NSW Real Estate News
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Laing+Simmons welcomes Hunters Hill to the family
Laing+Simmons Hunters Hill joins the boutique network this week under the experienced local leadership of Richard Pickton. The team will provide a comprehensive suite of real estate services to the local community, drawing on a combined wealth of local experience which runs into the decades. “The real estate market locally is going through an interesting new phase where buyers are understandably…
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Actor takes out 2018 REINSW Novice Auctioneers Competition
An actor hoping to break into auctioneering won the final of the 2018 REINSW Novice Auctioneers Competition last night. REINSW President Leanne Pilkington said the Novice Auctioneers Competition raised more than $25,000 for suicide prevention awareness charity, R U OK. “The 2018 Novice Auctioneers competition was a great success with more than 30 auctioneers battling it out over the course…
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Established regional agent brings The Agency to the Hunter Valley
The Agency is further expanding its reach into NSW with established regional agent Charlie Lund and her team joining The Agency. “Charlie Lund and her team have been running an extremely successful and highly regarded real estate business in the Hunter Valley region for over a decade,” Matt Lahood, CEO of The Agency, said. “Charlie is a passionate local resident…
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Well known local real estate agents launch new agency in Canberra
Established real estate agents Brett Hayman and Shane Killalea, along with business partner Sue Killalea, are launching a new real estate brand with big vision. Hayman Partners is the brainchild of the trio who have been business partners for 11 years within the limitations of a franchise network. The new brand aims to be agile in all services with an…
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Ray White agents master customer experience at Super Sales Day
The underlying fundamentals of the Sydney housing market remain strong and agents have every reason to be optimistic but they need to change as their customers have changed, according to social researcher Mark McCrindle. Mr McCrindle of McCrindle Research reminded more than 300 Ray White agents at the group’s Super Sales Day – The Modern Customer last week, that they…
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Lower North Shore agency wins office design award
A Lower North Shore real estate agency has won acclaim from the design fraternity for an architectural vision that has set a new benchmark for customer experience. LJ Hooker Willoughby | Artarmon has won Silver in the Commercial category of the prestigious 2018 Sydney Design Awards for the design of their office on Mowbray Road, Willoughby. The panel of judges…
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Ray White Double Bay appoints Associate Director
Ray White Double Bay agent Warren Ginsberg has taken on a new role, being appointed Associate Director for the office. Since joining the office in 2009 Mr Ginsberg has undergone a journey of hard work, determination, forever learning and exceeding expectations. “I am very honoured to be appointed Associate Director,” said Mr Ginsberg. “It means a lot to me to…
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NSW property market sees out autumn with a spring in its step
Prestige property markets around New South Wales defied the real estate doomsayers by producing some record sales in the last weeks of autumn. “We are running in to winter on the back of some excellent end-of-autumn sales,” said Angus Raine, Executive Chairman Raine & Horne. “Interestingly, we’re seeing activity in the middle and prestige markets, while the markets below $1…
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Airbnb crackdown: NSW government introduces 180-day cap on listings
The NSW government has announced a cap of 180 days per calendar year on empty properties rented out using Airbnb in Sydney. The ruling also allows strata corporations the power to ban Airbnb in their building if 75 per cent of owners are agreed. The decision comes after a drawn out debate over the policing of short-term letting, which is…
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Laing+Simmons Kellyville opens its doors
Laing+Simmons has strengthened its presence in Sydney’s north west with the opening of a new office in Kellyville, as the group’s expansion program rolls on. Principal Sunny Lee and his team bring a depth of experience with the unique value proposition of the revamped Laing+Simmons brand to the local market from today. “This is a new direction for the team…
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R&W builds presence Sydney’s north shore with new Wahroonga agency
Richardson & Wrench has added to its network of offices on the upper north shore with the opening of a dedicated Wahroonga agency. R&W Wahroonga will be headed up by Nick Addison who has spent the past 14 years in the area. R&W owner and Managing Director Andrew Cocks said Mr Addison’s decision to join the group would increase its…
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Courtney and Stephen Antico join Richardson & Wrench Bondi Junction
Andre Frack, principal of R&W Bondi Junction, is delighted to welcome dynamic husband and wife team, Courtney and Stephen Antico, to the established business. Real estate brought Courtney and Stephen together and it continues to be central to their peronsal and professional lives. Ms Antico has been in the industry since the age of 19, starting in property management at…
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Ray White owner raising money to help sick children
Ray White Toronto owner Paul Wrigley is spending this week driving in his 1966 Holden HR rally car around NSW on his fourth Variety Bush Bash to help raise money for sick children. Mr Wrigley, who has owned Ray White Toronto/Wangi for more than 18 years, is one of those men who provides an iron clad service guarantee with everything…
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@realty welcomes Jessica Taylor and Brian McKiernan to its network
@realty has recruited Jessica Taylor as a specialist agent for the fast-growing Illawarra region, and specialist agent Brian McKiernan to service the Perth market. JESSICA TAYLOR Ms Taylor joins @realty as a licensed real estate agent, licensed stock and station agent and auctioneer, with experience selling farms and rural property through her previous role as director of a South Coast…
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Property Council welcomes NSW Productivity Commissioner
The Property Council welcomes the appointment of the new NSW Productivity Commissioner, Peter Achterstraat AM. “The Property Council has been a strong supporter of the establishment of a Productivity Commission as a welcome mechanism to hold a mirror to the way we operate and look for productivity improvements,” Property Council NSW Executive Director Jane Fitzgerald said today. “Mr Achterstraat’s experience…
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Real estate reforms have no set commencement date: NSW Fair Trading
NSW Fair Trading has confirmed that the CPD reforms in NSW don’t currently have a commencement date. Speaking to Elite Agent, a NSW Fair Trading spokesperson said that the CPD guideline changes were just one part of the package, and due to the size of the task at hand, no commencement date had currently been set. “The new CPD guidelines…
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Biller Property opens its second office in Potts Point
Last Wednesday night Biller Property celebrated its expansion with the opening of its second office. The celebration of the new office located in Macleay St, Potts Point took place at the uber chic Bistro Rex across the road from the new office. Over one hundred guests dined on French canapes and cocktails while enjoying the sounds of live Jazz music…
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Girls in Property Week aims to foster pipeline of talent
Sydney schoolgirls will get a taste of what it’s like to work in the property industry during the second Girls in Property Week. Following a successful inaugural event in 2017, Girls in Property Week returns this year to challenge stereotypes and show high school-aged girls the career opportunities available within the property industry. Girls in Property is an initiative of…
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Belle Property bolsters its Buyer Advisory service with key appointment
Brady Yoshia, an established buyer advisor, has joined Belle Property Pymble as the Director of Buyers Agency, as Principal Michael Doran launches Buyer Advisory to his market on Sydney’s North Shore. CEO of Belle Property, Peter Hanscomb welcomed Brady to the network, recognising the skillset she brings. “With Brady joining our network, this is a critical step in the direction…
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Ray White Lower North Shore enters Crows Nest
Directors David Gillan and Richard Harding are at the helm of a team based in one of Sydney’s most liveable suburbs. “We’re bringing with us the experience and strengths of the Ray White Lower North Shore Group to Ray White Crows Nest,” Mr Gillan said. “We have access to the biggest buyer pool in the Lower North Shore, which includes…
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Di Jones appoints Michelle Light
Di Jones Real Estate is continuing the successful roll out of Branch Managers across the network with the appointment of Michelle Light as Branch Manager for its North Shore Operations. Ms Light has almost 20 years’ experience across the real estate profession and most recently was NSW Regional Manager for LJ Hooker. Di Jones CEO Rob Ward said Michelle’s energy…
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Laing+Simmons Hornsby finds new faces and focus
And with the change in ownership comes a renewed focus on the local community that will see two local charities in particular benefit. Ms Hardy, who has lived in the Hornsby area for 17 years and been at the forefront of the local property market for the past five years, will donate $250 for every property the office sells to…
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Di Jones appoints Hornsby market specialist Adam Noakes
Di Jones Real Estate has appointed Hornsby Shire market specialist Adam Noakes to join the team at its Wahroonga office. Di Jones CEO Rob Ward said Adam has built a reputation for professionalism, integrity and always going the extra mile to achieve the best results for his clients. “Friendly, energetic and with a strong customer focus, Adam offers a level…
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First National Real Estate returns to Grafton
First National Real Estate has announced the opening of a new office in Grafton. First National Real Estate Grafton joins more than 400 successful members throughout Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific, and offers the most progressive property services currently available. “Leveraging the success of First National Real Estate Yamba, our new Grafton office will offer clients a range…
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Starr Partners expands further into south-west Sydney
Starr Partners is expanding further into the growing south-west Sydney region, with a new office due to open in Narellan on 1 May. The Narellan office will be the sixth addition to the string of successful offices already operating in the south-western suburbs, including Campbelltown, Liverpool, Miller, Bankstown and Minto. Starr Partners CEO Douglas Driscoll said, “We are focused on…
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Agent Katheryn Purdy joins Di Jones Wahroonga
Di Jones Real Estate continues a string of appointments with sales agent Katheryn Purdy joining its Wahroonga team. “A specialist in the St Ives area, Katheryn is a strong negotiator with a passion for providing exceptional client service,” Di Jones CEO Rob Ward said. “Katheryn is highly skilled at creating strategic sales and marketing campaigns to suit the specific needs…
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Barangaroo South wins NSW’s top property honour
Sydney’s largest urban regeneration project, Barangaroo South, has picked up the state’s top property honour. Lendlease was presented with the Property Council of Australia’s RLB NSW Development of the Year award at a cocktail reception this evening. Barangaroo South will eventually accommodate 23,000 office workers, 2,000 residents, a six-star hotel and 80-plus cafés, bars, restaurants and retail outlets across 535,000…
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Di Jones urges support for Dress for Success
Donations of women’s clothing, shoes and accessories are being accepted at the office of Di Jones Real Estate Beecroft as part of a drive to help support women in their return to the job market. Di Jones CEO Rob Ward said the Beecroft branch has committed to the charity, Dress for Success, in 2017 and will again be a drop-off…
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Government fails landlords and tenants following NCAT decision, says REINSW
In response to a grey area uncovered in 2017, the High Court ruling has meant NSW PMs and landlords have no course of action through NCAT if the landlord is in another state. Also if a tenant moves interstate then challenges a landlord claim over their rental bond, the matter cannot be heard through NCAT. REINSW President Leanne Pilkington said the NSW…
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Lennox Head homecoming for top real estate agent Nick Bordin
Top real estate agent Nick Bordin makes the move to the North Coast, joining Elders Real Estate Lennox Head, following a stellar career in Sydney. Originally from the Northern Rivers town of Kyogle, Mr Bordin moved to the North Coast to pursue a career in real estate when he was just 18. Mr Bordin puts his big city success down…
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Upper North Shore specialist joins Di Jones
The expansion of Di Jones Real Estate continues with the appointment of sales agent and Upper North Shore specialist Mae Chan. Di Jones CEO Rob Ward said with almost a decade of experience in the real estate industry, Mae has built a reputation in the Upper North Shore market for service excellence, exceptional results and commitment to her clients. “Mae…
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Raine & Horne focuses on regional growth with new Cowra office
After opening 20 offices since September 2017, mostly in capital cities, Raine & Horne is expanding its brand reach in regional Australia with the launch of Raine & Horne Cowra this week. The new office is led by former Raine & Horne sales whiz David Fagan, who was among the group’s best sales agents before launching into a stellar sales…
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Richardson & Wrench launch next generation brand renewal
Richardson & Wrench has taken its 160th birthday as the cue introducing a more sophisticated, refined brand that will appeal to a broader market than ever before. Group Development Manager Amanda Ward says the brand project reflects a fundamental difference between R&W and other franchise groups – it encourages and supports principals who wish to personalise their business while remaining…
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New Laing+Simmons office opens in Manning Valley
Laing+Simmons Manning Valley opened the doors to a brand new office in Taree this week under the experienced local guidance of Carley Burke. The opening of Laing+Simmons Manning Valley on Pulteney Street coincides with a watershed moment in the local real estate market as the impacts of affordability in our major cities take hold. “Taree and its surrounds are on the…
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Raine & Horne to open new office in Albury
Raine & Horne’s investment in online services, coupled with national brand presence, played a significant role in encouraging leading Albury sales agent, Mel Watson to open the firm’s newest office. Raine & Horne Albury will deliver residential sales and property management services and will operate from 22/11 Volt Lane, Albury. “The Raine & Horne website is very user-friendly,” said Ms Watson,…
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