VIC Real Estate News
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Buxton Hampton East welcomes return of Alex Spanidis
The return of Alex Spanidis has strengthened the team at Buxton Hampton East. Having previously worked at the office for 13 years, Alex is a distinguished agent and auctioneer with almost 20 years experience, particularly in Melbourne’s bayside suburbs. Buxton Hampton East Director Adam Gillon said the office is thrilled to be welcoming him back to what is already an exceptional team.…
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Barry Plant boosts regional expansion with Benalla office
The Barry Plant Group has expanded to the regional town of Benalla after signing an agreement with local Director and agent, Brenda Letson. Brenda said she chose to join the Barry Plant Group because of their commitment to an optimum client experience and long-term client relationships. “They also have an extensive training program across all aspects of real estate which…
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Luke Banitsiotis claims auctioneer title for second consecutive year
Luke Banitsiotis of Woodards Blackburn has won the title of 2019 REIV Senior Auctioneer of the Year for the second year in a row. Organised by the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV), the Senior Auctioneer of the Year Competition is a two-day event, testing auctioneers on their knowledge of best practice and legislation. It also tests their performance in a…
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Victoria’s best auctioneers battle it out
Some of the best auctioneers from around Victoria will battle it today for their chance to compete in the Australasian Auctioneering Championships in October. The Senior Auctioneer of the Year Competition, organised by the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV), is a two-day event, testing auctioneers on their knowledge of best practice and legislation. It also tests their performance in…
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Callum MacPherson joins Ray White Frankston
High performing agent Callum MacPherson has joined Ray White Frankston in the outer south-east region of Melbourne. Mr MacPherson said he has enjoyed a passion for property and the region since he was a child. “I was born and raised in the Frankston region, and I wouldn’t choose anywhere else to raise my own family now,” he said. Ray White…
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REIV launches ‘Choose a Member’ to promote reliable agents
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has launched its ‘Choose a Member’ campaign to raise awareness of a new agent search tool. REIV President Robyn Waters said it has never been more important for property owners to thoroughly research potential candidates when selecting the right person to sell, lease or manage their property. ‘Choose a Member’ searches can be…
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McGrath continues Victorian expansion with a new Greensborough office
McGrath has continued its Victorian growth strategy with the opening of a new office in Greensborough located in Melbourne’s North-East. This will be the company’s 12th Victorian office since first entering the state in December 2015. McGrath Greensborough Eltham will be led by joint Principals Ben Flannagan alongside his father Brent. The Flannagans have operated a family-led real estate business…
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OBrien Real Estate stake a claim on Melbourne’s Monash corridor with Gareth Apswoude
OBrien Real Estate continues to expand its network in the Monash corridor of Melbourne with the addition of Gareth Apswoude and assistant Zoe Zhao. OBrien Managing Director Dean O’Brien described Mr Apswoude as a highly valued addition. “What we like about Gareth is he is straight talking, creative in his approach, customer focussed, confident and has a track record of…
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OBrien welcomes Heather Steadman to Oakleigh office
OBrien Real Estate, Victoria has welcomed agent Heather Steadman to the Oakleigh sales team. Ms Steadman brings 15 years of sales experience in the Glen Eira area and said she was excited to be working with the team. According to OBrien Real Estate Oakleigh Director, Max Martinucci, Ms Steadman’s family-orientated personality will fit perfectly with building the ethos of family…
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Victorian high-achiever Anton Zhouk is set to go it alone
Victoria high-achiever Anton Zhouk has recently announced the launch of his own agency, Anton Zhouk. Based in the Melbourne suburb of Hawthorn, Mr Zhouk said he chose to set up shop there because he loves the area and would like to offer the client base something different. “We have no interest in being known as the agency who sells the…
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Downsizer’s dream wins Victoria’s top property honour
Piccolo Developments have taken out the Property Council of Australia’s Rider Levett Bucknall Victorian Development of the Year award for Elwood House. Elwood House is a low-lying brick building featuring 30 apartments and three retail tenancies. “Elwood House emphasises quality of life with a stunning design in harmony with the local community,” Property Council’s Victorian Executive Director Cressida Wall said.…
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OBrien Real Estate expands its network
OBrien Real Estate has launched a regional model into its network with the addition of Judith Wright in Melbourne’s Phillip Island. The merge comes as part of OBrien’s new strategic regional model, which it plans to drive through key regions across Victoria. According to OBrien Real Estate’s General Manager, Jason Mudford, the company is giving independent brands the opportunity to…
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Study reveals economic and health benefits of denser suburbs
New research has shown that denser and more walk-able suburban developments keep chronic diseases at bay and deliver lifetime economic and health gains of $4,500 for every resident. The paper, published by RMIT University urban researchers in the International Journal of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity, shows there is economic and health benefit to designing new suburbs with health objectives…
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Victorian Government partners with Women’s Property Initiative to support the homeless
The Melbourne suburb of Ashwood has welcomed the opening of Brian O’Donnell House, which will provide long-term, affordable accommodation for vulnerable Victorians fleeing family violence. The new homeless accommodation was opened by the Victorian Minister for Housing, Richard Wynne, and is an initiative of the Victorian Homeless Fund. It is supported by the Housing Industry Association as well as generous…
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New appointment for McGrath strengthens Victorian proposition
McGrath Estate Agents has announced Karl Secondis will join the group in the newly created role of State Manager for Victoria, as the company looks to grow its footprint in the state. Mr Secondis, who previously held roles with Ray White Darwin and One Real Estate Darwin, called this move a natural progression for him. “I’ve always been inspired by…
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Century 21 opens a new office in Balwyn, Victoria
Century 21 has expanded its Victorian network with Century 21 Reach. Located in Balwyn, 10km east of Melbourne’s CBD, the office is led by Principal Gilbert Ng, who brings to the brand 20 years’ of industry experience. Century 21 Reach will specialise in both residential and commercial property, and Mr Ng states that he is more than ready to take on…
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McGrath have opened the doors to their newest office in Ballarat
Real estate group McGrath Estate Agents, a division of McGrath Limited (ASX:MEA), today announced the opening of an office in Ballarat. Reflecting the company’s desire to expand further into key areas in regional Victoria, this move follows McGrath opening its first regional office in Geelong in 2017. Founder and Executive Director John McGrath said that Ballarat is an important growth…
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OBrien Real Estate celebrates cultural diversity in the industry
Melbourne-based OBrien Real Estate, a boutique agency with a 27-office network of over 300 people, is strong on multiculturalism. On 21 March 2019, the group celebrated its diversity with a meeting recognising an important part of the group’s uniqueness. It was a special time to come together to appreciate one another’s values and differences. “The gathering of our people was…
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New leadership and direction for Barry Plant Sunbury
An experienced leadership team, consisting of Simon Best and Maria Page, is looking forward to reinvigorating and refreshing the Barry Plant Sunbury office with a focus on enhanced customer service and communication. Simon Best, a 22-year veteran of the industry, is excited about the opportunity to engage with local vendors and buyers as Managing Director of the office to ensure…
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Leon Lee and Jason Chen have merged with RE/MAX to create the newest RE/MAX ACPA office
Earlier this week, Leon Lee and Jason Chen merged their independent Point Cook real estate business with RE/MAX Australia to launch RE/MAX ACPA. “Joining the RE/MAX network was a conscious choice made on the value we can be to our customers,” said Mr Lee. “Being of value to the customer is at the heart of the real estate process, and…
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The Barry Plant network continues to expand with six new offices in Victoria
The Barry Plant Group is opening six new offices in Melbourne and regional Victoria in the first quarter of this year. The group has attributed this expansion to continued trust in the reputation of the group by vendors, investors and agents alike. Strengthening its existing network in regional Victoria, the group is excited to add offices in Shepparton, Nagambie and…
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Jellis Craig launches innovative suburb reporting
Victorian boutique group Jellis Craig have launched an innovative resource to help buyers and sellers make informed property decisions. Suburb Reports are based on data sourced through Core Logic and are designed to provide potential and existing clients with up-to-date market insights while helping to drive leads for the group. Jellis Craig CEO Nick Dowling believes that the new reports…
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Adam Sorrell joins Ray White Rowville as a principal
Adam Sorrell has been in the real estate industry since 2006 and has now taken over the Ray White Rowville office as their new principal. “Having lived here for the past 30 years, when the opportunity came up to take over the reins, I felt the time was right to join the Ray White family,” Mr Sorrell said. Having worked…
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Victorian buyers agent announces tech report card grading system for prestige properties
A property inspection portal has been launched claiming to help future home buyers narrow down their search to almost half the time it would normally take. The portal is the brainchild of national buyer agency start-up BuyerX, who say they are attempting to transform the home-buying experience by combining local area specialisation smart technology. The new venture called airopens is…
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Real estate ‘click bait’ is great for news but bad for the economy
Celebrating 50 years in real estate this year, Mr Plant has seen a lot of property cycles but fears that this current property correction is being driven deeper by a media whose revenue is driven by clicks and views. “The person on the street could be forgiven for thinking the current property market in Victoria is headed for Armageddon –…
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Former Ray White CEO returns to the coalface
Domenic Belfiore is already making an impact less than a month into his new role as Ray White Werribee director. It’s a change of pace for Mr Belfiore, who resigned as CEO of Ray White Victoria and Tasmania in January after four years at the helm. Recognising opportunity and potential for great growth, Mr Belfiore enthusiastically commenced work in his new role…
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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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Record price for Melbourne Penthouse with $30M sale
Luxury property developer GURNER™ has broken Melbourne’s price record for the most expensive apartment sale, contracting a $30m penthouse at its ultra-luxury Saint Moritz development in St Kilda to a high-profile Melbourne family. The sale, contracted off-market prior to the development’s slated public launch in June this year has achieved an unprecedented $40,000 per square metre. The price is 20…
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Three offices join forces to become OBrien Mornington
Three real estate offices have become one in Main Street, Mornington as OBrien Real Estate scores a hat trick. Three agencies in the Mornington Peninsula have consolidated into one large agency as Kayn Luff, director and business owner of long-established and trusted independent Mornington agency Conley Luff, joins forces with Fraser Bayne, director and business owner of OBrien Real Estate…
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Ray White Rural appoints key specialist in Melbourne
Ray White Rural has announced the appointment of a new leader in Victoria. Matt White, a fourth-generation leader in the Ray White family and a successful business owner, has now joined Ray White Rural and Livestock in Melbourne as its state director and auctioneer. Ray White Rural and Livestock CEO Stephen Nell said Mr White’s appointment was a timely critical…
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A new force enters the Horsham market
One of Horsham’s most recognised agents, Aaron Lewis, has opened a new Ray White office in town. Combining personalised service with the strength of the Ray White brand, Mr Lewis said the opening of Ray White Horsham was a natural progression as his business looks to continue its growth. “Having operated independently for the past nine years, I’m looking forward…
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Houses selling for up to $400k more in coveted public school zones: REIV
Homes in the designated neighbourhood boundary of some of Melbourne’s popular public primary and secondary schools are securing sale prices of up to $412,500 more than those just outside the zone, according to the latest REIV data. REIV President Robyn Waters said houses within some school catchment areas are hot property, because access to sought-after public schools is one of…
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Husband and wife team join OBrien Real Estate
Chris and Candice Hill from Melbourne’s South East have joined the O’Brien Real Estate brand. Mr and Mrs Hill will join the Berwick office under the directorship of Dean O’Brien. Mr O’Brien co-founded OBrien Real Estate in late 2010, opening its first office in Berwick. Since then the network has grown to 27 offices. Mr Hill began his career in real estate…
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Kay & Burton announces new corporate structure
Kay & Burton have started 2019 with a change to their corporate structure, after a year of implementing new businesses and platforms in 2018. Major investments included the development of Kay & Burton Projects as a recognised player in high-end off-the-plan new developments. New sales and property-management businesses have also been launched in Armadale and Brighton to meet the needs of…
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Lambros Bollas joins the OBrien Real Estate network
Melbourne-based OBrien Real Estate is excited to welcome respected local agent Lambros Bollas to the team. Mr Bollas joins with more than 20 years’ experience in the industry to become a key member of the leadership team, working alongside director Max Martinucci. “The experience and expertise I can bring to the team is welcomed and I welcome the energy and…
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