ray White. “When I made the decision to transition from residential to commercial I did extensive research on the market leaders within the sphere,”…
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Real Estate News
@realty adds commercial agents to the team
@realty have welcomed two new faces to the network with Adam and James Young joining the team. Mr Adam Young says the pair were attracted to @realty Commercial because of their heavy focus on technology. “We were initially attracted to @realty Commercial because of the company’s industry-leading technology, including its client management systems and custom social and digital software, which…
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Real Estate News
Downsizer’s dream wins Victoria’s top property honour
Piccolo Developments have taken out the Property Council of Australia’s Rider Levett Bucknall Victorian Development of the Year award for Elwood House. Elwood House is a low-lying brick building featuring 30 apartments and three retail tenancies. “Elwood House emphasises quality of life with a stunning design in harmony with the local community,” Property Council’s Victorian Executive Director Cressida Wall said.…
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Real Estate News
Peter Clements named Residential Sales Person of the Year again
Mint Real Estate Claremont Director Peter Clements has become the first agent to be named Residential Salesperson of the Year two years in a row, at the 2019 REIA National Awards for Excellence. Mr Clements said he was thrilled to receive the accolade again, despite working in the tough Perth market. “The real estate industry can be ruthless and if…
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Real Estate News
Belle Property Commercial launches retail agency
In response to Queensland’s infrastructure and development activity and population growth, Belle Property Commercial has launched Belle Property Retail, Brisbane. Michael Hanscomb, Managing Director of Belle Property Commercial, said Belle Property Retail will be the flagship brand within the Belle Property Commercial group and a key focus for the business. “With an explosion of online shopping and the arrival of…
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Real Estate News
The Touma Team opens Ray White Office in Redfern
Sydney real estate agent Charles Touma has recently opened his new Ray White office in the diverse inner-city neighbourhood of Redfern. Mr Touma, who has maintained a presence in the area over his 17-year career, said he decided to step into business ownership because he sees huge potential in bringing the Ray White brand to Redfern and its surrounds. He…
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