VIC Real Estate News
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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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