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Top takeaways AREC 2023 – Day 2
Day 1 at AREC 2023 was a tough act to follow, but Day 2 certainly turned up the inspiration, motivation and real life impact of digging deep and committing to your goals. Olympic gold medallist and media personality Caitlyn Jenner gave an insightful reflection on her sporting career and the impact believing in yourself can have, while former think tank…
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How to apply Grant Cardone’s number 1 rule for success
In a world where success can be elusive and multifaceted, a single rule emerges as the key ingredient to achieving your goals: showing up.
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Rising home prices might see listings increase
If the current growth in home prices continues, listings could increase by two per cent this year, according to an expert.
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Top takeaways from AREC 2023 – Day 1
More than 4000 real estate professionals packed the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre yesterday for Day 1 of AREC 2023. This year’s headline speaker was Oscar-winner and Hello Sunshine Founder, Reese Witherspoon who revealed the power of storytelling and connecting with people is the most powerful marketing tool of all, whether your in movies or real estate. Here are…
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Elite Agent timeline: What’s happening in the Metaverse?
Once a red-hot trend capturing the imagination of investors and tech enthusiasts alike, the metaverse is now experiencing a downturn in interest and demand.
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Proposed rental laws in Queensland threaten to drive landlords out of market
More than 80 per cent of Queensland landlords would consider selling their investment properties if proposed changes to rental laws come in, a new survey has revealed.
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Ruin X: the remarkable $3 million home that resembles a modern cave
A one-of-a-kind statement home, reminiscent of a modern-day cave, has made a grand return to the real estate market, hoping to obtain a selling price of about $3 million.
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DUO: the AI tool doing your prospecting for you
Revolutionising Real Estate: DUO Technology Powered by Propic AI Delivers Hot Leads and Transforms Sales for Agents!
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Victorian Government considering rent caps
Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas has let slip that the State Government is considering rent caps, just days after it hit investors with new taxes set to cost thousands of dollars a year.
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Are New Zealand’s interest rate hikes over?
The New Zealand Reserve Bank has shocked economic and property experts this week, raising the cash rate 0.25 per cent while indicating the next interest rate move will likely be down.
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Hollywood dreams come true at fantasy Florida mansion
Fantasy Drive is the perfect address for this staggering Florida home.
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Local expertise meets opportunity: earn more and set your own real estate rules
Sitting in a lounge room opposite a potential home seller, One Percent agents offer an undeniable money-in-the-bank difference.
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New Zealand homeowners feel the pain as loss-making resales spike
Properties reselling at a loss have reached a seven-year high in New Zealand as the impact of higher interest rates continues to hit homeowners.
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Industrial property holds up as commercial growth declines
Higher interest rates have seen the growth in commercial assets dry up, however, industrial property continues to hold up according to an expert.
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Victorian Budget sparks outrage: Industry bodies warns of investor exodus and soaring rents
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria has slammed the Victorian Budget as a blatant money grab that will see property investors flee the market and cripple tenants with higher rents.
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Brisbane homeowners spend the most to renovate their homes
Brisbane has emerged as the leading location in the country for home renovations, with new research finding homeowners in the Queensland capital spent $880 million on home improvements in 2022.
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First home buyers look to beat land tax deadline
First home buyers trying to avoid the new NSW Government’s reintroduction of stamp duty could risk paying too much for a home, according to a leading auctioneer.
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The top 10 holiday homes across Australia
Stayz has announced its 2023 Holiday Homes of the Year with the top three luxury properties located on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Berry in New South Wales and Wilyabrup in Western Australia.
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Surging immigration sees share of cheap rentals plummet
Conditions for renters continue to go from bad to worse, with new data showing that surging immigration has pushed the share of rentals listed for under $400 per week to fall to a record low 16.2 per cent.
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Cliff-hugging Tasmanian property named home of the year
A stunning Tasmanian home that has been labelled “a once-in-a-lifetime build”, has been named the Housing Industry Association (HIA) CSR 2023 Australian Home of the Year.
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Little town, big sensation: Victoria’s most affordable property sparks a frenzy
A derelict property in a tiny Victorian town has created a frenzy.
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90 per cent of NSW teachers can’t afford to live where they teach
The surging cost of housing over the past decade has led to teachers being unable to afford a home in the same location that they teach in according to new research.
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Call to cut refinancer stress test to let borrowers out of mortgage prison
Australia’s leading financial comparison site, RateCity, has called on the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) to lower its stress test for refinancers.
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New study finds low interest rates lock first home buyers out of property market
Long periods of low interest rates are responsible for locking many first home buyers out of the property market, new research shows.
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Listings up 5.6 per cent compared to last year
Property listings experienced their traditional lull during April, however, in positive news for homebuyers, they are now higher than the same time last year.
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South Australia’s top performed locations likely to see more growth
The South Australian property market has defied the national downturn, with a host of well performing suburbs set for more growth, according to new figures.
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PropTech funding climate shifts as market conditions improve
The funding market for PropTech companies is experiencing a positive shift, making it easier for businesses to access capital, according to an expert.
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New social media platform Boa connects business owners
A new social media platform that will help business owners connect, network, grow their businesses and seek advice from their peers has launched.
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Is the new home sales market turning around?
New home sales have risen 6.8 per cent, with industry experts hinting the market could be starting to rebound
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Ben Stephens has his eyes firmly on growth
Just 100 days into his journey with the Agents’Agency, Ben Stephens has his sights set on growth, with a new office space soon to open and plans to establish property management division in addition to bringing on extra sales agents.
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ATO has rental property deductions in its sights
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has announced it will be targeting rental property deductions and capital gains tax this tax season.
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Australian renters battle crisis-level market, compromise on property features
Australian renters have at least six rental applications in at any one time and are forced to compromise on property features in order to secure a new place to live, new analysis shows.
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Australia’s housing crisis: unmasking the real culprits and solutions
The housing crisis is the hot topic on everyone's lips, and with last week's Federal Budget, and the release of the third and final whitepaper from LongView and PEXA examining the conundrum released this week, it's not going anywhere fast.
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How Rhonda Bluff’s property management experience is making a difference for PMVA clients
Rhonda Bluff’s superpower is experience. When it comes to property management, she’s been there and done it.
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Harry Triguboff to develop BTR apartments in Brisbane
Harry Triguboff has purchased “the best site in Brisbane” and is looking to develop a build-to-rent apartment building after a decade-long absence from the Queensland capital.
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