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Brisbane inner-city specialist announces solo venture
Phillip Harrigan was once a 'big company' man, but a yearning to break free of the corporate structure and build his own brand has seen him launch Harrigan Property Group - and he's not looking back.
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It takes two: Charlie and Tori Lund
Just like Batman and Robin, Sonny and Cher, and Thelma and Louise, The Agency’s Charlie and Tori Lund are nothing short of a dynamic duo.
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How strata managers can maintain success in both present and post-COVID worlds
Not exempt from the challenges of the ongoing global pandemic, strata management firms, like millions worldwide, have faced their own challenges in 2020. As a heavily competitive sector that requires a finger on the pulse, strata managers have been faced with changes to the fundamental elements of the industry, whether…
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Three challenges to expect in 2021 and how you might meet them: Manos Findikakis
Eview Group Managing Director Manos Findikakis says that even though the market is booming, 2021 is likely to bring some challenges of its own. Here is how he believes they should be met.
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Fresh ideas to revive an old listing without asking for more VPA: Anton Babkov
Even though it's a seller's market, there are ways you can get more eyeballs to your listings without breaking the bank. Anton Babkov from Rexlabs explains.
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Three real estate lessons for 2021: Manos Findikakis
We will all remember 2020 as the “unexpected” year. A year that began with extreme optimism, which was abruptly met with total chaos, and now exhibits signs of this centuries ‘roaring 20’s’. It’s funny, although so very predictable, how history tends to repeat itself. That is not to say that as a global community we are out of the woods…
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Leaders: Take a break…
As the months of 2020 wore on, the faces of those staring back at me through the ‘Zoom portal’ started to change. The make-up was removed and the coffee levels increased. The language being used, the rhythm of the dialogue, the speed of decision making, the questioning of self, the level of support required, all slowly started to resemble that…
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Hayley Baxter: The traits of top property management teams
The most successful teams (you guessed it) actually work as a team Competitive cultures can work for some professions, but property management is not one of them. Possibly the most important aspect of customer experience from a landlord’s perspective is the feeling that their investment is in good hands, and that everyone in the team knows what’s going on. If…
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Robo-pets: A new breed of fur baby
If having a pet just isn't practical for your lifestyle, could a robotic companion be the next best thing? For many reasons, a pet might not be suitable for your living situation. But that doesn't mean you need to miss out on the love and affection of a four-legged friend.…
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Elders donates $3000 in grants to local charities
Two Elders Real Estate agencies have been successful in obtaining Advantage Community Grants from realestate.com.au.
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Forbes launches prestige property portal
They are famous for publishing lists of the world’s richest people, now Forbes have launched their own prestige property portal.
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Video of the Week – ‘Home Alone?’
Collings Real Estate’s Stefan Perera listed 1/197 Separation Street, Northcote in Victoria for sale this week, launching the property campaign with a Home Alone themed house tour just in time for Christmas. The inspiration was iconic Christmas movie(s) Home Alone, which they felt would do well to show off the three-bedroom home at Christmas time, allowing potential buyers to envision…
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How to foster winning transactions: Ewan Morton
All the tricky tactics, smart strategy and fancy dialogue in the world won’t help you sell real estate if your clients don’t trust you, Ewan Morton says. The Morton Real Estate director believes the secret to getting a seller and a buyer to agree on a price point and a sale, is relatively simple, but often overlooked. “It’s actually about…
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From ‘Zoom Rooms’ to Chef kitchens: 7 top home trends for 2021 from US portal Zillow
Zillow has done the research: but which US buyer and tenant trends will translate to the Australian market in 2021?
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America’s most expensive home is going to auction
America’s most expensive home is set to go to auction. Currently listed at $160 million, the property is insulated on 10 acres in Beverly Park.
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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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2021 Market Outlook: Leanne Pilkington
All things considered, 2020 closed on a high. House prices are showing a mild increase month-on-month in metropolitan and regional locations, which provides some comfort to consumers as Australia embarks upon a long-term economic recovery. In an unusual but appropriate move for the times, the Reserve Bank has confirmed interest rates will remain low for the next few years, which…
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30 minutes with… Slider Guy
Hot on the heels of being named the World Real Estate Federation’s best agent for the sixth year in a row, Dick Slider isn’t resting on his laurels, but planning further domination. “My radar is on Byron Bay for sure,” he says. “I think we could open up there and be very successful.” Dick is in the process of forming…
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Hit the reset button: Nick Brown
Being a property manager has likely never been tougher than it was in 2020. Nick Brown takes a look at what you can do to reset, recharge and make the best of things in the future.
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Best of the Best Report shows 2020’s biggest property market winners
CoreLogic’s Best of the Best 2020 Report reveals Australia’s $7.2 trillion residential real estate market proved remarkably resilient.
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14 property and finance predictions for 2021: Rebecca Jarret-Dalton
Just as we are about to close the door on 2020, many of us are watching the property market and economy hoping to anticipate what opportunities are likely to present themselves in 2021. Based on recent events, the state of the nation and our current appetite when it comes to…
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The QR code comeback: Bill Shields
Then, the pandemic hit and the QR code was suddenly everywhere. Bill Shields explains how the QR code should be harnessed as an open house tool. If you've been to a cafe or restaurant lately, you'll have noticed QR codes have suddenly become synonymous with checking-in. Just scan the code…
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US platform Realtor.com acquires platform to help DIY landlords
Move Inc has announced the acquisition of Chicago-based Avail - a platform that improves the renting experience for do-it-yourself landlords and tenants.
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Convenience in 2021: Agent checklist
The concepts of good service and convenience are now synonymous. You can’t have one without the other. If you’re not providing your customers convenient, easy and flexible ways to work with you, through channels they wish to engage in, at times suitable to them, then you can’t claim to be offering a good service. Convenience means providing customers the choice…
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Boundaries, goals and social media: Ellen Bathgate’s top 3 tips for a balanced 2021
As we round out 2020, Ellen Bathgate notes it's the perfect time for property managers to consider work/life balance among their goals for the year ahead.
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William Bonnici: Unstoppable success
In fact, it’s the cornerstone of his business, First National Bonnici & Associates, in Wodonga, in north east Victoria. An agent with 15 years experience in real estate, William has developed a firm ethos over the years that many hands pulling in the same direction will achieve greater results, in…
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Anton Babkov: Retargeting recipes
Anton talks If Christmas for you involves thinking about new ways to bring in leads and build your brand, Anton Babkov wants to encourage you to jump into the kitchen and start experimenting with what he says is an essential ingredient. Did you know that, on average, only 2.8 per…
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:Different launches Partner Program, rent roll management-as-a-service
Property management disruptor :Different has launched a new Partner Program with an offering targeted at agencies and selling principals. :Different say their offering is best described as a “rent roll management-as-a-service” that’s first of its kind. The new service will see :Different leverage their team of experienced property managers, industry-leading operations, and world-class tech to help take the hassle out…
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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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Real estate viewed more positively after the events of 2020
Real estate agents have improved their net score when it comes to how people perceive their conduct, with the industry jumping 21 per cent in the ethics index over the past year.
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Housing affordability sentiment at an all-time high
Experts have never felt better about housing affordability around the country, with signs that first home buyers may finally get a foothold into real estate.
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Return to CBDs should be a New Year resolution
Office occupancy in major CBDs is still well below pre-COVID pandemic levels, and most building owners or managers do not expect to see an increase in CBD office occupancy for three months or longer.
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Salsa king Marc Anthony lists palatial waterfront Coral Gables estate for $27m
All the reigning King of Salsa Marc Anthony needs to know is if he will get the $27 million he is asking for his sprawling Coral Gables estate. The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, whose real name is Marco Muniz, wants to sell the 12-bedroom, 21,000-square-foot, three-storey mansion at 300 Costanera Road for $8 million more than he paid for it in 2018.…
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Tesla billionaire Elon Musk quits California and moves to Texas
After months of threatening to leave California, Silicon Valley billionaire Elon Musk has moved on to Texas. Musk confirmed to The Wall Street Journal that he has relocated to Texas, in a move further signalling his discontent with California’s regulatory environment. He said he had been planning the move for months, while Tesla and SpaceX will maintain operations in California. Musk pointed out…
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Struck down by tinselitis? Here’s what to do
A serious case of “tinselitis” is about to sweep the nation. It happens every year, when the last of the Halloween candy is cleared from the shelves to make way for Pavlova Magic and extra large, festive-size boxes of Favourites. With every Bublé song, more and more of us become infected – and there’s no cure till Boxing Day. Around…
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