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WEIRD AND WONDERFUL
Haunting for a home: Buyers spooked by prices, not ghosts
In a startling revelation this Halloween season, a recent survey from property giant Zillow suggests that a significant majority of would-be homeowners are open to sharing their living space with spectral inhabitants.
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BTW
Harcourts and REIP Nexus join forces
Taking charge to drive value for its network and their customers starts today under a commercial partnership struck between REIP Nexus and Harcourts Real Estate.
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WEIRD AND WONDERFUL
World’s most expensive home to be worth US$1 billion
Billionaire Ken Griffin is raising the bar on luxury living with plans to build the world’s most expensive home in Palm Beach, Florida.
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WEIRD AND WONDERFUL
Bring the Mediterranean home in landscape design
The allure of the Mediterranean is leaving its imprint on Australian home and garden designs, with influences expected to reign well into 2024, according to landscape design expert Matt Leacy.
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APPOINTMENTS
Sarah Bester returns ‘home’ to Double Bay
JT Allen Real Estate has welcomed one of the country's top real estate professionals, Sarah Bester, back to Double Bay.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New McGrath Lithgow and Rylstone offices evidence of surging demand from city buyers
McGrath Central Tablelands has launched a second and third office in the space of three months, with the latest venture in Lithgow quickly following on the heels of the Rylstone office.
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Elite Agent
Exploring hidden risks for real estate agents: why business insurance matters
The spring real estate season is in full swing.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Landlord scores partial win in tussle over burst pipe claim
An Australian landlord is set to recover some of their $15,400 renovation costs following a ruling by the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA).
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Transparency and efficiency: Why you need to get an inspection report upfront
Transparency is the key to establishing trust in any industry, but it holds particular significance in Australian real estate today.
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WEIRD AND WONDERFUL
Home design trends to watch in 2024
Brutalist design elements, Murano glass chandeliers and cold plunge pools are set to transform homes and dominate social media feeds in 2024.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
NSW and Queensland vacancy rates take another dip
Vacancy rates across NSW and Queensland dropped in September, signalling a growing rental crisis.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Tenants awarded compensation for mould damaged rental
A New South Wales landlord has been ordered to pay $14,766 in compensation to her tenants after her property suffered severe mould damage following heavy rain.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Queensland agent to set a new benchmark in Cairns
Over an 18-year career, Queensland agent Adam Saitta has worked with both big brands and boutique agencies, and now he’s set to tap into that extensive industry insight with the launch of his own brand, Benchmark Real Estate.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
The REIV elects Jacob Caine as new president
Caine Real Estate Chief Executive Officer Jacob Caine has been elected as president of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) for the next 12 months.
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APPOINTMENTS
Liza Balian joins First National as business growth manager for Victoria
Liza Balian has joined First National Real Estate’s Business Growth Management team in Victoria, with a remit to accelerating the network’s growth across the state.
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BTW
LJ Hooker Group appoints new general manager of marketing
Stephan Gervois will join the senior leadership team. The Announcement: LJ Hooker Group today announced the appointment of Stephan Gervois as General Manager of Marketing for its house of brands. Mr Gervois, who brings more than 15 years’ experience in marketing and supporting strategic growth for franchise brands will be critical in driving the Group’s lead generation strategy for its…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Foreign Investment Review Board rejects Tinkler buyer
The multi-million dollar sale of Nathan Tinkler's beachfront mansion has collapsed, with reports suggesting the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) rejected the buyer.
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Elite Agent TV
Jonathan Creek and Samantha McLean: How AI is transforming Australian real estate
Once upon a time, Artificial Intelligence was stuff of science fiction novels, but today it's increasingly part of the everyday real estate journey.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
PEXA to strengthen UK expansion with acquisition of Smoove
Digital property exchange platform PEXA is set to acquire UK-based e-conveyancer, Smoove, in a $58.6 million (£30.8 million) deal.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Going for gold: RE/MAX opens in Olympic Park
Experienced business owner and sales director, Joseph Choi, has opened RE/MAX Prestige, which is the first, and currently the only, residential real estate sales office established in Olympic Park, Sydney.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
World’s tallest timber tower gets the go ahead in Perth
A groundbreaking development in South Perth has received approval to become the world's tallest hybrid timber tower.
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BTW
Top Victorian agent goes out on his own
Gavin Staindl has joined forces with his current boss to set up Ray White’s newest office in the town of Officer.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Supreme Court rejects landlords’ challenge to NY rent law
The US Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge to New York's rent stabilisation law, dealing a blow to landlords seeking relief from state rent controls.
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WEIRD AND WONDERFUL
Unliveable house sells for $1.3 million at auction
A run-down Sydney house, marketed solely for its land value, has sold at auction for $1.35 million.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Real estate couple return to RE/MAX
The passionate, results-driven duo of Lyn Griffiths and Rohan Banning have returned to the global RE/MAX network to open RE/MAX Central Residential in Brisbane’s inner suburban market.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Original winning apartment from The Block set for auction
An iconic Bondi Beach apartment, made famous by winning the inaugural season of The Block, will go up for auction on October 7.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Brisbane to claim both (property) grand finals
Maybe it’s an omen. If this weekend’s footy grand finals were based on property, and not players, Brisbane would return home with both the AFL and NRL trophies.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
First in best dressed: How top agents are gaining market share using AI
In the dynamic and fast-paced world of real estate, securing leads and gaining a competitive advantage can make all the difference in a successful career.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Gold Coast trophy home sets new auction record
Queensland has a new auction record after a luxury Gold Coast estate with views that span from Main Beach to Broadbeach, sold for $24.8 million on the weekend.
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Real Estate News
Short-term loss-making sales have increased
Higher interest rates could be pushing sellers to accept a loss, with new data from CoreLogic showing the proportion of loss-making, short-term sales has increased.
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Elite Agent
What to do and say when a client doesn’t want to pay
“Your fee is too expensive.” It’s a phrase many in the business arena have heard multiple times, and for real estate agents, business development managers and property managers, it’s no different.
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Real Estate News
Financial fortitude: Building a robust cashflow strategy to survive rough times
When it comes to property investment and development, having a solid cashflow strategy is paramount to thriving in both prosperous and challenging times.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Omeo Property Group’s vision coming to fruition
When Omeo Property Group launched in June this year, they had a clear vision of delivering an exceptional customer experience for buyers and sellers in Perth’s southern coastal region. One hundred days after partnering with the Agents’Agency to open their doors, that vision is well and truly coming to life. Directors Joss Egerton, Kaj Arora and David Bombara explain the…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Property values rise in one-in-three New Zealand suburbs
Home values have risen in 30 per cent of New Zealand suburbs according to the latest CoreLogic Mapping the Market tool.
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Eastell and Co. expands into Sunshine Beach in partnership with unrealty
A leading real estate agency that prides itself on excellence in prestige property service, Eastell and Co., has announced its expansion into the vibrant community of Sunshine Beach.
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