VIC Real Estate News
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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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Financial relief for flood-affected communities
In the wake of this weekend’s widespread flooding across south eastern Australia, the Federal Government and Victorian State Government have announced financial relief is available for flood-affected communities.
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Former Bathurst winner Lee Holdsworth transitions to commercial real estate
After winning the Bathurst 1000 in 2021 and starting on the front row in 2022, Supercars veteran Lee Holdsworth is getting ready to step away from racing and take up a new career in commercial real estate.
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Mitch Armstrong appointed as OBrien Real Estate’s first CEO
OBrien Real Estate has a new Chief Executive Officer, with Mitch Armstrong joining the Victorian brand with a clear vision to lead the industry in agent and client experience.
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Top agent doubles income with Area Specialist
Almost a year after launching his own business in partnership with real estate network Area Specialist, leading south-east Melbourne sales agent Marcus Washington is certain he made the right move.
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Neighbours property on the market as council rejects heritage listing
A slice of Australian television history is on the market, with one of the Melbourne homes featured in Neighbours for sale with a price guide of $1.2 million to $1.3 million.
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A scroll through Melbourne’s most popular streets
Outer suburb Melbourne McMansions have dominated Victoria’s buyer interest over the last three years according to realestate.com.au.
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Rent roll values rise across the eastern states
The median value of a rent roll across Australia’s eastern seaboard has risen to $470,657, new data from a specialist rent roll broker shows.
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Brighton penthouse smashes the suburb’s price record
A new designer penthouse in Melbourne has set a suburb price record by millions of dollars.
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Victoria’s finest: luxury homes on the market right now
If you've got a bit of spare time this week, or just love to peruse the most luxurious homes on offer, then check out this list of high-end homes on the market right now.
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Kay & Burton bolsters leadership ranks with three senior appointments
Kay & Burton is celebrating the start of the spring selling season with a suite of new senior appointments.
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Career change pays off for top performer
Melbourne real estate agent Khaled Arabzadeh is definitely one of those who finds the positive in any challenge.
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Ellerslie proves popular with property viewers
One of Melbourne’s finest heritage homes has hit the market with a $19.5 million price guide.
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Crypto king buys Toorak ghost mansion for $80 million
A mysterious crypto king has splurged a stunning $80 million on an unfinished Toorak mansion, setting a state record in the process.
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Real estate farewells property manager with a big heart
Coronis Director Lia Storer is being remembered as a top property manager with a great sense of humour and “the biggest heart” following an 18-month battle with cancer.
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Early adopter soars to top with Area Specialist
Hardeep Singh doesn’t have time to look back.
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Cranbourne agency explores ‘all avenues’ with new business
When experienced agents Naval Aulakh and Yogi Patel decided it was time to break the mould and start their own agency, they enlisted the help of Identity Marketing to create their brand from the ground up.
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Outer Melbourne and regional Victoria continue to set record prices
Melbournians have continued to leave the inner-city, with values in outer suburbs and regional areas at record highs.
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Toorak mansion set to become state’s most expensive home
A stunning Melbourne home designed in 1936 is set to smash Victoria’s property price record if it sells for its $65 -$70 million price tag.
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Century 21 increases presence in northern Melbourne suburbs
Century 21 is proud to announce the opening of their newest location in Wollert in the northern suburbs of Melbourne.
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The Sydney and Melbourne suburbs to defy the downturn
A number of suburbs across Sydney and Melbourne are expected to fare better than others as property price growth eases according to new research.
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Sam Newman’s infamous Pamela Anderson house hits the market
The controversial St Kilda house Sam Newman built featuring Pamela Anderson's face is on the market with an asking price of between $2.3 million and $2.4 million.
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Top Bayside agent Tracy Tian Belcher joins The Agency
High-profile agent Tracy Tian Belcher has joined The Agency as a property partner in the brand's Victoria team.
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Andrew Pogue uses his community standing to start his own brand
As a well-known and respected member of the local Shepparton community, there was no better time for high-performing agent, Andrew Pogue to launch his own business powered by UrbanX. After following in his father's footsteps and entering the real estate industry 6 years ago, he has always wanted to run his own business and work for himself.
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Area Specialist model expands to Mornington Peninsula
Mornington Peninsula agent Lloyd Hillard is looking to give other agents the chance to be their own boss while earning much more than in a traditional real estate office.
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Coco Ma is on track to write $2 million in 2022
Just five years after a career change from her fast food business in central Melbourne, Coco Ma is on track to write $2 million in gross commission in 2022.
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