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Cobden & Hayson take the lead on mental wellbeing
New South Was agency, Cobden & Hayson, has taken the lead on mental wellbeing in the real estate profession, rolling out a new initiative they hope will boost their employee’s overall health. In an industry-first initiative, Cobden & Hayson has collaborated with the Real Estate Employers Federation (REEF) to draft and implement a Purchased Additional Leave policy. The program will…
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Hills District specialist Karen D’Angola joins DiJONES
Experienced agent and Hills District expert, Karen D’Angola has joined DiJONES to leverage her expertise in the local market. Ms D’Angola has worked in real estate across the Hills District for many years as well as being a local resident. “We approached Karen because of her strong position as a market leader in real estate for the Hills District, as…
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OBrien Real Estate extends its network into Melbourne’s eastern suburbs
OBrien Real Estate has welcomed a well-known local family agency to its growing network in Victoria, with the Molinaro family joining the brand. The Molinaro family business has been established for more than 30 years in the City of Whitehorse, and will join the OBrien family from July 8, operating from a state-of-the-art, brand new office in Blackburn. Husband and…
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Belle Property Lindfield recruits new lead agent
Belle Property Lindfield has announced the appointment of leading agent Zing Liu. Zing joins the brand to boost its offering and expertise to the diverse buyers and sellers in the upper north shore. “The upper north shore is a diverse area with high demand from Chinese clients due to its proximity to the city, the size of the blocks and…
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Harcourts Solutions Group opens fifth Brisbane Office
The Harcourts Solutions Group is set to open an office in Albany Creek, bringing their ever-growing business to five offices across Brisbane. Harcourts Solutions purchased the sales and rental business, formerly First National Albany Creek, this month. Business Owner and Growth director, Brendan Whipps said Harcourts Solutions was already prolific in Albany Creek and the surrounding suburbs, with Cara Bergmann,…
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Jonathon Kiritsis returns to Ray White family
RAY White Woodville has welcomed Jonathon Kiritsis back to the family in the role of Sales Agent and Auctioneer. Born into a real estate family, Mr Kiritsis said he was destined to progress into the real estate world. “I’ve been around real estate all my life and it’s a passion that hasn’t dwindled in the 12 years I’ve been in…
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Award-winning trio opens new Ray White office in St Ives
Building on the success of their Ray White Turramurra and Wahroonga offices, award-winning directors Greg Windel, David Walker and Matt Bolin have opened a third joint venture in St Ives. With a team full of local area experts, the trio was excited to be able to offer their customers more exposure and greater coverage as this expansion aims to better…
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Purplebricks confirms US Exit
After announcing earlier this year their intention to exit the Australian market, Purplebricks have confirmed to investors that the group will withdraw from the US business which began trading in 2017. In the financial year just ended (April 30) Group revenue increased by 55 per cent to GBP 136 million and UK revenue was up 21 per cent to GBP…
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Real estate rebels open second office in Wollongong CBD
In 2017 Trever Molenaar and Troy McNeice opened the doors to a different kind of real estate agency. Mr Molenaar, a former owner of a large franchise with three office locations across the Illawarra, and McNeice, one of the top agents working there, joined forces to begin Molenaar + McNeice. Known for their standout pastel pink colour scheme, the brand…
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Ouwens Casserly continues to grow in South Australia
Ouwens Casserly is set to seize opportunity, building on a period of recent growth to spread its footprint into the greenbelt of Adelaide. Over the past few years the independent residential property firm has been concentrating on growth and consolidation, building a résumé that sees them sell more than a thousand homes each year, with a further 1600 properties under…
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Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate opens new Central office in Sydney
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate has opened a second Sydney office, this time in the CBD on York Street. Known as Central, the office follows on from the previous grand opening of The Ponds on 9 May. Licensed real estate agent Sally-Anne Lawlor has joined the brand, bringing almost 20 years of experience to Better Homes and Gardens Real…
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Gold Coast launch of the new RE/MAX hot air balloon
Soaring high above the Gold Coast was a basket full of RE/MAX faces when a newly branded balloon launched in June this year. On board for the 5am take-off from the Mercure, Palm Meadows, were Joel Davoren, Director, RE/MAX Australia; Jasmine Revfeim, RE/MAX Australia; Justin Miller and Janene Sharpe, RE/MAX Regency; Danny Woolbank, RE/MAX Property Centre; Lisa and Kevin Brown,…
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Melbourne agencies Thomson Murrumbeena and Gary Peer & Associates join forces
Melbourne agencies Thomson Murrumbeena and the Gary Peer group have joined forces, providing the local market with over 90 years of combined local experience and expertise. Thomson Murrumbeena directors David Thomson, Anthony Lee and Felicity Thomson will all remain on board, focusing on their traditional areas of expertise. Mr Thomson will join the local Gary Peer sales team at 42…
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Familiar faces in Ararat, Victoria, now have a new name
Ararat’s most recognised team of real estate agents is joining Australia’s biggest real estate brand, opening the new Ray White office in the Victorian town. Business owner, Philip Clark said the opening of Ray White Ararat was a natural progression as his business looks to continue its growth by combining the team’s personalised service with the strength of the Ray…
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DiJONES expands Southern Highlands operations
Boutique group DiJONES is merging with Michael Cawthorn and his team from Knight Bailey Property to expand its Southern Highlands operations. The merged business will operate under the DiJONES brand from July 1 2019. The brand launched in the Southern Highlands in 2016 after identifying a significant connection with Sydney buyers. The Knight Bailey brand was launched by Michael Cawthorn…
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New owners for RE/MAX on Bribie Island
It’s truly a family affair for the new owners of RE/MAX Advanced, who said they are armed with a clear plan to grow their team in response to the confidence in the Bribie Island property market. David and Karen Wereszczuk are part of the office’s success story, having worked in the team for the past two years as senior sales…
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Clay Brodie steps up in Woollahra
Young gun agent Clay Brodie is moving up to become the director of sales at Ray White Woollahra, one of Ray White’s fastest growing businesses. Mr Brodie, who has been an agent for nine years, focusing on the eastern suburbs since day one but angling in on Woollahra and Paddington for the majority, has been working with director Randall Kemp…
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Award-winning sales agent joins Barry Plant Real Estate Glenroy
Barry Plant Real Estate Glenroy has welcomed a new member to its expanding team, with experienced sales agent Richard Ali recently joining the ranks. In addition to being a recognised sales agent, Richard is also a licensed auctioneer, and noted he was thrilled to be joining the Barry Plant Glenroy team. “I’m so excited to join an agency that has…
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Ray White airs ‘The Great’ campaign on TV
For the first time in Ray White’s 117-year history, they have rolled out a national television advertising campaign, drawing on their “Great Australian Dream” brand drive and harnessing the talents of Australian actor Rhys Muldoon. With almost 800 offices under their banner, Ray White is the biggest property group in the nation, and has long been known as a powerhouse…
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Leah Jay moves into the heart of Newcastle’s future
After 25 years in Hamilton, NSW, property management specialists, Leah Jay, are relocating to purpose-built offices in the new CBD of Newcastle. Officially opened on Monday, the new offices are located on the ground floor of the recenty-constructed ‘Gateway’ building in Newcastle West. Leah Jay’s Operations Manager and Director, Cassandra Lantry, explained the shift offered an opportunity to step into…
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Top agent sets six street records
Warren Ginsberg has breathed new life into North Bondi’s property market after selling some $24 million worth of prestige property and setting six streets records along the way. Mr Ginsberg, from Ray White’s number one Australian office Ray White Double Bay, has set six new street records in the affluent suburb recently, despite what some commentators are calling a declining…
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The Agency expands into Southern Highlands
The Agency’s Ben Olofsen, and Cameron McKillop of McKillop Property, are joining forces under The Agency banner to create a formidable operation across the Southern Highlands, Southern Tablelands and Wollondilly regions. Launching with 200 listings and a team of 15 agents and staff, this will be one of, if not the biggest, real estate operations in the area. The Agency…
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Ouwens Casserly sleeps out for a good cause
It may have been one of the coldest nights of the year in Adelaide, but one real estate business had warm hearts as they more than doubled their fundraising goal for the Vinnies CEO Sleepout. Ouwens Casserly CEO Nathan Casserly was among about 100 CEOs who slept rough at the Wilson Car Park on Sultram Place at the weekend. Mr…
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Buxton and Beller form formidable partnership
Two of the most established companies in Victorian real estate, Buxton and Beller, have announced they will join forces under the Buxton brand. The Beller Group’s Windsor office, founded in 1994 and led by Beller Group Director Andrew Fawell, will on July 1 become Buxton Stonnington, bringing the company to a total of 24 offices across the state. While the…
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Barry Plant achieves 15 straight years of ‘Highly Recommended’ customer service status
For 15 years running, the Barry Plant Group has achieved an elite benchmark with every Barry Plant office receiving a ‘Highly Recommended’ status for excellence in customer service. The Barry Plant Croydon office led by Matt Jinks and James Brougham were also recognised as the overall National Winner at the 2019 Australian Achiever Awards with a near-perfect score of 99.86…
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Three reasons this is the Best Real Estate Website in NZ
The way you present your agency website to both buyers and sellers is just as important as the way you present a home to potential buyers. At least that’s the belief of Mike McColl, Managing Director of New Zealand-based International Realty, who recently took out the award for Best Real Estate Website in New Zealand at the Asia Pacific Property…
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Architectural gem smashes North Lakes suburb record
A spectacular architecturally-designed home in Brisbane’s north has smashed the suburb record for North Lakes, selling at pre-auction for $1,550,000. With incredible views overlooking the prestigious North Lakes Golf Resort, 16 Kennedy Court boasted a one-off design by McCarthy Homes on a large 832sqm block. The property was marketed and sold by Ray White North Lakes Principal Darren Suhle, who said it…
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Port Macquarie and Crescent Head win big at Elders National Awards
Two NSW-based agencies run by Principal David Gray took home a record number of awards at the Elders National Awards recently. Elders Real Estate Port Macquarie and Elders Real Estate Crescent Head were recognised for their amazing performance in sales, growth and property management. They have gone from strength to strength in recent months, acquiring several new offices and bringing…
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BresicWhitney to introduce new auction fee model
Sydney property group BresicWhitney is looking to save sellers when it comes to auction fees, introducing a new model which sees them only pay to secure an auction date rather than foot the bill for full auction fees up-front. The move is aimed at alleviating what BresicWhitney says is a big cost for sellers going to market. Rather than paying…
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Perth home sets $4.73m sale record for online auction
A luxury Perth home has become the highest value property ever sold through the online auction platform, Openn Negotiation, with a winning bid of $4,727,776. Caro Cunningham from Mint Real Estate was the agent behind the record-breaking sale and says her sellers of 142A Victoria Avenue, Dalkeith are beyond happy with the result: “Selling in 20 days and above reserve…
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Reed & Co event in Noosa raises over $100K for children’s hospital equipment
Noosa’s Reed & Co Estate Agents has played an instrumental role in raising more than $100,000 to purchase vital paediatric medical equipment for the Sunshine Coast region. The impressive tally was the result of the company’s inaugural Charity Gala held on Saturday, 15 June at Noosa Waterfront Restaurant. The event was conducted in collaboration with the LOYAL and Humpty Dumpty…
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Ray White welcomes high performers James Levy and David Beveridge
Two of the highest performing agents on the Upper North Shore of Sydney have joined the award-winning team at Ray White Upper North Shore. With a combined 34 years’ experience in the industry, James Levy and David Beveridge have become two of the Upper North Shore’s leading agents. Having both worked at separate local agencies, Mr Levy and Mr Beveridge…
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Bryce Bevan named REINSW’s top novice auctioneer
It was sheer determination that got Bryce Bevan over the line as he and more than 25 other novice auctioneers made their bids for the 2019 REINSW Novice Auctioneers Competition. Mr Bevan, a Bloodstock Consultant with Inglis, was crowned the champion in front of excited bidders, supporters and industry leaders at Sydney’s iconic Customs House recently. “I’m absolutely ecstatic to…
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Wilson launches apartment-focused agency
Multi-award winning Real Estate Agent and entrepreneur Adrian Wilson has launched a new, innovative apartment-focused agency in Sydney City. Ayre Real Estate offers specialised services to the premium apartment market – an area which Mr Wilson believes has significant opportunity for improvement in the level of service, quality of marketing and specialist advice. “Buying, selling, renting or investing in apartments…
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McGrath predicts $6.5 million loss, appoints new CFO
McGrath Limited has announced the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer as the company faces further losses in the final quarter of FY2019 if weak market trends continue. The company expects a full year EBITDA loss of up to $6.5 million for the year ended June, 2019, following on from an EBITDA loss of $4.5 million for the eight…
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