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One Agency reports strong start to 2019
Sydney-based Trans-Tasman network, One Agency, has reported a strong start to the year, already adding a dozen new members to the network with more on the way. CEO and Founder Paul Davies said the group continued to attract former franchised offices seeking a less constrained, more cost-efficient environment. “In both New Zealand and Australia we are also seeing a number…
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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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REIWA supports Western Australians sleeping rough
The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) is working with the Salvation Army in support of the charity’s 2019 Sleeping Bag Appeal. The annual initiative provides warm sleeping bags and blankets for those doing it tough on the streets of WA and REIWA has been involved with the appeal for the past five years. “Most of us take for…
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REISA unveils plans for 2020 and beyond
The Real Estate Industry of South Australia (REISA) has revealed a future focus on technology will be a major part of its centenary review. Last week REISA announced the review as part of its 100-year celebrations, with REISA President Brett Roenfeldt OAM later noting technology would be the body’s main focus. “The world is changing faster with less predictability and…
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New software solution launched with Jeffery Gray as CEO
Jeffery Gray has been appointed the CEO of a new end-to-end real estate software solution called Propic. Mr Gray has previously worked with companies such as Dexar Group and will now work alongside Propic COO Peter Hutchison, leading a team of 40 with offices in Sydney and Melbourne. In a statement, the company noted that to date, Software as a…
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First National Real Estate honours top achievers at General Excellence and Marketing Awards
First National Real Estate’s highest achievers have been recognised at the General Excellence and Marketing Awards held at Singapore’s Flower Dome. The black-tie awards dinner brought recognition to the network’s top 2018 salespeople, property managers and administrators, attracting more than 300 delegates from Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. The event capped off a year of strategic technology and…
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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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Queensland Sotheby’s International Real Estate welcomes Veronika Princeton-Hall
Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty has expanded its presence in southeast Queensland with the recruitment of Senior Sales Executive Veronika Princeton-Hall. Ms Princeton-Hall boasts over 17 years experience in both the Brisbane and Gold Coast regions. Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty CEO Paul Arthur said the addition of Ms Princeton-Hall was instrumental in the company’s goals for growth. “Veronika brings such a…
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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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Luke Banitsiotis claims auctioneer title for second consecutive year
Luke Banitsiotis of Woodards Blackburn has won the title of 2019 REIV Senior Auctioneer of the Year for the second year in a row. Organised by the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV), the Senior Auctioneer of the Year Competition is a two-day event, testing auctioneers on their knowledge of best practice and legislation. It also tests their performance in a…
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Property Exchange Australia recognises leaders in digital property settlement
The annual PropertyX Awards, presented by Property Exchange Australia (PEXA), have recognised some of the best digital property settlement players in Australia. Now in its second year, the event saw property developers, conveyancers, lawyers and lenders come together to celebrate businesses leading the digitisation of property settlements. Awards were given to businesses that have demonstrated leadership, innovation and customer-centricity in…
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Median house price rise in Darwin: Raine & Horne
Upgraders in the Northern Territory are driving up Darwin’s median house price. Raine & Horne Darwin reports inner Darwin suburbs such as Moil, The Narrows, Wagaman, and Alawa are attracting Darwin upgraders looking for proximity to the city’s beaches but at a discount to prices expected for waterfronts in Fannie Bay and Nightcliff. “There was a fall in Darwin’s sales…
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New look for Ray White Whitsunday
Ray White Whitsunday Principal Mark Beale has strapped on his tool belt to give his office front reception a renovation. “We have been in the new office here now for nearly four years and it was time to update the entire branding of the office both internally and externally,” Mr Beale said. “Our reception area was very clinical, bare, very…
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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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APRA proposes loan providers to set their own floor rate, allowing bigger mortgages
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has announced a possible revision to its 7 per cent ‘stress test’ buffer on home loans. In a letter issued to authorised deposit-taking institutions (ADIs), APRA has proposed removing its guidance and allowing ADIs to review and set their own minimum interest rate floor for use in serviceability assessments. In the letter, the regulator…
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Post election stability reported around the country
Has the coalition victory created an increase in consumer confidence as it relates to the property market? Many groups are saying that stability is a good thing with signs already of greater optimism, clarity and certainty. Dexar Group Dexar Group Chief Experience Officer John Minns has welcomed the end of the election campaign and stability for the housing market in…
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Victoria’s best auctioneers battle it out
Some of the best auctioneers from around Victoria will battle it today for their chance to compete in the Australasian Auctioneering Championships in October. The Senior Auctioneer of the Year Competition, organised by the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV), is a two-day event, testing auctioneers on their knowledge of best practice and legislation. It also tests their performance in…
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Callum MacPherson joins Ray White Frankston
High performing agent Callum MacPherson has joined Ray White Frankston in the outer south-east region of Melbourne. Mr MacPherson said he has enjoyed a passion for property and the region since he was a child. “I was born and raised in the Frankston region, and I wouldn’t choose anywhere else to raise my own family now,” he said. Ray White…
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The future of rent – Real Ideas Prize finalists revealed, it’s time to cast your vote!
The competition to discover inspiring ideas that move the rental experience forward has now entered its final phase, with the public invited to have their say on who should win the Real Ideas Prize. Five entries were chosen to make the shortlist for the award after an overwhelming amount of entries were received nationwide. These finalists were recently given the…
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International House Sydney: Rider Levett Bucknall Australian Development of the Year
Lendlease has claimed the nation’s top property prize, receiving the Rider Levett Bucknall Australian Development of the Year award for their innovative timber marvel, International House Sydney. Lendlease was presented with the accolade at the Property Council of Australia / Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards in Sydney on Friday. “International House is not only a construction industry ‘game…
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REISA celebrates 100 years with a major review
The Real Estate Industry of South Australia is marking its centenary year with a major review that seeks to shape its vision for the next generation of real estate professionals. REISA President, Brett Roenfeldt OAM said the move is in keeping with the organisation’s focus to deliver relevant direction, products, services and support to underpin the success of its membership,…
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REIV launches ‘Choose a Member’ to promote reliable agents
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has launched its ‘Choose a Member’ campaign to raise awareness of a new agent search tool. REIV President Robyn Waters said it has never been more important for property owners to thoroughly research potential candidates when selecting the right person to sell, lease or manage their property. ‘Choose a Member’ searches can be…
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Catalano backs proptech advertising platform startup
Former Domain Chief Executive Officer, Antony Catalano, has announced his involvement in The Today Business, a media and proptech company designed to enable clients to make better property marketing decisions. Mr Catalano, who recently purchased Nine’s regional newspapers has taken on the role of Chairman of the new company and told Fairfax that the platform had cost about $1 million…
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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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RE/MAX and Mortgage Link announce financial partnership
The Australian and New Zealand financial arm of RE/MAX, Pivotal Financial, and New Zealand financial services brand, Mortgage Link have announced a new partnership. Mortgage Link’s Managing Director Josh Bronkhorst, said the partnership gave its financial advisers a good opportunity to work with real estate agents from the brand. RE/MAX New Zealand Managing Director Michael Davoren said the relationship means…
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Belle Property launches Facebook-hosted coaching program for junior agents
Belle Property has launched a Facebook-hosted training and coaching program to help new agents bridge the gap between registration and commencing their career. Developed by Belle Property’s Academy Advantage training department, ‘Fast-Track’ is geared towards agents with less than 12 months experience and covers prospecting, building a database, and maintaining database health. “One of the major weaknesses of the real…
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Ray White New Zealand welcomes new leader in Nelson region
The Ray White Group has welcomed Mark Rumsey as the new owner, Principal and licensed agent for Ray White Nelson, Richmond and Motueka in the Upper South Island of New Zealand. Mr Rumsey has over 10 years of experience in business ownership and said he was excited to be heading up three Ray White businesses in the lush region. “I…
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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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Gavin Rubinstein to open Ray White office in Woollahra
Gavin Rubinstein, a number one salesperson in the Ray White Group for the past six years, is set to open a Ray White office on Queen Street, Woollahra as of 1 June, 2019. The location is in one of the most prestigious pockets in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. Mr Rubinstein has been part of the leading Ray White Double Bay office…
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Queensland Government’s 46-storey new home wins state’s top property honour
A skyscraper that has reshaped the Brisbane skyline has taken out the Property Council of Australia’s Rider Levett Bucknall Queensland Development of the Year award. 1 William Street is the 46-storey office now home to the Queensland Government and public service. Building owners Cbus Property and ISPT were praised for taking an innovative approach to development that has delivered a…
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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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McGrath continues Victorian expansion with a new Greensborough office
McGrath has continued its Victorian growth strategy with the opening of a new office in Greensborough located in Melbourne’s North-East. This will be the company’s 12th Victorian office since first entering the state in December 2015. McGrath Greensborough Eltham will be led by joint Principals Ben Flannagan alongside his father Brent. The Flannagans have operated a family-led real estate business…
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Entries for the Annual REA Excellence Awards (AREAs) are now open
Submissions are now open for the Annual REA Excellence Awards (AREAs), which celebrates excellence in the property and media industries. The AREAs honour the most innovative, community-minded and highest-achieving individuals and businesses across property and media. There are 21 awards in total across the three categories of Innovation, Service & Marketing Excellence and Community. The categories are designed to encompass…
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Property disruptor Soho launches ‘News Feed’ feature
Property disruptor Soho has launched a ‘News Feed’ feature for its app in an attempt to help buyers and sellers find their dream home. Similar to existing social networking platforms, users will be able to track trending topics through hashtags, connect to industry experts, and watch videos from industry figures. Since the platform launched in 2017 it has garnered over…
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