week-7-2019
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Michelle Errichiello’s journey from real estate to the Paralympics and back
It isn’t often that someone’s story leaves you speechless, but Michelle Errichiello, co-director of Raine&Horne Essendon, has one of those stories. She spoke with Hannah Blackiston about the accident that changed her life forever, her career as a Paralympian and how her office swept the Raine & Horne Victorian State Awards. Michelle Errichiello has lived in the Essendon area her…
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Real Estate News
UBank eyes AI technology for a service edge
National Australia Bank’s digital subsidiary UBank, looks set to launch the world’s first digital human. UBank has named it’s newest member MIA (My Interactive Agent), who will look to target the home loan sector. Mia is enabled with voice detection and situational awareness, whilst also being able to respond to questions 24 hours a day. These specific characteristics have been…
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Real Estate News
First National does it for the kids
As Australia’s only 24/7 free and confidential counselling service for young people, Kids Helpline has responded to more than 8 million contacts over the past 28 years and this year First National is lending a hand. “Every 90 seconds, someone’s son or daughter, grandchild, niece, nephew, neighbour or friend gets in contact with Kids Helpline via its free call number…
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Real Estate News
Growth and Consolidation for Belle Property in Neutral Bay
Co-principals of Belle Property Neutral Bay Matthew Smythe and Mark Jackson have set their sights on taking the business to the next level, buying out business partner Tim Foote and signing a long-term deal with Belle Property. “Although we’ve enjoyed being partners with Tim over the years, we are very excited about the future of our business as we continue…
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Real Estate News
New building codes developed to ensure NSW structural designs
It isn’t hard to forget the dual evacuations of the Opal Tower residents in Sydney Olympic Park in late December 2018. Today the Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Matt Kean announced a new set of reforms which will be brought into action. The reforms which were announced on Sunday, include the appointment of a Building Commissioner who will become the…
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Real Estate News
Calls for legislation over borrowing for property against SMSFs
Property research house RiskWise is calling on the Council of Financial Regulators to introduce legislation banning borrowing against SMSFs for property despite the regulator indicating recently that they would take no actions due to a shift in dynamics in the housing market. According to RiskWise CEO Doron Peleg, all of the major banks have stopped loans to SMSFs, and this…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Hutton & Hutton return to Brisbane with New Farm office
After a decade of absence from the New Farm district in Brisbane, real estate duo Peter and Karen Hutton are thrilled to announce a comeback to their old stomping ground. The new Hutton & Hutton office has opened on the corner of Brunswick Street and Merthyr Road in November 2018, placing them in the heart of the Brisbane area. CEO…
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Real Estate News
New faces at DiJONES to welcome in a new era
The DiJONES group continue to set themselves up for a big year as they add powerhouse duo Matt Lorimer and his associate Lee Duffy to the team. Matt and Lee are familiar faces in the North Shore area having lived locally for some time and finding it to be a fabulous area to bring up their own families just like…
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Real Estate News
REIQ Hosts Emergency Forums to help Townsville Agents
Peak body for the Queensland real estate profession The Real Estate Institute of Queensland is hosting two forums in Townsville on Wednesday 13 February to help all real estate professionals manage issues arising from the floods. REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said the REIQ Townsville Flood Forum was free to all Townsville real estate professionals and was designed to answer all…
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Real Estate News
The Agency adds award winner to boost regional presence
The Agency has completed the regional loop around the Sydney area with the appointment of Cveta Kolarovski to the team based in Newcastle. An agent who puts relationships before revenue, Cveta Kolarovski says she has been waiting for the right business to partner with in order to take her operation to the next level. “The decision to join The Agency…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Local real estate agent steps up into leadership
WELL-KNOWN local agent, Sam Doman, has opened the doors to the newest Ray White business in Tea Tree Gully, servicing the north-east, foothills and acreage market. Having worked in the north-eastern suburbs of Adelaide for over 10 years, Mr Doman said it was a natural progression to step into business ownership. “Nothing about my service will change – it will…
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Real Estate News
RE/MAX Australia promotes growth specialist from within
RE/MAX Australia announced the appointment of Dene Tucker to the role of Business Growth Consultant this month. This is an expansion of Mr Tucker’s training role with the network, to take advantage of his vast experience within the company and the industry including franchising, franchise ownership, auctioneering, sales and training. “Growth is a fundamentally important part of business,” said Mr…
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EPM: Technology & Social
It’s not all about fees: Kul Singh
It’s hardly an industry secret that the rental market is hot right now, with economic trends and more stringent lending criteria seeing the great Australian home ownership dream make way for a more transient living experience. realestate.com.au’s Kul Singh explains the shift is resulting in rental searches outstripping sales in some areas. It’s also seeing rental properties in many suburbs spending…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Why it pays to stand out from the crowd: Chris Antos
What was your first job? I started working in my uncle’s takeaway in Watson when I was about 12. It was a really beneficial experience for me; hospitality is a great way to bring someone out of their shell. What’s been the best thing to happen to you in your career? I received the REIACT Commercial Salesperson of the Year…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Stone Real Estate opens new projects division
Stone Real Estate has welcomed experienced residential project marketing specialist Marshall Cobb along with his entire PropertySource team, who have re-branded their business as Stone Projects. Mr Cobb brings over 20 years of project marketing experience to the Stone brand, having previously worked with L.J. Hooker and McGrath before co-founding PropertySource in 2007. He was instrumental in PropertySource becoming one of…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
First National Real Estate Leadership Award finalists announced
Finalists have been selected for the First National Real Estate Leadership Award in the NSW/ACT Seven News Young Achiever Awards. The Awards aim to encourage, acknowledge and reward the achievements and valuable contribution young individuals make in their local communities. The Finalists are: Joe Harris, 22, of Matraville Joshua Gilbert, 27, of Gloucester Kate Fitzsimons, 26, of Cronulla Usman Iftikhar,…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Richardson & Wrench opens in Hervey Bay
The red R&W logo is set for a comeback in Hervey Bay, with local couple Dirk and Sally Van Den Heuvel opening a new Richardson & Wrench real estate office. Like many of their clients, the couple made a lifestyle decision five years ago to settle in Hervey Bay, allowing Sally to reconnect with her family and Dirk to enjoy…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Quiet achiever: Why sellers love Tyson Clarke
Joining the real estate industry three years ago from a development and engineering background, Tyson Clarke has already achieved formidable success in Brisbane’s high-end market. He spoke with Hannah Blackiston about work ethic, building a profile and delivering on promises. Tyson Clarke has a different attitude to real estate. Despite only being in the industry for three years, his expansive…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Rugby pro to help drive Ray White Rural
Well-known high-performance rugby coach Chris Malone has joined Ray White Rural and Livestock as State Manager – NSW to help drive productivity across the network. Ray White Rural is embarking on an ambitious growth and productivity plan for 2019. Ray White Rural and Livestock CEO Stephen Nell said there had never been a more critical time to invest into the…
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BEST PRACTICE
Is the real estate industry too picky?
By all accounts the recruitment market for quality candidates is a competitive space, with over 5,000 agencies in NSW alone vying for top-quality candidates – making it as ruthless as the real estate climate today. In this market, there are a few key factors to consider when looking at your internal people plan. Be clear on your non-negotiables It is possible…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Record price for Melbourne Penthouse with $30M sale
Luxury property developer GURNER™ has broken Melbourne’s price record for the most expensive apartment sale, contracting a $30m penthouse at its ultra-luxury Saint Moritz development in St Kilda to a high-profile Melbourne family. The sale, contracted off-market prior to the development’s slated public launch in June this year has achieved an unprecedented $40,000 per square metre. The price is 20…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Purplebricks appoint ‘agile results-focused’ digital agency
Flat-fee based agency Purplebricks have appointed digital agency King Kong to create digital marketing strategies and campaigns across Google Ads, YouTube pre-roll and Facebook. “As a disrupter in the real estate industry, we needed a campaign to match our agile, results-focused approach. So King Kong was the perfect fit,” Purplebricks Australia CEO Neil Tavender said. “Purplebricks Australia is growing rapidly…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Colliers International appoints new Director Capital Markets and Investment Services
Following a long and successful career in Asia and the United States, Michael Montelibano is bringing his experience and skills to Australia and Colliers International’s Canberra office. “We are exceedingly pleased to have such as accomplished property professional joining our business,” Colliers International State Chief Executive Paul Powderly said. Mr Montelibano’s corporate history includes experience in mergers & acquisitions (M&A),…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Three offices join forces to become OBrien Mornington
Three real estate offices have become one in Main Street, Mornington as OBrien Real Estate scores a hat trick. Three agencies in the Mornington Peninsula have consolidated into one large agency as Kayn Luff, director and business owner of long-established and trusted independent Mornington agency Conley Luff, joins forces with Fraser Bayne, director and business owner of OBrien Real Estate…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts appoint new managing director for New Zealand
Harcourts New Zealand has appointed widely respected industry leader and former CEO Bryan Thomson as its new Managing Director. “We are delighted Bryan has agreed to return to lead our New Zealand business,” said Managing Director of Harcourts International Ltd Mike Green. “Bryan brings to this position an innate ability to draw exceptional performance from individuals and teams and has…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Stone Real Estate launches in Queensland
Stone Real Estate proudly launches in Queensland this week with renowned industry leader Scott Kelly at the helm. Mr Kelly is tasked with the job of establishing Stone’s rapidly expanding boutique model throughout the Sunshine State. The Queenslander is thrilled to join Stone Real Estate and is relishing the challenge to ‘start from scratch’. “It is a big advantage being able…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White Rural appoints key specialist in Melbourne
Ray White Rural has announced the appointment of a new leader in Victoria. Matt White, a fourth-generation leader in the Ray White family and a successful business owner, has now joined Ray White Rural and Livestock in Melbourne as its state director and auctioneer. Ray White Rural and Livestock CEO Stephen Nell said Mr White’s appointment was a timely critical…
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