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Openn Negotiation smash seller expectations
Online property sales platform Openn Negotiation has reported a strong start to the spring selling season – with 53 per cent of properties sold in September selling above expectations.
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Harcourts International announces new COO
Harcourts International has announced the appointment of a new Chief Operating Officer, with Andrew Friebe stepping into the role. Announcing the appointment, Harcourts International CEO Steve Caradoc-Davies said it gave him great pleasure to welcome Mr Friebe back to the corporate leadership team at Harcourts. “His in-depth knowledge and understanding of real estate, both within a real estate business and…
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Moreton Bay shake up as additional horsepower bolsters established agency
The Sunshine Coast's property market is set to receive a further shake up, as one of Eview Group's most recent partnerships drives area dominance, committing to a secondary office to offset growth and propel serviceability. It's been a career-long dream of Acreage and Lifestyle Property's Director, Carolyn Drane, to create…
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QANTAS may soon be your new landlord
Qantas is subletting roughly 25,000 square metres of office space in Sydney, Melbourne and Hobart.
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Surge in premium sales across the Sydney’s Lower North Shore
There is little doubt we are in unchartered waters when it comes to the current property market performance and the Covid-19 pandemic. Currently, the Lower North Shore of Sydney is experiencing a surge in premium sales; it is not only strong, but firing. The Agency’s local team has achieved over $42 million worth of sales, across seven transactions in just…
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Raine & Horne open new Sunshine Coast office
Experienced agent, property valuer, and former Queensland Property Council President Wayne Rex has launched Raine & Horne Marcoola to service the northern section of the Queensland Sunshine Coast. Mr Rex is opening the new office with his wife Penny. They are folding the local branch of their property advisory, valuation, and off-the-plan sales business, Dodds & Bumbu, into Raine &…
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RE/MAX expand to four new countries in 2020
RE/MAX continues to expand to more countries and territories around the world, with the brand setting up office in four new countries this year. “RE/MAX added Belgium, Moldova, North Macedonia and St. Lucia in the…
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Jason Roach heads up The Agency Upper North Shore
Former banker and lead agent Jason Roach is joining The Agency.
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C21 boosts service offering
Century 21 Australia has acted on insight obtained while operating through COVID-19 and bolstered its service proposition to existing C21 network and those joining the brand. With the level of uncertainty introduced by the COVID-19…
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Co-living company Hmlet moves into property and lifestyle sector
Hmlet, Asia-Pacific’s fastest growing co-living company, announced a range of products that see them enter the property and lifestyle space. “The goal of Hmlet’s new product lines is to change the way people live for…
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LJ Hooker turns 92, and partners with headspace
On September 20, 1928, Leslie Joseph Hooker opened a real estate office in Maroubra, a beachside suburb roughly ten kilometres from the Sydney CBD.
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New CEO for Ray White Queensland
Ray White Queensland has announced a major shakeup, with a new CEO replacing Tony Warland, who has been at the helm of the company for 12 years. Incoming CEO Jason Andrew, an award-winning auctioneer who has successfully led the NSW network for close to four years, is taking over the reins from Mr Warland. Ray White Group Managing Director Dan White…
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LJ Hooker Cleveland offers up Mitsubishi Mirage in spring campaign
This spring, LJ Hooker Cleveland is offering property owners the chance to win a brand-new Mitsubishi Mirage valued at almost $20,000. Every sales or rental listing undertaken by LJ Hooker Cleveland between 1 September and 30 November will go into the draw to win the car from Bartons Mitsubishi Capalaba. The draw will take place at Bartons Mitsubishi Capalaba in…
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LJ Hooker launches new spring campaign for the DIY consumer
LJ Hooker has launched its latest campaign ‘spruce up for spring’ to drive customer engagement and brand awareness during the competitive spring selling season. The national three-month campaign, which kicked off on 1 September, is based on a spring season giveaway offering homeowners the chance to win a share of $17,500 in home renovation vouchers by receiving a property appraisal…
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RE/MAX team with live streaming platform
RE/MAX Australia Operations Director, Josh Davoren, has announced a ground-breaking partnership between a real estate company and streaming platform Home Live. Home Live is a live streaming solution for real estate agents globally. The platform was developed specifically for real estate by co-founders Luke Watson and Jon Tyson, and was launched to the RE/MAX network last month. Onboarding of offices…
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RE/MAX New Zealand’s Queenstown rally sets high benchmark
After a period of COVID-related uncertainty, RE/MAX New Zealand held its second rally for the year bringing more than 100 members, business partners and invited guests together in Queenstown on 3rd September. RE/MAX New Zealand…
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Eview Group enters the commercial arena, joining forces with Melbourne agency
The Eview Group has confirmed their expansion into the commercial sector, as they broaden their scope and announce their latest partnership with Commercial Real Estate Group. Founded by Robert Renner, Commercial Real Estate Group is the accumulation of a life-long love affair with property, together with an unwavering passion and commitment to navigate and service an expanding clientele. Joining the…
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Central Coast real estate group announces big changes
One of the Central Coast’s largest and most reputable real estate businesses is set to shake up the local industry with the announcement of a major re-brand, which launched on September 1. Longstanding Principal Andre Kubecka and his team are exiting their group of 15 years to re-emerge as Brand Property, an exciting new Independent Group that is set to…
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Ray White NSW | ACT celebrates its 2020 winners
Close to 1000 people tuned in to watch the Ray White NSW | ACT 2019-20 awards, which looked a little different this year, held over Zoom. Nonetheless, the night felt the same, as the network celebrated the achievements of its top offices and individuals. Ray White NSW CEO Andrew McCulloch said the iso-style awards were a sign of 2020 given…
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Ray White Marsden Property Management Team Leader recognised at state awards
Ray White Marsden Team Leader Rachael Curtis has been named Property Manager of the Year at the highly competitive Ray White Queensland annual awards. Ray White Marsden Principal, Avi Khan said the accolade was a testament to the hard work of the past year and the service offering provided by Ms Curtis and her team. “I am honoured to receive…
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Raine & Horne appoints CEO with a view to expansion
Raine & Horne has announced the retirement of current CEO Brian Reid, which has included 40 years in the industry and a seven-year stint with the group. Current Head of Network, Andrew Brien will take up the CEO Role. Angus Raine, Executive Chairman, Raine & Horne welcomed Mr Brien’s appointment, noting the new CEO brings extensive experience in business management…
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Embracing change and thriving during a crisis
Recent events regarding the COVID-19 virus have affected, and will continue to have an effect on the real estate industry moving into the future. In this environment, we are already witnessing traditional services such as in-house dining being prohibited due to social distancing policy. As many businesses fail to adapt they will unfortunately go to the wall. Those businesses that…
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Unsung heroes of real estate recognised at state awards
At the highly competitive Ray White Queensland annual awards, Genevieve Trew was recognised as the Administrator for the Year for her contribution to Ray White Marsden. Recognising the quality of support staff in the business, Genevieve said the accolade was a testament to the hard work of the past year, not only at an individual level but among the whole…
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The Agency reports 48 per cent increase in revenue
The Agency is celebrating success, with their financial results for 2019/20 indicating a turnaround in cashflow and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA), along with a 48 per cent increase in revenue. Released on August 31, The Agency’s ASX announcement highlights 12 months of operational growth and improvement, resulting in revenue of $41.86 million, compared to $28.34 million…
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Lockdown inspires innovative virtual tour in Melbourne
‘Innovation’ has proved the catch-cry of 2020 and for Victorian agent Angela Limanis a foray into the virtual is reaping very real success. On Saturday, the Ray White Cheltenham sales agent and auctioneer, along with her associate Dylan Jansma, hosted a live virtual inspection of a beautiful three-bedroom home in south-east Melbourne, attracting 23 potential buyers in the process. The…
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Coronis BDM Cadetship attracts over 200 applications
Coronis has been inundated with 207 applications in just three days for their new Business Development Manager (BDM) Cadet Program which launches on 1 September 2020. Coronis Property Management Director Jodi Ford, who oversaw the growth of the Coronis portfolio from 200 properties to 8000, said they received so much interest in the new program they had to take the Seek…
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Buxton expands its leadership team
Buxton real estate group is continuing its growth in Victoria, announcing the appointment of Amanda Henry to its corporate team. Boasting a real estate pedigree and a career that spans 13 years, Ms Henry has joined the Buxton senior leadership team, in the role of Head of Operations – focusing on key areas including culture, marketing, technology, innovation, and training.…
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RE/MAX Sydney presence grows with two new franchises
Three successful real estate identities have joined RE/MAX Australia to open two franchises in the Sydney region of Canada Bay. Garry Kelly is principal of residential agency RE/MAX KRG and RE/MAX Commercial Alliance. He established himself as a well-known and respected business figure as a director of Strathfield Car Radios. Mr Kelly retired from the board in 2001 and left…
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Highly-regarded agent Carla Poletto joins DiJones Mosman
Highly-regarded agent Carla Poletto has officially joined the DiJones Lower North Shore team in Mosman. Having owned and operated her own real estate office for over a decade, Ms Poletto has an innate understanding of what it takes to provide a world-class client experience. “Carla has an exceptional reputation and enviable understanding of the real estate landscape, bringing over 26 years…
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Consumer connection the focus as Real Estate Industry Partners announce new CEO
First established about three years ago, REIP includes some of the sector’s biggest brands and independent agencies. Now they’re looking to improve the profile of the industry by working alongside the national and state real estate industry (REI) bodies to offer a unified national voice at a consumer, industry, and government level. Set to commence the role on September 22,…
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Kremer is shaking up the competition
Every capital city has them. Middle-ring suburbs where well-established agencies become firmly entrenched. Like a well-worn groove in a favourite armchair, these existing businesses reach a ‘comfortably familiar’ stage where they’re convinced there’ll be little risk from fresh new players coming in and shaking up their market. That’s what 34-year-old Steven Kremer saw in Brisbane’s Centenary Suburbs, just 12 kilometres…
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McGrath announces pleasing FY20 results
McGrath Limited has announced a significant turnaround in fortunes this past financial year. The company posted underlying earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of $3.7 million, excluding $2.2 million worth of government COVID-related grants, for the year to 30 June 2020. This is compared with a loss of $6.4 million in the previous year, and amounts to a…
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South Coast agent named one of Raine & Horne’s best
South Coast agent and Raine & Horne Mollymook/Milton Principal Ben Pryde has been named the ‘Top Salesperson (Principal) – Number of Sales’ at the 2020 Raine & Horne Awards. Held virtually for the first time in the property group’s 137-year history, this year’s awards saw Mr Pryde edge past Raine & Horne Double Bay principal Ric Serrao to take out…
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Josh Tesolin recruits three top agents for new Ray White office
Since joining the Ray White Group a little over a month ago, Josh Tesolin hasn’t let up for a minute. He has listed 30 properties, sold five, and this week recruited three top agents for his new Ray White Quakers Hill office. The new acquisitions are Taylor Bredin, Nathan Beazley, and Marc Haddad. “I am on a mission to be…
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Eview Group expands their presence in the Sunshine State
The Eview Group is strengthening its offering across Queensland, as further expansion across the Sunshine Coast is unveiled. Partnering with the Eview Group and launching his self-titled brand, Dell Estate Agents, Russell Dell is thrilled to present his personalised, broad, and unique skillset to his local marketplace. With a direct focus on residential property sales, coupled with off-the-plan developments, Russell…
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