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SMS marketing
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The dos and don’ts of SMS marketing

Podium has revealed the dos and don’ts of a successful SMS marketing campaign.

auction volumes
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Auction volumes below predictions due to Melbourne’s lockdown

Auction volumes dropped below the number previously predicted this week, with 2691 properties going under the hammer across…

May auctions
Industry News

May the busiest auction month on record: Domain

May was the busiest auction month on record, according to a recent report by Domain.

Industry News

Best of RE/MAX are making waves

Openn Negotiation Somerville
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Acreage property sells well above reserve in online auction

A 10-acre property in Somerville, Victoria has sold for $402,500 above the reserve, after fierce bidding through online…

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Home loan commitments hit record high

Owner-occupiers are fuelling a record high level of new loan commitments for housing.

Hobart
Industry News

National rental vacancy rates fall for second consecutive month

The number of available residential properties available for in Australia have fallen for the second month in a…

Industry News

Economic activity increased 1.8 per cent in March quarter

Australia's GDP rose by 1.8 per cent in seasonally adjusted terms in the March quarter, according to the…

Evan Kuixiao Wei and Jimmy Luo
Franchise News

Century 21 Masterpiece owners expand reach with Zetland office

Sydney’s Century 21 Masterpiece has announced its expansion, with the team adding a Zetland office to its existing…

energy efficiency
Industry News

REA finds property seekers want energy efficient homes

Energy-efficient ratings and features have become increasingly important factors for Australians looking to rent, buy or build, according…

Industry News

Sales of Crown Group’s Mastery apartments soar

Buyers are increasingly looking for low maintenance, luxury apartments across Sydney's most convenient locations

Industry News

Perth home values up 10 per cent in past 10 months

Perth home values have now increased by 10 per cent over the past 10 months.

building approvals
Industry News

Detached dwelling approvals break another record in April

Detached dwelling approvals hit a new record nigh in April, according to HIA.

11 Maxwell Street, Blairgowrie
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Market Buy auction switch a virtual winner

Victoria’s snap lockdown hasn't dampened enthusiasm from prospective buyers, with a house at Mornington Peninsula selling for more…

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RBA leaves official cash rate at 10 basis points at June meeting

The Reserve Bank has again opted to maintain its current policy settings at its monthly Board meeting, including…

Hobart
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Australian residential property values rise by 2.2 per cent in May

Housing markets continued to surge throughout Australia in May, with CoreLogic's national Home Value Index rising by 2.2…

North Lakes Belle Property
Franchise News

Belle Property opens North Lakes office following Bowmaker rebrand

Belle Property has officially launched a new office in Queensland’s Moreton Bay region, with Chris Bowmaker rebranding his…

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Top 10 takeaways from AREC 2021 – Day 2

AREC 2021 has just wrapped up on the Gold Coast

Natalie Mikhael
Industry News

Natalie Mikhael joins the LJ Hooker performance team

Natalie Mikhael has been appointed Business Growth Manager of LJ Hooker.

Sydney construction
Industry News

Planning reform could provide a $5 billion productivity boost

The NSW Property Council has welcomed the release of a new Productivity White Paper.

RE/MAX NZ Garry Malcolm
Industry News

Jedi Master of real estate hits 40 years

RE/MAX New Zealand business owner Garry Malcolm is celebrates 40 years in the industry.

Sydney
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Sydney property values tipped to rise by more than 20 per cent

House prices in Sydney are forecast to rise by an unprecedented 21 per cent in 2021, with a…

Owen Wilson
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REA Group does a deal for share in PropertyGuru

REA Group has announced that it has entered into a binding agreement to combine REA’s Malaysia and Thailand…

Snug
Industry News

Ray White transforms the rental experience by collaborating with Snug

Rental application and inspection booking platform Snug.com, has formally announced its commercial partnership with Ray White, with the…

AREC 2021
Industry News

Top takeaways from AREC 2021 – Day 1

Thousands of real estate agents, property managers and industry professionals have converged at the Gold Coast Convention and…