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Exploration Day celebrates community, and success
After a COVID-19 induced break last year, Explore Property hosted its annual Exploration Day Conference in Townsville earlier this month.
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Ray White Queensland has celebrated its 2021 top performers
More than 1200 Ray White Queensland members celebrated the achievements of the top offices and individuals over 2020-21
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Australia’s population growth rate is the slowest in more than 100 years
Australia's population only marginally grew in 2020, primarily due to the impact of international border closures on overseas migration.
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Home inspection rules ease as Victoria hits 70 per cent vaccination milestone
Locked-down areas in metropolitan Melbourne and Ballarat will be able to resume real estate inspections by appointment from 11:59PM Friday 17 September.
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Rising star takes the reins at First National Real Estate Warwick
She is only 26 years old, but Tori DeMamiel has already advanced from real estate trainee to business owner in just four years.
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House prices have soared by almost 20 per cent
House prices have inflated by a whopping 18.4 per cent over the year to June, according to the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA).
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Kul Singh takes on a new role as the REA Group shifts to a customer-focused model
REA Group has announced the creation of a new business unit known as the 'Customer Group', led by Chief Customer Officer Kul Singh (previously Chief Sales Officer).
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Sydney sees newfound confidence as new listing rates improve
The NSW Government's pathway out of lockdown has instilled newfound confidence in Sydney residents, according to REA Group's newly released PropTrack Listings Report September 2021.
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Domain set to acquire Insight Data Solutions
Domain has announced it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Insight Data Solutions (IDS) by October this year, marking another step forward in executing its marketplace strategy.
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Melbourne lockdown no match for Mahesh and the OASIS platform
Lux Real Estate’s Mahesh Ranawaka says @realty's OASIS helped him not just survive but thrive in the difficult COVID-19 business environment.
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New Rexlabs technology takes the hassle out of database targeting
Since COVID-19 hit Australian shores, securing listings has become increasingly tough for real estate agents. It’s more important than ever to stand out from the crowd
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Australia’s residential price growth rate is the seventh highest in the world
Australia and New Zealand were both in the top 10 countries to see the highest rate of annual price growth, according to Knight Frank Research.
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What $1 million will buy you around the world in 2021
While Australia's house prices continue to rise, Ray White Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee has considered whether you could find better value in one of your favourite holiday destinations.
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Take a look inside crime boss Al Capone’s Miami estate before it is demolished
In 1928, Miami Beach’s polite society was rocked with the news that the infamous gangster, Chicago crime boss Al Capone, had purchased a home on Palm Island, one of the city’s newest and most prestigious addresses.
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The Reserve Bank rejects suggestions cash rates will lift sooner than expected
Governor Philip Lowe has shut down suggestions the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will lift the cash rate to cool the property market.
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Herron Todd White: Property clock has run out of batteries with no movement in any market
With the property market remaining the same as July, Herron Todd White’s property clock indicates nearly all Australian residential property sectors are either rising or approaching the peak. Herron Todd White‘s (HTW) August residential property clock remained identical to last month, with no positional changes in houses or units. The commercial property clock saw some changes. Residential property clock The…
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Brothers Harry and Julian Gale launch their independent agency
Harry and Julian Gale have a brotherly bond of support and healthy competition that’s seen them establish careers as the go-to agents in Brisbane’s western suburbs.
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Sydney vacancy rates plummet to the lowest level in more than three years
Vacancy rates in Sydney have dropped down to 2.6 per cent, hitting the lowest level since 2018.
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Top luxury sales across New South Wales
We’ve collated a stunning list of some of the most luxurious homes that have sold in NSW over the past 12 months.
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Housing affordability advocates condemn Liberal MP Jason Falinski’s ‘prejudiced’ objections to social housing reform
A coalition of housing affordability advocates have rejected the "prejudiced" comments made by Jason Falinski, MP for Mackellar
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Western Australians are encouraged to ‘look West’ in new REIWA media campaign
A new advertising campaign encourages Western Australians to 'look West' on reiwa.com.au for their property needs.
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Major changes to franchise laws will significantly impact the real estate industry
Important changes to Australian franchise laws, introduced in July, will impact both franchisors and franchisees, regardless of expansion plans.
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Housing affordability continues to rapidly decline in New Zealand
Record house price growth across NZ has led to rapidly declining affordability with little sign of easing, despite rising mortgage rates.
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Making an impact in Canberra: Guy Randell
Guy Randell he got his start in the industry and why his first-hand experience sets him apart in the competitive Canberra market.
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MRI Software acquires Box+Dice
Global real estate software provider MRI Software has acquired customer relationship management platform Box+Dice, in a move that will enable agencies to look after clients throughout their entire property journey.
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Could Vic lockdowns create the risk of an unregulated environment?
Ray White Victoria’s chief executive officer has expressed concern the current lockdown restrictions affecting real estate in Melbourne could result in an unregulated environment where desperate buyers take matters into their own hands.
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Auction volume and clearance rate enjoy slight increase
There has been a slight increase in auction volume this week as the preliminary clearance rate also took an upward turn.
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How first home buyers can get the upper hand as investors return to the market
As investors re-enter the market, one expert believes there could be a silver-lining for first home buyers.
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Differences between inner, middle or outer rings in Australia’s high performing cities
PRD has provided insights into the best areas to invest, buy and rent in major Australian capital cities, such as Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.
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Richard Matthews Real Estate donates $20,000 to Beyond Blue
Smashing their original fundraiser goal of $10,000, Richard Matthews Real Estate have raised $20,000 in donations for Beyond Blue since June.
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Hayley Van de Ven takes over RE/MAX Bayside Properties
A change in ownership for RE/MAX Bayside Properties now places the franchise in the experienced hands of Hayley Van de Ven, owner of RE/MAX Results.
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REIWA says State Budget misses opportunity for bold stamp duty reform
REIWA has voiced its disappointment that the WA Budget lacks bold housing reform, despite the state boasting a record budget surplus of $5.6B
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Agents reveal why 100 per cent commission model is a win-win
Agents at the real estate network @realty are closing in on the ‘100 per cent commission’ goal in as little as seven weeks, as the unique model continues to gain industry traction. The 100 per cent commission program allows agents to keep all of their commission after @realty has earned $20,000 (exclusive of GST) in service fees. Prior to @realty…
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Australia’s property market defies logic
Real estate experts believe traditional property valuation metrics and sales performance don't provide an accurate prediction of property sales prices in many parts of Australia.
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Property seekers remain undeterred as buyer demand reaches an all time high
Buyer demand and email enquiries from property seekers have reached an all-time high despite lockdown restrictions in some states.
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