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Elite Agent
The power of relationships: Conor Canning
Last year Tasmanian real estate agent Conor Canning stole our hearts as part of the ultimate love story on the reality TV show Bachelor in Paradise. It should hardly come as a surprise then that this humble, genuine agent from Hobart became known for his quiet integrity.
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
Challenging the status quo: Mina Radhakrishnan
In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Mina Radhakrishnan talks about :Different and its tech-focussed approach to property management, how the property management industry will change in the future and :Different’s plans to work with agencies.
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How to sell 100 properties a year: Will Ainsworth
In this episode of the Elevate podcast, Will Ainsworth shares his tips on maintaining momentum and selling 100 properties a year
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Elite Agent
Auction results indicate a race to the 2020 finish line
The final weekend of property auctions for 2020 proved there is still impetus and interest in the market, with this weekend's high volume matched by an equally impressive preliminary clearance rate. With the Christmas break now under way, Domain is the only source providing auction results. They have reported…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
Generation next: Matt and Luke Lahood
In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Matt and Luke Lahood discuss family, how the younger generation helped the industry adapt to the changes of COVID-19 and why this Christmas will be a very different real estate event.
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
The 2020 property market in perspective: Dr Nicola Powell
In this episode of the Elevate Podcast, Domain senior research analyst, Dr Nicola Powell shares her expert insight into the 2020 property market.
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Elite Agent
Auction activity shows no sign of a Christmas slump
Auction activity ramped up this week with CoreLogic reporting 2537 homes were taken to auction across the combined capital cities.
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
Patience, purpose, and pipeline: How Jason Roach secured success
In this episode, Jason Roach shares the story of how he came to be in real estate and his tips for prospecting, along with why it’s imperative to be patient and have faith in yourself.
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Real Estate News
No takeover bid: The Agency
Contrary to news reports at the weekend, The Agency has asserted there is no takeover bid from Magnolia Equities.
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Real Estate News
Auctions clock 75.1 per cent preliminary success rate
The preliminary clearance rate is sitting at 75.1 per cent after a weekend that saw 2065 auctions held across the capitals. CoreLogic notes the volume is down slightly on the week prior when 2168 auctions were held, but the initial success rate has risen from last week’s 73.9 per cent,…
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Real Estate News
Almost $30 million worth of property sold at Ray White prestige auction
Ray White hosted its annual prestige auction event in Brisbane on Saturday, with Ray White New Farm, Ray White Bulimba, Ray White Spring Hill, and Ray White East Brisbane joining forces to sell seven properties under the hammer for close to $30 million. Temperatures soared throughout the city, as did the heat of competition at the trendy hotel in Fortitude…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
How to empower your team for growth: Sunil Kumar
Sunil Kumar is the founder and CEO of Reliance Real Estate – a brand which is renowned for fast-paced growth driven by an ethos of empowerment.
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Elite Agent
Homely reaffirms their commitment to real estate agents
Homely.com.au has reaffirmed their stance as an agent-friendly real estate portal, confirming today they will continue as an agent-only listing platform. As an industry-backed property portal, Homely notes they are an advocate for the betterment of the real estate industry and all those it services. “We believe it’s in the…
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Real Estate News
HomeBuilder extension announced
The Federal Government has announced an extension of the HomeBuilder grant in a move that’s been widely welcomed by the property sector On Sunday, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the extension of the scheme at a reduced rate until March 31. The HomeBuilder scheme was initially devised as a COVID-19…
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Real Estate News
Melbourne overtakes Sydney as busiest auction market
The preliminary clearance rate has held firm, keeping pace with a rise in auction volumes this weekend as Melbourne overtook Sydney to become the busiest capital. This week CoreLogic reports 2155 homes were scheduled for auction across the combined capital cities, up from 1803 the week prior. Of the 1763…
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Real Estate News
Auction volume surges to early April levels, clearance rate keeps pace
The preliminary auction clearance rate has reduced a little this week, coming in at 73.6 per cent, after 1791 homes were scheduled for auction across the capitals. The volume is a slight increase on the week prior when 1728 properties were taken to auction, and marks the highest number of auctions since the week ending April 5. CoreLogic notes of…
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Elite Agent
How to come back from a setback: Travis Williams
Box+Dice CEO Travis Williams is no stranger to the peaks and troughs of real estate. As a former agent he knows only too well ‘the slump’ that is the downside of the real estate game.
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Elite Agent
Over three-quarters of auctions successful this week
The preliminary clearance rate has come in at a healthy 75.1 per cent this week after 1739 properties were taken to auction across the capitals. This volume is sightly lower than last week and significantly less than the same period last year, with Melbourne’s auction numbers yet to return to…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Clearance rate holds firm as volume continues to increase
The preliminary clearance rate continues to hold firm, reaching 73.2 per cent on the back of higher volume this week, with CoreLogic noting there appears to be momentum building in the property market. Their data indicates 1758 homes were taken to auction across the combined capital cities this week, which is slightly higher than the previous week when 1747 auctions…
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Elite Agent
Patrick Cosgrove: The seven-day work week
Patrick Cosgrove has been in real estate the better part of a decade, and cut his teeth in the competitive arena that is Double Bay. He made the move to TRG only a few months ago after discussions with Gavin began mid last year. “I left my previous agency on really good terms,” he notes. “But after seven or eight…
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Real Estate News
Clearance rate at highest point since pre-pandemic
The preliminary clearance rate has hit its highest peak since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, coming in at 77 per cent on the back of volume that has exceeded both last week and last year. This week, CoreLogic notes 1757 homes were taken to auction across the combined capital…
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Cae Thomas: Take time to read the play
Cae Thomas started in real estate straight out of school more than a decade ago. “I started in the inner west, in Dulwich Hill, Marrickville and that little pocket,” he remembers. “My first transaction was a $326,000 unit in Redfern, and gradually over the years, I’ve just moved up the ladder.” He met Gavin when the pair were working as…
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Oliver Lavers: Motivation makes the sale
It was only last year when Gavin Rubinstein announced he was forming his own brand under the Ray White banner. Next in our detailed look into how The Rubinstein Group operates, we speak to sales executive and associate director Oliver Lavers. Described by Gavin as “a guy who follows up”, Oliver Lavers is one of the Team Rubinstein originals. He…
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Elite Agent
Shani Asadon: Whatever it takes
It was only last year when Gavin Rubinstein announced he was forming his own brand under the Ray White banner. Next off the ranks in our detailed look into how The Rubinstein Group operates, we focus on Operations Manager, Shani Asadon. Shani Asadon is relatively new to TRG, but her friendship with Gavin goes way back. Now she’s one of…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Auction markets continue to strengthen
As Victoria returns to in-person auctions, the market is gaining moment, with a surge in Melbourne listings contributing to 1456 capital city homes taken to auction this week. The figure is the highest volume of auctions seen since early April, while the clearance rate also proved strong, with preliminary data…
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Remi Quinlivan: An eye for detail
Remi Quinlivan quite possibly has one of the most fascinating roles in real estate. Officially TRG’s marketing manager, her job includes overseeing all of the brand’s marketing, while “making Gavin’s life as easy as possible”. In the past year this has seen her assist with the design and build of the new office, while setting up each of the team…
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Elite Agent
Jarryd Rubinstein: The calm breeze fanning TRG’s fire
It was only last year when Gavin Rubinstein announced he was forming his own brand under the Ray White banner. Over the next three weeks, we’ll take a detailed look into how The Rubinstein Group operates, what makes them tick, and where to from here. Today, we focus on Managing Director, Jarryd Rubinstein. Read part one: Gavin Rubinstein – The…
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Gavin Rubinstein: The fire inside
It was only last year when Gavin Rubinstein announced he was forming his own brand under the Ray White banner. With an enviable growth trajectory in an ultra-competitive market, Gavin and his team are fuelling the fire of growth through relentless attention to detail, a culture of intense loyalty and a family-first ethos. Over the next three weeks, we’ll take…
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Real Estate News
Auction clearance rates strengthen as Melbourne activity ramps up
Auction clearance rates strengthen as Melbourne activity ramps up The combined capital city preliminary auction clearance rate hit 72.4 per cent this week as volumes rose across the capitals. CoreLogic reports 1134 homes taken to auction this weekend, up from the 1084 auctions held last week. Of the 878 results…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
All Victorian real estate re-opens
As restrictions continue to lift in Victoria, outdoor auctions for residential and commercial properties will now be permitted with up to 10 people in attendance while in-person inspections are also back on the agenda for commercial sales and leasing. Effective as of midnight Sunday, 18 October, the news has been…
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Elite Agent
Vic property values defy gloomy predictions
Despite the prolonged lockdown and a reduction in auctions, Victorian property values have continued to defy gloomy price predictions with regional homes even setting a new quarterly record. Releasing new data on Sunday, Real Estate Institute of Victoria President Leah Calnan said values were holding firm after six months of the Coronavirus pandemic. “The quarterly median prices for the September…
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Real Estate News
Clearance rate climbs to 71.5 per cent
The combined capital city preliminary auction clearance rate increased to 71.5 per cent across a higher volume of auctions this week. CoreLogic reports there were 1090 homes taken to auction over the week, up from 648 over the previous week although significantly lower than this time last year (2,022). “Of the 822 results collected so far, 71.5 per cent were…
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Real Estate News
Little movement in the property clock
As Victoria reopens for business, Herron Todd White has reported very little movement in the property clock over September with just a few select regions improving their position while major markets like Sydney and Melbourne remain in decline. This month Herron Todd White notes the capitals of Adelaide, Canberra, and Hobart retain poll position, Albany in WA has reached the…
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Real Estate News
2020 budget breakdown
It’s been touted as the most important Federal Budget since the end of WWII, and its aim is to mitigate the disastrous economic impact of Covid-19 while spurring on the Australian economy. Here’s what was delivered as part of the belated Federal Budget for 2020, and how it’s set to impact real estate… Tested like never before “In 2020 Australians…
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Real Estate News
Clearance rate down slightly as volume decreases due to long weekend
Clearance rate down slightly as volume decreases due to long weekend Auction volumes were lower this weekend, as much of Australia enjoyed a public holiday, and that saw the clearance rate also slip marginally to just under 70 per cent CoreLogic reports 657 homes were taken to auction, down from…
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