QLD Real Estate News

  • Ray White Commercial Qld welcomes new head of investment sales

    Ray White Commercial Qld has welcomed a new face to the team with the appointment of Tom Barr as Director and Head of Investment Sales. Mr Barr has been in the commercial sales and leasing industry for over 15 years and said he is excited to take on the role. ‘Having known Dan White for many years, I was attracted to…

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  • REIQ appoints new digital-focused General Manager

    The REIQ is one step closer to finalising its digital transformation with the appointment of its new General Manager, Josh Callaghan. Mr Callaghan, who was previously the General Manager of financial comparison site Canstar and also co-founder of FinTech Queensland, says he is excited to take on this new challenge of REIQ’s transformation. “Real estate is dear to all Australians…

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  • Savills Queensland have welcomed two new graduates to the 2019 program

    Savills Queensland has announced the appointment of Michael Fowler and Sophie Dong to the graduate program for 2019. Michael Fowler is currently undertaking a Bachelor of Property Economics with minors in Economics & Valuations, due for completion at the end of 2019. Mr Fowler said he believes the programme will work hand-in-hand with what he is learning through his studies,…

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  • First National have announced the top Queensland General Excellence and Marketing Award winners

    These awards recognised the best of First National’s QLD agents throughout 2018, with the top 10 individuals and offices now in the running for a national GEM Award. This will include an all-expenses-paid trip for the top 10 national winners to the National Association of Realtors conference in San Francisco this November. QLD State Chairman David Forrest says the results…

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  • Richardson & Wrench have pushed further into Queensland with a new Bundaberg office

    Richardson & Wrench continue to expand their network in key Queensland markets with the opening of a new franchise in the regional city of Bundaberg. R&W representation on the coast now extends from Coolum to Noosa, Hervey Bay, Bargara Beach and Bundaberg. R&W Bundaberg will be operated by Driss Doukari. Managing Director Andrew Cocks said the addition of the Bundaberg office…

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  • Xperience Realty have opened in Toowong with a quirky office

    With artificial grass for flooring, comics on walls, a football table, Warner Brother’s statues, a giant M&M dispenser and a 63-inch screen for Mario Kart, Xperience Realty are setting themselves apart from the crowd. Founder and Principal of Xperience Reality Vish Uttam said it was important to make his environment as employee-friendly and stress-free as possible, in hopes that the unique…

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  • Ray White have marked another anniversary with Linda Frisina reaching 30 years

    This week Linda Frisina celebrated three decades with the Ray White Group as the face on the front desk of the Queensland corporate office. “I’ve been lucky with all the moves, because each time we’ve moved it’s been a different environment and something new.” Linda said working within the Ray White Group had been like working with a large family…

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  • Clint Hynes takes the reins of Ray White Nerang on the Gold Coast

    Real estate agent Clint Hynes has just opened the doors to the newest Ray White business on the Gold Coast, in Nerang. Mr Hynes, who has been a high performer at his family’s Ray White Oxenford/Helensvale offices for the past six and a half years, has decided to take the leap into business ownership. “Real estate is such a social…

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  • RE/MAX names Cyndi Ward as an everyday hero

    Cyndi Ward spoke exclusively with Elite Agent, giving us a glimpse into why she was chosen to receive the prestigious and heartfelt Everyday Hero title, which has only been awarded once before. It’s not every day that you come across a hero, but then again, chances are you may not have even known it. The Gladstone property manager and business owner is…

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  • McGrath rolls out a mobile maintenance service with i4Tradies

    McGrath Property Management, announced yesterday that they’ll be will deploying a new cloud-based maintenance management platform called i4Tradies, across its company owned office network in New South Wales and Queensland. i4Tradies is being describes as “Uber Style” and will connect trades service owners, on-the-road tradies, tenants and property managers with an integrated job management software; accessible anywhere, anytime and on…

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  • McGrath Paddington announces a new star recruit

    McGrath Paddington has announced the recruitment of Roxanne Liu to the team. Kon Stathopoulos, Head of Sales for McGrath’s company-owned offices said that he is delighted that she will be joining the existing team to focus on what they consider to be one of the most exciting property markets in the country. “This is in line with our plan to…

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  • Rally inspires RE/MAX network to think bigger

    ‘Think bigger’ was the theme of the 2019 RE/MAX Australia Rally, held this year at The Star, Gold Coast. Managing Director Michael Davoren officially commencing the day, welcoming and encouraging attendees to do just that – think big! “We’ve chosen ‘think bigger’ for our 2019 rally theme, but it is not just about ‘thinking’. It’s about creating more opportunity for…

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  • Reinventing residential rentals: Tina Grey

    Every now and then in your career, you may be fortunate enough to work on a project that is truly special. A body of work that not only stimulates you but has the potential to change the very face of the industry you are so passionate about. I am living one of those moments right now. For the past couple…

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    REIQ & REA are doing their bit to ease Townsville housing shortfall

    Real estate peak body The Real Estate Institute of Queensland and REA Group who own Flatmates.com.au, have come together to establish a short-term solution for Townsville’s potential housing shortfall. As the massive clean up of flooded homes continues, displaced Townsville residents and workers flying into the city to help will have an easier time finding accommodation with REIQ CEO Antonia…

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  • Richardson & Wrench opens in Hervey Bay

    The red R&W logo is set for a comeback in Hervey Bay, with local couple Dirk and Sally Van Den Heuvel opening a new Richardson & Wrench real estate office. Like many of their clients, the couple made a lifestyle decision five years ago to settle in Hervey Bay, allowing Sally to reconnect with her family and Dirk to enjoy…

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  • Stone Real Estate launches in Queensland

    Stone Real Estate proudly launches in Queensland this week with renowned industry leader Scott Kelly at the helm. Mr Kelly is tasked with the job of establishing Stone’s rapidly expanding boutique model throughout the Sunshine State. The Queenslander is thrilled to join Stone Real Estate and is relishing the challenge to ‘start from scratch’. “It is a big advantage being able…

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  • Ray White Rural appoints key specialist to drive performance in Queensland

    Ray White Rural has announced the appointment of a new specialist in Queensland to drive a growth and productivity plan for 2019. Former real estate agent and corporate business growth specialist Adrian Knowles has been appointed as the State Manager for Ray White Rural and Livestock in Queensland. CEO of Ray White Rural and Livestock Stephen Nell said this was…

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  • Queensland proptech company brings on several big names in advisor roles

    Brisbane-based OurProperty, a proptech in the property management space, has started 2019 with a bang, bringing on several big names in the property industry as its new board of advisors. The company, which develops property management products, has brought on the advisors to support its ongoing goal of becoming a major player in the property management tech zone and look…

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  • Top RE/MAX agent is sold on Cairns

    It took a Cairns holiday and a visit with the RE/MAX Real Estate Services team to lure Tiffany Krause, one of RE/MAX Australia’s high achievers, to the region. Ms Krause began her real estate career just over a decade ago in a family real estate business before joining RE/MAX in December 2009. Since then she has established an enviable reputation…

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  • Respected agent Judi O’Dea joins Ray White

    One of Queensland’s most respected and much-loved real estate agents, Judi O’Dea, has decided to make 2019 great and move her business to Ray White Paddington. With more than 15 years’ experience, Ms O’Dea was one of only a handful of agents to have been named on Queensland’s coveted A-List for five years in a row. Ms O’Dea, a former…

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  • Professionals expands on Sunshine Coast

    Roy Philpott has joined the Professionals network, rebranding his Kings Beach office as Professionals on the Coast Realty and laying plans to build on his dedicated team of four staff members in the coming year to service the booming Sunshine Coast region. “There’s a lot happening on the Sunshine Coast at the moment; it’s growing rapidly and we’re ready to…

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  • Sunshine Coast waterfront specialist joins LJ Hooker

    Real estate specialist Alan Riley – who’s credited with some of the Sunshine Coast’s top waterfront property sales – has joined LJ Hooker Mooloolaba’s sales division as co-principal. Mr Riley has been credited with several million-dollar waterfront sales for Mooloolaba and Minyama sellers over 2018, including $3.25m and $2.88m for two properties at Mooloolaba as well as a record $5.15m…

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  • Coronis kicks off the new year expanding it’s Kelvin Grove business

    Coronis Kelvin Grove is expanding its presence in the lucrative Brisbane suburbs of Ashgrove, The Gap and Bardon with the addition of brother-sister duo Ken Wearing and Danielle Brown. Coronis COO Karuna Dimelow said welcoming Ken and Danielle to the team was a fantastic start to the new year. “We believe Ken and Danielle are future superstars in the industry…

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  • Scott Mackey continues to boost Bundaberg internationally

    Bundaberg real estate business owner Scott Mackey continues to promote the region internationally, connecting with a fellow agent in Japan in his latest venture. Mr Mackey recently attended and presented at the inaugural RE/MAX Japan conference in Tokyo. He featured in the ‘Special session presented by Global Leaders’, along with Tony Williamson from RE/MAX in Cairns, Denver-based Jan Repa, Executive Director,…

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  • Nine agents join McGrath Paddington

    Leading residential agency McGrath Estate Agents, a division of McGrath Limited, has announced that nine high-performing agents will join McGrath Paddington as it seeks to bolster its existing company-owned offices in Brisbane. The new recruits will be led by Daniel Goodwin, who is transitioning his entire sales team across to McGrath. His agents will service key Brisbane suburbs that include…

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  • JLL appointed to manage the Gold Coast’s largest urban renewal precinct

    Global real estate services company JLL have been appointed by UBS Asset Management’s Real Estate Business to undertake leasing, property, marketing and facilities management services for the former Athletes’ Village of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018), as it is transformed into Australia’s first ever large-scale build-to-rent housing scheme, known as Smith Collective. Incorporating seven hectares of residential and retail…

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  • McGrath recruits Justin Marsden to lead Queensland growth as State Manager

    McGrath Estate Agents today announced that Justin Marsden has joined the company as State Manager for Queensland, while also overseeing their northern NSW footprint. Mr Marsden brings more than 18 years’ experience, carving an impressive record as a sales agent, principal, auctioneer and coach. Christopher Mourd, Head of Franchise Network for McGrath, said he was delighted to welcome Justin to…

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  • Offices combine to create Ray White Commercial Northern Corridor Group

    Ray White Commercial Northern Corridor Group has joined forces with the Pine Rivers office to become one of the largest commercial real estate agencies on the northern side of Brisbane, boasting offices in Brendale, Morayfield and Mooloolaba. The Group will now service from North Brisbane through to Noosa, with Michael Shadforth and Chris Massie leading the team. “Market knowledge, future…

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  • @realty steps in to new headquarters

    National real estate industry network @realty is gearing up for its next phase of growth,  making the move to its new headquarters in Gold Coast corporate tower 50 Cavill Avenue in Surfers Paradise. Established on the Gold Coast by father and son duo, James and JJ Taylor, the company’s CEO and director respectively, the network now comprises a head office…

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  • RE/MAX Success throws lifeline to farmers

    RE/MAX Success has raised more than $7,800 for drought-stricken farmers with the support of its sales and property management clients. “We teamed up with Lifeline to help make life a little easier for farmers across the Darling Downs and South West Queensland,” said RE/MAX Success general manager Daniel Burrett. He said that each agent on the RE/MAX Success team had…

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  • Ray White Sippy Downs owner opens new office in Nambour

    The owner of Ray White Sippy Downs, Michael Stack, has expanded his team and set up an office in the Sunshine Coast town of Nambour. After months of successful transacting in this area, he decided that opening the premises was an important next step for both his staff and clients. “We have already built up a wonderful client base in Nambour,…

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  • Professionals Tamborine Mountain expands into Serendipity

    The Professionals is set to double its presence in one of Queensland’s most sought-after real estate markets. The Professionals Mount Tamborine will merge with Serendipity Real Estate to form The Professionals Serendipity. The new business will service Mount Tamborine and Tamborine Village. Co-principal and president of the Mount Tamborine Chamber of Commerce Alison Rip said the merger was an excellent…

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  • Reed & Co make headway in Noosa

    Since launching earlier this year, Reed & Co in the tourism and property hotspot of Noosa has made a flying start by achieving more than $15 million in sales in its first eight weeks. Founder Adrian Reed said he was delighted by the early progress, which has also been boosted by the addition of industry veterans Don Reed and Andrea…

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  • REIQ 2019 Awards for Excellence finalists announced

    The Real Estate Institute of Queensland has announced its 2019 Awards for Excellence finalists, representing the best in the Queensland real estate profession. REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella congratulated all finalists on their success. “This year’s Awards attracted a very high calibre of entrants, reflecting the growing focus on professionalism for all REIQ members,” she said. “To be named a finalist…

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  • Ray White Marsden continues expansion

    The rapid expansion of Ray White Marsden continues with the appointment of Phil Zabaks as sales manager. Although Ray White Marsden only opened on 15 January, it has already grown to a team of 22, who have sold more than 100 properties and now have over 200 properties on the rent roll. Principal Avi Khan said they had experienced very…

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