NSW Real Estate News
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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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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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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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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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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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Airbnb property management startup Hometime just scored $6 million from a new VC fund that offers debt
Sydney-based Airbnb property management services company Hometime has landed a $6 million debt and equity funding deal with Australian technology venture capital firm OneVentures. It’s the first deal from the new $100 million OneVentures Fund, launched less than 12 months ago. The fund is a partnership between OneVentures and Viola, the technology-focused Israeli venture credit fund. It’s also one of…
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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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Budget supports growing communities despite tightened purse strings
Treasurer Dominic Perrottet’s third NSW Budget delivers a record infrastructure spend, strong spending in health and education and a solid outlook for growth despite reduced stamp duty revenue, according to Property Council of Australia. A smaller surplus of $802 million in 2019-20 and averaging $1.7 billion in forward years, has produced a sensible budget, one that is a product of…
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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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Local heroes honoured in community campaign
Laing+Simmons has revealed its 10 Real Heroes: the coaches, carers, volunteers and regular Aussie battlers who have each now received $5,000 as part of the company’s campaign honouring the ‘unreal efforts of real people’ in the community. The Real Heroes campaign saw Laing+Simmons give away $50,000 to 10 local heroes in the community after receiving hundreds of nominations from across…
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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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