QLD Real Estate News
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Stephens Estate Agents launches in the Gold Coast-Tweed region
Ben Stephens is no stranger to running a real estate business. As a second-generation agent, he knows only too well what’s involved in building a successful agency.
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Queensland’s vacancy rate inches higher in December quarter
The Sunshine State's rental market remains incredibly tight despite a slight uptick in vacancy levels during the December quarter, a new report from the Real Estate Institute of Queensland shows.
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Ray White Surfers Paradise’s The Event sees 94 properties go under the hammer
Ray White Surfers Paradise's annual The Event auction saw a clearance rate of 59 per cent, with 302 registered bidders and more than 1200 attendees.
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Queensland ranked number one state economy by CommSec
An uptick in sea and tree changers heading north has led to Queensland being ranked the best-performing state economy for the first time in the 13-year history of CommSec’s State of the States report.
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Real is rare: Rebecca Rainford launches Rarestate in partnership with UrbanX
Rebecca Rainford's goal isn't to be number 1 in robotic, conveyer-belt transactions, her mission is connection, passion and giving more love to the community. Now, with the power of UrbanX Rebecca is paving her own way, leaving behind the constraints of the traditional agency model and founding her own brand, Rarestate.
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Big growth goals for RE/MAX Results new recruit
Sarah Smith has joined Queensland’s RE/MAX Results with her eyes firmly set on solid growth targets, including boosting the group’s GCI, rent roll and team numbers.
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How Noosa’s Suter Smith Cleine built their successful real estate agency in under 12 months
After years working under franchise brands, Ian & Linda Suter, Clint Smith & Tyron Cleine took the leap and joined forces to launch their independent agency, Suter Smith Cleine a little over 12 months ago.
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Fastest Growing Ray White Office goes Greater
Leading principal Avi Khan continues to expand his foothold across Queensland, buying two more Ray White offices in Brisbane. Avi Khan Group (AKG) officially purchased Ray White Eight Mile Plains and Ray White Brookewater/Greater Springfield. The acquisitions now mean Avi Khan Group operates five offices in total making it the fourth largest group in the Ray White network all in…
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Queensland’s top sales for 2022
Water views were the order of the day for some of Queensland's top residential property sales this year.
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Queenslanders cop the biggest rent rise in nearly 20 years
Rents have risen sharply across the country over the past 12 months, with Queenslanders being hit with the biggest increase in nearly 20 years.
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Coastal Noosa launches with UrbanX
For Pat Johnson and Rick Daniel, real estate is in their DNA. They love that real estate has connected them with so many interesting people and provided them the opportunity to help others with solutions to all their buying and selling needs. In fact, they love it so much they’ve launched their own agency, Coastal Noosa, in partnership with UrbanX. …
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eXp delivers diverse revenue streams for agent
Victoria Nicholson’s sales career has hit a new high after partnering with the fast-expanding international agency eXp.
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Queensland housing crisis action plan revealed
A multimillion dollar cash injection to help struggling tenants stay in their homes, along with an audit of government-owned land will be among the Queensland Government’s response to the recent Housing Summit.
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The Agency expansion gathers momentum with Rockhampton launch
National real estate group The Agency has continued its expansion in Queensland, launching an office in Rockhampton.
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Agent of the year on the property marketing tool you need in 2023
Brisbane Inner West Realty Director Kathleen Luck is doubling down on technology to take her property marketing to the next level in 2023, and says other agents need to do the same to set themselves apart.
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Steve Carroll joins The Agency
Digital Live founder and former realestate.com.au executive Steve Carroll has been appointed as General Manager of Sales - Queensland for The Agency.
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Queensland holiday markets bouncing back
After a tough few years for tourism operators across Queensland, holidaymakers are back and looking to travel to the Sunshine State.
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Craig Caughlan joins The Agency on the Gold Coast
Craig Caughlan has joined The Agency as a property partner on the Gold Coast, as the national network looks to significantly boost its expansion in the region.
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Market Buy agents score top REIQ awards
Two of Market Buy’s most high-performing agents have received accolades at the Real Estate Institute of Queensland Awards for Excellence, one of the industry’s most prestigious events.
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Half a house to go under the hammer in Brisbane
“Half a house” in Brisbane, which saw the top floor gutted by fire, is set to go to auction.
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Noosa dream home sells for $27 million in record off-market deal
A stunning Noosa Heads waterfront residence has defied softer market conditions and hit a new local price benchmark, after secretly selling for $27 million. The significant deal was achieved by Richardson & Wrench Noosa Principal Gillian McCauley in July with settlement now finalised.
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NSW and Brisbane hit hard by the housing supply crunch
Inner Brisbane and the western suburbs of Sydney are some of the hardest hit locations of Australia’s housing supply crunch according to new research.
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Queensland’s vacancy rates tighten further
Inner city Brisbane’s vacancy rate has dropped below one per cent for the first time in a decade, with several areas in the Sunshine State having almost no available rental properties.
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Billionaire puts Brisbane’s tallest penthouse on the market
Brisbane’s tallest penthouse, standing 270 m high, has hit the market.
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Luke Need partners with UrbanX in Townsville
Need Property, founded by respected local Townsville agent Luke Need, has officially entered the market with streamlined, premium service and client support.
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UrbanX introduces Pery Morrin Property
With the help of UrbanX, elite agents Steve Pery and Toby Morrin have launched Pery Morrin Property to bring a people-focused approach to property transactions on the Sunshine Coast.
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Sweetest success for Queensland’s Small Residential Agency of the Year
Sunshine Coast agent Mark McGill is no stranger to winning real estate industry awards, but his latest accolade is by far the sweetest.
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Domestic and family violence course to launch in 2023
Real estate agents and property managers will soon be able to complete an online course to help them recognise the signs of domestic and family violence (DFV) and also understand how they can assist victims.
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Land sales spike in South East Queensland
Demand for land in South East Queensland remains elevated with sales up to 10 times higher than pre-pandemic levels in some areas while just seven suburbs have a median price under $300,000.
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Revolution Property Group ready to ‘revolutionise’ the Ipswich real estate market
Revolution Property Group, founded by renowned Ipswich agents Corey Athanates, Dean Stenzel, and Corey Lindh have one mission, to dominate the Ipswich market.
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Sunshine Coast Hinterland continues to see strong demand
After seeing a record level of demand over the COVID-era, the Sunshine Coast hinterland property market is still recording strong sales numbers as homebuyers continue to chase a better lifestyle.
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Spotting and selling an Endeavour Foundation “prize home”
RE/MAX First Caloundra principal Karl Rademeyer knows what it takes to spot a “prize home”, having sold three properties to charity the Endeavour Foundation as a part of their annual home lottery giveaway.
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REIQ says public landlord register is unjustified
As the Queensland Government prepares for an upcoming housing summit to address the state’s ongoing supply issue, a suggested public landlord register has been labelled ‘unjustified’ by the Real Estate Institute of Queensland.
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Little Hinges lands partnership with industry heavyweights, Ray White
Little Hinges have inked a deal with Ray White Surfers Paradise to ensure every new rental property features a virtual tour as part of their property management package.
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New QLD rental laws for pets to come into play
Queensland's new rental laws have come into effect, with property owners no longer able to set a 'no-pet policy' unless certain criteria are met.
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