VIC Real Estate News
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Buxton announces new CEO
Victorian brand Buxton has announced the appointment of Marcus Williams to the role of Chief Executive Officer.
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Branthwaite Real Estate launches with UrbanX
Mornington Peninsula local and well-established real estate agent, Bill Branthwaite, has taken the next step in his career, launching Branthwaite Real Estate in partnership with UrbanX.
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Agents report strong buyer numbers
There might be a lot of talk about the property market downturn but Sydney and Melbourne agents have noted buyers are flocking to properties and this is translating to sales.
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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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Million Dollar Bogan raises $35,000 for mental health support
Geelong real estate agent and Big Brother star Daniel Hayes has helped raise $35,000 for telephone crisis support organisation Lifeline, with his charity motorcycle ride.
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This Mornington Peninsula home is stuck in the 1960s and proud of it
A Victorian property listing complete with bright flower wallpaper and chequerboard floors has hit the market, offering buyers a slice of 1960's inspired nostalgia.
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Victorian property market not all one-way
Demand for regional Victorian property continued in 2022 with house prices rising eight per cent.
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Call for athlete villages to be turned into low-cost housing
Real estate bodies and community housing advocates have called on the Victorian Government to turn Commonwealth Games accommodation, built for athletes in rural areas, into much-needed social and low-cost rental homes once the games are over.
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Casey Estate Agents are preventing property manager burnout in 2023
Melbourne-based property management agency, Casey Estate Agents, are giving their team access to technology that will streamline their workload and help manage burnout, particularly over the school holiday.
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Two Toorak records among Victoria’s top sales in 2022
Two state records set in just a matter of days in August topped the list of Victoria's most expensive home sales this year.
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Kyle Raven launches with UrbanX – the way of the future for high-performing agents
For 15 years, Kyle Raven has built a reputation around his passion for real estate and the time has come for him to put his own name on the door, launching Kyle Raven in Wangarrata, Victoria.
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Kyle Raven soars after launching with UrbanX
For 15 years, Kyle Raven has built a reputation around his passion for real estate and the time has come for him to put his own name on the door, launching Kyle Raven in Wangaratta, Victoria. Kyle’s dedication, discipline, and expertise in the field has now led him to partner with UrbanX to bring a consistent high standard to his…
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REIV calls on re-elected State Government to act on stamp duty reform
Disappointed that the real estate sector still doesn’t have a dedicated ministerial portfolio, the Real Estate Institute of Victoria is calling on the re-elected State Government to focus on “good property sector policy”.
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Nigel O’Neil’s next move: Where he’s off to and what he’s most proud of achieving at Barry Plant
Outgoing Barry Plant Chief Executive Officer Nigel O’Neil plans to spend some time with his family before continuing his career as a change CEO when he leaves the real estate network.
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Nigel O’Neil steps down as Barry Plant CEO
Nigel O’Neil will step down as chief executive officer of real estate group Barry Plant after four years with the business. Director Mike McCarthy has been appointed as the acting CEO, with Mr O’Neil to transition his handover in the the coming weeks. A search for Mr O’Neil’s successor has started. Mr O’Neil took over the CEO role from Mr…
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Harcourts confirms cyber incident
Real estate company Harcourts has today confirmed that its Melbourne City franchisee has been the victim of a cyber incident. In an official release, Harcourts Australia stated that on October 24, the Melbourne City franchisee became aware its rental property database had been accessed by an unknown third party without authorisation. “Each Harcourts office operates as an independent franchise with…
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Young high-flyer smashes expectations with help of Area Specialist
When Stacey Woodfield walked out of school and into an office job at a real estate agency in 2015, she never imagined she was on a path that would take her to being her own boss at 25.
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Property manager Kate Hansen’s second chance at life
On her 32nd birthday, Kate Hansen died for 15 minutes. The Ray White property manager, who was desperately ill and in need of a kidney and pancreas transplant, was brought back to life by paramedics using CPR for 90 minutes.
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Victorian Government provides $1.1 billion boost to shared equity scheme
The Victorian Government has announced a $1.1 billion expansion to its shared equity home buying scheme.
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Metro property management setting the standard for Victorian landlords
Melbourne-based property managers Metro PM have tapped into technology designed to see properties tenanted faster and grow their rent roll.
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Real estate guru Antony Catalano lists St Kilda mansion for $16 million
Former Domain boss Antony Catalano is getting ready to offload his beachside mansion in St Kilda West as is set to achieve an eye-watering $11 million profit on the sale.
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Melbourne’s median house price drops below $1 million
Melbourne house prices have slipped back under $1 million, creating an opportunity for buyers.
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Top tips to clean up a flood damaged home
Television lifestyle presenter and Rochester resident Walt Collins has offered some critical tips on where to start a home cleanup after a flood.
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Agents rally in Victorian floods to help clients
Real estate agents across Victoria are counting the cost of the devastating floods that have gripped the state, with some still unclear on the exact amount of damage.
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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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Former Bathurst winner Lee Holdsworth transitions to commercial real estate
After winning the Bathurst 1000 in 2021 and starting on the front row in 2022, Supercars veteran Lee Holdsworth is getting ready to step away from racing and take up a new career in commercial real estate.
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Mitch Armstrong appointed as OBrien Real Estate’s first CEO
OBrien Real Estate has a new Chief Executive Officer, with Mitch Armstrong joining the Victorian brand with a clear vision to lead the industry in agent and client experience.
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Top agent doubles income with Area Specialist
Almost a year after launching his own business in partnership with real estate network Area Specialist, leading south-east Melbourne sales agent Marcus Washington is certain he made the right move.
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Neighbours property on the market as council rejects heritage listing
A slice of Australian television history is on the market, with one of the Melbourne homes featured in Neighbours for sale with a price guide of $1.2 million to $1.3 million.
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A scroll through Melbourne’s most popular streets
Outer suburb Melbourne McMansions have dominated Victoria’s buyer interest over the last three years according to realestate.com.au.
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Rent roll values rise across the eastern states
The median value of a rent roll across Australia’s eastern seaboard has risen to $470,657, new data from a specialist rent roll broker shows.
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Brighton penthouse smashes the suburb’s price record
A new designer penthouse in Melbourne has set a suburb price record by millions of dollars.
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Victoria’s finest: luxury homes on the market right now
If you've got a bit of spare time this week, or just love to peruse the most luxurious homes on offer, then check out this list of high-end homes on the market right now.
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Kay & Burton bolsters leadership ranks with three senior appointments
Kay & Burton is celebrating the start of the spring selling season with a suite of new senior appointments.
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Career change pays off for top performer
Melbourne real estate agent Khaled Arabzadeh is definitely one of those who finds the positive in any challenge.
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