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Real Estate News
Final report issued on the Opal Tower
At the request of the Hon. Anthony Roberts, Minister for Planning and Housing, an investigation was carried out into the causes of structural damage to the Opal Tower in Sydney Olympic Park, which was first observed in late December 2018. The first report stated that the Opal Tower was overall structurally sound and was not in any apparent danger of collapse,…
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Elite Agent
Hungry and humble: Samuel Thompson
What was your first job? I started my first job at the age of 14 working in a supermarket; packing shelves, cleaning the floors and assisting customers. It taught me time management and the importance of a high level of product knowledge. Fitting in school, representative rugby and working each afternoon was a balance, which taught me to prioritise. What’s…
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Brand Editorial
Dominating the buy side: Ben Auchettl
It’s all about understanding what your potential buyers look like. And then putting the right information in front of them at the right time. That is the clear message from Ben Auchettl, who keenly watches enough facts and stats direct from the realestate.com.au platform to understand what branding and advertising strategies are working right now. And, he says, it’s being…
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Real Estate News
McGrath Paddington announces a new star recruit
McGrath Paddington has announced the recruitment of Roxanne Liu to the team. Kon Stathopoulos, Head of Sales for McGrath’s company-owned offices said that he is delighted that she will be joining the existing team to focus on what they consider to be one of the most exciting property markets in the country. “This is in line with our plan to…
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AREC2018 EA Studio
AREC 2018 Feature Interview: Alexander Phillips and Pru Kelly
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS 00:46 Why Alex believes continuous learning is key/what pushes him to grow 1:13 The constant state of growth and the roles that Pru and Alex play within that 2:14 Play to your strengths, get other people to do things you are not good at 3:35 Alex makes roughly 900 calls per week with support by the team 3:56…
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Real Estate News
How property values impact economic growth
Here’s a breakdown of the minutes from that meeting and how different economic factors may affect the property market. With respect to GDP and economic growth, the attendees noted that The September quarter national accounts were released the day after the December meeting, with figures showing that growth in real GDP of 0.3 per cent in the quarter and 2.8 per cent over…
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EPM: Feature Interview
In the moment: Shaye Wallis
As an award-winning property manager at Wiseberry Heritage on the NSW Central Coast, Shaye Wallis has learnt how important it is to celebrate the wins and live in the moment. What was your first job? My first job was at McDonald’s, which taught me that everyone begins at the same starting line. What has been the best thing to happen…
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Brand Editorial
Can your digital marketing be streamlined?
What can you tell us about Artspeed Evo? Artspeed Evo will revolutionise the way agencies tackle their marketing. The dynamic elastic templates reduce the number of artwork templates for most brands by typically 90 per cent. Think about that for a second. Most brands require hundreds and sometimes more than a thousand templates to deal with their supplier network. But…
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Real Estate News
Ray White announces new head auctioneer for Victoria and Tasmania
Ray White Victoria and Tasmania has strengthened its focus on selling properties under the hammer with the announcement of Matthew Condon as Chief Auctioneer. Mr Condon started in the role this month, however his ties with the Ray White Group date back two years to when he started in the business as a national skills trainer, educating agents on successful…
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Real Estate News
Three reasons you should register for Momentum 2019
realestate.com.au has announced a new and exciting format for Momentum 2019. The series will return to Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide and Perth in March. On the line up this year is world renown motivational speaker Yossi Ghinsberg, as well as Amanda Stevens and of course Steve Carroll, realestate.com.au’s Head of Industry Relations. There will also be breakout streams for…
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Real Estate News
Ray White’s Nowra, Callala Bay and Culburra Beach businesses gets familiar face at the helm
With more than 18 years experience, Mr Hadfield believed every sale and property management transaction was an opportunity for his team to exceed their client expectations and deliver an excellent outcome. “Locally we’ve been here for around 30 years so we hold strong connections with our local community. My team will continue to provide, and increase, the quality of service…
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Real Estate News
Western Australia takes a step in the right direction for housing diversity according to REIWA
REIWA has commended the McGowan Government on its decision to approve the City of Fremantle’s amendments to its Local Planning Scheme to enable greater housing choice. The plan states that lots between 600 and 750 square metres will now be allowed a maximum of three dwellings, including existing dwellings. While lots over 750 square metres will be allowed an additional dwelling…
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Real Estate News
RE/MAX Australia announce top performers at annual awards night
RE/MAX Australia have announced its top performers of 2018, as more than 450 agents made their way to The Star on the Gold Coast last night. The evening formalities hit off with the announcement of the networks ultimate individual honour, The Eagle Award. The prestigious award went to siblings Travis and Tandi Gill, broker-owners of RE/MAX Advantage, located in Brisbane’s bayside…
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Real Estate News
AD Group expand into NSW and ACT
Property technology business AD Group has soared to new heights this month by taking its latest innovation, HouseandLandDevelopments.com.au into the NSW and ACT markets. The company’s latest offering is billed as a cost-effective marketing tool for the booming land market as property prices drive buyers to the outer suburbs. According to co-founder Jordan Catalano, this step was a natural progression having…
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Real Estate News
REIQ & REA are doing their bit to ease Townsville housing shortfall
Real estate peak body The Real Estate Institute of Queensland and REA Group who own Flatmates.com.au, have come together to establish a short-term solution for Townsville’s potential housing shortfall. As the massive clean up of flooded homes continues, displaced Townsville residents and workers flying into the city to help will have an easier time finding accommodation with REIQ CEO Antonia…
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Real Estate News
UBank eyes AI technology for a service edge
National Australia Bank’s digital subsidiary UBank, looks set to launch the world’s first digital human. UBank has named it’s newest member MIA (My Interactive Agent), who will look to target the home loan sector. Mia is enabled with voice detection and situational awareness, whilst also being able to respond to questions 24 hours a day. These specific characteristics have been…
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Real Estate News
First National does it for the kids
As Australia’s only 24/7 free and confidential counselling service for young people, Kids Helpline has responded to more than 8 million contacts over the past 28 years and this year First National is lending a hand. “Every 90 seconds, someone’s son or daughter, grandchild, niece, nephew, neighbour or friend gets in contact with Kids Helpline via its free call number…
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Real Estate News
Growth and Consolidation for Belle Property in Neutral Bay
Co-principals of Belle Property Neutral Bay Matthew Smythe and Mark Jackson have set their sights on taking the business to the next level, buying out business partner Tim Foote and signing a long-term deal with Belle Property. “Although we’ve enjoyed being partners with Tim over the years, we are very excited about the future of our business as we continue…
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Real Estate News
New building codes developed to ensure NSW structural designs
It isn’t hard to forget the dual evacuations of the Opal Tower residents in Sydney Olympic Park in late December 2018. Today the Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Matt Kean announced a new set of reforms which will be brought into action. The reforms which were announced on Sunday, include the appointment of a Building Commissioner who will become the…
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Real Estate News
Calls for legislation over borrowing for property against SMSFs
Property research house RiskWise is calling on the Council of Financial Regulators to introduce legislation banning borrowing against SMSFs for property despite the regulator indicating recently that they would take no actions due to a shift in dynamics in the housing market. According to RiskWise CEO Doron Peleg, all of the major banks have stopped loans to SMSFs, and this…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Hutton & Hutton return to Brisbane with New Farm office
After a decade of absence from the New Farm district in Brisbane, real estate duo Peter and Karen Hutton are thrilled to announce a comeback to their old stomping ground. The new Hutton & Hutton office has opened on the corner of Brunswick Street and Merthyr Road in November 2018, placing them in the heart of the Brisbane area. CEO…
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Real Estate News
New faces at DiJONES to welcome in a new era
The DiJONES group continue to set themselves up for a big year as they add powerhouse duo Matt Lorimer and his associate Lee Duffy to the team. Matt and Lee are familiar faces in the North Shore area having lived locally for some time and finding it to be a fabulous area to bring up their own families just like…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Why it pays to stand out from the crowd: Chris Antos
What was your first job? I started working in my uncle’s takeaway in Watson when I was about 12. It was a really beneficial experience for me; hospitality is a great way to bring someone out of their shell. What’s been the best thing to happen to you in your career? I received the REIACT Commercial Salesperson of the Year…
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Video of the Week
Video of the Week – Chasing fire
Want to see your video featured here? Send in your property videos to [email protected]… More videos of the week
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Sponsored Content
How to kick marketing goals in 2019
Reflection is important because it gives us a sense of what we did right and what we could do better, but it’s only half the picture. To really commit to change, it’s vital to have clear goals for the year ahead. The goal for most of us is ultimately to reach a higher level of success each year. But how…
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Brand Editorial
Elite Agent 2018 Industry Influencers Announced
IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER LISA B The Real Estate HotlineLisa brings years of experience into the training and coaching realm as a true champion of the industry. She released two books this year as well as coaching agents in her two active Facebook Groups: She Sells Real Estate and Let’s Talk About Real Estate. SARAH BELL AireKnown for her knowledge of…
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EPM: Feature Interview
Enjoying the journey: Steven Richter
Tell us a bit about yourself and your role. I’m currently employed as a part-time sales consultant at one of the oldest residential real estate agencies in Hobart, Elders Brown & Banks. My role here is to help people achieve their goals when it comes to the buying and selling of property. At the moment, it’s a huge learning experience…
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EPM: Case Studies
What makes property managers happy?
The 2018 Voice of the Australian Property Management report reveals just 25 per cent of the industry is currently upbeat about its future, while 47 per cent are passive and 28 per cent negative. And those who feel disgruntled believe they are overworked, underpaid, have few prospects and are stressed by the constantly increasing demands of clients – even if…
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EPM: Feature Interview
Delivering excellent customer experiences: Natalie Doolan
Tell us a bit about yourself and your agency. Born in Newcastle, I grew up in Lake Macquarie, the youngest of three. I spent my 20s living and working in Sydney and had a blast! When it was time to start a family my husband and I moved back to Newcastle. We love the space and lifestyle! At Carnelian Property…
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EPM: Profile
Joe Iemma: Expect the Unexpected
Tell us a bit about yourself and your role at Doyle Spillane. At Doyle Spillane I am the Director and BDM for the company and oversee the property management department. What motivated you to get into real estate? A family friend had an office in the area and he offered me a job straight out of school. To be honest,…
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EPM: Feature Interview
From radio to real estate: Malama Psarianos
Tell us a bit about yourself and your role at Raine & Horne Penrith. Over the years radio and television have been my passion. I studied journalism and marketing, throughout my career I was the first female presenter at 2WG in Wagga Wagga, worked for John Laws and also read regional news and weather for Prime. When I moved into…
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Video of the Week
Video of the Week – Jingle bells on the beat
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Brad Henderson: One Life, One Chance
Tell us about yourself and your role at OusProperty. Born and bred in the country town of Naracoorte, SA, I moved to Adelaide for sport as a teenager. I then lived in a variety of locations across the state and Australia before being enticed back to Adelaide because the city is so ‘livable’. Today, I’m a sales agent and auctioneer…
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BEST PRACTICE
3 culture conversations you need to have at work
Have you ever taken a moment to step back and think about the kinds of conversations you’re having with people within your team? Do you ever intentionally initiate certain kinds of conversations, or do you just let things happen by chance? One thing we have identified within businesses who successfully build strong cultures and alignment across their team is that…
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PM Transform 2018
Heidi Walkinshaw: How can I get back on top of my time management?
Learn more from PM Transform 2018 More videos from this series TRANSCRIPT Look at blocking things out. We know things like rent reviews can be pre-planned. You can look at those once a month so that you can put them into your calendar. Once per month, first Thursday of the month, that’s when we look at our rent reviews. We…
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