VIC Real Estate News
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Belle Property opens first office in Melbourne
Boutique real estate group, Belle Property International is redefining real estate in Melbourne with the opening of their office in Docklands. A world-class concierge partner that represents both property developers and investors across Asia and Australia, Belle Property International Melbourne is set to deliver a personalised and unique approach to large scale projects. A well-respected expert who has been involved…
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NSW Federation Council moves in to save iconic Castle home from being demolished
The iconic home that was used in the filming of Australia’s cult film the Castle which was in danger of being demolished will instead be placed at new a location with plans of turning it into a tourism attraction by year-end. New South Wales Federation Council administrator Mike Eden told Elite Agent that the iconic home would be moved from…
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Ray White Victoria posts record month despite falling stock
In Victoria, where it’s estimated there’s a 20 per cent drop in stock levels across the state, Ray White has recorded a personal best in sales. Achieving $651 million is sales for the month of October, Ray White Victoria CEO, Domenic Belfiore said the momentum has been building all year. “It’s been a fantastic year and we’re thrilled with the…
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REIV Awards recognise its best performers
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria has awarded the industry’s top performers for 2016, recognising agencies and professionals who are setting new best practice standards. The REIV’s annual Awards for Excellence are a highlight on the REIV’s event calendar, attended by more than 1,000 real estate agents from across Victoria. At a gala function last night at Crown Palladium in…
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Joseph Walton elected REIV President for 2016-17
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria has announced that Joseph Walton has been elected President for 2016-17. Mr Walton has a long history of involvement with the REIV, having served on a number of committees and as REIV President over the past six months. Joseph has had an extensive involvement with the REIV Commercial and Industrial committee – serving as…
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Barry Plant Network Awards Its Winners
The Barry Plant Network hosted its 2016 Awards for Excellence at Melbourne’s Crown Palladium last week. Over 1,000 Team Members, Directors, Sponsors and Partners turned up in black tie, except for Mr Barry Plant who wore a red and white striped bow-tie and matching pocket square, proudly declaring that it ought to be mandatory uniform for auctioneers of the group. In…
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REIV Awards for Excellence Finalists Announced
REIV has announced the finalists for its annual REIV Awards for Excellence. The awards recognise and reward members who have gone the extra mile in pursuit of service, ethics and results. This year’s awards will be presented at the Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner at Crown Towers on Thursday, 27 October. Agency Awards: Best Website Award Think Property & Co. Nelson Alexander Pty…
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Sophie Lyon Elected to REIV Board
Jellis Craig Boroondara’s Property Management GM Sophie Lyon has been announced as a new board member of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV). The REIV is the professional association for Victoria’s real estate industry and has over 2,000 agencies as members. Lyon’s appointment means that she will be one of three female members on the eight-member board; whereas during…
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VCAT determination upholds pets’ rights
Developer Caydon has welcomed a recent landmark determination from the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) that could see the end of blanket bans on pets in apartments, townhouses and units. The determination came after Melbourne dog owner Madison Brewster contested the banishment of her 4-year-old cavoodle Hamish by the owners corporation of the Eaglemont townhouse she rents, despite landlord…
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Going ‘green’ in the home saves cost and improves quality of life, says RMIT study
New research by RMIT on low-carbon housing has found that households could be better off by $1,000 per year by going green. At a time of rising stress over high energy costs, especially among low-income households, the study led by RMIT’s Centre for Urban Research (CUR) reported that low-carbon houses in comparison with ‘standard’ residences in the town of Horsham,…
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Brad Cooper appointed as Franchise Manager for Barry Plant Group
Victorian real estate network, The Barry Plant Group have announced the appointment of Brad Cooper as their new Franchise Manager. With over twenty years’ experience in real estate, Brad is an REIV accredited auctioneer and a licensed real estate agent. Brad’s appointment will oversee mentoring and support for the staff and directors across The Barry Plant Group’s eighty offices. It will…
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Barry Plant builds on presence in the inner north
The joint-directors of Barry Plant’s Coburg and Pascoe Vale offices have expanded their successful operation, establishing a Barry Plant Brunswick office in Lygon Street’s vibrant café precinct. This office in Brunswick completes a trifecta of offices ideally located to serve the Greater Moreland area. “Barry Plant has been servicing the Brunswick area since 1986,” says Group CEO Mike McCarthy. “During that…
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hockingstuart salutes outstanding talent at annual awards night
One of Victoria’s leading real estate agencies, hockingstuart, celebrated the achievements of its employees at the agency’s 2016 awards evening on August 11th, with its regional and outer suburban offices leading the charge. Held at the Plaza Ballroom in Melbourne, the evening recognised the individual and office achievements for the past financial year, based on sales growth, market share and customer…
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First National Real Estate launches landmark Asian project marketing initiative
First National Real Estate has today entered a landmark agreement with First National Real Estate Platinum Project Marketing at its Melbourne’s CBD offices to launch a major new project marketing initiative throughout Asia. The agreement leverages the strength of relationships founded in Australian based Asian communities by First National Real Estate, which are themselves the result of a leading Australasia…
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Brookfield Multiplex Delivers New Tower to Melbourne CBD
Brookfield Multiplex, a leading global contractor, has delivered another high-rise tower to Melbourne’s city skyline, with the completion of Central Equity’s $295 million residential tower Melbourne One on time. Located at 618 Lonsdale Street, the landmark 47 level tower stands some 149 metres above ground level. The construction of Melbourne One generated in excess of 1,000 jobs and used some…
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hockingstuart launches training arm: hockingstuart Academy
One of Victoria’s largest real estate agencies, hockingstuart, has announced the launch of its own accredited training arm for those wishing to pursue a career in property. The hockingstuart Academy will offer training programs for those in the real estate industry looking to upskill, as well as a range of accredited qualifications such as the Agent’s Representative Certificate and Full…
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Barry Plant Group a growing force in Melbourne’s Bayside suburbs
One of Victoria’s top real estate networks, the Barry Plant Group, is making its mark in Melbourne’s Bayside suburbs. It was only a year ago that the group made its first foray into Bayside, taking over Phillips Nicholson’s Mordialloc office and rebranding it to Barry Plant. The group’s unrivalled service, expertise and professionalism has been well received in the area –…
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Property Development Process set to be Streamlined
iSeekDevelopments is a new website that allows users to search any address in Victoria – and soon Australia – to obtain a report that will summarise the land size and dimensions, easement location and local planning restrictions they need to be aware of when building or developing real estate. Included in the automated Feasibility Report is a calculator that allows…
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