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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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Founders return to RE/MAX to celebrate 21 years in business
RE/MAX United Vision, in the Brisbane suburb of Carina, celebrated 21 years in business recently with an event that brought founders Ron and Lenore Sieber out of retirement, home from their travels and into the limelight as guests of honour. Broker owner Gaby McEwan described Mrs Sieber’s presentation as unexpected and nothing short of inspirational. “Lenore spoke about how to…
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Jo Prince-Gillies appointed Associate Director of McGrath Projects Queensland
McGrath Projects, a division of McGrath Estate Agents, today announced the appointment of Jo Prince-Gillies as Associate Director of McGrath Projects Queensland. McGrath Projects General Manager Adam Sparkes said, “We see the Brisbane apartment market is showing signs of improvement with enquiry levels starting to rise, and it is with great pleasure that I announce the appointment of Jo Prince-Gillies…
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The Davey family opens Ray White Labrador
Four years after establishing their real estate business in nearby Ashmore, Darren and Sandy Davey are excited to be opening the doors of their Ray White business in Labrador. The Daveys’ operation is truly a family business, with their daughter Meagan also part of their team. The family’s connections to the Gold Coast span five generations and they have very…
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Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty appoints leading Whitsundays Principal
Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty has appointed former Hamilton Island Realty Principal Wayne Singleton to head its operation in the Whitsundays. Buoyed by a number of recent significant sales in the region, including Mandalay House, Aqua and Botanica, Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty has finalised the next location for its planned expansion throughout the state. Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty CEO Paul Arthur…
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New face to lead Ray White Shailer Park
There is a new leader behind the longtime family-owned business at Ray White Shailer Park. Rebecca Hoswell, new Principal of Ray White Shailer Park, has a wealth of experience in the Property Management sector and has worked within the business as head of the department for the last seven years. “I am really looking forward to growing and improving the…
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Ray White brokers free warehouse lease for The Salvation Army
Christmas has come early as Ray White Commercial Queensland assisted The Salvation Army in securing a donated warehouse in Pinkenba. The modern office/warehouse, that has a total area of 1,782sq m, will be used for The Salvation Army’s Christmas purposes over the December and January period. The deal was jointly brokered by Ray White Commercial Queensland’s Director Sales and Leasing…
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C21 gains top performing Queensland office
One of Queensland’s top performing real estate offices has decided to join Century 21, bringing twenty years of area experience. The multi-award winning Century 21 M1 team have opened their doors in Beenleigh, adorned the new Century 21 branding, with an expansive and contemporary office fitout. Century 21 M1 will be led by Principal Tony Ghanem, who has over 28 years’…
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Burleigh-Miami leaders take on LJ Hooker’s newest addition
Former Realty Blue agency specialists Danny O’Donnell and Adam Van Leeuwen have today been announced as the joint partners leading newly launched LJ Hooker Burleigh Beach. Combined, the duo sold more than $60 million worth of property in the last year, positioning Mr O’Donnell and Mr Van Leeuwen as Burleigh Heads’ and Miami’s top agents, respectively. Fronting the Gold Coast…
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Coronis team raise over $16,000 for cancer research
The Coronis team have completed their fourth 40-hour Tour De Office bike relay challenge, riding 593 km while raising more than $16,300 for Smiling For Smiddy, who fund cancer research at the Mater Foundation. More than 80 agents, property managers, mortgage brokers, support staff and directors jumped on the stationary bike across various South East Queensland Coronis offices, including founding…
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NGU launches in Brisbane’s Southwest
NGU Real Estate is opening doors for business in Brisbane’s Centenary suburbs under the leadership of experienced real estate sales professionals Chris Foenander and Mel Rodrigo. NGU Southwest is the brand’s ninth office to open across southeast Queensland in little more than two years. “I am honoured to open an NGU office in the suburbs where my career commenced, and…
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REIQ announces new board directors at AGM
The REIQ today announced two new Board Directors, elected under the newly reserved positions for a Female Regional Member Director and a Young Director (Under-35), following its Annual General Meeting at the Cannon Hill offices. The two successful candidates are Linda Bland (Female Regional Director) and Joshua Kindred (Young Director). The REIQ Board of Directors: Peter Brewer (re-appointed as Chair)…
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RE/MAX agent celebrates fun and fashion for a good cause
Sunshine Coast real estate agent Sandra de Jersey put on her fourth Fabulous Funky Fashion event at Kawana Surf Club recently, raising around $3700 for the Cindy McKenzie Breast Cancer Program. More than 100 guests attended the afternoon tea party, with some coming from as far afield as Canberra. Ms de Jersey is a sales and marketing consultant with RE/MAX…
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Ray White Commercial welcomes Stacie Stockham and Peter McCann to Townsville office
Ray White Commercial is pleased to welcome high-flyers Stacie Stockham, in the role of Commercial Asset Manager, and Peter McCann, in the role of Sales and Leasing, to the team in Townsville. Ms Stockham joins the Ray White Group with 14 years’ real estate experience behind her, while Mr McCann, who is Townsville born and bred, has 25 years’ experience…
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Big hearted agent to help sick kids with sale
Beverley van Twest knows selling the family home is an emotional time, but thanks to Ray White Morningside principal Dennis Simic her sale will go to help sick kids with chronic and terminal illnesses. Last week, Mr Simic drew Mrs van Twest’s name out a hat in a draw to win a free marketing campaign worth almost $8k – sponsored…
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Ray White expands in rural Queensland with local agent
Born in Chinchilla and raised around the Western Downs, experienced real estate professional Jon Kingston has expanded his Ray White business into the rural centre of Chinchilla, an easy 50kms east of his current office in Miles. Known as the melon capital of Australia, agriculture has been the mainstay of the Chinchilla region, with beef and grain production underwriting the…
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Balance between renters and landlords needed in rental law reforms
The REIQ welcomes the Open Doors to Renting Reform consultation, which forms part of the Queensland Government’s Department of Housing and Public Works (HPW) ongoing review of the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act (2008). A snap poll on the Open Doors to Renting Reform website asked: “Would a pet bond help tenants and property owners reach agreement around keeping…
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Danielle Jobling joins the team at Cairns RE/MAX
Real estate has been part of Danielle Jobling’s life, and her passion, for more than 25 years, and she has sold in the Cairns Northern Beaches property market for more than half of that. Now as part of Cairns real estate identity Tony Williamson’s RE/MAX team, Ms Jobling will dedicate her energies to real estate sales in that very familiar…
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Ray White QLD supports state’s strawberry growers
It was a sweet start to the day for Ray White Group Head of Performance Management Adam Downes, who took to the stage in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD to call the auction of a tray of Queensland strawberries. Today’s Smash a Strawberry Sundae event, hosted by The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation, was designed to raise money and offer support…
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Coronis makes strategic appointment to Area Leader position
South-east Queensland property services group Coronis has announced Chris Rhode as their new Sales Area Leader, following the recent promotion of Adam Empringham to Sales Director. Mr Rhode has worked with Coronis for more than four years now. In the past three years, in addition to selling, he played an instrumental role in turning Coronis North Lakes into one of the…
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Coronis bolsters Springwood team with in-demand agent
Coronis Springwood’s sales team has been bolstered by the addition of sought-after local agent Rowena Gill. Coronis Area Leader Anthony Hunt said he was delighted Rowena had joined the team and she was a welcome addition. “Rowena is one of the most respected and popular agents in Kingston and Logan, having spent most of her life living in the area…
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Amber Werchon Property opens new premises in Nambour
Amber Werchon Property has opened a new premises in the heart of Nambour in Currie Street. The new, larger office of the award-winning property company will operate as a sister site to the primary office in Mooloolaba. As the business continues to grow, and with an increased number of sales made by AWP in the area, expanding the current Nambour location…
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Ray White Queensland celebrates winners
More than 1250 real estate agents and guests attended the prestigious Ray White Queensland annual awards at the Royal International Convention Centre to celebrate the achievements of the top offices and individuals throughout the network. Ray White Queensland has a lot to celebrate considering it traded just on $8.6 billion in residential property sales, made up of over 15,000 transactions…
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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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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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Catapult Property Group boosts executive team
Real estate development company Catapult Property Group has announced the appointment of two new executives for its senior management team. The Brisbane-based company, which has a pipeline of projects in Queensland and northern NSW worth almost $170 million, has appointed Darryn Whelan as Investment Sales Manager and Tiffany Yim as Marketing Executive. Catapult Property Group Director Dylan Crowe said the…
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