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REIV calls for a fair go on rental laws before Parliament this week
The Victorian Parliament’s Legislative Council will consider the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill (RTA Bill) this week, the second last sitting week before the caretaker period ahead of the Victorian Election in November. Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) President Richard Simpson said the REIV has worked closely with all political parties to help shape the best possible legislative outcome. “The…
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Di Jones conference designed to inspire team
The team at Di Jones gathered together to expand their skill set and grow personally as part of its 2018 Annual Conference in Sydney. Di Jones CEO Rob Ward said the staff from across the agency’s network of offices in Sydney and the Southern Highlands participated in the event. “The theme of the conference was ‘Make every day count’,” Mr Ward…
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LJ Hooker recognises top business owners at annual Night of the Stars events
LJ Hooker’s annual Night of the Stars awards in Adelaide on the weekend concluded national celebrations which honoured the leading real estate group’s top business owners. LJ Hooker awards the Franchise Owner of the Year in every state and territory each year. The accolade has grown in stature to become the pre-eminent category of the state-based galas in recognition of the…
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Ray White Taylor and Partners welcomes Jeremy Brink
Ray White Taylor and Partners are pleased to welcome experienced sales star Jeremy Brink to their team in Darlinghurst. Mr Brink, born and raised in a small country town in Canada, traveled to Australia in 2010 and fell in love with the nation, before making the momentous decision to stay. He said he was delighted to join Ray White Taylor…
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Top Takeaways from The Business of Real Estate Day 2
The Business of Real Estate 2018 finished up yesterday on the Gold Coast with real estate professionals and leaders gathering for sessions on delivering more than customer expectations and improving the PM division of their business. Here are the top takeaways from Day Two. Good CX needs good TX Do you care for your team? Do you spend time connecting…
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September 2018: Interest rates on hold, Industry reaction
Yesterday (4 September 2018) the RBA Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 1.50 per cent for its 23rd consecutive meeting. “Conditions in the Sydney and Melbourne housing markets have continued to ease and nationwide measures of rent inflation remain low,” says RBA Governor Dr Philip Lowe. “Housing credit growth has declined to an annual rate of 5½ per cent. This…
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Dexar Group brands come together for annual convention
Technology, a transforming industry and the importance of authentic leadership were on the agenda at Dexar Group’s Annual Convention, held in Byron Bay from Sunday 26 to Tuesday 28 August. In its third year, the sold-out convention brought Dexar Group’s three real estate brands, Laing+Simmons, Peter Blackshaw Real Estate and Independent Property Group, together for a jam-packed three days of…
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Professionals aims to strengthen offering with restructure
The national reshaping of Professionals Real Estate Group will lead to better service and support for the 225-plus members of the real estate network, according to the new chief executive officer. The management of Professionals Real Estate Group was previously split between seaparate divisions across Australia but the restructure leaves the group with one core board of directors and management…
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Top Takeaways from The Business of Real Estate Day 1
The Business of Real Estate 2018 kicked off yesterday on the Gold Coast with real estate professionals and leaders gathering for sessions on delivering superior customer experiences to savvy consumers. Here are the top takeaways from Day One. Does your team actually know the difference between customer service and customer experience? If they don’t, you need to address that. You…
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Ray White South Australia and Northern Territory celebrates its 2018 winners
Almost 500 guests attended the annual Ray White South Australia and Northern Territory state awards at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on Friday 31 August to celebrate the achievements of the top offices and individuals throughout the network. Ray White SA CEO Matt Lindblom said the network had a record number of Chairman’s Elite members this year, which was a credit…
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MadeComfy opens for business in the Sunshine State
MadeComfy, Australia’s first performance-based short-term rental specialist, has opened a Brisbane office and appointed 13-year property veteran Melissa Baker as its new Queensland General Manager. Following $6 million capital raising in May and 500 per cent year-on-year growth in Sydney and Melbourne, MadeComfy has been actively planning on expanding its services and reach in and around Brisbane. MadeComfy recently released…
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Western Sydney expert joins Colliers International Office team
Colliers International have expanded their Office Leasing team in Sydney’s West, welcoming a new director. Alan James is highly experienced in the Western Sydney market, having worked in the area since 2011. He’s worked for several other high-profile networks, both in Sydney and in London prior to this role. “We are delighted to have someone of Alan’s experience join the team…
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Western offices shine at hockingstuart awards
Leading Victorian real estate agency, hockingstuart, celebrated another stellar year at their 2018 awards night on Thursday 23rd August. The annual ceremony held at Forum Theatre, celebrates the achievements of employees and offices over the past financial year, with sales growth, market share and customer service all propelling agents to the awards stage. Offices in Melbourne’s west proved to be the…
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Young guns to lead Raine & Horne real estate services in East Gosford region
Raine & Horne has recommitted to its delivery on the Central Coast, with the launch of a new office at East Gosford. Led by one of Central Coast real estate’s foremost husband and wife teams, Geoff and Sue Tilden, Raine & Horne East Gosford’s leadership team will also include a former Westpac People & Culture Consultant Katie Tilden and marketing…
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Harcourts Group Australia names new leader for South Australia and Northern Territory
Harcourts Group Australia CEO Marcus Williams has announced the appointment of Gregg Toyama to the role of Harcourts South Australia / Northern Territory CEO. Mr Toyama transitions into the role after serving as Head of eBusiness for Harcourts International since 2006, leading the team that developed the franchise network’s suite of bespoke technology applications. While with the Harcourts eBusiness team,…
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Ray White Victoria & Tasmania celebrates its 2018 winners
More than 1200 guests descended on the Palladium at the Crown for the annual Ray White Victoria and Tasmania state awards last night to celebrate the top offices and individual achievers throughout the network. Ray White Victoria & Tasmanian CEO Domenic Belfiore welcomed everyone and reminded them all that the leading group helped more families achieve their great Australian dream…
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Jason Boon triumphs with triple trophies at R&W 160th birthday awards night
Jason Boon walked away from the Richardson & Wrench 160th birthday awards on Saturday night with three of the most coveted trophies. Boon, a director of R&W Elizabeth Bay Potts Point took home the award for Most Outstanding Selling Principal for both transactions and income earned, plus the Ronald H Pillinger Award. He also had his hand on the R&W…
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William Gunning tackles world’s longest, toughest horse race
Returning to his roots as a horseman, commercial agent and Director of Gunning Real Estate William Gunning has successfully completed the 10th Mongol Derby. Mr Gunning was one of 44 riders from 12 countries who took on the challenge of the world’s longest and toughest horse race, as classified by the Guinness Book of Records. “I was inspired by the…
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PhilipWebb Announces New CEO as part of succession plan
As Philip Webb approaches 46 years as the face of his real estate agency in Melbourne’s East, he is making moves to ensure the continued success of the business. Having spent decades cultivating one of the most recognisable industry brands, he has created the position of CEO to redefine the company and drive the business forward. Mr Webb has appointed…
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Harcourts win big at REINZ awards
Harcourts New Zealand have won the top prize in six categories at this year’s 2018 Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) awards. These include Harcourts Cooper & Co picking up three awards. On winning the Medium Agency of the Year and Community Service Award – Office, Managing Director of Harcourts Cooper & Co Martin Cooper said, “The North Shore is…
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R&W Family Celebrates 160th Birthday
Family is a word that figures large amongst R&W Principals as they prepare for their annual awards night which this year will double as a celebration of the group’s 160th birthday. This Saturday around 400 members of that family will gather at Sydney’s International Convention Centre to celebrate 160 years. And while there’ll be a moment to reflect on their…
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Yes, video is the future – but may not get you leads!
In recent years, agents have begun to utilise the power of video to attract vendor views and help convert them into property inspections. Real estate agencies have also utilised video to better present their team, expertise and results. Video is effective for its ease in capturing the attention of property buyers and vendors. It is one of the most powerful…
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Professionals appoint three new offices
Professionals Real Estate Group has appointed two new agencies in South-East Queensland and another in New South Wales. At Marsden, in Brisbane’s south, experienced real estate agency boss Samida Sargeant has switched to the Professionals Real Estate Group. Ms Sargeant’s agency, which has consistently ranked among the top five property agencies In Logan, is now operating under the banner of…
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Experts say Spring will predict how the Australian property will act over the next 12 months
The first weekend in September traditionally sees a boost in listings across the country, as the warmer weather hits and sellers begin to emerge. With the current listing numbers down significantly on the same time last year, the boom has well and truly worn off, and experts are predicting we’ll be able to see how the market will act over…
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Ex-state golfer turns successful agent in 30 days
Ex-state golfer and footballer Ryan Smith has made the leap into the world of real estate, joining the Realmark team. From a strong sporting family consisting of professional golfer father Wayne Smith and sister Kristie Smith, Ryan played state-level golf and AFL from the age of 10. Finding an early passion for real estate, Ryan completed his real estate course shortly…
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Harcourts New Zealand welcomes new Head of Property Management
Harcourts Group Limited are delighted to announce the appointment of Jodine Clark to the role of Head of Property Management. Ms Clark, who most recently was working with the Commercial team in NAI Harcourts North Shore, is no stranger to property management, having held roles such as Property Manager, Business Development Manager, Business Manager and General Manager throughout her career…
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C21 launches marketing campaign across the country, renovates offices
Century 21 has launched the largest marketing campaign in its history, running across the country, to mark the network’s massive global rebrand. The bold campaign has already reached two million Australians, showing off not only the new branding but also the new vision and message. Offices across the country are being redesigned to match the new image. Century 21 Chairman…
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Ray White backs new boutique entity HTL Property
The White family have embraced an opportunity to continue working with Ray White’s top fee writer Andrew Jolliffe in a new boutique vehicle called HTL Property. The family have a significant shareholding in HTL Property, continuing their relationship with top pub broker Mr Jolliffe, the number one international performer in Ray White for the last three years. HTL is a…
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Purplebricks parts company with national sales director
Purplebricks Australia have confirmed that former McGrath agent Brent May has left the company. Mr May was with the fixed-fee agency for approximately 12 months. A Purplebricks spokesperson confirmed to the Australian Financial Review that Mr May’s departure was by “mutual consent” with Kenny Bruce, Purplebricks co-founder and group sales director. The spokesperson went on to say the move would…
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reiwa.com awards celebrate best of the best in WA real estate
Over 550 real estate professionals and guests attended the 2018 reiwa.com Awards Ball at Crown Perth on Saturday 25 August, which celebrated WA’s top performing agents in the 2017-18 financial year. REIWA CEO Neville Pozzi said the reiwa.com Awards recognise WA’s top selling agents and agencies. “Western Australia has some of the best and brightest real estate professionals in the…
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Openn Negotiation makes push for market share in Victoria with State Manager appointment
Online bidding platform Openn Negotiation is strengthening their position in Victoria with the appointment of Mark Levin as State Manager. Mr Levin brings 18 years’ experience from REA Group, Westpac Bank and STA Travel to the role. Mr Levin is a firm believer in the importance of agents in the buying and selling process, and looks to broaden the Openn…
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Starr Partners Merrylands takes out top sales awards
One Sydney real estate agency has been the recipient of several coveted honours, including the top sales accolades, at the Starr Partners awards. Achieving awards in 13 categories, Starr Partners Merrylands took home Highest Sales Team Average and Top Office of the Year at the ceremony last month. Director Daniel Starr, who has worked in real estate for more than…
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Release of innovative AI software set to revolutionise lease management
LeaseInfo, Australia’s largest provider of retail leasing data, has launched Accurait, an advanced digital lease extraction platform set to revolutionise the management of leasing contracts. Accurait is the first in Australia to use artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning methods as part of the automation process for commercial lease abstraction. The methods were developed in partnership with CSIRO’s Data61, with…
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Belle Property launches in Terrigal with multi-award-winning Principal
Belle Property expands its residential footprint on the Central Coast with the launch of Belle Property Terrigal. Led by multi-award-winning principal Cathy Baker, the opening of Belle Property Terrigal solidifies Ms Baker’s presence in the Central Coast property market. Through her highly successful Belle Property Killcare business, Ms Baker has established herself as the go-to real estate professional within the…
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