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Buxton director presented with company’s highest accolade
Amongst the team at Buxton, no honour is met with higher esteem than the J.R. Buxton Award, fondly named after one of the company’s founders, John Robert Buxton. Previously awarded only twice in the company’s 157-year history, Adam Gillon, Director of Buxton Hampton East, was the third recipient, presented with the accolade at this month’s Buxton Annual Awards night. Coming…
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Catapult Property Group boosts executive team
Real estate development company Catapult Property Group has announced the appointment of two new executives for its senior management team. The Brisbane-based company, which has a pipeline of projects in Queensland and northern NSW worth almost $170 million, has appointed Darryn Whelan as Investment Sales Manager and Tiffany Yim as Marketing Executive. Catapult Property Group Director Dylan Crowe said the…
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Raine & Horne support major Parramatta charity event
Raine & Horne’s western Sydney network of real estate offices is once again supporting the Coleman Greig Challenge, which will attract hundreds of cyclists, joggers and walkers to Parramatta Park on Friday 21 September 2018. The Coleman Greig Challenge, which launched in 2013, raises funds for its charity partners St Gabriel’s School (for students with hearing impairment and other special…
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LJ Hooker Palm Beach expands with new sales team
A top-performing sales team has joined LJ Hooker Palm Beach as the agency scales up to accommodate the southern Gold Coast’s rising profile. The Mark Jensen team is the latest addition to LJ Hooker Palm Beach, which has grown to become the local area’s leading agency in less than three years. Led by Mr Jensen, with support from wife Robyne…
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Homecoming for Raine & Horne ‘favourite’ son Chris Hart
Leading real estate firm Raine & Horne is pulling out the big guns with the launch of a new office in Fairfield. Real estate specialist Chris Hart, who started his stellar career with the 135-year-old firm in 2001, will lead Raine & Horne Fairfield. “This is an exciting homecoming for Chris, who launched his career with Raine & Horne in Campsie…
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JLL prepares for Western Sydney growth with new Head of Parramatta Office appointment
Peter Blade has been appointed Head of Parramatta Office for JLL Australia. Mr Blade, who has more than 25 years’ experience in commercial real estate, is currently Head of Industrial in Western Sydney – a position he has held since rejoining JLL in February 2018. JLL’s Managing Director – NSW, Daniel Kernaghan, said Mr Blade’s new appointment came as the…
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Harcourts Contributes to Farmer Relief Efforts
Real estate franchise network Harcourts Group Australia has pledged $21,566 to the Australian Red Cross Farmer Drought Appeal programs. Coordinated through its Harcourts Foundation, the grant ensures that 100 per cent of the money raised goes directly to the charitable effort. “When the call went out nationally to come to the assistance of our country’s farmers, our network of Harcourts…
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CEO Underlines Support for Regional Australia
First National Real Estate has underlined its support of regional Australia this week with network Chief Executive Ray Ellis attending AgQuip in Gunnedah, the nation’s largest agricultural event. Over 3,000 agribusinesses are exhibiting and more than 100,000 visitors are anticipated. The three-day event runs from Tuesday 21 August to Thursday 23 August and is located on a permanent, purpose-built site,…
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RE/MAX Gold agent loses locks for great cause
After 10 years of cultivating his luscious locks, Gladstone real estate agent Anthony Williams was ready and willing to give them the chop for a good cause. With August came the end of a hirsute era for the RE/MAX Gold sales associate as he participated in the Leukemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave, with Mr Williams saying that a bald head…
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RE/MAX Gold don their PJs for a good cause
The RE/MAX Gold team could have just stayed in bed, but that would not have helped the Gladstone community, and in particular the foster families who look after children in their care. Instead, the real estate team celebrated a month of collecting donations by going to work in their pyjamas. RE/MAX Gold broker/owner Shane McLeod said: “We organised a month-long…
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Nick Cole expands real estate brand with new agency
Nick Cole is launching his own boutique agency, Cole Residential, on the Gold Coast.
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Raine & Horne ramp up Gold Coast expansion with new Coomera office
Raine & Horne have opened a new office in Coomera on Queensland’s Gold Coast this week, to be run by two well-known local property professionals. Real estate aces Jacqui Walker and Jason Read will lead Raine & Horne Coomera, which is located at 19C 31 Dreamworld Parkway, Coomera. Ms Walker has an extensive history as a real estate principal and property…
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ACTON Real Estate recognises highest achievers for 2017-2018
WA real estate group ACTON has acknowledged the achievements of its brightest stars at the 49th ACTON Awards Night at Crown Perth. For the sixth time, ACTON Cottesloe and Dalkeith Director Bev Heymans was crowned Overall ACTON Sales Champion. Ms Heymans capped off another stellar year, increasing her dominance in her core areas of Perth’s prestigious Western Suburbs, to earn…
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LJ Hooker Pacific Pines expands, cementing the network’s presence on the Gold Coast
A group of LJ Hooker franchisees has strengthened their northern Gold Coast presence, bringing the network’s Helensvale business into their real estate stable. Established LJ Hooker principals Shane Colquhoun and Pascal Pierre have acquired the network’s Helensvale franchise, taking over as directors from long-term business owners and husband and wife team, John Groth and Carol Baumber. Mr Pierre has added…
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Jodie Stainton joins Coronis Leadership Team
Former Leading Property Managers Association (LPMA) National Manager Jodie Stainton has joined the Coronis Leadership team as Growth Leader. Property Management Director Jodi Ford said she was honoured Ms Stainton had joined the Coronis team and looked forward to working closely with her. “My mindset around growing our portfolio has always been to find the best people in the industry, bring…
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Ray White Cottesloe Mosman Park opens with top agents at the helm
Deborah Brady and Jody Fewster, born in the area and living in the local community, are proud to open a new Ray White office in Peppermint Grove in the heart of their local market. With 23 years real estate experience between them and both bringing to the table impressive business experience and professional acumen, they are a welcome addition to…
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Top takeaways from Day 2 at Connect 2018
Here are my top takeaways from a lineup of prestigious politicians, industry insiders and business experts who took to the stage for Connect Day 2. Mark Schulman – Hacking the Rockstar Attitude Fresh from performing with Pink the previous night, drummer Mark Schulman set the tone for an energetic Day 2 at Connect 2018, telling conference attendees: “Every word you…
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Bayleys and Knight Frank partner in New Zealand
Knight Frank, the independent global property consultancy, has announced a partnership with Bayleys Realty Group Limited. Together, Knight Frank and Bayleys will be one of the largest full-service real estate consultants across Australia and New Zealand. The strategic partnership will see the company trade as Bayleys in association with Knight Frank. The move will see multiple synergies for both firms,…
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Ray White Remuera wins top office three years in a row
Powerhouse Ray White Remuera has once again been named as the top international office in the Ray White Group for the third year in a row. The Auckland business with the blue ribbon address has won this coveted award based on the highest settled commission in the Ray White Group now in 2018, 2017 and 2016. “We are thrilled, proud…
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Ray White Rural and Livestock applauds star performers
Margaret Black, Ray White Rural and Livestock’s longest-serving female and leader of the Atherton office for two decades, was last night awarded the Significant Contribution trophy at the company’s annual awards. The presentation was made by chairman Paul White who referenced Ms Black’s longevity, success and leadership over many years. The youngest principal in the company, talented livestock agent AJ…
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Top takeaways from Day 1 at Connect 2018
Here are my top takeaways from a lineup of prestigious politicians, industry insiders and business experts who took to the stage for Connect Day 1. Former PM John Howard – The Global Economic Future As Australia’s second longest serving Prime Minister, John Howard OM AC led the country over four terms and 13 years. His achievements in the top job…
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Cunninghams holds Inaugural Conference and Awards 2018
Cunninghams held their Inaugural Elevate and Evolve Conference at Manly Pavilion on Thursday, 2 August. The day was aimed at elevating the Cunninghams business in line with an ever-evolving real estate landscape, while equipping team members with even more knowledge and motivation to keep exceeding client expectations. Now in its 27th year of business, Cunninghams has weathered and grown through…
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Belle Property’s National Awards night shines a spotlight on two leading offices
Two of Belle Property’s leading offices, Bondi Junction and Dee Why, stole the show at Belle Property’s National Awards night in Sydney this week. Dominating the night was Bondi Junction Principal Edward Brown, who took home three prestigious awards: No. 1 Principal, No. 1 Transactions and No. 1 Office – a first for the Belle Property network. “We are incredibly…
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First National agents to ride postie bikes for charity
First National Real Estate has confirmed it will support Variety’s ‘Postie Bike Dash’ for a second year, underpinning the charity’s support for kids suffering disabilities, chronic illness, financial hardship or geographical isolation. Starting on 4 November, participants will don high-vis outfits and ride iconic Australia Post Honda CT110 motorcycles north from Tamworth, then loop around northern NSW stopping at First…
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RE/MAX New Zealand celebrates performance and great leadership
RE/MAX New Zealand awarded its top performers for the first half of 2018 to complete its August Rally program, held at the Novotel Ellerslie, Auckland, where the network came together for a full-day event designed to bring a focus on leadership to RE/MAX members. Winners in the number of transaction stakes for January to June 2018 were RE/MAX Go For…
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Purplebricks hire high-profile COO to improve Australian operations
Purplebricks have hired Neil Tavender as their Australian Chief Operating Officer, giving him share options worth approximately $2.5 million. As reported by The Negotiator, Mr Tavender’s role will involve turning around the sales operations in Australia, especially after allegations from former employees about the agency’s profitability and work conditions. Purplebricks said recently their Australian operations would become profitable within 12…
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The Harcourts Foundation grants over $33,000
The Harcourts Foundation, the charitable arm of Harcourts Group Australia, announced grants to eight Australian charities during its most recent quarterly funding round. A total of $33,860 was donated across Australia to benefit charities serving the communities where Harcourts employees live and work. “Over the past six months, a total of $85,600 has been granted by The Harcourts Foundation,” said…
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Laing+Simmons recognises top agents with annual awards
Some of the best-known names in the Laing+Simmons network were honoured at the company’s annual awards last weekend, with the likes of D’Leanne Lewis, Nuri Shik, Ray Fayad, Paul Abassi and Chris Gamarra taking out major honours. In the team award categories, Laing+Simmons Quakers Hills took out the Office of the Year Award, while Laing+Simmons Narrabeen won the Best Business…
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Xynergy Realty expands to Western Suburbs
Real estate agency Xynergy Realty has opened a new office in the heart of Altona in order to meet the needs of its growing portfolio of clients in Melbourne’s western suburbs. The newly renovated office will be the agency’s first in Melbourne’s west and will be centrally located on Queen Street, just minutes from Altona beach and the popular Pier…
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Vivien Yap adds Senior Property Manager to her team at Ray White Dalkieth Claremont
Vivien Yap has further extended her team, bringing on Fiona Short as a Senior Property Manager. Ms Short joins Ray White Dalkeith | Claremont with over 15 years’ experience in the property management industry. She firmly believes communication is the key to a successful property management business. “Whether you know the answer or not … as long as you’re communicating and being…
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Fiona Nichols joins Coronis Property Management team
Fiona Nichols has joined the Coronis leadership team in the position of Training and Development Manager. Starting in real estate more than 13 years ago, Ms Nichols has headed up several property management departments at Ray White, Johnston Dixon and most recently Devcorp Services. Property Management Director Jodi Ford said Ms Nichols was a valuable addition to the team and brought…
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Second generation Sydney agent recognised at Raine & Horne awards
Commercial sales agent Luke Smith, Co-Principal of Raine & Horne Commercial Inner West/South Sydney, has been named Top National Commercial Salesperson at the 2018 National Raine & Horne Awards held at The Star, Gold Coast last week. Luke Smith, along with his brother Nick, launched Raine & Horne Commercial Inner West/South Sydney in 2007. The Smith brothers had been previously…
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Colliers International appoints new Residential Director
David Higgins has joined Colliers International on the Gold Coast as a Residential Director. Based in Surfers Paradise, David’s role will see him focus on the sales delivery of residential apartments and townhouses, and the packaging of house and land projects in Brisbane and the Gold Coast. David will bring his own venture, Cerulean, a $44 million residential-only apartment building…
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LJ Hooker sets focus on boosting South-East Queensland
Second-generation LJ Hooker business owner Aaron Booth has embarked on the next chapter of his career, taking on the role of Business Development Manager with the network. Mr Booth, an owner of LJ Hooker Forest Lake, auctioneer and son of the network’s long-time Browns Plains principal Sharon Booth, first joined the brand in 2001 at LJ Hooker Sunnybank Hills. In…
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Longstanding Bayswater agency rebrands to join Ray White
The longest-running family real estate agency in Bayswater is proudly rebranding to Ray White Carters. Principal Daniel Warne said the business had been held by his family since his father Gary Warne became licensee in 1989. “I’m proud to continue on from Dad, it’s been in the family for around 30 years,” Mr Warne said. Mr Warne has ambitions to grow…
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