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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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Colliers International welcomes two new faces to the Canberra team
Colliers International has welcomed its newest agent Sisi Chen to its Canberra team while also welcoming back Michael Pearson and Nathan Burraston. “Over the past six months our team has grown by 50 per cent,” Colliers International Director Residential, Shane Radnell revealed. Late last year the office also recruited Tom Maloney. “The number of residential sales agents employed in our…
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Northern Territory triumphs in Transform/19
‘Transform’ is Elite Agent’s premier education program – a 30-day opportunity for real estate professionals to improve their careers and be coached by the best in the business. More than 100 agents with various levels of experience participated in the 2019 challenge, from novice auctioneers to experienced agents and agency leaders. Challengers are awarded points along the way for completing…
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OBrien Real Estate stake a claim on Melbourne’s Monash corridor with Gareth Apswoude
OBrien Real Estate continues to expand its network in the Monash corridor of Melbourne with the addition of Gareth Apswoude and assistant Zoe Zhao. OBrien Managing Director Dean O’Brien described Mr Apswoude as a highly valued addition. “What we like about Gareth is he is straight talking, creative in his approach, customer focussed, confident and has a track record of…
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Brad Henderson launches new Adelaide agency with a marketing twist
Sales agent and auctioneer Brad Henderson has opened new boutique agency BHEN & CO Real Estate, in Adelaide. Currently staffed with a team of five, BHEN & CO offers a full range of services including sales, rental management, market value appraisals, development advice, and buyer assistance. When making the decision to go it alone, Mr Henderson admitted he held some…
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Liberal Party announces leg up for First Home Buyers
First home buyers are set for a significant leg up with a new initiative from the Morrison Government to slash the size of a home loan deposit, announced last night. Recognising that it can take nine to 10 years for an average household to save a deposit the Liberal plan is to help Australians realise the goal of buying their…
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Michelle Delaney announced as permanent CEO for Better Homes and Gardens Australia
Better Homes and Gardens Australia has appointed Michelle Delaney to the position of CEO Australia. This appointment adds additional strength to the group following last week’s announcement that the company had opened its first two offices in Sydney’s Hills District. The team at Combined Services – the parent company of Century 21 and Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate in…
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Adelaide caught up in election hype: Raine & Horne
The prospect of a possible change of government in the upcoming election has prompted investors to buy up property in Adelaide, according to Raine & Horne. “Some investors aren’t waiting to see if there will be a change of government on election night and are buying up properties in Adelaide now to ensure they don’t miss out on the current…
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Australia’s first engineered timber office wins NSW’s top property honour
Australia’s first engineered timber office, International House Sydney, has received the Property Council of Australia’s Rider Levett Bucknall NSW Development of the Year award. “International House demonstrates that mass timber construction is a viable alternative to conventional construction and stands as a beacon of innovation and sustainable design excellence,” said the Property Council’s NSW Executive Director Jane Fitzgerald. International House…
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OBrien welcomes Heather Steadman to Oakleigh office
OBrien Real Estate, Victoria has welcomed agent Heather Steadman to the Oakleigh sales team. Ms Steadman brings 15 years of sales experience in the Glen Eira area and said she was excited to be working with the team. According to OBrien Real Estate Oakleigh Director, Max Martinucci, Ms Steadman’s family-orientated personality will fit perfectly with building the ethos of family…
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Stone Real Estate Camden has welcomed Chris Philp into the fold
Stone Real Estate Camden has welcomed Chris Philp to the team to bolster operations in the area. The 31-year-old said joining the boutique agency was an offer he could not refuse. “The Stone brand is highly impressive and I can see it’s really going places,” Mr Philp said. “They’re enthusiastic and have a great culture. I’ve seen them in action…
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The Agency joins forces with Renee Hardman to form Team Sauvage
The Agency has teamed up with WA agent Renee Hardman to launch Team Sauvage in Mandurah. Ms Hardman has operated her own real estate business for 13 years in the coastal community, where she holds the claim for selling the highest-priced property in Halls Head Canals for $5.8 million. Ms Hardman notes her commitment to her work is client-driven. She…
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Mother-daughter duo celebrate 10 years with Ray White
Ray White Whitsunday sales agent Ellen Kerr and daughter Bek Kerr have recently celebrated their 10-year anniversary at Ray White. The mother and daughter duo have worked in real estate together for over 12 years in total. Ellen Kerr explained the secret to their success is the passion they share for the their jobs and the industry. “Real estate brings…
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REIA calls Federal Election campaign a success
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has called its public awareness campaign against property taxation a success. According to REIA President Adrian Kelly, the aim of the campaign was to ensure that all political parties, candidates and voters know the consequences of the Opposition’s policy on negative gearing and capital gains tax in advance of the May 18 election.…
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Perth’s industrial space prospers on the back of employment and population growth
Ray White’s latest research has found there are signs of improvement in Perth’s industrial leasing sector, with employment and population growth leading to positive GSP results. Entitled Between the Lines – Perth Industrial Sub 5,000sq m Leasing report, the research indicates small business is driving the trend. “Take-up in industrial space has especially been outstanding over the past two years,…
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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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Victorian high-achiever Anton Zhouk is set to go it alone
Victoria high-achiever Anton Zhouk has recently announced the launch of his own agency, Anton Zhouk. Based in the Melbourne suburb of Hawthorn, Mr Zhouk said he chose to set up shop there because he loves the area and would like to offer the client base something different. “We have no interest in being known as the agency who sells the…
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May 2019: RBA rates remain at 1.50 per cent – industry reacts
Yesterday (7 May 2019), the RBA Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 1.50 per cent for its 30th consecutive meeting. Here’s a quick rundown of what happened. With respect to the housing market: The adjustment in established housing markets is continuing after the earlier large run-up in prices in some cities. Conditions remain soft and rent inflation…
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First National recognises outstanding teen
First National Real Estate has recognised a Queensland teenager for her role in making Cystic Fibrosis medication more widely available. 13-year-old Evie Marshall received the Leadership Award at the 2019 Seven News Young Achiever Awards on Friday after successfully campaigning for Australians with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) to have access to life-extending medication. The medication, called Orkambi, previously cost $250,000 per patient,…
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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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Husband and wife team opens Ray White Augustine Heights
Experienced husband and wife duo, Rudy and Alma Grommen, have opened a new Ray White business in Augustine Heights, Queensland. Mr Grommen said the team decided to move their existing Brookwater office to Augustine Heights, in the growing Greater Springfield region of southeast Queensland, due to the diverse housing market and customer base. “The area has experienced some of the…
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Purplebricks confirms Australian Exit
After weeks of speculation, Purplebricks Australia has announced its intention to exit the Australian Market. Michael Bruce, the Group’s Founder and CEO is stepping down from the business with immediate effect. Vic Darvey, previously Purplebricks COO, has been promoted to the role of Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. A statement from the new CEO regarding the Australian exit says: “After…
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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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Northern Territory agent shines bright at the Elders Annual Real Estate Awards
Elders Real Estate recently held its Elders Annual Real Estate Awards, honouring the best sales agents, property managers, business owners and administrative staff in the network. According to Elders Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mark Allison, the awards nights are an opportunity to thank the Elders community for their outstanding work throughout the year. “The awards provide an opportunity…
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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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Allhomes appoints Danielle Harmer to the role of GM
Canberra property website Allhomes has announced the appointment of Danielle Harmer as its new General Manager. Ms Harmer joined the company in 2016 as Head of Product and will now be charged with leading the Allhomes team and continuing to drive the business forward. Ms Harmer has previously held roles with IBM, The New York Times and Fairfax, and said…
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Cost effective content marketing platform makes it easy for agents to share
A new platform has recently launched to help agents share information about listing, selling and buying property. RealContent.guru was founded by Kylie Davis and delivers downloadable articles written from the perspective of a property professional providing advice to a client. “Marketing and promoting yourself as an agent has changed dramatically over the past few years,” Ms Davis said. “Now, it’s…
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Chris Storey starts a new chapter with Ray White WA
Ray White Cottesloe Mosman Park have expanded, welcoming agent Chris Storey to the team. Mr Storey has been in the industry for 20 years and credited the integrity of Directors Jody Fewster and Deborah Brady as the deciding factor of his decision to make the move. “I joined Jody and Deb to realise my potential as a salesperson,” Mr Storey…
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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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@realty adds commercial agents to the team
@realty have welcomed two new faces to the network with Adam and James Young joining the team. Mr Adam Young says the pair were attracted to @realty Commercial because of their heavy focus on technology. “We were initially attracted to @realty Commercial because of the company’s industry-leading technology, including its client management systems and custom social and digital software, which…
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Downsizer’s dream wins Victoria’s top property honour
Piccolo Developments have taken out the Property Council of Australia’s Rider Levett Bucknall Victorian Development of the Year award for Elwood House. Elwood House is a low-lying brick building featuring 30 apartments and three retail tenancies. “Elwood House emphasises quality of life with a stunning design in harmony with the local community,” Property Council’s Victorian Executive Director Cressida Wall said.…
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Peter Clements named Residential Sales Person of the Year again
Mint Real Estate Claremont Director Peter Clements has become the first agent to be named Residential Salesperson of the Year two years in a row, at the 2019 REIA National Awards for Excellence. Mr Clements said he was thrilled to receive the accolade again, despite working in the tough Perth market. “The real estate industry can be ruthless and if…
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Belle Property Commercial launches retail agency
In response to Queensland’s infrastructure and development activity and population growth, Belle Property Commercial has launched Belle Property Retail, Brisbane. Michael Hanscomb, Managing Director of Belle Property Commercial, said Belle Property Retail will be the flagship brand within the Belle Property Commercial group and a key focus for the business. “With an explosion of online shopping and the arrival of…
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