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Michael Coombs joins LJ Hooker Avnu
Michael Coombs has joined the team at LJ Hooker Avnu on Sydney’s Lower North Shore. Mr Coombs has brought with him his team of six. Together they begin the New Year with over $100 million in listings across the Lower North Shore. “There’s no denying there’s an opportunity to consolidate and automate the fractured world of real estate,” Mr Coombs said. “I believe…
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Raine & Horne launch new Belmont office
Raine & Horne has launched its eighth office in NSW’s Hunter region with the opening this month of Raine & Horne Belmont. The new office will be led by local sales agent, Lisa Borstel, who will be supported by business partner Colin Bice, who previously led Raine & Horne Wallsend. Sales star, Simon Rainey, who has worked within the Raine…
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Sunshine Coast waterfront specialist joins LJ Hooker
Real estate specialist Alan Riley – who’s credited with some of the Sunshine Coast’s top waterfront property sales – has joined LJ Hooker Mooloolaba’s sales division as co-principal. Mr Riley has been credited with several million-dollar waterfront sales for Mooloolaba and Minyama sellers over 2018, including $3.25m and $2.88m for two properties at Mooloolaba as well as a record $5.15m…
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Leading agent joins Stone Real Estate in Sydney’s south
South Sydney agent Ray Fadel has started the new year with a new brand behind him, making the decision to join Stone Real Estate. Mr Fadel has opened the doors at Stone Real Estate Sans Souci in Sydney’s south, bringing almost two decades of solid experience to Stone. Mr Fadel, who takes his entire team across to Stone, has established…
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Coronis kicks off the new year expanding it’s Kelvin Grove business
Coronis Kelvin Grove is expanding its presence in the lucrative Brisbane suburbs of Ashgrove, The Gap and Bardon with the addition of brother-sister duo Ken Wearing and Danielle Brown. Coronis COO Karuna Dimelow said welcoming Ken and Danielle to the team was a fantastic start to the new year. “We believe Ken and Danielle are future superstars in the industry…
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Harcourts Group Australia adds Director NSW/ACT Board
Harcourts Group Australia CEO Marcus Williams has announced the appointment of Mahan Shishineh as a director of the Harcourts New South Wales/Australia Capital Territory group as he takes a 10% equity stake in this business. Mr Shishineh currently serves as Franchise Development Manager for the NSW/ACT group, a role he has had since 2014, and will continue as Harcourts focuses…
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A familiar face opens Ray White Narre Warren South
With more than 16 years experience in the industry, Metin Aziret says he’s excited to rebrand his office to Ray White Narre Warren South. With a well-established presence across his local area, Mr Aziret said he was confident this is the next step his business needs to continue its growth. “For us to improve we needed a brand that could…
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Ray White’s Malek Younan named Top Agent in Australia by SQM
CONGRATULATIONS go to Malek Younan of Ray White Gladstone Park who has just been named as the top residential agent in Australia by SQM Research. The inaugural list of Australia’s Top 100 Residential Real Estate Agents in 2018 was just released by SQM Research, with Malek Younan of Ray White Gladstone Park in Melbourne leading the list out of 53,650…
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Raine & Horne secure two high-profile recruits
Raine & Horne Double Bay/Bondi Beach/Bondi Junction will launch into 2019 with the recruitment of two leading sales agents and their teams. Led by principals Martin Maskin and Ric Serrao, the office has secured the services of Peter Starr and Jane Schumann, along with their respective teams. The recruitment was led by the company’s Head of Sales, Luke Hogan, and…
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Ray White Christmas cheer raises thousands for charity
Christmas has come early for a number of charities as Ray White’s Christmas initiative ‘A Little Ray of Giving’ raised thousands of gifts, money and triple-figure food bags across Australia and New Zealand. Some 320 offices across the Ray White Group signed up to the initiative, with more than 15,000 gifts collected, over $13,750 in food value raised and 175…
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Bonny Hills duo join Professionals
After a highly successful tenure as independent real estate agents, Bonny Hills locals Jon and Sharon Slater have joined the Professionals network. Professionals Ocean Drive is set to become synonymous with the respected Slater name, which has been involved in the local property market for more than a decade. “As independents, we’ve achieved a lot over the past eight years, but…
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Scott Mackey continues to boost Bundaberg internationally
Bundaberg real estate business owner Scott Mackey continues to promote the region internationally, connecting with a fellow agent in Japan in his latest venture. Mr Mackey recently attended and presented at the inaugural RE/MAX Japan conference in Tokyo. He featured in the ‘Special session presented by Global Leaders’, along with Tony Williamson from RE/MAX in Cairns, Denver-based Jan Repa, Executive Director,…
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Richardson & Wrench extends Western Sydney reach
The R&W Rooty Hill team has expanded its western Sydney footprint with the opening of a second office in Erskine Park/St Clair. Founder and principal Roy Amery has operated the Rooty Hill office for more than 16 years and has a commanding presence in sales and one of the largest rent rolls in the west. After seeing his business flourish…
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Purplebricks posts interim results, reports Australian operating loss of $10.2 million
Purplebricks have posted their interim results from the first half of the financial year in London, with the report stating ‘market conditions and some operational issues’ are the reason behind significant operating losses in Australia. Shares in the company fell almost 13 per cent after the results were posted. They included an Australian operating loss of $10.2 million in the…
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Laing+Simmons announce new Lane Cove office
The team behind the Laing+Simmons Hunters Hills office has expanded to the other side of the river, opening a new Lane Cove office in time for the start of 2019. A presence in Lane Cove is an important strategic move, explains principal Richard Pickton. “With a significant proportion of our rent roll in Lane Cove and its surrounds, it makes…
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Nine agents join McGrath Paddington
Leading residential agency McGrath Estate Agents, a division of McGrath Limited, has announced that nine high-performing agents will join McGrath Paddington as it seeks to bolster its existing company-owned offices in Brisbane. The new recruits will be led by Daniel Goodwin, who is transitioning his entire sales team across to McGrath. His agents will service key Brisbane suburbs that include…
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JLL appointed to manage the Gold Coast’s largest urban renewal precinct
Global real estate services company JLL have been appointed by UBS Asset Management’s Real Estate Business to undertake leasing, property, marketing and facilities management services for the former Athletes’ Village of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018), as it is transformed into Australia’s first ever large-scale build-to-rent housing scheme, known as Smith Collective. Incorporating seven hectares of residential and retail…
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McGrath recruits Justin Marsden to lead Queensland growth as State Manager
McGrath Estate Agents today announced that Justin Marsden has joined the company as State Manager for Queensland, while also overseeing their northern NSW footprint. Mr Marsden brings more than 18 years’ experience, carving an impressive record as a sales agent, principal, auctioneer and coach. Christopher Mourd, Head of Franchise Network for McGrath, said he was delighted to welcome Justin to…
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Stone Real Estate opens in Copacabana
One of the Central Coast’s most respected agents, Andrew Thomson, yesterday opened Stone Real Estate’s newest franchise in oceanside Copacabana – the 13th office opening for the network this year. The new principal of Stone Real Estate Copacabana rose to the top five per cent of sales agents nationally at his previous agency after building an envious sales record in…
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LJ Hooker bolsters recruitment division
LJ Hooker has appointed former Cooley Auctions auctioneer Toby Llewellyn to its network development team, bringing to the recruitment division a background across both real estate and technology. In addition to calling for Cooley Auctions across New South Wales, Mr Llewellyn was also instrumental in rolling out its online auction management platform, AuctionNow. “Having a background in technology – initially…
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Highly regarded real estate agent Michael Keil joins The Agency
The Agency Group Australia’s has recruited highly experienced, award-winning real estate agent Michael Keil in Western Australia. With over two decades’ experience under his belt in the WA property market, Mr Keil – a licensed real estate business agent and auctioneer– is highly regarded in the industry, where his innovative sales strategies have delivered proven results for both residential property…
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Offices combine to create Ray White Commercial Northern Corridor Group
Ray White Commercial Northern Corridor Group has joined forces with the Pine Rivers office to become one of the largest commercial real estate agencies on the northern side of Brisbane, boasting offices in Brendale, Morayfield and Mooloolaba. The Group will now service from North Brisbane through to Noosa, with Michael Shadforth and Chris Massie leading the team. “Market knowledge, future…
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Clown Doctors 2018 Christmas Appeal and DiJONES come together to brighten the lives of those in hospital
DiJONES and The Humour Foundation are again running the Clown Doctors Christmas Appeal. DiJONES CEO Rob Ward said the DiJONES team pride themselves on helping those who aren’t able to spend Christmas in their family home, so why not make it that little bit more special and brighten up a child or family’s day? “It was exciting to experience the…
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@realty steps in to new headquarters
National real estate industry network @realty is gearing up for its next phase of growth, making the move to its new headquarters in Gold Coast corporate tower 50 Cavill Avenue in Surfers Paradise. Established on the Gold Coast by father and son duo, James and JJ Taylor, the company’s CEO and director respectively, the network now comprises a head office…
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Suzy Tiric joins DiJONES Future Superstars Program
The team at DiJONES Eastern Suburbs have welcomed Suzy Tiric, who joins the agency as part of the Future Superstars Program. DiJONES CEO Rob Ward said Ms Tiric is highly motivated and a perfect fit for the brand. “As a mother of three, Suzy brings a wealth of knowledge from her past careers as a teacher and having owned a…
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Knight Frank appoints leading Residential Project Marketing agent
Knight Frank has appointed Murray Wood as Partner, Residential Project Marketing, Australia from early 2019. With over 20 years’ industry experience specialising in project marketing, Mr Wood has had exceptional exposure to prestige projects including several major Sydney CBD landmarks: Barangaroo – Stage 1; three stages of Darling Square; and the famous Opera Residences at Circular Quay. Knight Frank’s Partner,…
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RE/MAX Success throws lifeline to farmers
RE/MAX Success has raised more than $7,800 for drought-stricken farmers with the support of its sales and property management clients. “We teamed up with Lifeline to help make life a little easier for farmers across the Darling Downs and South West Queensland,” said RE/MAX Success general manager Daniel Burrett. He said that each agent on the RE/MAX Success team had…
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OBrien Real Estate extends network into Melbourne’s Inner North
OBrien Real Estate established its first franchise office in February 2013 and now has just opened its 27th office, located in the growth belt of the inner northern suburbs. Originating in the south-east of Melbourne, OBrien until recently had all its offices situated on the east side of the Yarra River, but now you’ll find four recently opened OBrien offices…
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RE/MAX launches network-integrated platform
In the most significant milestone in its digital transformation to date, RE/MAX this month launched Precinct to its Australian and New Zealand networks. Built in partnership with Microsoft, Precinct is a one-stop RE/MAX members portal, where members have easier access to key tools and training, find resources, share ideas through enterprise social media, get real time alerts from the network,…
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RE/MAX VIP expand ownership team
Anita Middleton has joined Kris Hagena on the ownership team at RE/MAX VIP, having left a career in retail management 18 months ago to join Ms Hagena’s real estate team. Ms Hagena said forming a co-ownership provided a perfect opportunity for both of them to bring their strengths to the fore in ensuring the growth of the business. “I’d say…
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Barry Plant “Oak Club” celebrates longevity
At a gala event at the Plaza Ballroom in Melbourne last week, Barry Plant Group Directors, Vic Care and Mike McCarthy welcomed 65 new people to their prestigious Oak Club. The Oak Club was created in 2000 to acknowledge the loyalty and contributions of people who have been with the Barry Plant Group for 10 years or more. The oak…
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Ray White opens the doors on new office in Junee
Experienced real estate professionals Lucas Myers and Cassie Sheahan have expanded their business and will rebrand a very successful agency in Junee that’s been owned by Rob and Jen Barrett, who are retiring after more than 25 years. Mr Myers said the expansion ambition had always been a goal when they opened their Ray White office in Wagga Wagga in…
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Ray White Sippy Downs owner opens new office in Nambour
The owner of Ray White Sippy Downs, Michael Stack, has expanded his team and set up an office in the Sunshine Coast town of Nambour. After months of successful transacting in this area, he decided that opening the premises was an important next step for both his staff and clients. “We have already built up a wonderful client base in Nambour,…
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Professionals Tamborine Mountain expands into Serendipity
The Professionals is set to double its presence in one of Queensland’s most sought-after real estate markets. The Professionals Mount Tamborine will merge with Serendipity Real Estate to form The Professionals Serendipity. The new business will service Mount Tamborine and Tamborine Village. Co-principal and president of the Mount Tamborine Chamber of Commerce Alison Rip said the merger was an excellent…
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Harcourts Honoured with Gold Quality Service Award by Reader’s Digest
Harcourts Group Australia has been named the Gold Winner in the Real Estate category at the Reader’s Digest 2019 Quality Service Awards. The awards are determined by a public vote and recognise companies that deliver outstanding customer service. Marcus Williams, CEO of Harcourts Australia said, “Harcourts’ success at the Reader’s Digest Quality Service Awards is a result of our consistent…
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