TAS Real Estate News
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AI Powered Agents Course Goes National with Real Estate Institute Partnerships
In partnership with the Real Estate Institute of Tasmania (REIT), Real Estate Institute of the Australian Capital Territory (REIACT), Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) and Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) the course will be offered across Australia from August 29 to equip real estate professionals with essential AI skills.
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Fur flies over proposed changes to Tasmania’s pets in rentals rules
Fur is flying in the Apple Isle, with the Real Estate Institute of Tasmania launching a campaign to help landlords to urge the State Government to reconsider proposed pets in rentals legislation.
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Harcourt’s icy plunge raises $10,000 for MND
Harcourts Ulverstone & Penguin team members have taken an icy trip down the town’s water slide to raise more than $10,000 for Motor Neurone Disease.
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Tenants union calls for empty home levy in Tasmania
The Tenants Union of Tasmania has called for an empty home levy after discovering almost 1000 homes were left empty in the state last year.
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Tasmania’s bold housing plan: pets, tax cuts, and eco upgrades promised
The Tasmanian Government has vowed to allow pets in rental properties, boost its Private Rental Incentive Scheme and abolish millions of dollars in stamp duty costs if re-elected in next month’s State Election.
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Jason Crerar joins The Agency in Tasmania
The Agency has appointed former realestate.com.au executive Jason Crerar as state manager in Tasmania, as the brand looks to expand in the Apple Isle.
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Katrina Garwood and Ian McCallum join The Agency in Tasmania
The Agency is expanding in Tasmania with the highly successful team of Katrina Garwood and Ian McCallum joining the national real estate brand.
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The Agency expands Tassie team with Wayne Riethoff and Bec Gardner
The Agency has announced the recruitment of two new agents in Tasmania, the latest step in the brand's Apple Isle expansion plans.
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The Agency appoints Sally O’Connell to GM of Sales for Victoria and Tasmania
The Agency has appointed Sally O’Connell to the role of General Manager of Sales - Victoria and Tasmania, with the former Macquarie Bank executive hoping to replicate the success the brand has seen in the NSW and Western Australia markets.
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Entire Tasmanian town of Tarraleah is back on the market
Tarraleah, a former hydro town in Tasmania, is back on the market following a Covid-disrupted campaign, with listing agent Ed McKay hoping 3D tours and a targeted video campaign will help bring it to the attention of high-profile investors.
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More growth on the cards for The Agency on the Apple Isle
Tasmania is shaping up to be a major player in The Agency’s push to increase its national presence, with the brand flagging more growth is on the cards in the new year.
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Financial relief for flood-affected communities
In the wake of this weekend’s widespread flooding across south eastern Australia, the Federal Government and Victorian State Government have announced financial relief is available for flood-affected communities.
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The Tasmanian market contracts as rates rise
Rising interest rates have started to bite in Tasmania with sales activity contracting.
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The Agency to acquire Bushby Property Group
National real estate company The Agency Group Australia has expanded its network to Tasmania, agreeing to acquire leading Launceston-based real estate business Bushby Property Group to launch The Agency – Team Bushby.
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Sales activity starts to slow down across Tasmania
After a record 12 months for real estate sales across Tasmania, new data from the Real Estate Institute of Tasmania shows that sales and prices are beginning to slow.
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Hobart named fourth-strongest property market in the world
Hobart has been named the fourth-strongest property market in the world, according to the latest Frank Knight Global Residential Cities Index.
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Jenkins & Co Property Tasmania launches in Launceston
Jenkins & Co Tasmania has launched in Launceston with the arrival of the boutique brand coinciding with the expansion of UrbanX into the state. After 16 years in the industry, working under the traditional franchise model, Phillipa Jenkins made the decision to launch her own brand, and stand out from her competition, with the support of UrbanX. As the owner…
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Hobart median house price hits the $1 million mark
The record run of house price growth across Tasmania has seen many inner-city Hobart suburbs hit the exclusive $1 million median price for the first time.
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Agents back Homely’s expansion into Tasmania
Industry-backed national real estate portal Homely has inspired Tasmanian agents and property managers to jump on board through its capacity to inspire business leads and build agents’ profiles. Its commitment to community building and ability to offer vendors a competitive advertising avenue are other driving forces behind the successful online real estate marketplace expanding into the Apple Isle on the…
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Time to shine for First National’s top Victorian and Tasmanian performers
First National Real Estate’s Victoria and Tasmania agents have been recognised for their achievements in 2020, with the network holding its final state-based General Excellence and Marketing Awards event of the year at Melbourne’s Grand Hyatt on Saturday night.
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Pinnacle of change as Tasmanian LJ Hooker agency launches new hybrid model
A Tasmanian LJ Hooker agency has launched a hybrid real estate model it says will recalibrate the local industry and expand and re-establish the brand’s presence across Greater Hobart.
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Ray White plants the seed for Apple Isle commercial expansion
Ray White Commercial has launched an office in Hobart and the man to head-up the division knows the Tasmania and Hobart market like the back of his hand.
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Inside the Hobart housing boom
Being a beautiful island state has never been so advantageous for Tasmania – and its capital city’s booming property market. “There’s no doubt that we’ve been the beneficiaries of the pandemic,” explains Matthew Chugg, department manager of residential sales for Knight Frank, Tasmania. With their offices located in the heart of Hobart, just a Tassie Devil’s whirl away from the…
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Tassie market activity at pre-COVID levels, as sales rise almost 40 per cent
The Real Estate Institute of Tasmania have delivered an extremely postivie September Quarterly report, which confirms that market activity has returned to pre COVID-19 levels.
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REIA applauds Tasmania’s new Landlord Support Fund
The Tasmanian Government is being lauded as leading the charge when it comes to implementing sensible measures regarding the current rental situation. They announced the extension of the emergency period to December 1, 2020, meaning all current residential tenant protections will hold. In addition, they have extended the Rent Relief Fund with a second round of payments, introduced a new…
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Aussie tenants to share solar power in world-first trial
The Salvation Army is involved in a revolutionary trial in which excess power from rooftop solar panels will be shared and traded amongst numerous tenants living in the same building. Melbourne based start-up Allume Energy developed the SolShare platform, which allows power from one single panel to be metered out to different residents. Previously such projects have stalled due to…
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Tasmania first state to accept HomeBuilder applications
The Treasury has announced that, despite some initial hesitations, every Australian state and territory are now signatories to the HomeBuilder scheme. Tasmania is already accepting applications, becoming the first state to do so. ACT will provide information on how to apply next Monday, while QLD has promised information “shortly”. Other states are expected to follow suit. The $25,000 grant has…
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Tassie tops regional market as WA outlook improves
The housing market in Tasmania has been the strongest performer across the entire country over the last five years – and the trend has not just been limited to Hobart. According to CoreLogic‘s quarterly regional review, which looks at capital growth over the year to April, Launceston and the North East region remain the top performer across both the house…
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Victoria and Tasmania come together for Ray White’s Unite 2020
More than 650 Ray White Group members from across Victoria and Tasmania have descended on the Crown’s Conference and Events Centre for Unite 2020. Hosted across capital cities by Australasia’s biggest real estate group, the Unite 2020 program provided a new and improved training format for salespeople and property managers. The sessions were designed to help agents navigate and adapt to current market…
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Ray White Victoria and Tasmania celebrates 2019 winners
More than 1,100 guests descended on the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre for the annual Ray White Victoria and Tasmania state awards on Thursday August 22 to celebrate the top offices and individual achievers throughout the leading network. Ray White Victorian and Tasmanian CEO Stephen Dullens welcomed everyone and reminded them all that the leading…
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LJ Hooker opens new office in North West Tasmania
LJ Hooker has expanded its network in North West Tasmania with the opening of LJ Hooker Devonport. Experienced local real estate specialists Michael Ziegler and Melissa Burtt will head up the new office, which offers a full suite of real estate services across residential properties, including sales and property management. With 16 years’ combined experience in the real estate industry,…
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Four more offices join One Agency network
One Agency has welcomed four new members to its network during June, and the trans-Tasman real estate network is expecting at least that number again to join in the coming weeks. Head of Australasian Membership John Stewart confirmed more agreements are being finalised and said the second and third of several incoming newcomers in the South East of Victoria is launching…
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@realty move into Tasmania
@realty has launched in Tasmania, giving the company a presence in every state and territory in Australia except the Northern Territory. The agency has secured licensing to expand into Tasmania, and launched a recruitment drive, enticing agents with its unique model that allows the opportunity to choose where they work, and own 100 per cent of their rent roll. Headquartered…
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Gayle Walker appointed to lead Tasmania Sotheby’s International Realty office
Sotheby’s International Realty Greater Australia has appointed Gayle Walker, a Sotheby’s Realty Director from Sydney, to head up the Greater Hobart operations for the brand. Gayle will lead the launch of a new Sotheby’s Realty office in the Sandy Bay area with the aim of offering a stronger local community connection while providing local, national and international exposure for Hobart…
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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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