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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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