VIC Real Estate News
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“Like Afterpay for VPA”: How CampaignAgent is streamlining cashflow for vendors and agents
Sitting on a ski lift on the way up the slopes of a snowy Mt Buller in 2015 is where the idea for CampaignAgent took off. Founded by Seth Watts, a real estate printer, and Shaun Moriarty, a finance professional, CampaignAgent is a Melbourne-based financial technology company that is shaking up vendor paid advertising, reducing…
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The annual Real Estate Sleep Out to take place next month
Cooley Auctions and Youth Off The Streets are calling on the real estate industry to brave the winter chill and take part in the 2019 Real Estate Sleep Out on Monday, 19 August. Now in its fourth year, Real Estate Sleep Out raises money and awareness for Father Chris Riley’s Youth Off The Streets. The event has expanded interstate since…
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Patrick Leo launches Buyers Agency service in Melbourne
Patrick Leo, a leading real estate agency specialising in investment property sales, has recently launched a Buyers Agency service in Victoria in response to growing demand. “We are excited to launch the buyers agency service. Many clients have asked us over the years to help source their homes after we have delivered them great results with investment properties,” said James…
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The Agency’s Jesse Raeburn to star on The Block
To succeed in real estate it takes a combination of tenacity and drive. It’s clear that the Agency’s Jesse Raeburn has both and it is one of the key reasons Jesse has found success as an agent in a short period of time. Those very same attributes have also managed to help Jesse gain a…
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Buxton and Beller unite to form real estate powerhouse
Two of the most established companies in Victorian real estate, Buxton and Beller, have joined forces, forming a formidable partnership under the Buxton brand. Founded in 1994, the Beller Group’s Windsor office, led by Beller Group Director Andrew Fawell, became Buxton Stonnington on July 1, bringing the company to a total of 24 offices across the state. While the company…
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Victorian developers to help foot bill for dangerous cladding
The Victorian Government will commit $600 million to address the dangerous cladding crisis in a bid to keep Victorians safe, but developers will also be hit with higher building levies to help subsidise the program. The Andrews Government will foot half of the $600 million bill, while the other funds will come from an increase in building permit levies for…
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Ray White Ballarat office celebrates 30 years
Working in production at his local TV station in 1984, Phillip Lee was wondering where his career would sit in 10 years. Little did he know, he’d go on to become a Ray White Ballarat Director and embark on a 30-year career with close friend and fellow Director Trevor Booth. “All around me people were moving to the ‘Big Smoke’…
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OBrien Real Estate extends its network into Melbourne’s eastern suburbs
OBrien Real Estate has welcomed a well-known local family agency to its growing network in Victoria, with the Molinaro family joining the brand. The Molinaro family business has been established for more than 30 years in the City of Whitehorse, and will join the OBrien family from July 8, operating from a state-of-the-art, brand new office in Blackburn. Husband and…
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Ray White Ballarat on the side of angels
Ray White’s Ballarat agents have raised thousands of dollars to help ‘bale’ out farmers in drought. The office donated $7,700 to the Drought Angels charity following their ‘Sale for a Bale’ drive, where residential, rural and commercial sales consultants made donations from the commission of each sale over a three-month fundraising campaign. Ray White Ballarat Residential Sales Consultant Paul McGourlay…
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Melbourne agencies Thomson Murrumbeena and Gary Peer & Associates join forces
Melbourne agencies Thomson Murrumbeena and the Gary Peer group have joined forces, providing the local market with over 90 years of combined local experience and expertise. Thomson Murrumbeena directors David Thomson, Anthony Lee and Felicity Thomson will all remain on board, focusing on their traditional areas of expertise. Mr Thomson will join the local Gary Peer sales team at 42…
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Familiar faces in Ararat, Victoria, now have a new name
Ararat’s most recognised team of real estate agents is joining Australia’s biggest real estate brand, opening the new Ray White office in the Victorian town. Business owner, Philip Clark said the opening of Ray White Ararat was a natural progression as his business looks to continue its growth by combining the team’s personalised service with the strength of the Ray…
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Technology leading the way for new disability accommodation
A new home in Brighton East, Victoria, is offering people with an intellectual disability an improved level of accommodation and support courtesy of assistive technology. Built by disability care provider St John of God Accord, the house features assistive technology developed by Quantify Technology and other partners, to give those with an intellectual disability an improved quality of life. Quantify…
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Buxton and Beller form formidable partnership
Two of the most established companies in Victorian real estate, Buxton and Beller, have announced they will join forces under the Buxton brand. The Beller Group’s Windsor office, founded in 1994 and led by Beller Group Director Andrew Fawell, will on July 1 become Buxton Stonnington, bringing the company to a total of 24 offices across the state. While the…
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Barry Plant achieves 15 straight years of ‘Highly Recommended’ customer service status
For 15 years running, the Barry Plant Group has achieved an elite benchmark with every Barry Plant office receiving a ‘Highly Recommended’ status for excellence in customer service. The Barry Plant Croydon office led by Matt Jinks and James Brougham were also recognised as the overall National Winner at the 2019 Australian Achiever Awards with a near-perfect score of 99.86…
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Stone Real Estate debuts in Ballarat
Stone Real Estate has opened an office in Ballarat, Victoria with two well-known locals, Jarrod Cloke and Samantha Prince. Jarrod said Stone’s fresh modern brand is a perfect fit for the Ballarat property market. “This town is attracting so much interest from both buyers and investors that a sophisticated boutique agency like Stone is exactly what it needs,” he said.…
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Buxton Hampton East welcomes return of Alex Spanidis
The return of Alex Spanidis has strengthened the team at Buxton Hampton East. Having previously worked at the office for 13 years, Alex is a distinguished agent and auctioneer with almost 20 years experience, particularly in Melbourne’s bayside suburbs. Buxton Hampton East Director Adam Gillon said the office is thrilled to be welcoming him back to what is already an exceptional team.…
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Barry Plant boosts regional expansion with Benalla office
The Barry Plant Group has expanded to the regional town of Benalla after signing an agreement with local Director and agent, Brenda Letson. Brenda said she chose to join the Barry Plant Group because of their commitment to an optimum client experience and long-term client relationships. “They also have an extensive training program across all aspects of real estate which…
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Luke Banitsiotis claims auctioneer title for second consecutive year
Luke Banitsiotis of Woodards Blackburn has won the title of 2019 REIV Senior Auctioneer of the Year for the second year in a row. Organised by the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV), the Senior Auctioneer of the Year Competition is a two-day event, testing auctioneers on their knowledge of best practice and legislation. It also tests their performance in a…
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Victoria’s best auctioneers battle it out
Some of the best auctioneers from around Victoria will battle it today for their chance to compete in the Australasian Auctioneering Championships in October. The Senior Auctioneer of the Year Competition, organised by the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV), is a two-day event, testing auctioneers on their knowledge of best practice and legislation. It also tests their performance in…
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Callum MacPherson joins Ray White Frankston
High performing agent Callum MacPherson has joined Ray White Frankston in the outer south-east region of Melbourne. Mr MacPherson said he has enjoyed a passion for property and the region since he was a child. “I was born and raised in the Frankston region, and I wouldn’t choose anywhere else to raise my own family now,” he said. Ray White…
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REIV launches ‘Choose a Member’ to promote reliable agents
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has launched its ‘Choose a Member’ campaign to raise awareness of a new agent search tool. REIV President Robyn Waters said it has never been more important for property owners to thoroughly research potential candidates when selecting the right person to sell, lease or manage their property. ‘Choose a Member’ searches can be…
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McGrath continues Victorian expansion with a new Greensborough office
McGrath has continued its Victorian growth strategy with the opening of a new office in Greensborough located in Melbourne’s North-East. This will be the company’s 12th Victorian office since first entering the state in December 2015. McGrath Greensborough Eltham will be led by joint Principals Ben Flannagan alongside his father Brent. The Flannagans have operated a family-led real estate business…
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OBrien Real Estate stake a claim on Melbourne’s Monash corridor with Gareth Apswoude
OBrien Real Estate continues to expand its network in the Monash corridor of Melbourne with the addition of Gareth Apswoude and assistant Zoe Zhao. OBrien Managing Director Dean O’Brien described Mr Apswoude as a highly valued addition. “What we like about Gareth is he is straight talking, creative in his approach, customer focussed, confident and has a track record of…
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OBrien welcomes Heather Steadman to Oakleigh office
OBrien Real Estate, Victoria has welcomed agent Heather Steadman to the Oakleigh sales team. Ms Steadman brings 15 years of sales experience in the Glen Eira area and said she was excited to be working with the team. According to OBrien Real Estate Oakleigh Director, Max Martinucci, Ms Steadman’s family-orientated personality will fit perfectly with building the ethos of family…
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Victorian high-achiever Anton Zhouk is set to go it alone
Victoria high-achiever Anton Zhouk has recently announced the launch of his own agency, Anton Zhouk. Based in the Melbourne suburb of Hawthorn, Mr Zhouk said he chose to set up shop there because he loves the area and would like to offer the client base something different. “We have no interest in being known as the agency who sells the…
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Downsizer’s dream wins Victoria’s top property honour
Piccolo Developments have taken out the Property Council of Australia’s Rider Levett Bucknall Victorian Development of the Year award for Elwood House. Elwood House is a low-lying brick building featuring 30 apartments and three retail tenancies. “Elwood House emphasises quality of life with a stunning design in harmony with the local community,” Property Council’s Victorian Executive Director Cressida Wall said.…
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OBrien Real Estate expands its network
OBrien Real Estate has launched a regional model into its network with the addition of Judith Wright in Melbourne’s Phillip Island. The merge comes as part of OBrien’s new strategic regional model, which it plans to drive through key regions across Victoria. According to OBrien Real Estate’s General Manager, Jason Mudford, the company is giving independent brands the opportunity to…
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Study reveals economic and health benefits of denser suburbs
New research has shown that denser and more walk-able suburban developments keep chronic diseases at bay and deliver lifetime economic and health gains of $4,500 for every resident. The paper, published by RMIT University urban researchers in the International Journal of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity, shows there is economic and health benefit to designing new suburbs with health objectives…
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Victorian Government partners with Women’s Property Initiative to support the homeless
The Melbourne suburb of Ashwood has welcomed the opening of Brian O’Donnell House, which will provide long-term, affordable accommodation for vulnerable Victorians fleeing family violence. The new homeless accommodation was opened by the Victorian Minister for Housing, Richard Wynne, and is an initiative of the Victorian Homeless Fund. It is supported by the Housing Industry Association as well as generous…
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New appointment for McGrath strengthens Victorian proposition
McGrath Estate Agents has announced Karl Secondis will join the group in the newly created role of State Manager for Victoria, as the company looks to grow its footprint in the state. Mr Secondis, who previously held roles with Ray White Darwin and One Real Estate Darwin, called this move a natural progression for him. “I’ve always been inspired by…
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Century 21 opens a new office in Balwyn, Victoria
Century 21 has expanded its Victorian network with Century 21 Reach. Located in Balwyn, 10km east of Melbourne’s CBD, the office is led by Principal Gilbert Ng, who brings to the brand 20 years’ of industry experience. Century 21 Reach will specialise in both residential and commercial property, and Mr Ng states that he is more than ready to take on…
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McGrath have opened the doors to their newest office in Ballarat
Real estate group McGrath Estate Agents, a division of McGrath Limited (ASX:MEA), today announced the opening of an office in Ballarat. Reflecting the company’s desire to expand further into key areas in regional Victoria, this move follows McGrath opening its first regional office in Geelong in 2017. Founder and Executive Director John McGrath said that Ballarat is an important growth…
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OBrien Real Estate celebrates cultural diversity in the industry
Melbourne-based OBrien Real Estate, a boutique agency with a 27-office network of over 300 people, is strong on multiculturalism. On 21 March 2019, the group celebrated its diversity with a meeting recognising an important part of the group’s uniqueness. It was a special time to come together to appreciate one another’s values and differences. “The gathering of our people was…
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New leadership and direction for Barry Plant Sunbury
An experienced leadership team, consisting of Simon Best and Maria Page, is looking forward to reinvigorating and refreshing the Barry Plant Sunbury office with a focus on enhanced customer service and communication. Simon Best, a 22-year veteran of the industry, is excited about the opportunity to engage with local vendors and buyers as Managing Director of the office to ensure…
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Leon Lee and Jason Chen have merged with RE/MAX to create the newest RE/MAX ACPA office
Earlier this week, Leon Lee and Jason Chen merged their independent Point Cook real estate business with RE/MAX Australia to launch RE/MAX ACPA. “Joining the RE/MAX network was a conscious choice made on the value we can be to our customers,” said Mr Lee. “Being of value to the customer is at the heart of the real estate process, and…
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