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Real Estate News
Buyers given chance to assess a home’s climate risk on property portal
A major US property portal has given buyers the ability to assess prospective property purchases according to how at risk they are for fire, flood and from extreme heat, air quality and wind.
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Elite Agent
The secret to selling $50 million worth of property in just one day
An incredible four-storey property, that the owners spent three years fighting in the Land and Environment Court to build in Greenhills Beach, has sold for about $16 million.
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Council takes legal action on what could be the world’s worst home
A UK council has taken legal action against a homeowner with a derelict property where vegetation grows inside.
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One-in-four eastern state homes paid for with cash
More than $120 billion worth of property was purchased in Australia’s eastern states with cash in 2023.
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Kylie Davis to guide REACH Australia 2024 cohort
PropTech expert Kylie Davis has been appointed as the Entrepreneur in Residence for the the REACH Australia and New Zealand program, to help this year’s cohort of startups build and grow their businesses.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Little Real Estate delves into devastating insurance claims
Some landlords believe that insurance is just one more unnecessary expense in a long list of things that cost too much money.
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WA and Queensland renters in a world of pain
Western Australia and Queensland now lead the nation when it comes to rental hardship, according to the latest Rental Pain Index.
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What sellers want in a real estate agent
Today’s sellers want a real estate agent that will work hard to get the best outcome for them and who is confident they can achieve the best price.
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Andre Agassi inspires Ready24 attendees to redefine success
More than 1000 real estate professionals packed Royal Randwick today for Ready24, eager to level up and further their careers by downloading knowledge from some of the best speakers from here and overseas.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
REA Group’s Ready24 raises $400,000 for charity
Ready24 has returned for another year, with the sold-out event set to raise over $400,000 for community organisations working to end homelessness.
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Real Estate News
Modular construction and airspace development form part of plant to ease housing crisis
Building homes with more modular and prefab construction, along with using airspace over existing buildings for new development are among a nine-point plan the Property Council of Australia has announced to solve the nation’s housing crisis.
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Tenants union calls for empty home levy in Tasmania
The Tenants Union of Tasmania has called for an empty home levy after discovering almost 1000 homes were left empty in the state last year.
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Median household incomes can only afford 39 per cent of rental properties
Rental affordability is at its worst level in almost two decades, with households earning a median income of about $111,000 able to afford to rent the smallest share of properties since 2008.
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A landlords’ burden: Expert calls to cut ‘regressive’ taxes
A prominent property market analyst and buyer’s agent has called for governments to slash “regressive taxes” such as capital gains tax, stamp duty and land tax.
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New housing lending continues to drop
The value of new housing lending fell in January for the second consecutive month, according to the latest ABS Lending Indicators.
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Auckland landlord ordered to pay huge fine for property unfit for humans
In a landmark Tenancy Tribunal decision, a West Auckland landlord has been fined NZ$69,563 (AUD$65,125.95) for serious violations of tenancy regulations.
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More Australian women own property than men but struggle with early entry
More Australian women own property than their male counterparts but are more likely to do so later in life, while affordability and investment are significant hurdles.
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Little Real Estate celebrates zero gender pay gap
A leadership team equally made up of men and women, workplace flexibility and an ethos of equality and diversity have been credited with Little Real Estate posting a zero gender pay gap in the 2023 financial year.
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Elite Agent
From science to shelter: Nicola Powell’s journey to decode Australia’s property pulse
When Dr Nicola Powell pushes a real estate report or an end of year property wrap out into the world, it’s a little like a child leaving the nest.
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Real Estate News
Vibrant auction market bodes well for Autumn selling season
Buyer confidence appears to have returned just in time for the Autumn selling season, with auction volumes and clearance rates on the rise.
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Elite Agent
Nyree Ewings: The heart behind the homes
“The first 10 years are hard, and the second 10 years return.”
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Real Estate News
Simon Cohen to star on Seven’s Dream Home
High profile buyer’s agent and Elite Agent cover agent, Simon Cohen, has been named as one of three judges for Seven’s new competition renovation series Dream Home.
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Real Estate News
Artificial Intelligence saves Aussie workers 6 hours per week
More than 85 per cent of white collar Australian workers now use AI in their workplace, and estimate it saves them an average of 6.2 hours of work each week, new research has revealed.
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Elite Agent
Terase Davidson: Taking on real estate with conviction and compassion
Terase Davidson’s motto in life is to do what she does well and to do it with conviction.
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Real Estate News
Christian Chaplin joins The Agency in Queensland
The Agency has appointed Christian Chaplin as its new General Manager of Sales - Queensland.
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Real Estate News
Property tax overhaul: REIV’s bold call to spur investment
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has called on the State Government to review its property tax priorities to incentivise investors and help ease the housing crisis.
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National vacancy rate hits a new record low
The national vacancy rate has plummeted to a new record low of 0.7 per cent, although there does appear to be less competition among tenants, according to the latest figures from Domain.
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Erin Hosier spearheads RealtyAssist Queensland with vision for growth
Erin Hosier has been appointed as State Director for Queensland with RealtyAssist, coming to the role with extensive sales, marketing and training experience.
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Real Estate News
Daniel Johns selling Newcastle investment property
Former Silverchair frontman Daniel Johns has listed a Newcastle property he bought at just 17 for $360,000.
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Nigel O’Neil takes the reins at Woodards
Nigel O’Neil has been named as the new Chief Executive Officer at Woodards, with network growth and developing the next generation of agents firmly in his sights.
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Perth shines in property boom as Sydney and Melbourne rally
Perth remains the hottest capital city property market in Australia, but Melbourne and Sydney are making a comeback, according to new research.
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Stable inflation sparks optimism for the RBA’s next move
Industry experts are quietly confident the Reserve Bank of Australia will leave interest rates on hold when it next meets, with inflation holding steady.
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Ray White call-a-thon generates 8000 appraisals
Ray White agents from across Australasia have booked more than 2000 appraisals an hour as part of the group’s 14th Real Estate Of Origin (REOO) this week.
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Perfect storm sees homelessness in WA soar
A “perfect storm” of soaring rents, rock bottom vacancy rates and the cost of living crisis has plunged thousands of West Australians into homelessness.
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City slickers still look to the regions, especially the Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast has surged ahead as Australia’s most coveted region for movers, capturing a record share of net internal migration over the last year according to the latest Regional Movers Index (RMI).
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