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Australia’s top 10 property powerbrokers
The latest Australian rich list features a host of property powerbrokers whose wealth has skyrocketed in the past 12 months.
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Auction volumes dip as the market readies for its busiest week of the year
CoreLogic is tipping next week will prove the busiest auction week of the year so far after volumes dipped a little across the combined capitals this weekend.
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Suburbs most at risk of coastal surges and erosion
Storm surges and coastal erosion has the potential to wipe out $1.47 billion worth of property at Paradise Point on the Gold Coast, according to a new report.
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First home buyers could turn to rentvesting in Sydney and Melbourne
Priced out of the major cities, first home buyers could choose to rentvest in what’s becoming a more popular option according to new analysis.
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Peter Diamantidis expands into St Clair
The merger will see both Ray White St Marys principal Peter Diamantidis and existing principal of the independent office David Richards, as well at their teams, remain with the business. The Announcement: The powerhouse team behind Ray White St Marys have expanded into their second location, taking over ownership and merging with an existing local St Clair office, in Sydney’s…
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Who will be the world’s first trillionaire?
The pandemic saw the fortunes of the world's wealthiest people skyrocket with the race now on to become the world's first trillionaire.
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Domain to buy Realbase as it scales holistic solution for agents
Real estate listings portal Domain has agreed to buy campaign management platform Realbase for $180 million.
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Sydney and Melbourne markets swing in favour of buyers
A two-speed Australian property market has started to emerge as demand for real estate in Sydney and Melbourne wanes, new data shows.
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Cindy Crawford’s former Malibu mansion up for grabs for $100 million
A luxury cliffside Malibu estate previously owned by supermodel Cindy Crawford has been listed for sale for a record-setting US$99.5 million.
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PropertyMe celebrates 5000 clients
PropertyMe has this month secured its 5000 client. Doyle Spillane on Sydney's northern beaches brings a further 30 agents and 1100 properties onto the platform.
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New pact to increase women in property ‘tough spots’
A coalition of the property sector's most powerful executives has announced a new initiative designed to ensure women play a meaningful role in major leasing and capital transaction assignments.
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Iconic April Fools’ Day pranks for the ages
There’s a lot of conjecture about how and where April Fools’ Day originated.
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Only one-third of WA tenants get their whole bond back
Little more than 30 per cent of Western Australian tenants received their entire bond back at the end of their tenancy, new data shows.
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Homely appoints Oliver Stanbrook to lead growth in Queensland
The former Domain and Carsales manager’s appointment is part of a hiring blitz for Homely, with more announcements to follow in the coming weeks. The Announcement: Homely.com.au announces its next era of growth in Queensland with the appointment of Oliver Stanbrook to Queensland State Sales Manager, effective immediately. Oliver was previously a Senior Partnerships Manager in Melbourne, where he played…
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Amazon Prime announces season 3 of Luxe Listings Sydney
With season 2 of Luxe Listings Sydney set to air on Friday, Amazon Prime has announced season 3 of the hit series will launch later in 2022.
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What’s good and what’s not in the 2022 Federal Budget
Tuesday's Federal Budget had an overarching theme of reducing the cost of living and come Wednesday morning the real estate sector weighed in what it liked and didn't like about Treasurer Josh Frydenberg's balance sheet.
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Kylie Walsh celebrates first anniversary of REGROWTH with triple treat hire
On the first anniversary of REGROWTH Coaching and Consultancy, Founder Kylie Walsh has named two new directors and a business manager to help facilitate demand and continue a strong growth trajectory.
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Jenkins & Co Property Tasmania launches in Launceston
Jenkins & Co Tasmania has launched in Launceston with the arrival of the boutique brand coinciding with the expansion of UrbanX into the state. After 16 years in the industry, working under the traditional franchise model, Phillipa Jenkins made the decision to launch her own brand, and stand out from her competition, with the support of UrbanX. As the owner…
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Taney Jain: how to become a prospecting and appraisal generating machine
Making rejection your new best friend was just one key piece of advice award winning Reliance Manor Lakes Director Taney Jain imparted in a recent webinar presented by RiTA. A past AREC speaker and Real Estate Institute of Victoria Salesperson of the Year in 2021, Mr Jain explained why “prospecting is the oxygen” for the real estate industry. He also…
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What’s in the budget for real estate
In a federal budget that was as much about a pending election as it was an economic update, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has pledged to deliver a stronger economy and future for Australia.
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Stone Real Estate adds Gary Hassett to franchise growth team in QLD
Fast-expanding real estate network Stone has bolstered its business growth capabilities in Queensland with the hire of Gary Hassett.
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McGrath recruits rising star and a string of new talent
Emily Magee has joined McGrath after achieving outstanding results in the two years since becoming a sales agent.
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One in three borrowers on the brink of financial stress
Borrowers are starting to feel the pinch of rising living costs, with one in three now on the brink of financial stress, according to new data.
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Katherine McPhee lists renovated Hollywood home
Singer-songwriter and actress Katherine McPhee best known for her stint on American Idol is selling her Hollywood home for US$2.695 million.
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REIQ calls for help for property managers
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is calling for better support for property managers who are struggling to deal with the ongoing pressure caused by the tight rental market and recent flood events.
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NZ first home buyers struggling to get a mortgage
First home buyers in New Zealand are struggling to get a mortgage with tighter lending requirements and rising interest rates squeezing borrowers, according to a leading expert.
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Sydney and Melbourne see growing demand for CBD offices
The Sydney CBD office market has seen office investment double in the past 12 months, as demand for office space in Melbourne also remained strong but steady.
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Sharon Fox-Slater: What to do before and after a flood
Severe flooding has devastated parts of south east Queensland and northern New South Wales. So how can PMs prepare properties and landlords?
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WA welcomes RE/MAX leader
he RE/MAX teams in WA recently welcomed a visit from Managing Director Joel Davoren, who attended and also presented a series of recent awards.
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REIA welcomes the opposition’s regional focus
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has welcomed the focus on regional living with the announcement the Leader of the Opposition wants to provide 10,000 places within the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (FHLDS) for regional Australians living in communities for 12 months or more.
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Home Guarantee Scheme to be continued and expanded
First home buyers will continue to get assistance entering the property market from the Federal Government, with the announcement that the home guarantee schemes will be continued and expanded.
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QLD industrial market to remain strong despite flooding
Despite floods impacting a huge portion of south east Queensland, the roaring industrial property market is likely to remain strong according to a leading expert.
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Realtair strikes strategic partnership with Tom Panos
End-to-end digital platform provider Realtair and real estate influencer Tom Panos have struck a new partnership which will see one of the industry’s leading trainers leverage Realtair’s all-encompassing agent services platform to guide the agents of today and tomorrow.
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Ray White Commercial QLD announces new partner
Top agent Tom Barr has partnered with the White family and Michael McCullagh in Ray White Commercial QLD to take the business to the next level.
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Sales by auction have doubled in the last decade
The popularity of auctions continues to grow, with the number of homes sold via the auction sale method doubling in the past decade.
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