NSW Real Estate News
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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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Stone Real Estate expands into Albury Wodonga
Stone Real Estate has expanded further into regional areas with the opening of Stone Albury Wodonga, on the border of New South Wales and Victoria. The new office is led by established local agents Craig and Kelly Huckel, who had initially intended to start an independent agency before the Stone brand caught their attention. “It’s a very city looking brand and…
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Ray White Commercial analyst recognised in ‘500 Women in Property’ program
Ray White Commercial NSW analyst Ellen Feng has been recognised in the Property Council of Australia’s (PCA) 500 Women in Property program. The initiative involves a personal commitment from PCA members to champion women in their organisation or business sphere who they believe would benefit from further networking, profiling and professional development opportunities. Ms Feng, who has been an analyst…
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Gavin Rubinstein sets his sights high as he sells $40M worth of properties in 14 days
In the middle of what many people are calling a lacklustre market, the director of The Rubinstein Group at Ray White Double Bay has just sold almost $40M worth of property across eight luxury homes in Sydney’s affluent eastern suburbs in 14 days. “March has started off really positive given the negative media commentary of late,” said Mr Rubinstein. “Although…
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McGrath shows its confidence in the Illawarra with a new office in Wollongong
McGrath Estate Agents has reaffirmed its commitment to the Wollongong/Illawarra region of NSW having assigned the franchise to its long-time franchise partner, the McCarthy/Sutherland Shire Group, led by Patrick McCarthy. According to Christopher Mourd, Head of Franchise Network, the company continues to believe that Wollongong, as the gateway to the south coast, is an important and evolving property market that…
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City of Sydney announces free strata workshops covering need to know basics
A new incentive to help owners understand the nooks and crannies of strata is set to roll out in early April as the City of Sydney announces a series of free workshops in English and Chinese. These two-hour sessions will help both strata-dwelling owners and renters tackle issues including pets, levies and noisy neighbours. The City of Sydney’s strata skills…
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New ideas for more diverse housing in Sydney
The City of Sydney is calling for new ideas to boost the diversity of housing across the city, with a focus on identifying and developing new models to increase affordable housing supply. The Alternative Housing Ideas Challenge encourages new ways of thinking about housing across financing, management and design and is open to anyone interested in innovation in the housing…
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World first cryptocurrency auction to take place on the North Coast of NSW
History is set to be made next month on Monday April 8 2019, when James Pratt becomes the first auctioneer to conduct a live cryptocurrency real estate auction. A first also for Australia to be the country to facilitate this. Mr Pratt was asked to collaborate with international heavyweight blockchain corporation NuYen, and cryptocurrency giants Binance to offer interested bidders the…
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Colliers International and Ad Group have partnered to launch a First Home Buyers guide
Melbourne-founded property technology business, AD Group have partnered with Colliers International to promote their First Home Buyers Guide to buying off-the-plan in NSW, a manual for first-home buyers to assist them in entering the NSW property market. ‘We are really proud to have developed Colliers International First Home Buyers Guide,” said Dennis Vertzayias, National Director, Head of NSW Residential Project…
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Crown Sydney on a steady course for completion in early 2021
Crown Resorts Limited’s (ASX: CWN) latest development of Crown Sydney, One Barangaroo, which will house Australia’s first branded residences, Crown Residences at One Barangaroo, is on a steady course to meet its completion in the first half of 2021. The construction team has reached three critical building stages; completion of the podium structure which is capped off by two roof top…
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Peake Agency honour founder Christine Peake after taking home dual ARERA awards
The annual Australasian Real Estate Results Awards (ARERAs), honouring the top real estate network results in 2018, was held on 25 February 2019 in Sydney. We caught up exclusively with the team at Peake Agency after being awarded the Marketing Campaign of the Year and Boutique of the Year awards collectively. Coming off a win from last year’s ARERA awards…
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New president elected to lead NSW Property Council
The New South Wales Division of the Property Council of Australia has elected a new Division Council and President for the next two years. Carl Schibrowski, Head of Development for Brookfield Properties, has been elected the new NSW President. Carl holds has held senior roles at Charter Hall, Macquarie and Lend Lease and has worked internationally in Spain and the United…
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Professionals Montgomery Group rebrand to Belle Property
Professionals Montgomery Group, with three offices across Sydney’s St George region, has rebranded to Belle Property. “The St George area is a vital part of our growth strategy so choosing the right team to drive our market presence was crucial,” said Peter Hanscomb, CEO of Belle Property. “Directors Michael Kaye, Mark Somboli and Kristina Lee are incredibly talented and committed,…
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Joshua Gilbert has won the First National Real Estate Leadership Award at Seven News Young Achiever Awards
Joshua Gilbert won the Award from a strong field of young achievers. The winners were announced on Friday 1 March at Doltone House, Darling Island Wharf, hosted by 7 News Presenter Michael Usher. Commenting on the importance to communities of the Awards, Mr Ellis said that First National along with Prime Seven were honoured to be the only major sponsors…
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Barry Hudson from Ray White Hornsby celebrates half a century in the game
The 74-year-old has made a career out of helping others buy and sell real estate for fifty years, with three of those decades spent working for Ray White. Mr Hudson started his career in Hornsby in 1969 following a stint as an apprentice motor mechanic. “I saw an ad in the local paper wanting real estate agents,” he said. “I…
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Century 21 North Harbour celebrate the grand opening of Crows Nest office
Principal Koji Amaike and his team at Century 21 North Harbour have officially opened their Crows Nest office on Sydney’s Lower North Shore. Family, friends and members of the local community gathered to see the ribbon-cutting ceremony performed by Mr Amaike and Charles Tarbey, Century 21 Owner and Chairman. “We were extremely pleased to have such a great calibre of…
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Steven Mason expands his Ray White business to Broulee
Experienced real estate professional Steven Mason is thrilled to have just taken ownership of his second Ray White office in the NSW coastal town of Broulee. After five years of running the Ray White office in Batemans Bay, Mr Mason said he was ready to take his business to the next level. “I’m excited to be able to offer the…
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Co-living company Hmlet expands into Australia
Singapore-based co-living company Hmlet (pronounced ‘Hamlet’) has announced its March debut into the Australian market with the launch of two co-living properties in the Sydney suburbs of Newtown and Marrickville. This latest move marks the company’s second overseas location outside Singapore, with Hmlet on track to quadruple its members to more than 2,400 across Asia Pacific by the end of…
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Laing+Simmons springboard into action
Exclusively free to Laing+Simmons office principals and their teams, as well as team members from Laing+Simmons’ parent company Dexar Group, Springboard is the company’s annual “planning day on steroids”. It is designed to encourage and empower team members, providing an opportunity for everyone in the network to hear directly from leading industry speakers and understand how they achieve success in…
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Raine & Horne Commercial celebrates 15 years
Lower north shore commercial property firm Raine & Horne Commercial North Sydney has renewed its franchise agreement with Raine & Horne for another term. Raine & Horne Commercial North Sydney launched in 2003 and principals Jay Sheffield, Duncan Grady, and Nick Moloney lead the business. The trio of principals is excited to continue their operation within the 136-year-old real estate…
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