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  • RE/MAX Australia announce top performers at annual awards night

    RE/MAX Australia have announced its top performers of 2018, as more than 450 agents made their way to The Star on the Gold Coast last night. The evening formalities hit off with the announcement of the networks ultimate individual honour, The Eagle Award. The prestigious award went to siblings Travis and Tandi Gill, broker-owners of RE/MAX Advantage, located in Brisbane’s bayside…

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    First National does it for the kids

    As Australia’s only 24/7 free and confidential counselling service for young people, Kids Helpline has responded to more than 8 million contacts over the past 28 years and this year First National is lending a hand. “Every 90 seconds, someone’s son or daughter, grandchild, niece, nephew, neighbour or friend gets in contact with Kids Helpline via its free call number…

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  • Growth and Consolidation for Belle Property in Neutral Bay

    Co-principals of Belle Property Neutral Bay Matthew Smythe and Mark Jackson have set their sights on taking the business to the next level, buying out business partner Tim Foote and signing a long-term deal with Belle Property. “Although we’ve enjoyed being partners with Tim over the years, we are very excited about the future of our business as we continue…

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  • Hutton & Hutton return to Brisbane with New Farm office

    After a decade of absence from the New Farm district in Brisbane, real estate duo Peter and Karen Hutton are thrilled to announce a comeback to their old stomping ground. The new Hutton & Hutton office has opened on the corner of Brunswick Street and Merthyr Road in November 2018, placing them in the heart of the Brisbane area. CEO…

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  • New faces at DiJONES to welcome in a new era

    The DiJONES group continue to set themselves up for a big year as they add powerhouse duo Matt Lorimer and his associate Lee Duffy to the team. Matt and Lee are familiar faces in the North Shore area having lived locally for some time and finding it to be a fabulous area to bring up their own families just like…

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  • The Agency adds award winner to boost regional presence

    The Agency has completed the regional loop around the Sydney area with the appointment of Cveta Kolarovski to the team based in Newcastle. An agent who puts relationships before revenue, Cveta Kolarovski says she has been waiting for the right business to partner with in order to take her operation to the next level. “The decision to join The Agency…

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  • Local real estate agent steps up into leadership

    WELL-KNOWN local agent, Sam Doman, has opened the doors to the newest Ray White business in Tea Tree Gully, servicing the north-east, foothills and acreage market. Having worked in the north-eastern suburbs of Adelaide for over 10 years, Mr Doman said it was a natural progression to step into business ownership. “Nothing about my service will change – it will…

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    RE/MAX Australia promotes growth specialist from within

    RE/MAX Australia announced the appointment of Dene Tucker to the role of Business Growth Consultant this month. This is an expansion of Mr Tucker’s training role with the network, to take advantage of his vast experience within the company and the industry including franchising, franchise ownership, auctioneering, sales and training. “Growth is a fundamentally important part of business,” said Mr…

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  • Stone Real Estate opens new projects division

    Stone Real Estate has welcomed experienced residential project marketing specialist Marshall Cobb along with his entire PropertySource team, who have re-branded their business as Stone Projects. Mr Cobb brings over 20 years of project marketing experience to the Stone brand, having previously worked with L.J. Hooker and McGrath before co-founding PropertySource in 2007. He was instrumental in PropertySource becoming one of…

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    First National Real Estate Leadership Award finalists announced

    Finalists have been selected for the First National Real Estate Leadership Award in the NSW/ACT Seven News Young Achiever Awards. The Awards aim to encourage, acknowledge and reward the achievements and valuable contribution young individuals make in their local communities. The Finalists are: Joe Harris, 22, of Matraville Joshua Gilbert, 27, of Gloucester Kate Fitzsimons, 26, of Cronulla Usman Iftikhar,…

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  • Richardson & Wrench opens in Hervey Bay

    The red R&W logo is set for a comeback in Hervey Bay, with local couple Dirk and Sally Van Den Heuvel opening a new Richardson & Wrench real estate office. Like many of their clients, the couple made a lifestyle decision five years ago to settle in Hervey Bay, allowing Sally to reconnect with her family and Dirk to enjoy…

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  • Rugby pro to help drive Ray White Rural

    Well-known high-performance rugby coach Chris Malone has joined Ray White Rural and Livestock as State Manager – NSW to help drive productivity across the network. Ray White Rural is embarking on an ambitious growth and productivity plan for 2019. Ray White Rural and Livestock CEO Stephen Nell said there had never been a more critical time to invest into the…

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  • Purplebricks appoint ‘agile results-focused’ digital agency

    Flat-fee based agency Purplebricks have appointed digital agency King Kong to create digital marketing strategies and campaigns across Google Ads, YouTube pre-roll and Facebook. “As a disrupter in the real estate industry, we needed a campaign to match our agile, results-focused approach. So King Kong was the perfect fit,” Purplebricks Australia CEO Neil Tavender said. “Purplebricks Australia is growing rapidly…

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    Colliers International appoints new Director Capital Markets and Investment Services

    Following a long and successful career in Asia and the United States, Michael Montelibano is bringing his experience and skills to Australia and Colliers International’s Canberra office. “We are exceedingly pleased to have such as accomplished property professional joining our business,” Colliers International State Chief Executive Paul Powderly said. Mr Montelibano’s corporate history includes experience in mergers & acquisitions (M&A),…

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  • Three offices join forces to become OBrien Mornington

    Three real estate offices have become one in Main Street, Mornington as OBrien Real Estate scores a hat trick. Three agencies in the Mornington Peninsula have consolidated into one large agency as Kayn Luff, director and business owner of long-established and trusted independent Mornington agency Conley Luff, joins forces with Fraser Bayne, director and business owner of OBrien Real Estate…

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  • Harcourts appoint new managing director for New Zealand

    Harcourts New Zealand has appointed widely respected industry leader and former CEO Bryan Thomson as its new Managing Director. “We are delighted Bryan has agreed to return to lead our New Zealand business,” said Managing Director of Harcourts International Ltd Mike Green. “Bryan brings to this position an innate ability to draw exceptional performance from individuals and teams and has…

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  • Stone Real Estate launches in Queensland

    Stone Real Estate proudly launches in Queensland this week with renowned industry leader Scott Kelly at the helm. Mr Kelly is tasked with the job of establishing Stone’s rapidly expanding boutique model throughout the Sunshine State. The Queenslander is thrilled to join Stone Real Estate and is relishing the challenge to ‘start from scratch’. “It is a big advantage being able…

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  • Ray White Rural appoints key specialist in Melbourne

    Ray White Rural has announced the appointment of a new leader in Victoria. Matt White, a fourth-generation leader in the Ray White family and a successful business owner, has now joined Ray White Rural and Livestock in Melbourne as its state director and auctioneer. Ray White Rural and Livestock CEO Stephen Nell said Mr White’s appointment was a timely critical…

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  • Glebe real estate icon joins the Laing+Simmons network

    Nicholas Katsikaros has been at the forefront of the Inner West and Glebe real estate markets for over 40 years, serving locals from Glebe Point Road for the last 30, and becoming a fixture in the community. Now he and his team have joined the Laing+Simmons family. “The real estate market is dynamic, it’s always changing, and we recognised that…

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  • Cobden & Hayson Balmain welcome inner west specialist Mark Bowis to the team

    Mark Bowis has been welcomed to the team at Cobden & Hayson Balmain. The office is delighted to have such an accomplished, reputable sales professional join the fold. A 15-year veteran of the inner west property industry, Mr Bowis’ focus is on the Balmain peninsula and surrounding areas such as Lilyfield and Drummoyne with broad experience and industry insight through…

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  • McGrath recruits new team in Sydney’s Lower North Shore property market

    McGrath Estate Agents, a division of McGrath Limited (ASX: MEA) has announced the opening of a new company-owned sales and property management office with a hand-selected team to operate on Sydney’s Lower North Shore. McGrath Founder and Executive Director John McGrath said “We’ve had the pleasure of servicing the Lower North Shore of Sydney for over 23 years – it being…

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  • Harcourts and Glen Coutinho to open flagship office in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles

    Harcourts International has announced the expansion of the growing Harcourts USA network. Global real estate pioneer Glen Coutinho has joined the Harcourts USA team as Director of Growth & Training, for the Pacific Region, and will become owner of a new office in Beverly Hills. “We are very pleased to welcome Glen to the Harcourts group,” said Harcourts International Managing Director…

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  • TV presenter Tom Williams makes career change to join LJ Hooker Avnu

    One of Australia’s best-known TV personalities, Tom Williams, has joined LJ Hooker Avnu in Sydney’s blue-chip Lower North Shore following his departure from the media industry late last year. Mr Williams, a former presenter on Seven Network’s The Daily Edition, has begun a new career in real estate to build on his passion for construction and quality property development. “Through TV you…

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  • Ray White Rural appoints key specialist to drive performance in Queensland

    Ray White Rural has announced the appointment of a new specialist in Queensland to drive a growth and productivity plan for 2019. Former real estate agent and corporate business growth specialist Adrian Knowles has been appointed as the State Manager for Ray White Rural and Livestock in Queensland. CEO of Ray White Rural and Livestock Stephen Nell said this was…

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  • Century 21 announce partnership with Seven West Media

    Century 21 has announced a multi-year partnership with Seven West Media that will see the new look Century 21 brand, properties and agents promoted across several media assets. Home Beautiful will feature the Century 21 brand on the cover of the magazine and exclusive Century 21 property listings within it in 2019. Century 21 agents and branding will also feature…

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  • DiJONES opens the doors on the Lower North Shore

    DiJONES has officially opened its doors on the Lower North Shore of Sydney with local agents Dean Mackie and Piers van Hamburg at the helm. There are now eight offices with 178 employees under the DiJONES umbrella. DiJONES CEO Robert Ward announced in December that principals Dean Mackie and Piers van Hamburg and their teams would join forces with the…

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  • A new force enters the Horsham market

    One of Horsham’s most recognised agents, Aaron Lewis, has opened a new Ray White office in town. Combining personalised service with the strength of the Ray White brand, Mr Lewis said the opening of Ray White Horsham was a natural progression as his business looks to continue its growth. “Having operated independently for the past nine years, I’m looking forward…

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  • Ray White NZ welcomes a new office in Swanson, West Auckland

    High-performing real estate duo Melvin Plaisier and Alyshia Marshall have just opened their own Ray White office in the Auckland suburb of Swanson. Mr Plasier has been successfully selling in the area for the past 14 years, with his partner Ms Marshall joining him just over three years ago. Real estate in the local area runs deep in the Plasier…

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  • Scholarship winner secures job with Laing+Simmons

    Monique Layoun did not set her sights on winning the Laing+Simmons Scholarship when she applied for the program – which has now run for more than two decades – during her final year at Nagle College in Blacktown. She simply wanted to put her natural interest in real estate to the test by undertaking the week’s work experience and seeing…

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  • Stone Real Estate debuts in Five Dock

    Stone Real Estate is expanding further into inner western Sydney next week, bringing on award-winning local agent Christian Leung as principal of Stone Five Dock. Mr Leung’s sales expertise extends across the board, from studio apartments to waterfront properties, as well as project marketing from small-scale boutique residential to multi-stage developments. Joining Mr Leung as co-owner of Stone Five Dock…

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  • @realty signs partnership with Gold Coast Suns

    National real estate network @realty has signed a five-year partnership with the Gold Coast Suns Football Club as an official sponsor of the team’s coaching staff. @realty will be the Gold Coast Suns’ exclusive real estate partner and senior coach Stuart Dew’s first corporate partner. The partnership has been forged as @realty prepares to expand its operations into the Northern Territory,…

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  • Jane Schumann and her team head to Raine & Horne Double Bay

    Jane Schumann and her team have made the move to Raine & Horne Double Bay. After a career in real estate spanning 28 years, Ms Schumann is excited about the possibilities of such a move. After being with her previous agency for 13 years and working in real estate since 1990, Ms Schumann brings a great deal of experience and knowledge…

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  • Husband and wife team join OBrien Real Estate

    Chris and Candice Hill from Melbourne’s South East have joined the O’Brien Real Estate brand. Mr and Mrs Hill will join the Berwick office under the directorship of Dean O’Brien. Mr O’Brien co-founded OBrien Real Estate in late 2010, opening its first office in Berwick. Since then the network has grown to 27 offices. Mr Hill began his career in real estate…

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  • Purplebricks changes tactics in US, takes on traditional fee structure

    Fixed-fee agency Purplebricks has announced a change to its US business model, switching to a varied listing fee structure which will only be charged when a home is sold. The new approach for the network will launch this week and aligns the business with a more traditional agency model. “These changes have been informed by customer and agent feedback and…

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  • Kay & Burton announces new corporate structure

    Kay & Burton have started 2019 with a change to their corporate structure, after a year of implementing new businesses and platforms in 2018. Major investments included the development of Kay & Burton Projects as a recognised player in high-end off-the-plan new developments. New sales and property-management businesses have also been launched in Armadale and Brighton to meet the needs of…

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