VIC Real Estate News
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New AI to give agents micro market insights
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria has joined forces with PropTech business PointData in a move that will enable agents to drill down to street level to generate market insights.
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Personal ambition and work-life balance: David Samarges first 100 days with Agents’Agency
As a highly-driven sales agent, David Samarges has carved a reputation among Victoria’s elite.
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REIV calls for an alternative to stamp duty
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has urged policymakers to do away with “lazy” taxes like stamp duty and find a more effective solution such as a land tax.
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Victorian property prices starting to stabilise
The pace of Victoria's property price decline has slowed, with new data showing values are stabilising.
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New shared equity fund to help hundreds of buyers
An innovative real estate industry leader is looking to help as many as 200 homebuyers get their foot on the property ladder over the next 12 months through a new shared equity fund for residential property.
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One-in-five new buyers want an inner city home but can’t afford it
New home buyers in Victoria want to be living in established areas, but a lack of suitable options is making that impossible according to a new report.
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Dynamic duo launch L&M Property Co with Agents’Agency
After working together for five years, established Victorian agents Leman Djamal and Michael Abbas have taken the next step in their real estate careers, launching L&M Property Co in partnership with the Agents’Agency.
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Real estate agency ordered to pay after advertising mislead buyer on air-conditioning
A Melbourne real estate agency has discovered the hard way that it pays to get your listing copy right after being ordered to pay more than $6000 to a vendor who bought a home on the assumption it had refrigerated cooling.
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PropTech is not something for agents to fear
Technology is continuing to change the way real estate agents operate, but the huge increase in new PropTech should be seen as an opportunity and not something to fear, according to an expert.
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Rush to quality driving inner-Melbourne market resurgence
An influx of overseas students and the return of Australians from overseas is driving activity in Melbourne's luxury apartment sector, with a future supply crunch set to sustain price growth, says The Agency's Michael Paproth.
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$100,000 St Kilda garage attracts first-home buyers
A St Kilda garage listed for $100,000, that has the potential to be converted into a small apartment has been attracting a lot of attention from potential first-home buyers keen to get into the exclusive Melbourne suburb.
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Buxton announces new CEO
Victorian brand Buxton has announced the appointment of Marcus Williams to the role of Chief Executive Officer.
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Branthwaite Real Estate launches with UrbanX
Mornington Peninsula local and well-established real estate agent, Bill Branthwaite, has taken the next step in his career, launching Branthwaite Real Estate in partnership with UrbanX.
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Agents report strong buyer numbers
There might be a lot of talk about the property market downturn but Sydney and Melbourne agents have noted buyers are flocking to properties and this is translating to sales.
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The Agency appoints Sally O’Connell to GM of Sales for Victoria and Tasmania
The Agency has appointed Sally O’Connell to the role of General Manager of Sales - Victoria and Tasmania, with the former Macquarie Bank executive hoping to replicate the success the brand has seen in the NSW and Western Australia markets.
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Million Dollar Bogan raises $35,000 for mental health support
Geelong real estate agent and Big Brother star Daniel Hayes has helped raise $35,000 for telephone crisis support organisation Lifeline, with his charity motorcycle ride.
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This Mornington Peninsula home is stuck in the 1960s and proud of it
A Victorian property listing complete with bright flower wallpaper and chequerboard floors has hit the market, offering buyers a slice of 1960's inspired nostalgia.
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Victorian property market not all one-way
Demand for regional Victorian property continued in 2022 with house prices rising eight per cent.
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Call for athlete villages to be turned into low-cost housing
Real estate bodies and community housing advocates have called on the Victorian Government to turn Commonwealth Games accommodation, built for athletes in rural areas, into much-needed social and low-cost rental homes once the games are over.
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Casey Estate Agents are preventing property manager burnout in 2023
Melbourne-based property management agency, Casey Estate Agents, are giving their team access to technology that will streamline their workload and help manage burnout, particularly over the school holiday.
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Two Toorak records among Victoria’s top sales in 2022
Two state records set in just a matter of days in August topped the list of Victoria's most expensive home sales this year.
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Kyle Raven launches with UrbanX – the way of the future for high-performing agents
For 15 years, Kyle Raven has built a reputation around his passion for real estate and the time has come for him to put his own name on the door, launching Kyle Raven in Wangarrata, Victoria.
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Kyle Raven soars after launching with UrbanX
For 15 years, Kyle Raven has built a reputation around his passion for real estate and the time has come for him to put his own name on the door, launching Kyle Raven in Wangaratta, Victoria. Kyle’s dedication, discipline, and expertise in the field has now led him to partner with UrbanX to bring a consistent high standard to his…
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REIV calls on re-elected State Government to act on stamp duty reform
Disappointed that the real estate sector still doesn’t have a dedicated ministerial portfolio, the Real Estate Institute of Victoria is calling on the re-elected State Government to focus on “good property sector policy”.
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Nigel O’Neil’s next move: Where he’s off to and what he’s most proud of achieving at Barry Plant
Outgoing Barry Plant Chief Executive Officer Nigel O’Neil plans to spend some time with his family before continuing his career as a change CEO when he leaves the real estate network.
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Nigel O’Neil steps down as Barry Plant CEO
Nigel O’Neil will step down as chief executive officer of real estate group Barry Plant after four years with the business. Director Mike McCarthy has been appointed as the acting CEO, with Mr O’Neil to transition his handover in the the coming weeks. A search for Mr O’Neil’s successor has started. Mr O’Neil took over the CEO role from Mr…
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Harcourts confirms cyber incident
Real estate company Harcourts has today confirmed that its Melbourne City franchisee has been the victim of a cyber incident. In an official release, Harcourts Australia stated that on October 24, the Melbourne City franchisee became aware its rental property database had been accessed by an unknown third party without authorisation. “Each Harcourts office operates as an independent franchise with…
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Young high-flyer smashes expectations with help of Area Specialist
When Stacey Woodfield walked out of school and into an office job at a real estate agency in 2015, she never imagined she was on a path that would take her to being her own boss at 25.
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Property manager Kate Hansen’s second chance at life
On her 32nd birthday, Kate Hansen died for 15 minutes. The Ray White property manager, who was desperately ill and in need of a kidney and pancreas transplant, was brought back to life by paramedics using CPR for 90 minutes.
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Victorian Government provides $1.1 billion boost to shared equity scheme
The Victorian Government has announced a $1.1 billion expansion to its shared equity home buying scheme.
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Metro property management setting the standard for Victorian landlords
Melbourne-based property managers Metro PM have tapped into technology designed to see properties tenanted faster and grow their rent roll.
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Real estate guru Antony Catalano lists St Kilda mansion for $16 million
Former Domain boss Antony Catalano is getting ready to offload his beachside mansion in St Kilda West as is set to achieve an eye-watering $11 million profit on the sale.
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Melbourne’s median house price drops below $1 million
Melbourne house prices have slipped back under $1 million, creating an opportunity for buyers.
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Top tips to clean up a flood damaged home
Television lifestyle presenter and Rochester resident Walt Collins has offered some critical tips on where to start a home cleanup after a flood.
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Agents rally in Victorian floods to help clients
Real estate agents across Victoria are counting the cost of the devastating floods that have gripped the state, with some still unclear on the exact amount of damage.
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