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  • Ray White South Australia celebrates its top performers of 2019

    Almost 450 guests attended the annual Ray White South Australia state awards at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on Friday September 13 to celebrate the achievements of the top offices and individuals throughout the network. Ray White SA CEO Matt Lindblom said it has been a very successful year for the network as its members conducted…

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  • Ray White SA appoints first-ever chief auctioneer

    Ray White South Australia has appointed its first-ever chief auctioneer, charged with increasing auction market share for the real estate group. Having spent most of his life in England, John Morris moved to Adelaide in 2010, started his real estate training in 2011, became an independent auctioneer in 2012, and has returned to Ray White with grand aspirations. Mr Morris…

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  • Agent helps deliver $173k for charity in Outback Postie Ride

    Riding 1,000km through South Australia on a postie bike might sound uncomfortable, but for the recipients of money raised by the Apex Outback Postie Ride, it is a huge comfort. Event founder and Principal of Raine & Horne Port Augusta Greg Kipling OAM said the four-day ride which finished on August 11, raised a stunning $173,000 for the Apex Copper…

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  • Ouwens Casserly celebrates success

    Ouwens Casserly Real Estate recently held their annual recognition event celebrating another successful year for the South Australian company. The Ouwens Casserly Recognition Event, also known as the OCRE, is an annual event where the agency celebrates the success of the financial year and recognises high-performing talent across the organisation in a range of categories. Over the past financial year…

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  • Ray White North Adelaide now positioned for growth

    Ray White North Adelaide has a new home and plans for future growth after recently taking possession of a brand-new purpose-built office at 89 O’Connell Street. “Before the new premises opened, the team and I were previously working out of my home, which wasn’t ideal when it came to dealing with our clients,” Ray White North Adelaide Principal/Director Rachel Lawrie explained. “We’re…

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  • Ray White Norwood celebrates growth with REISA HQ purchase

    Ray White Norwood Directors, Jason Spagnuolo and Sam Brincat, have celebrated the impressive growth of their business by purchasing the former Real Estate Institute of South Australia (REISA) HQ for $3,125,000. After opening their doors in February 2017, Mr Spagnuolo and Mr Brincat have gone from six staff members to a team of 34. “It’s always been a dream of ours…

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  • Ray White SA teams up with Port Adelaide FC to raise funds for cancer charity

    Ray White South Australia has teamed up with the Port Adelaide Football Club to raise money for the Childhood Cancer Association. The two organisations ran a special quiz night recently, and Ray White Unley’s Troy Sgarbossa confirmed they raised $26,082 for the charity which provides practical, hands-on support to children with cancer, and their families. “Considering it was just a humble…

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    Growth on horizon for property tech group

    Property technology group Openn Negotiation has successfully closed a $3.5 million Series A funding round. The fundraising comes off the back of a successful Seed Capital round in December 2016 to launch the Openn platform. The equity injection will help Openn Negotiation in the next growth period for the company which has rapidly evolved since…

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  • Ray White welcomes back Nici Godwin

    Ray White Goolwa/Victor Harbor in South Australia has welcomed the award-winning Nici Godwin back to the family in the role of Sales Agent. “Goolwa is my home. It’s where I live, it’s where I work and it’s where my kids have enjoyed growing up. I’m so happy to live in such a unique area,” Ms Godwin said. “Real estate is…

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  • Jonathon Kiritsis returns to Ray White family

    RAY White Woodville has welcomed Jonathon Kiritsis back to the family in the role of Sales Agent and Auctioneer. Born into a real estate family, Mr Kiritsis said he was destined to progress into the real estate world. “I’ve been around real estate all my life and it’s a passion that hasn’t dwindled in the 12 years I’ve been in…

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  • Ouwens Casserly continues to grow in South Australia

    Ouwens Casserly is set to seize opportunity, building on a period of recent growth to spread its footprint into the greenbelt of Adelaide. Over the past few years the independent residential property firm has been concentrating on growth and consolidation, building a résumé that sees them sell more than a thousand homes each year, with a further 1600 properties under…

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  • Ray White Norwood steps in to avert a “grinding” halt

    Most real estate agents will tell you about the value of getting involved in their local community. In South Australia, Ray White Norwood recently took that commitment to a whole new level when they stepped in to assist after a workplace accident saw their favourite café “grinding” to a halt. Ray White Norwood principals Jason Spagnuolo and Sam Brincat explain…

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  • Hamish Mill wins 2019 Domain Golden Gavel Award

    The Society of Auctioneers & Appraisers has recognised the best auctioneers and appraisers in South Australia at the Domain Golden Gavel Awards. Held in Adelaide, the night saw the organisation present awards for categories such as ‘Top Real Estate Auctioneer’ and ‘Top Principal Auction Marketer’. Among the list of winners was Harcourts Williams sales consultant and auctioneer Hamish Mill who…

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  • REISA unveils plans for 2020 and beyond

    The Real Estate Industry of South Australia (REISA) has revealed a future focus on technology will be a major part of its centenary review. Last week REISA announced the review as part of its 100-year celebrations, with REISA President Brett Roenfeldt OAM later noting technology would be the body’s main focus. “The world is changing faster with less predictability and…

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  • REISA celebrates 100 years with a major review

    The Real Estate Industry of South Australia is marking its centenary year with a major review that seeks to shape its vision for the next generation of real estate professionals. REISA President, Brett Roenfeldt OAM said the move is in keeping with the organisation’s focus to deliver relevant direction, products, services and support to underpin the success of its membership,…

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  • Brad Henderson launches new Adelaide agency with a marketing twist

    Sales agent and auctioneer Brad Henderson has opened new boutique agency BHEN & CO Real Estate, in Adelaide. Currently staffed with a team of five, BHEN & CO offers a full range of services including sales, rental management, market value appraisals, development advice, and buyer assistance. When making the decision to go it alone, Mr Henderson admitted he held some…

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  • Adelaide caught up in election hype: Raine & Horne

    The prospect of a possible change of government in the upcoming election has prompted investors to buy up property in Adelaide, according to Raine & Horne. “Some investors aren’t waiting to see if there will be a change of government on election night and are buying up properties in Adelaide now to ensure they don’t miss out on the current…

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  • Century 21 have rebranded the Beachside and Lakes office in South Australia, in their aim to refresh all offices nationwide

    Century 21 has rebranded in South Australia, rolling out the makeover by rebranding its 22 offices across the state as it refreshes its look in the real estate market over the next two months. The Century 21 Beachside & Lakes office located at Semaphore has launched the new brand and renovated look. The rebrand features an updated logo and a…

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  • Bendigo bank launches the world’s first fully digital home loan platform

    Bendigo Express, an instant home loan from Bendigo Bank, launched earlier this week. The fully digital home loan platform is powered by Tic:Toc. Anthony Baum, Founder and CEO of Tic: Toc said he was excited that Bendigo and Adelaide bank was embracing this innovation to improve customer experience. “We created Tic: Toc because we knew there was a better way for…

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  • Gawler triumphs at First National SA/NT awards

    The awards recognised the best of First National’s SA/NT agents throughout 2018, with the top 10 individuals and offices now competing for national GEM Awards, which hold the chance of an expenses paid trip to the National Association of Realtors conference in San Francisco this November for top 10 national winners. Acting SA/NT State Chair, Zeta Bennett, says the results…

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  • Elders Real Estate announces CCA partnership

    Elders Real Estate franchisees in South Australia and Alice Springs have announced the launch of a major sponsorship of the Childhood Cancer Association (CCA). The new partnership was officially launched at Elders Head Office last week. The CCA is one of Australia’s key childhood cancer support organisations. Currently, the CCA supports children with cancer and their families from South Australia,…

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  • Ray White welcomes Mount Gambier to the family

    High-performing young gun real estate agent Tahlia Gabrielli has just opened her own Ray White office in the picturesque Limestone coast region of Mount Gambier in South Australia. Ms Gabrielli, who was an agent at the nearby Ray White Keatley office, has decided to take the leap into business ownership. “We always loved being part of such a strong brand,…

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  • White Family cements ownership in South Australia and Northern Territory

    The Ray White business in South Australia and the Northern Territory is now 100 per cent owned by the White Family, after business partner, Nick George sold his shareholding in the franchisor, while the operation of the business remains the same. Ray White Group director Dan White said the family had enjoyed a close relationship with Nick George for more…

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  • First National Returns To Willunga

    First National Real Estate has announced the continuation of its 16-year presence on South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula through the opening of its new office in Willunga; First National Real Estate Ollwitz. Long-term property owners on the Fleurieu Peninsula, Ross and Debbie Coleman – who have given over 22 years professional service to its landowners – will head the office, supported by…

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  • South Australia’s real estate elite battle it out at Awards for Excellence in Real Estate

    On Saturday night, South Australia’s real estate elite battled it out at the 2018 News Corp Australia realestate.com.au Awards for Excellence in Real Estate. The 2018 Awards celebrated all things Cuban with a Stars of Havana theme. The Adelaide Convention Centre took us all back to the land of salsa, cigars and Desi Arnaz Jr. This year the REISA Awards…

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  • First National pay tribute to past Chairman

    It is with great sadness that First National Real Estate advises the passing of immediate past Chairman David Nitschke. Mr Nitschke led First National Real Estate as its National Chairman from 2015 to 2018, following many years of participation within the network’s management structure. Mr Nitschke and his strong team joined First National Real Estate 18 years ago, opening their first…

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  • Ray White South Australia and Northern Territory celebrates its 2018 winners

    Almost 500 guests attended the annual Ray White South Australia and Northern Territory state awards at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on Friday 31 August to celebrate the achievements of the top offices and individuals throughout the network. Ray White SA CEO Matt Lindblom said the network had a record number of Chairman’s Elite members this year, which was a credit…

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  • Belle Property extends Adelaide footprint with new office

    Belle Property has expanded its residential footprint in Adelaide’s inner east with the opening of Belle Property Norwood. The opening of Belle Property Norwood comes only months after Calvin Lai launched Belle Property Commercial Adelaide. Mr Lai is also the principal of Belle Property Adelaide City and Belle Property International Adelaide. “We are really excited about the growth that Belle…

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  • Elders to open three new offices in July

    The Queensland additions includes Toogoom and Northern Beaches offices, while in South Australia the service offering will increase on the Yorke Peninsula, with new franchise locations in Ardrossan and Port Vincent. Elders Real Estate Toogoom and Northern Beaches The new office in Queensland increases Elders’ presence in the sunshine state to 107 locations. High profile agents and experienced agency operators…

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  • Raine & Horne appoints international franchise expert to drive growth in South Australia

    It was announced today that James Trimble has been appointed to the role of General Manager, Raine & Horne South Australia, in a move to strengthen the group’s position in the state. In the network’s 135th year of operation, the appointment is set to boost Raine & Horne’s central growth strategy in developing the existing network as well as attracting…

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    First National Real Estate to sponsor The Adelaide Thunderbirds

    First National Real Estate is proud to announce a corporate partner sponsorship of Netball SA and Suncorp Super Netball team, the Adelaide Thunderbirds. The twelve-month sponsorship will see the Adelaide Thunderbirds underpin First National Real Estate’s commitment to creating opportunities for kids to engage with their sports role models through free tickets and regional clinics in Moonta and Waikerie. A…

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  • Ray White Burnside recreates village vibe

    Ray White Burnside has now officially opened their stylish new office in the heart of Adelaide’s blue-chip eastern suburbs. This is the third business for owners Brett and Kirsty Pilgrim, as they keep learning and developing high-performing teams in Adelaide’s east. In a model set to be copied by others in the industry, the Ray White Burnside office has been…

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  • Pets are part of the family too: REISA

    Pets are an important part of the family and REISA has taken steps to ensure that tenants and landlords are protected by a pet agreement that reflects the obligations of a tenant towards keeping a pet in their rental property. Following discussions with the RSPCA and Shelter SA, REISA has taken steps to formally recognise that allowing a tenant to…

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    Foreign investor surcharge raises concern in SA

    A new foreign investor surcharge to be introduced in South Australia has raised the concern of the real estate industry, with representatives warning the way the tax is being implemented could harm the state’s real estate market. On November 15, SA Treasurer Tom Koutsantonis announced the state would beef up the 4% foreign investor surcharge proposed in the July state…

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  • Stamp duty is a “monster” tax that traps people, says REISA President Alex Ouwens after slow third quarter

    REISA President Alex Ouwens said the results were not surprising given the third quarter is a traditionally slow period for sales. The figures showed a slight decrease in the median price from the previous quarter but also showed a 2.27% increase over the same quarter last year. In the September quarter, 4,028 houses settled across the Adelaide metropolitan area which…

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