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Real Estate News
Christine Mikhael to sleep rough to help combat homelessness
On June 20, Christine Mikhael will spend a cold night sleeping outdoors in a bid to raise funds and awareness for the 122,000 Australians that are homeless.
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Harcourts to make it cool to be at school
The Harcourts Foundation has teamed up with Inspirational Women as part of an international campaign to support Fijian children in need.
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New affordability filter for realestate.com.au to help ease rental pressures
Realestate.com.au has launched a new affordability filter to help renters to find more affordable homes.
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Top takeaways from AREC24 – Day 2
Five thousand real estate once again filled the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre for Day 2 of AREC24, where the high energy message was also about confidence, mindset and how to get your clients to love your brand.
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Top takeaways from AREC 2024 – Day 1
Almost 5000 real estate professionals packed the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre for Day 1 of AREC 2024. This year’s headline speakers were the two Ryans - Hollywood actor, producer and entrepreneur Ryan Reynolds and world renowned real estate broker Ryan Serhant.
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
Cracking the code: Mathew Tiller on breaking down the Budget, solving the housing crisis, and what today’s market means for agents tomorrow
Mathew Tiller masterfully deciphers the Federal Budget and housing crisis, unveiling transformative strategies and market insights every elite real estate professional needs to excel in today’s competitive landscape.
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From crisis to champion: Lachy Cameron’s record-breaking run for mental health awareness
Katrina Tarrant only took up running in January but she’s already helped her son Lachy Cameron raise $33,000 for mental health awareness.
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Jailhouse Rock: Legal battle over Elvis’ Graceland estate
Elvis Presley's estate is embroiled in a legal battle over an alleged fraudulent scheme to auction off Graceland.
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Sustainable homes sell faster as buyers look for energy efficiency
Homes with sustainable features not only attract more attention in online listings, they also sell faster that properties that are not sustainable.
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CBA partners with Coposit to simplify off-the-plan home buying
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s Business Bank has agreed to accept pre-sale contracts secured through Coposit, a PropTech platform that gives buyers a chance to buy off-the-plan homes sooner than if they had to save a full, lump sum, deposit.
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Adam Regan joins The Rubinstein Group
The Rubinstein Group has appointed Adam Regan as a senior sales executive, with the accomplished professional looking to build his growth platform at the agency.
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NSW vacancy rates ease ever so slightly
Vacancy rates eased slightly across many areas of New South Wales last month, but the Real Estate Institute of NSW has cautioned against celebrating the April figures.
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Emotional auction ends a family’s six decade connection to Sydney home
When the auctioneer’s hammer fell at $1.8 million on 11 Gregory Cres, Beverly Hills, the sale represented a lot more than just another deal done.
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Supply, not landlords, behind the housing crisis
Australia's housing crisis is being driven by supply issues rather than greedy landlords or rising interest rates, according to Reserve Bank of Australia Assistant Governor Sarah Hunter.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
One-third of buyers say interest rates don’t impact decision to get on the property ladder
Interest rates do not influence the decisions of more than one-third of Australian buyers when it comes to buying or selling property, according to recent research.
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Luxury living: Byron Bay’s $100M Secret Garden
A $100 million luxury, residential development that promises to bring the spirit of the Byron Bay hinterland to the centre of the coastal town, has secured DA approval.
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Elite Agent
Shaping the future of property management through technology
When property managers look at their to-do list, Rafael Niesten and Jon Stul want them to be short, focused and targeted towards the most productive, highest human touch point tasks.
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McGrath Townsville giving a little means a lot
Long time Townsville residents and business owners Kaye and Brad Matheson love nothing more than to give back to the community that has been so good to them.
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Federal Budget reaction: Why it won’t solve the housing crisis
Real estate and housing experts across the country have weighed in on Tuesday’s Federal Budget, simultaneously giving the thumbs up to the cash splash while lamenting it didn’t go far enough.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Donald Bradman’s childhood home hits the market
The childhood home of Australia’s greatest ever sportsperson, Sir Donald Bradman, is on the market after a meticulous restoration.
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Mandurah is Australia’s fastest growing city
Mandurah, on the southwestern coast of Western Australia, has been named as the fastest growing city in the country in the past 20 years.
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What’s in the Federal Budget for real estate?
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has delivered his third Federal Budget, forecasting a surplus of $9.3 billion, handing out almost $2 billion to increase the maximum rate of Commonwealth Rent Assistance and delivering a prediction that inflation could return to target this year.
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Real Estate News
Budget funding positive but not enough to solve housing crisis
The property industry has largely welcomed the Federal Government’s housing funding, announced ahead of today’s budget, but there are still calls for more to be done.
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Elite Agent
From cooperation to collaboration: How First National’s new CEO is redefining real estate success
First National Real Estate’s new Chief Executive Officer, David Edwards, believes there’s a simple, but crucial difference between the seemingly similar concepts of cooperation and collaboration.
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Josh Tesolin back in yellow as he eyes-off a record year
Josh Tesolin has renewed his commitment with the Ray White Group, signing on the dotted line a year ahead of schedule.
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Federal Government announces pre-Budget housing funding
The Federal Government has unveiled a sweeping series of new housing measures, committing more than $11 billion in Tuesday’s Budget to accelerate housing construction and address homelessness across Australia.
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Movers and Shakers
David Holmes joins Belle Property
Belle Property has appointed David Holmes as its Queensland Head of State.
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REIV appoints Kelly Ryan as new CEO
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has appointed former Netball Australia chief executive officer Kelly Ryan as its new CEO.
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
The kindness collective: How authenticity, generosity, and giving back transform real estate success
From small gestures to community-focused giving, Janine Prinsloo, Matt Plunkett, and Moira Verheijen aren't just succeeding in real estate—they're redefining it. By weaving genuine kindness into their business models, they demonstrate how true success is about more than just sales; it’s about creating meaningful connections and transforming how agents are perceived in the community.
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Are safe rooms the modern home’s new ‘must-have’ feature?
Once purely the domain of Hollywood films, safe rooms are becoming an increasingly popular property feature, both here and overseas.
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Four Australian cities among the world’s wealthiest
Sydney has been named one of the world’s wealthiest cities, with 147,000 millionaires calling the Harbour City home.
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Community and compassion: how Matt Plunkett uses his real estate skills for charity
Matt Plunkett’s no stranger to calling an auction, but there are two each year that mean a lot more than most.
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Matthew Harvey joins Clarke & Humel on Sydney’s Northern Beaches
Clarke & Humel has embarked on the next phase of its growth strategy, appointing distinguished industry leader, Matthew Harvey, as the agency’s new general manager.
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REA Group reports surge in revenue growth
REA Group’s revenue has spiked 20 per cent on the back of strong Australian residential and commercial yield, along with revenue growth in the Indian arm of the business.
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WA Government dangles $5000 carrot to fill empty homes
The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA) has welcomed a new State Government scheme that will offer owners of empty homes $5000 if they make them available as a long-term rental.
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