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Raine & Horne National Awards for Excellence winners announced
The 2016 Raine & Horne National Awards for Excellence event, held at the spectacular Hamilton Island Conference Centre, attracted more than 200 of Raine & Horne’s best and brightest from its national and international network of offices. Congratulations to all the winners of the 2016 Raine & Horne National Awards for Excellence: Top Salesperson (Dollar Value) James Baker, Raine &…
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CoreLogic: July Rent Review
Rental rates showed no signs of lifting over July, according to the CoreLogic July Rent Index. Rental rates fell by -0.3% over the month to be -0.6% lower over the 12 months to July 2016. According to CoreLogic research analyst Cameron Kusher, rental rates continue to ease as supply ramps up. In July, rental rates dropped in all cities except…
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Starr Partners puts its agents to the honesty test
When real estate agents featured amongst the lowest ranked professionals for honesty, Douglas Driscoll, CEO of real estate group Starr Partners, set out to prove it wasn’t so by putting some of his agents to the ultimate test – a polygraph machine. Engaging independent forensic polygraph company Advanced Polygraph, Douglas sat down with his agents to ask them questions from…
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REA Goes Global
Realestate.com.au has taken its real estate portal to the world, with the announcement of the REA Global Property Network. This ground-breaking website (now the largest source for global property listings in the world) works in two ways – offering Australian investors the chance to purchase properties across the world, whilst also exposing Australian vendors’ assets to an international audience –…
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realestate.com.au launches global property network
REA Group, parent company of realestate.com.au, has announced the launch of its global property network. The network is a platform that opens up a new way for people to search for international property while exposing Australian property listings to a global audience. With listings from 56 countries, connected by property sites in 12 markets, including US, Italy, Germany, France, Malaysia…
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REA Group named on Forbes’ World’s Most Innovative Growth Companies list
REA Group has been recognised as one of Forbes’ World’s Most Innovative Growth Companies, featuring the top 100 most innovative growth companies from around the world. REA Group ranked 19th alongside only two other Australian companies – Seek (13th) and Domino’s Pizza Enterprises (20th). According to Forbes, the list relies upon investors’ ability to identify firms they expect to be…
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Elite Agent Magazine reaches finals for two Publish awards
The finalists of this year’s Publish Awards, recognising the best in print and digital publishing across Australia have been revealed, with Elite Agent Magazine being shortlisted in two categories, Business Magazine of the Year and a nod to Samantha McLean for Business Editor of the year for the second year running. Other finalists in the same category include Bauer Media for…
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Property market bounces back: Domain
House prices have increased in almost every capital city, bouncing back from recent price falls, according to the June quarter Domain House Price Report. Nationally, the median house price increased 1.5 per cent, with strong growth in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra and Hobart. The exceptions are Perth and Darwin, where steep price falls continued, decreasing 1.7 and 0.7 per…
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New economic report shows solid growth for Australian property market
The PRDnationwide Research Team has released a new report revealing the Australian property market has made a positive start to 2016, with housing and rental growth recorded in capital cities and metro areas along with improved conditions in regional areas. After a hot 2015, the PRDnationwide 2016 Australian Economic and Property Report reveals the Australian property market has returned to…
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Raine & Horne gives homeowners the chance to share in $40,000 prize pool
Australian homeowners considering selling their properties between July and November will have the chance to make the move to their new house even more exciting, thanks to leading real estate group, Raine & Horne. As part of Raine & Horne’s Spring 2016 marketing campaign, “Make Your House A Home”, anyone listing their residential properties for sale with Raine & Horne…
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New app Abakus helps maximise tax returns for property investors
Abakus Apps, a new finance-based smartphone application and the first of its kind in Australia, launched today. Aimed at everyday Australian residential property investors, Abakus makes property tax management more convenient and efficient – helping users self-manage their investment/s, maximise their tax return and obtain an estimate of their tax position at any time during the financial year. Investing in property offers tax benefits that make real…
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realestate.com.au ramps up content offering with relaunched news section
realestate.com.au is ramping up its content offering by increasing its content and product teams and launching a new-look news site. The new investment in content comes as Australia’s leading property site surpassed 3.4 million visits1 for the news section alone, growing 509 per cent year on year2 (January 2015 – January 2016). The new realestate.com.au/news, launched this week, features more…
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realestateVIEW.com.au partners with AFL players to share real estate journeys
realestateVIEW.com.au has launched an exciting new partnership with The AFL Players’ Association with a short behind-the-scenes look at Jack Riewoldt’s family home in Bellerive, Tasmania. The first taste of five AFL stars to begin sharing their real estate story, Riewoldt provides a glimpse into his childhood home in the upcoming series, which will launch on realestateVIEW.com.au on Monday 11th July.…
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BMT Acquires Homesales
BMT Tax Depreciation today announces that it has agreed to acquire homesales.com.au from carsales.com (ASX:CAR) in a move that is expected to generate immediate value for both businesses. BMT is a specialist quantity surveyor and a dominant provider of tax depreciation schedules for property investors across Australia. The homesales.com.au real estate sales portal was launched in 2009 bycarsales.com – Australia’s…
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Submissions open today for the AREAs
Submissions are now open for the Annual REA Excellence Awards (AREAs), the only awards to recognise and celebrate the success of the entire property and media industries. All customers of REA Group are eligible to enter and can do so until submissions close on 1 August 2016. Andrew Rechtman, REA Group’s Executive General Manager – Residential, said he was looking…
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Renter needs overlooked in pursuit of great Australian dream, reveals election survey
While housing affordability continues as a key issue in the final days of the Federal Election campaign, Renters are calling for more support, improved services, financial incentives and the recognition of renting as an accepted lifestyle choice in Australia. According to a recent 2016 Federal Election survey (1,541 respondents) conducted by Australia’s leading website dedicated to rental property, Rent.com.au, more…
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Landlord Real Estate Tycoon – A Real Estate Mobile Game to sharpen your investment skills
‘Landlord Real Estate Tycoon’ Provides a thrilling GEO-Based Property Trading Simulation Game On iOS® & Android™ Game developer and publisher Reality Games is proud to officially announce the worldwide release of Landlord: Real Estate Tycoon now available as a F2P (free-to-play) download on iOS® and Android™. Completely revamped on the iOS® and released for the first time ever on Android™…
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Ray White launches Home Now providing more value to each customer experience
Ray White continues it’s focus on customer excellence with the the launch of Ray White Home Now – an online comparison tool and utility connection service connecting customers faster when they move into a new home. Home Now’s point of difference is that it allows valuable customer data to stay within the business rather than being sent to external third…
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REA Group named as one of LinkedIn’s Top Attractors
REA Group has been included in LinkedIn’s Top Attractors list, featuring the top 25 companies where Australians would most like to work now, based on LinkedIn data. Entering the list for the first time, REA Group ranked 17th and was the sole company featured from both the digital and media industries. Commenting on the honour, REA Group CEO Tracey Fellows…
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Inaugural AREAs judges announced
With submissions opening on 1 July, today REA Group announced the first 12 judges and judging criteria for the inaugural Annual REA Excellence Awards (AREAs). The first judges to be announced come from the media, property, data, technology and not-for-profit sectors, and according to REA Group, are some of the most respected and experienced in their professions. The judges announced…
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REINSW warns against renting asbestos register property
Dwellings listed on a register of residential properties affected by loose file asbestos insulation are uninhabitable, according to the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales. REINSW President John Cunningham said from 30 May 2016, NSW Fair Trading made the listing of residential premises on the loose-fill asbestos insulation register (LFAI Register) a material fact, requiring an agent to advise…
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AREAs award categories, date and location announced
REA Group is excited to announce that the Annual REA Excellence Awards (AREAs) will be held in Melbourne on Friday 28 October 2016 in the famed Great Hall of the iconic National Gallery of Victoria. The AREAs are the industry awards program to span the property and media industries. The 17 awards presented on the night will cover the three…
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Cohen Handler partners with mortgage broking group to help buyers purchase property sooner
Cohen Handler has announced a partnership with leading aggregator eChoice Limited (ASX: ECO) to help more Australians get the right property at the right price with the help of an experienced industry specialist. This partnership will enable mortgage brokers at eChoice to offer Cohen Handler’s service to help aspiring homeowners and investors who already have loan pre-approval, to get ahead of the competition…
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Learn How to Be a Rainmaker and Reinvent the Rules
TOP REAL ESTATE CONFERENCE RETURNS TO THE GOLD COAST The continuing success of the Australasian Real Estate Conference (AREC) now in its 19th year, is due to its diverse line-up of highly respected international speakers who join Australia’s best as they openly share their secret weapons for success, industry knowledge and life experiences. The two day conference returns for the…
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YourPorter Partners With iSelect to Bring Even More Benefits to Agents
ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S FASTEST GROWING utility connections services, YourPorter, has joined forces with leading comparator service iSelect to offer home movers increased choice and convenience through a tailored comparison of electricity, gas, broadband internet, car insurance and more. UNLIKE EXISTING MARKET players, YourPorter aims to meet the growing demand of consumers who want the convenience of a utility connection service…
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The Smart Way to Buy Properties for Renovation
Buying a property with the intention to renovate is a lucrative option to save money upfront whilst still owning your ideal property. With many television shows recently focusing on the benefits of renovating existing properties, it is easy to overlook the potential risks. As with all things property, research is the key to renovator success. Properties that generate the highest…
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Wise Help for Subdividing Land
Subdividing land is becoming increasingly common in inner city suburbs around Melbourne. Investors list the use of existing land, potential for higher collective financial return, and the ability to keep one or more properties and sell remaining dwellings, as the most appealing benefits of land subdivision. However, potential difficulties easily arise. Wise Real Estate Advice enhances the subdivision experience from…
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The Advantages of Buyers Advocates
Buyer’s advocates are commonplace in America and the Australian market is just starting to recognise their value. With property prices soaring to all-time highs and auctions demolishing reserves, Australia buyers are starting to identify the beneficial options buyer’s advocates provide. Through skilled purchasing, buyer’s advocates make sure clients don’t pay over market value for their ideal property. The advantage of…
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Lawlab Launches National Conveyancing Partnership Program
National legal property services specialist, Lawlab, has announced a new referral program to reward the growing number of Australian real estate agents helping their clients secure a property sale or purchase better, smarter and faster. Gone are the days of endless emails, phone calls, meetings and paperwork to secure a property transaction – Lawlab uses the Rundl property network to…
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Domain Launches App for Tracking Property Value
After launching the Home Price Guide in August, property website Domain.com.au today launched a new feature, Track My Home, which allows property owners to update the details of their home, and receive an updated property value estimate. Domain’s Home Price Guide provides homebuyers, sellers and renters with the estimated value, history, photos and other details of 13 million properties in…
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One More Step
To celebrate her recent Editor of the Year award (Business) and several years working together, magazine Sub-Editor Jill Boniface stepped up into the driver’s seat and turned the tables on Editor Samantha McLean – and the interviewer got interviewed. The agreement was no question off limits, including centrefolds, goals and how the tough editorial decisions get made. Here is how the…
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Is There More To Utility Connection Services Than Meets The Eye?
IN 2013, UTILITY CONNECTIONS COMPANY YOURPORTER launched as the only real estate industry-based connections company. We spoke with Tony Zarka, the General Manager of YourPorter, to find out more about how real estate offices can use the service to enhance their service offering and grow their business. TWO YEARS AFTER its launch, YourPorter is still the only connections company in…
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Top LJ Hooker Agent John McManus to inspire at LNS15
There was a time when John McManus considered giving up real estate. He was young, new to the business and downtrodden after getting knock-back after knock-back every time he picked up the phone to prospect for new listings. “I had a fear of picking up the phone and talking to people and being told ‘no’,” he said. “I was being…
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Ray White wins EY inaugural Family Business award
The Ray White Group has been named as Australia’s inaugural winner of the Family Business Award at the 2015 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards, held at The Star on Thursday 15 October – a milestone for a real estate business to receive this honor. The Family Business Award is not new to EY internationally, with the award handed out…
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