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West Australian agents are set to enjoy a real estate conference specifically tailored for their needs, courtesy of the Home-Grown Heroes conference on August 14. To be held at Crown Perth, Home-Grown Heroes is a conference that focuses on local West Australian real estate agents who are making their mark. The event was inspired by …
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Treasurer Dominic Perrottet’s third NSW Budget delivers a record infrastructure spend, strong spending in health and education and a solid outlook for growth despite reduced stamp duty revenue, according to Property Council of Australia. A smaller surplus of $802 million in 2019-20 and averaging $1.7 billion in forward years, has produced a sensible budget, one …
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The Sunshine Coast and Bathurst are among areas sitting at the top of the property clock, bucking a trend which sees most of New South Wales in a steady decline, while much of regional Queensland begins its recovery. These are the latest insights from independent valuation and advisory firm Herron Todd White who also had …
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Global real estate giant, RE/MAX, has just announced its top performers for the 2019 first quarter, with a staggering 30 entries from Australia and New Zealand in the Global Top 100 lists. “Here the designation ‘Global’ represents all agents outside of the United States and Canada,” explained Michael Davoren, Managing Director of RE/MAX Australia and …
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The Agency Group has reported continued growth, notching up $402 million worth of property sales in April and May, and $34.8 million in year-to date Gross Commission Income (GCI) to the end of May, 2019. West Coast operations, which incorporate The Agency and SLP brands, achieved the highest GCI of $1.3m in May, while the …
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REIWA has welcomed Productivity Commission Chairman, Michael Brennan’s recommendation for state governments to abolish stamp duty and has strongly urged the Western Australian government to take action. REIWA President Damian Collins said stamp duty was an inefficient tax and one of the biggest imposts to home ownership. “Despite WA currently being the most affordable state …
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Renters will be empowered with greater financial flexibility and convenience when funding their next rental bond thanks to a joint venture between Australia’s leading rental property website and a finance company. Fair Go Finance has partnered with rent.com.au to develop and fund convenient financial products aimed at more than 600,000 renters who visit RENT’s App …
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Housing Industry Association (HIA) National Vice President Simon Norris has been elected the industry body’s President following the recent departure of Pino Monaco. Mr Norris boasts more than two decade’s association with the HIA, including a former stint as Queensland President. “Simon’s involvement with the HIA has spanned over 20 years, in various roles including …
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New research by research group sellorhold.com.au has uncovered 15 affordable suburbs around Australia, where they say buyers are tipped to make at least $50,000 in three years after offloading underperforming properties elsewhere. Head of Research Jeremy Sheppard said low growth forecasts were common in a number of suburbs in Darwin and Perth, which means that …
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Laing+Simmons has revealed its 10 Real Heroes: the coaches, carers, volunteers and regular Aussie battlers who have each now received $5,000 as part of the company’s campaign honouring the ‘unreal efforts of real people’ in the community. The Real Heroes campaign saw Laing+Simmons give away $50,000 to 10 local heroes in the community after receiving …
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After the resounding success of last year’s inaugural competition, the AREC Australasian Auctioneering competition has now established itself as an integral part of the Australian Real Estate Conference. Under the direction of AREC founder John McGrath, the competition was judged by an independent panel of four, who awarded the AREC 2019 Australasian Auctioneer to New …
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Housing affordability marginally improved across the country in the March quarter of 2019 with the exception of the Northern Territory, according to research from the Real Estate Institute of Australia and Adelaide Bank. REIA President Adrian Kelly said the March quarter 2019 edition of the Adelaide Bank/REIA Housing Affordability Report found New South Wales had …
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International edtech company Cohort Go has partnered with UniLodge Australia to roll out custom-built payments software that will make it easier for students to pay for their accommodation. UniLodge, a specialist accommodation provider for universities, colleges and TAFEs, manages over 70 properties across Australia. The partnership enables UniLodge to eliminate manual reconciliation of fortnightly student …
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In what was a widely expected move, the Reserve Bank of Australia has cut the cash rate to an all-time low of 1.25 per cent. At their monthly meeting on June 4, the Board elected to lower the cash rate by 25 basis points, explaining the decision was aimed at supporting employment growth and providing …
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