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Reed & Co event in Noosa raises over $100K for children’s hospital equipment
Noosa’s Reed & Co Estate Agents has played an instrumental role in raising more than $100,000 to purchase vital paediatric medical equipment for the Sunshine Coast region. The impressive tally was the result of the company’s inaugural Charity Gala held on Saturday, 15 June at Noosa Waterfront Restaurant. The event was conducted in collaboration with the LOYAL and Humpty Dumpty…
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Dream come true for new RE/MAX Coast owners
A well-known Gold Coast real estate couple have taken over ownership of RE/MAX Coast, formerly Hartnell Realty, with big plans to move the business forward while retaining its family ties. Kevin and Lisa Brown said it was their dream to establish their real estate business in Ashmore, where their family (including nine-year-old twins and an almost-eight-year-old) has lived for 15…
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Queensland wins LJ Hooker ‘Real Estate of Origin’
As the Blues and Maroons prepare to don their jerseys and take to the field in Brisbane, Queensland has already been declared the victor in the LJ Hooker ‘Real Estate of Origin’. Head of Research, Mathew Tiller analysed the property market data from both states to compile the battle for open homes and auctions between QLD and NSW, and found…
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Leading Ayr real estate firm chooses Raine & Horne to support rapid growth
Anderson Real Estate of Ayr in North Queensland has partnered with Raine & Horne in a bid to take the growing operation to the next level. Established in 2013, Anderson Real Estate is an independent property management business run by former financial planner Peter Andersen, his wife Nora and their daughter Laura. “We have grown our property management business both…
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REIQ hits the road for the ‘Real Tour’
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is set to hit the road with an educational road-trip tour around regional Queensland. The ‘Real Tour’ is a day-long program of entertaining, educational sessions, closing with a fun networking session with all of the speakers. REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said the road trip was designed to bring the best of the REIQ…
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Transforming after the storm
Two years ago Gardian Real Estate sales consultant Leanne Druery was crowned the winner of Transform 2017, but the gong didn’t come without its challenges. After the win, she shared the inspiring story of her decision to return to the industry following the loss of her husband to pancreatic cancer. Now, Leanne continues to prove there is no substitute for…
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Queensland Sotheby’s International Real Estate welcomes Veronika Princeton-Hall
Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty has expanded its presence in southeast Queensland with the recruitment of Senior Sales Executive Veronika Princeton-Hall. Ms Princeton-Hall boasts over 17 years experience in both the Brisbane and Gold Coast regions. Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty CEO Paul Arthur said the addition of Ms Princeton-Hall was instrumental in the company’s goals for growth. “Veronika brings such a…
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New look for Ray White Whitsunday
Ray White Whitsunday Principal Mark Beale has strapped on his tool belt to give his office front reception a renovation. “We have been in the new office here now for nearly four years and it was time to update the entire branding of the office both internally and externally,” Mr Beale said. “Our reception area was very clinical, bare, very…
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Queensland Government’s 46-storey new home wins state’s top property honour
A skyscraper that has reshaped the Brisbane skyline has taken out the Property Council of Australia’s Rider Levett Bucknall Queensland Development of the Year award. 1 William Street is the 46-storey office now home to the Queensland Government and public service. Building owners Cbus Property and ISPT were praised for taking an innovative approach to development that has delivered a…
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Mother-daughter duo celebrate 10 years with Ray White
Ray White Whitsunday sales agent Ellen Kerr and daughter Bek Kerr have recently celebrated their 10-year anniversary at Ray White. The mother and daughter duo have worked in real estate together for over 12 years in total. Ellen Kerr explained the secret to their success is the passion they share for the their jobs and the industry. “Real estate brings…
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First National recognises outstanding teen
First National Real Estate has recognised a Queensland teenager for her role in making Cystic Fibrosis medication more widely available. 13-year-old Evie Marshall received the Leadership Award at the 2019 Seven News Young Achiever Awards on Friday after successfully campaigning for Australians with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) to have access to life-extending medication. The medication, called Orkambi, previously cost $250,000 per patient,…
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Husband and wife team opens Ray White Augustine Heights
Experienced husband and wife duo, Rudy and Alma Grommen, have opened a new Ray White business in Augustine Heights, Queensland. Mr Grommen said the team decided to move their existing Brookwater office to Augustine Heights, in the growing Greater Springfield region of southeast Queensland, due to the diverse housing market and customer base. “The area has experienced some of the…
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Coronis reveal plans to overhaul traditional model
Coronis has announced an overhaul of their business with a footprint model centred around 10 hubs throughout South East Queensland. Managing Director Andrew Coronis said the leadership team had been studying the rapid changes in the real estate industry and he believed the traditional corner real estate office model was dead. “If you look at businesses like Kodak, Blockbuster and…
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Ray White Kawana expands to meet growth in their market
Just 12 months after opening the doors, Ray White Kawana has expanded to a larger premises to accommodate the growing local market. Directors Brent Higgins and James Goldsworthy’s new office is located in Birtinya and they credit a number of factors for their growth. “The relocation comes off the back of 12 months of success and records for personal bests…
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Coronis Bayside recruits veteran auctioneer to spearhead growth
Coronis has announced the addition of real estate veteran John Smith to the team to spearhead growth in their Bayside office as the new principal. Formerly the Director of Sales at Queensland Sotheby’s, Mr Smith was instrumental in growing their sales team, implementing their training program and listing many multi-million-dollar properties within Brisbane. Commenting on his new position, Mr Smith…
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Coronis welcome back two top performers
The Coronis Group is welcoming back two of its former agents with the return of Lincoln Tatnall and Brian Baker. Mr Tatnall has commenced at Coronis Arana Hills while Mr Baker has returned to Coronis Toowoomba after nearly two years away. Coronis Sales Area Leader Adam Empringham said he was delighted to welcome both men back to the Coronis family.…
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New office for RE/MAX on the Gold Coast
Danny Woolbank is forging a new path with global real estate network RE/MAX to launch his own agency on the Gold Coast. RE/MAX Property Centre opens at Broadbeach Waters in May. Mr Woolbank has lived on the Gold Coast since 1985 and is well-known to many through his family business, the Southport Squash Centre, and his professional squash career. A…
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RE/MAX holds its first Project Marketing Forum
RE/MAX Australia held its first Project Marketing Forum recently, with the aim of demystifying the project sector for real estate agents. Twenty-five agents from across Brisbane attended the Forum, with interests ranging from five-townhouse developments to large multi-level complexes and land subdivisions. The key speaker at the forum was John Lunney, Development Director at De Martini Fletcher, who was supported…
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Ray White QLD CEO recognises offices for Townsville flood response
Ray White Queensland CEO Tony Warland has congratulated multiple Ray White agencies around the North Queensland region for their work in the wake of the recent Townsville floods. Mr Warland said he was incredibly proud of the work put in by business owners, agents and property managers alike, and praised the resilience of the Townsville people. “People in and around…
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Queensland group of LJ Hooker agencies unveil centralised operations in new Robina HQ
A group of LJ Hooker agencies have made a $2.05 million investment in the central Gold Coast market, purchasing a Robina headquarters to cater for growth in its hinterland-to-coast operation. LJ Hooker Burleigh Heads directors David Manby and Raymond Pienaar say the move is central to their growth strategy for 2019, which aims to increase the number of sales, property…
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Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty welcomes Hope Island team
Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty has strengthened its presence on the Gold Coast with the recruitment of Hope Island real estate specialist Suni Surti. Mr Surti and his team relocated from the UK in 2006 and, according to Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty CEO, Paul Arthur, their addition supports the company’s continued commitment to the northern Gold Coast region. “They’re an experienced…
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Brisbane defies falling house prices: REIQ
Figures from the latest REIQ Queensland Market Monitor have shown positive signs for Brisbane as the city closed out 2018 with a median house price growth of 1.1 per cent. According to REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella, a rise of this kind for this market means Brisbane is really performing the best out of the three largest capital city property markets. However, she did…
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Community forum tackles post-flood real estate market
More than 50 Townsville residents attended a community forum on the Townsville property market post-2019 floods, hosted by local sales specialist Michele Hyde, from RE/MAX Excellence and Brisbane real estate business owner and agent Martin Hood. The free information event was organised to help residents deal with what has been happening in real estate since the February floods, which left well…
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Ray White commercial duo maintain a perfect auction rate
Ray White Commercial Gold Coast property specialists Jared Johnson and Lachlan Marshall are leading the charge to maintain a 100 per cent success rate under the hammer, selling $16.7M worth of assets across nine auctions in just four months. The duo have achieved a 100 per cent success rate under the hammer in 2017, 2018 and 2019, and have visions…
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@realty have welcomed North Brisbane agent Patrick D’Arrigo to the team
Patrick D’Arrigo has made the switch to @realty in North Brisbane, having achieved $30 million in sales over the past 12 months. Mr D’Arrigo said he was excited to be joining the @realty team and looks forward to continuing his work in the Warner, Joyner and greater Moreton Bay region. “Working with @realty gives me the opportunity to offer more…
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Archer Strata Professionals appoints new CEO to manage growth strategy
One of Queensland’s strata management companies, Archers the Strata Professionals, has appointed a Chief Executive Officer to guide the company through a strata industry growth phase generated by the surge in residential apartment buildings. Archers, which has been at the forefront of the strata management sector in Queensland since it was founded in 1981, has ventured outside the strata industry…
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Deepen Khagram has taken out the number one spot as RE/MAX Australia’s top sales associate in February
Deepen Khagram, a commercial property specialist with an impressive track record, claimed the top position in RE/MAX Australia’s February ranking. Each month, RE/MAX Australia puts out its list of the national Top 20 sales individuals. Each individual in the Top 10 has settled in excess of $46,500 in gross commissions. Mr Khagram said he was proud to be the first…
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Sunshine Coast agents dominate the REIQ Awards
THE Sunshine Coast staked its claim to be home to the best agents in Queensland, scooping five of the 19 awards at last night’s REIQ Awards for Excellence gala, as more than 500 real estate professionals gathered at the RNA Showgrounds. Jodie Hedley-Ward from McGrath Caloundra claimed the Best Salesperson of the Year award, while the agency also took home…
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Ray White Commercial Qld welcomes new head of investment sales
Ray White Commercial Qld has welcomed a new face to the team with the appointment of Tom Barr as Director and Head of Investment Sales. Mr Barr has been in the commercial sales and leasing industry for over 15 years and said he is excited to take on the role. ‘Having known Dan White for many years, I was attracted to…
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REIQ appoints new digital-focused General Manager
The REIQ is one step closer to finalising its digital transformation with the appointment of its new General Manager, Josh Callaghan. Mr Callaghan, who was previously the General Manager of financial comparison site Canstar and also co-founder of FinTech Queensland, says he is excited to take on this new challenge of REIQ’s transformation. “Real estate is dear to all Australians…
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Savills Queensland have welcomed two new graduates to the 2019 program
Savills Queensland has announced the appointment of Michael Fowler and Sophie Dong to the graduate program for 2019. Michael Fowler is currently undertaking a Bachelor of Property Economics with minors in Economics & Valuations, due for completion at the end of 2019. Mr Fowler said he believes the programme will work hand-in-hand with what he is learning through his studies,…
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First National have announced the top Queensland General Excellence and Marketing Award winners
These awards recognised the best of First National’s QLD agents throughout 2018, with the top 10 individuals and offices now in the running for a national GEM Award. This will include an all-expenses-paid trip for the top 10 national winners to the National Association of Realtors conference in San Francisco this November. QLD State Chairman David Forrest says the results…
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Richardson & Wrench have pushed further into Queensland with a new Bundaberg office
Richardson & Wrench continue to expand their network in key Queensland markets with the opening of a new franchise in the regional city of Bundaberg. R&W representation on the coast now extends from Coolum to Noosa, Hervey Bay, Bargara Beach and Bundaberg. R&W Bundaberg will be operated by Driss Doukari. Managing Director Andrew Cocks said the addition of the Bundaberg office…
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Xperience Realty have opened in Toowong with a quirky office
With artificial grass for flooring, comics on walls, a football table, Warner Brother’s statues, a giant M&M dispenser and a 63-inch screen for Mario Kart, Xperience Realty are setting themselves apart from the crowd. Founder and Principal of Xperience Reality Vish Uttam said it was important to make his environment as employee-friendly and stress-free as possible, in hopes that the unique…
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Ray White have marked another anniversary with Linda Frisina reaching 30 years
This week Linda Frisina celebrated three decades with the Ray White Group as the face on the front desk of the Queensland corporate office. “I’ve been lucky with all the moves, because each time we’ve moved it’s been a different environment and something new.” Linda said working within the Ray White Group had been like working with a large family…
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