NSW Real Estate News
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REINSW to hold 13th annual Women in Real Estate conference to empower female professionals in the industry
The annual REINSW Women in Real Estate (WIRE) conference will return for its 13th year on 26 March, with registrations open now. The conference brings together women across the industry and well-known local and international speakers for a day of professional development and personal motivation. WIRE 2019 will be held on 26 March at the Art Gallery of NSW. The…
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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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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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Ray White attracts star power in inner west
Superstar agent in Sydney’s inner west, Matthew Carvalho has just joined Ray White Erskineville | Surry Hills & Alexandria as an ambitious associate director with big plans for the future. Mr Carvalho is well known for his calm, friendly and patient style, plus he’s highly regarded for guiding his vendors through the sales process to achieve the best result. The…
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The Rubinstein Group adds young sales star to the team
Director of The Rubinstein Group, and Ray White Double Bay’s leading residential agent, Gavin Rubinstein has added young agent Bradley Plos to his team. “Providing the best possible customer service is at the very core of what we focus on within our dynamic team,” said Mr Rubinstein. “Energy, hunger and drive are critical in this business and surrounding yourself with those…
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Ray White welcomes high performer Nic Krasnostein to Double Bay
Halfway through his business degree but yearning to get out from behind a desk, Nic Krasnostein undertook real estate work experience in 2007, and he hasn’t looked back since. Mr Krasnostein has now joined Ray White Double Bay as a sales executive and he is looking forward to being instrumental in people making such significant life decisions. “I genuinely love…
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Raine & Horne opens new office in New England region
Prominent Glen Innes real estate agent, Nellie Hayes, has opened the doors at Raine & Horne Glen Innes in the booming New England region. Ms Hayes, who is born and bred in the New England region has joined Raine & Horne from a background selling exclusively rural property. Before her real estate career, Ms Hayes was a private property investor. The mother…
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Michael Coombs joins LJ Hooker Avnu
Michael Coombs has joined the team at LJ Hooker Avnu on Sydney’s Lower North Shore. Mr Coombs has brought with him his team of six. Together they begin the New Year with over $100 million in listings across the Lower North Shore. “There’s no denying there’s an opportunity to consolidate and automate the fractured world of real estate,” Mr Coombs said. “I believe…
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Raine & Horne launch new Belmont office
Raine & Horne has launched its eighth office in NSW’s Hunter region with the opening this month of Raine & Horne Belmont. The new office will be led by local sales agent, Lisa Borstel, who will be supported by business partner Colin Bice, who previously led Raine & Horne Wallsend. Sales star, Simon Rainey, who has worked within the Raine…
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Leading agent joins Stone Real Estate in Sydney’s south
South Sydney agent Ray Fadel has started the new year with a new brand behind him, making the decision to join Stone Real Estate. Mr Fadel has opened the doors at Stone Real Estate Sans Souci in Sydney’s south, bringing almost two decades of solid experience to Stone. Mr Fadel, who takes his entire team across to Stone, has established…
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Harcourts Group Australia adds Director NSW/ACT Board
Harcourts Group Australia CEO Marcus Williams has announced the appointment of Mahan Shishineh as a director of the Harcourts New South Wales/Australia Capital Territory group as he takes a 10% equity stake in this business. Mr Shishineh currently serves as Franchise Development Manager for the NSW/ACT group, a role he has had since 2014, and will continue as Harcourts focuses…
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Downsizers, first-timers, rainfall and a new banking order bode well for NSW regional property in 2019: Raine & Horne
Downsizers eager to take advantage of Sydney’s long-term capital growth, along with more rainfall and less banking red tape are set to underpin property values in NSW regional centres such as Dubbo, Tamworth and Wagga Wagga in 2019 according to Raine & Horne Chief Angus Raine. “Despite softer dwelling prices in Sydney, downsizer activity is driving demand for real estate…
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Raine & Horne secure two high-profile recruits
Raine & Horne Double Bay/Bondi Beach/Bondi Junction will launch into 2019 with the recruitment of two leading sales agents and their teams. Led by principals Martin Maskin and Ric Serrao, the office has secured the services of Peter Starr and Jane Schumann, along with their respective teams. The recruitment was led by the company’s Head of Sales, Luke Hogan, and…
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Bonny Hills duo join Professionals
After a highly successful tenure as independent real estate agents, Bonny Hills locals Jon and Sharon Slater have joined the Professionals network. Professionals Ocean Drive is set to become synonymous with the respected Slater name, which has been involved in the local property market for more than a decade. “As independents, we’ve achieved a lot over the past eight years, but…
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Richardson & Wrench extends Western Sydney reach
The R&W Rooty Hill team has expanded its western Sydney footprint with the opening of a second office in Erskine Park/St Clair. Founder and principal Roy Amery has operated the Rooty Hill office for more than 16 years and has a commanding presence in sales and one of the largest rent rolls in the west. After seeing his business flourish…
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Laing+Simmons announce new Lane Cove office
The team behind the Laing+Simmons Hunters Hills office has expanded to the other side of the river, opening a new Lane Cove office in time for the start of 2019. A presence in Lane Cove is an important strategic move, explains principal Richard Pickton. “With a significant proportion of our rent roll in Lane Cove and its surrounds, it makes…
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McGrath recruits Justin Marsden to lead Queensland growth as State Manager
McGrath Estate Agents today announced that Justin Marsden has joined the company as State Manager for Queensland, while also overseeing their northern NSW footprint. Mr Marsden brings more than 18 years’ experience, carving an impressive record as a sales agent, principal, auctioneer and coach. Christopher Mourd, Head of Franchise Network for McGrath, said he was delighted to welcome Justin to…
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Stone Real Estate opens in Copacabana
One of the Central Coast’s most respected agents, Andrew Thomson, yesterday opened Stone Real Estate’s newest franchise in oceanside Copacabana – the 13th office opening for the network this year. The new principal of Stone Real Estate Copacabana rose to the top five per cent of sales agents nationally at his previous agency after building an envious sales record in…
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LJ Hooker bolsters recruitment division
LJ Hooker has appointed former Cooley Auctions auctioneer Toby Llewellyn to its network development team, bringing to the recruitment division a background across both real estate and technology. In addition to calling for Cooley Auctions across New South Wales, Mr Llewellyn was also instrumental in rolling out its online auction management platform, AuctionNow. “Having a background in technology – initially…
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Clown Doctors 2018 Christmas Appeal and DiJONES come together to brighten the lives of those in hospital
DiJONES and The Humour Foundation are again running the Clown Doctors Christmas Appeal. DiJONES CEO Rob Ward said the DiJONES team pride themselves on helping those who aren’t able to spend Christmas in their family home, so why not make it that little bit more special and brighten up a child or family’s day? “It was exciting to experience the…
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Suzy Tiric joins DiJONES Future Superstars Program
The team at DiJONES Eastern Suburbs have welcomed Suzy Tiric, who joins the agency as part of the Future Superstars Program. DiJONES CEO Rob Ward said Ms Tiric is highly motivated and a perfect fit for the brand. “As a mother of three, Suzy brings a wealth of knowledge from her past careers as a teacher and having owned a…
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Sydney becomes affordable as northern Brisbane takes the lead in new report
A new report from PRDnationwide has made some surprising discoveries along the eastern seaboard, including affordability in parts of Sydney for the first time since 2016 and a strong market in Brisbane’s north. The PRDnationwide Affordable and Liveable Property Guides 2nd Half 2018 for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Hobart reports on many key indicators, creating a holistic picture of property…
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Ray White opens the doors on new office in Junee
Experienced real estate professionals Lucas Myers and Cassie Sheahan have expanded their business and will rebrand a very successful agency in Junee that’s been owned by Rob and Jen Barrett, who are retiring after more than 25 years. Mr Myers said the expansion ambition had always been a goal when they opened their Ray White office in Wagga Wagga in…
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Knight Frank expands in Sydney South West to meet growing demand
Knight Frank has announced several new appointments within its Western Sydney and South Sydney branches, in addition to the relocation of Knight Frank Sydney South West to a larger office. The changes reflect the growing demand for commercial and industrial property within the region due to new developments and infrastructure, such as Badgery’s Creek and WestConnex. John Swanson, previously Associate…
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Ray White shines a ray of light this festive season
This Christmas Ray White will continue its popular tradition of supporting the less fortunate with the return of ‘A little Ray of Giving’. The inspiring Christmas campaign will see Ray White Double Bay and Cosmopolitan Centre partner with Sony Foundation Australia to help disadvantaged people who may need a little extra light in their festive season. The Ray White Double Bay and Cosmopolitan…
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Tenants to benefit from Better Business Reforms
The NSW Government says tenants and small business owners across the state will benefit from a $41 million savings boost after the final part of the NSW Coalition’s Better Business Reforms passed Parliament. “My Better Business Reforms are cutting red tape and putting more savings back into the pockets of hard-working small business owners around NSW,” said Minister for Better…
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Stone Real Estate opens in key Western Sydney market
Stone Real Estate has a new office in Sydney’s growing south-western region with the doors opening in Camden, led by principal Peter Salisbury. Taking up the helm of Stone Real Estate Camden, Mr Salisbury said the region’s future is remarkably bright thanks to the major infrastructure improvements announced for the area, such as the A9 Orbital, Badgery’s Creek Airport and extension…
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Brett Hunter to take helm of REINSW in November 2019
The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales has elected Brett Hunter as President-Elect of the industry body, effective November 2018 for a one-year term. REINSW CEO Tim McKibbin said the appointment of Brett Hunter as President-Elect will ensure a smooth transition when REINSW President Leanne Pilkington steps down in 12 months time. “Brett has contributed to the direction and…
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Ray White welcomes Mascot to the family
A powerhouse team of property development professionals have made a move into the booming eastern Sydney suburb of Mascot. The team behind the brand new office come from a range of different backgrounds and industries, all having shared a common goal of opening a Ray White office in an up-and-coming area. Yan Chen, Ray White Mascot Principal, has a wealth of…
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New R&W office integrates legal and real estate services under one roof
Richardson & Wrench is expanding its presence in Sydney’s western growth corridor with the opening of a new office in Toongabbie that integrates the three pillars of real estate services all under one roof. R&W Toongabbie will be co-located with long-established law firm Papantoniou Blake Lawyers, providing clients and customers with the option to access all their property and legal…
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Ali Pericak joins DiJONES in the northern suburbs
Property professional Ali Pericak has joined the team at DiJONES Northern Suburbs. DiJONES CEO Rob Ward said Ms Pericak has developed an in-depth understanding of the real estate process and has built an enviable reputation of delivering an outstanding experience for her clients. “Ali thrives on interacting with clients and is committed to helping them meet their property goals,” Mr Ward…
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Professionals expands to Batemans Bay
Professionals Real Estate Group has strengthened its regional network with the appointment of a new agency at Batemans Bay on the NSW south coast. The move marks a return of the Professionals brand to the coastal town after an absence of many years. Batemans Bay is recognised as a key growth market that continues to attract a large cohort of…
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Raine & Horne moves to state-of-the-art working space
Raine & Horne is celebrating 135 years of operation by moving into a creatively designed, tech-savvy and collaborative workspace in the heart of Sydney. Angus Raine, Executive Chairman Raine & Horne, said the new Sydney corporate office is a response to the network’s office growth in Australia. “The new office location is the realisation of our vision for increased innovation, collaboration…
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AREA award finalist Dave Skow joins RE/MAX with merger
RE/MAX Australia welcomes expansion in Wagga Wagga with the merger of the much-awarded RE/MAX Elite and Wagga Property Management. Dave Skow, who worked with RE/MAX before starting Wagga Property Management five years ago, has acquired RE/MAX Elite in Wagga adding an experienced sales division to his successful property management business. “This is an exciting expansion for the Wagga property sector,…
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