NSW Real Estate News
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DiJONES opens private rooms for parents across all NSW offices
DiJONES real estate has now opened a private room at all of their offices across NSW to allow mothers to breastfeed, and parents to change nappies and heat up food. DiJONES General Manager Kylie Walsh was frustrated with continuously watching parents sitting on the floor outside of public toilets trying to feed and change their babies, so a few years…
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Richard Shalhoub returns to McGrath
Prestige agent Richard Shalhoub is to return to McGrath after the company announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Mr Shalhoub’s business and assets in Sydney’s CBD and northern CBD harbourfront market. The total consideration is expected to be approximately $1.6 million and will be settled in cash, with the binding agreement expected to be completed in early…
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Queensland wins LJ Hooker ‘Real Estate of Origin’
As the Blues and Maroons prepare to don their jerseys and take to the field in Brisbane, Queensland has already been declared the victor in the LJ Hooker ‘Real Estate of Origin’. Head of Research, Mathew Tiller analysed the property market data from both states to compile the battle for open homes and auctions between QLD and NSW, and found…
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Ray White has a new office at Sydney’s Ramsgate Beach
The Ray White Group has welcomed the expansion of the Brighton-Le-Sands team, with a new office now open at Ramsgate. Principals Peter Tsekenis and Elia Economou welcomed the office opening, noting an increased southern Sydney footprint had been their goal in recent years. “For at least the last three to four years we were planning to expand the business. Our…
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LJ Hooker Avnu expands to Sydney’s Northern Districts
LJ Hooker Avnu has announced its expansion into Sydney’s Northern Districts with the appointment of agent Benjamin Mulae and his team. Benjamin said he was attracted to LJ Hooker Avnu because of the efficiencies it will bring to him and his team. Joining Benjamin will be his associate agents Angie Wong and Martika Whitfield. “At Avnu my team will be…
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Raine & Horne welcome Newcastle mega-office
Raine & Horne has welcomed three independent Newcastle offices in Mayfield, Wallsend and New Lambton. In combination, the three offices have sold 6,000 properties since 2001. Raine & Horne Executive Chairman Angus Raine said the Newcastle mega-office is also one of the region’s foremost property managers, managing 1,500 rental properties. “Strategically, the Hunter is among our fastest growing regional growth…
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Belle Property launches in Cronulla with family-run team
Belle Property has launched into Cronulla, opening a new office under the leadership of veteran agent and Principal, Frank Sotto. Frank has worked in real estate for many years across various brands, and takes on this new role alongside his wife and son. “When we moved to the Shire, we realised we needed to be providing a higher level of…
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Colliers International appoints new leader for Western Sydney growth
Colliers International has appointed market leading commercial real estate expert Frank Oliveri to lead its ambitious growth plans in Western Sydney. Mr Oliveri joins Colliers International from CBRE, where he was the Managing Director for the Western Sydney, North Sydney, and South Sydney offices. He has spent the past 11 years specialising in investment sales within the Western Sydney and…
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Five suburbs set to lead Sydney price rises
Analysis by a Sydney buyer’s agent has revealed five leading-indicator suburbs set to be at the forefront of price gains during the city’s next growth cycle. Principal and buyer’s agent at Buyers Domain, Nick Viner, said by studying the data and applying on-the-ground knowledge, he has identified locations he considers beacons of overall price rises. “The facts are that certain…
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Newly opened Ray White Mascot welcomes Jamie Van Le
Well-known Sydney agent and Transform 2016 participant, Jamie Van Le, has joined the team at Ray White Mascot. Mr Van Le said he was excited to join the newly opened Ray White business, which is owned by William Ho. “There are many fantastic Ray White agents across Sydney, and I am looking forward to bringing the same level of service…
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Prudential Real Estate re-imagine their franchise model
Prudential Real Estate in south west Sydney have announced the launch of a new franchise model offering for first-time and established real estate business owners. The company says the offering has been designed to equip participating agents with resources, mentoring and business acumen by providing tailored solutions for those wanting to grow their core business but have financial, time or…
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Agent Brigitte Blackman returns to BresicWhitney
After six years away, Brigitte Blackman has returned to property group BresicWhitney, alongside Amber Riethmuller. Ms Blackman has spent 20 years in the industry and spoke of the importance of having the right people in your team in a changing market. “It’s inspiring to know you can come back into an office with renewed energy, working with Ivan Bresic, Shannan…
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Stone Real Estate Seaforth expands with local husband and wife team
Stone Real Estate in Seaforth is enjoying an expansion, welcoming highly experienced local agents Andrew and Melissah White to their team. Both Mr and Mrs White have significant experience in the industry, and previously owned Ray White Balgowlah. Mrs White has been in the industry almost two decades, while Mr White is described as an industry veteran and is also…
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Ray White Double Bay usher in a new era by recruiting new talent
IT’S the dawn of a new era for Ray White Double Bay who has commenced its next phase of expansion with the recruitment of real estate young gun Alan Fettes. Mr Fettes has been selling real estate for over five years in Sydney’s blue-chip eastern suburbs and lays claim to being the youngest agent to ever earn $1 million in…
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Sydney agent Jeff Freud joins Belle Property Double Bay
Experienced Sydney agent Jeff Freud has joined Belle Property Double Bay. Mr Freud said the shift to Belle was a perfect fit for the next stage of his career. “It’s a family business that offered me an opportunity to grow a rent roll of my own,” he explained. Mr Freud was previously a Principal Partner at Century 21 Rose Bay.…
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Ray White Double Bay agents set a new street record
Ray White Double Bay agents, Evan Williams and Benjamin Goodwin, have set a new street record just days after listing a Woollahra home with a red carpet soiree. Sold for an undisclosed amount for a new street record, Mr Williams said he was thrilled with the result and the level of interest as a direct result of the VIP launch…
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Pontoon Property to offer dedicated creative solution for property marketing
Creative branding agency Pontoon 8 has revealed a fresh focus on property marketing with the launch of a new business venture entitled Pontoon Property. The move sees Pontoon 8 Managing Director Saxon Lyne joining forces with experienced property marketer Shane Stewart to focus their creative talents on the property marketing space. Based in Manly on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, Pontoon Property…
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Australia’s first engineered timber office wins NSW’s top property honour
Australia’s first engineered timber office, International House Sydney, has received the Property Council of Australia’s Rider Levett Bucknall NSW Development of the Year award. “International House demonstrates that mass timber construction is a viable alternative to conventional construction and stands as a beacon of innovation and sustainable design excellence,” said the Property Council’s NSW Executive Director Jane Fitzgerald. International House…
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Stone Real Estate Camden has welcomed Chris Philp into the fold
Stone Real Estate Camden has welcomed Chris Philp to the team to bolster operations in the area. The 31-year-old said joining the boutique agency was an offer he could not refuse. “The Stone brand is highly impressive and I can see it’s really going places,” Mr Philp said. “They’re enthusiastic and have a great culture. I’ve seen them in action…
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DiJONES launch AI platform ‘askDiJONES’
DiJONES has combined house-hunting data and artificial intelligence to give homeowners an advantage when they consider selling or preparing to sell. The askDiJONES “skill” (much like an app on a mobile device) can be installed into a person’s virtual home assistant and consumers can tap into the group’s live database of active and passive buyers and renters to see who…
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Century 21 extends its presence in regional NSW
Century 21 has announced the opening of a new Central West office in Forbes as it expands its presence in regional New South Wales. C21 Central West will be headed up by Tara Kelly, who has over 20 years industry experience. The office will cater to both sales and property management, with the vision of being a “progressive real estate…
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Rising star Domenic Maxwell joins Ray White Upper North Shore
Ray White Upper North Shore has bolstered its sales team with the addition of Domenic Maxwell. Mr Maxwell recently made the switch from McGrath Wahroonga alongside sales assistant Alex Connors. In an interview with Managing Director of Ray White Group, Dan White, Mr Maxwell said he changed agencies to take advantage of the various opportunities on offer “I saw an…
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Three-man band, Murray Property, celebrates five years in the industry
Sydney property management specialist, Murray Property, has celebrated five years in the business. The company marked the occasion with a community event at Rose Bay, giving away 200 branded jute bags and 100 reusable coffee cups. The jute bags featured offers from local businesses, while the coffee cups could be taken to Perfection Chocolate for a hot chocolate with compliments…
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Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate makes its debut in Sydney’s Hills District
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate has opened two offices in Sydney’s Hills District. One is located in The Ponds, with a second office on the way in the nearby suburb of Bella Vista. The Ponds Principal, Saeshen Attapallil, said he and his team were proud to be operating the very first Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate office. According…
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LJ Hooker expands presence in Western Sydney
LJ Hooker has expanded its network in Western Sydney with the opening of LJ Hooker Colyton | St Clair. Led by Sid Elias, LJ Hooker Colyton | St Clair will offer a full suite of real estate services including sales and property management, particularly across residential and commercial properties. Mr Elias said he made the decision to join LJ Hooker…
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Ray White Commercial NSW welcomes Patrick O’Brien
Ray White Commercial NSW has announced a new addition to the team with Patrick O’Brien signing on as senior sales executive. Mr O’Brien credits Commercial NSW Managing Director and Partner Jeff Moxham for attracting him to Ray White. “When I made the decision to transition from residential to commercial I did extensive research on the market leaders within the sphere,”…
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The Touma Team opens Ray White Office in Redfern
Sydney real estate agent Charles Touma has recently opened his new Ray White office in the diverse inner-city neighbourhood of Redfern. Mr Touma, who has maintained a presence in the area over his 17-year career, said he decided to step into business ownership because he sees huge potential in bringing the Ray White brand to Redfern and its surrounds. He…
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Ray White Double Bay parts ways with Gavin Rubinstein
Ray White Double Bay has parted with agent Gavin Rubinstein after ten years in the business. A statement from the company’s Managing Director, Elliott Placks, said there was no doubt that Gavin had left an indelible mark on the Sydney property scene in his career to date. “We have enjoyed watching Gavin and his team grow and develop over the years.…
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John McManus moves back to McGrath
McGrath has announced the acquisition of the business and assets, including rent roll, of a real estate business owned and managed by principal John McManus in Sydney’s Lower North Shore. The move is part of the company’s corporate strategy to maintain their presence in the lower north shore. Commenting on the purchase, McGrath CEO Geoff Lucas said the company was…
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Mosman trophy home hits the market with Ray White Lower North Shore
Mosman’s first trophy home listing for 2019 has hit the market with a bang, with industry figures hoping the high calibre home will bring new buyers to the market. The high end property at 28 Ruby St, Mosman was designed by architect Susan Rothwell and is being marketed locally and internationally with a price guide of $23m to $25m. Listing agents…
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Ray White Castle Hill welcomes local high performer to the team
Ray White Castle Hill has welcomed Sales Executive, Sara Perry, to the team. A local, born and bred in the Hills district, Ms Perry has been in the industry for over 13 years and started her career in reception at Ray White Parramatta. “I had a brief stint in sales before moving over to property management, and one day several…
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Entries now open for REINSW Awards For Excellence
Entries for the annual Awards For Excellence, hosted by the Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW), are now open. Now in its 22nd year, the awards recognise top performing real estate professionals and agencies in NSW. The program awards agencies and individuals across 21 categories, judged by a panel picked from members of the REI’s offices in any of the…
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The Agency Sydney welcomes Gavin Lewis
Gavin Lewis has become the newest team member at The Agency after becoming a lead agent with the firm. Mr Lewis has served in the industry for just over a decade and previously held a position as a senior sales associate under Alexander Phillips. Mr Lewis expressed excitement at this new career direction while outlining his main objective. “Working 24/7…
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Nick Dunn returns to Team Chauncy at McGrath Crows Nest
McGrath Crows Nest has welcomed Nick Dunn back to the team as the office plans for further expansion. Peter Chauncy, Principal of McGrath Crows Nest, believes that Mr Dunn has all the necessary ingredients to be one of their future stars and was delighted to welcome him back. “Nick typifies the calibre of agent that we wish to recruit and…
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LJ Hooker Avnu welcomes Cameron Maxwell to the team
LJ Hooker Anvu in Sydney’s Lower North Shore has welcomed Cameron Maxwell to the team to service the highly sought-after area. In addition to his real estate experience, Cameron has also spent time as a taxation specialist with BMT specialising in property investments. Christine Mikhael, Chief Performance Officer of LJ Hooker Avnu, said she was delighted to have Mr Maxwell…
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