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John McGrath – Is the market cooling?

According to John McGrath founder and executive director of McGrath Estate Agents, the market is normalising but there’s still a way to go. Prices are still going up and whilst 1.5% per month doesn’t sound like much, on an annual basis that’s 18% per year.

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10 tips to make you a better agent in 2022

Openn created The Better Agent Series – to help agents be better, by bringing you practical advice and tips you can implement right now, from some of the industry’s top leaders.

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The Economy

ABS report Investors are back in force as new loan commitments rise - REIA

Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) President, Adrian Kelly said that it was positive news to see the return of mum and dad investors who have been particularly active in Queensland, South Australia and New South Wales.

Queensland (Qld)

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Million dollar agent leaves franchise to chase his dreams

Jordan Strudwick launches his own business STRUD Property powered by UrbanX.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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Melbourne ‘Botanic Collection’ Penthouse sold

One of three house-sized residences, the South Yarra penthouse sold by Damon Krongold and Peter Kudelka of Kay & Burton in conjunction with Andrew Macmillan of Jellis Craig overlooks The Royal Botanic Gardens, Port Phillip Bay and the CBD.

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UrbanX cements its place as premium platform for Australia’s top agents!

UrbanX recognised as finalist in the Innovator of the Year, Major Network of the Year, Training and Education Program of the Year as well as the Social and Community Service Program categories, displaying the strength of the business and the extensive backend support provided to the agents they work with, said Dan Argent UrbanX CEO & Co-founder.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

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Perth Mortgage broker named an MPA top 25 mortgage broker of the year 2021

Specialist mortgage finance director Helen Avis has been recognised in this year’s MPA Top 100 list, as one of the Top Mortgage brokers writing the highest value of loans in FY21.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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Quentin Kilian appointed REIV CEO

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) today announced that Quentin Kilian will succeed Gil King as the organisation’s CEO from mid-February 2022. REIV President Adam Docking congratulated Mr Kilian on his appointment.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Stunning design draws buyers to Teneriffe warehouse apartment sold by McGrath

The 269sqm Teneriffe warehouse apartment in Winchcombe Carson Wool Stores sold by Brett Greensill and Andrea Crossin of McGrath New Farm.

Victoria (Vic.)

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Rapid growth sees Buxton expand into Bellarine region with launch of Drysdale office

The new Buxton office will be the sixth in the Greater Geelong area led Buxton Geelong Group Director Ben Riddle. Buxton CEO Nathan Jones said “Ben is a tremendous leader who has a long track record of attracting the best agents and those who share our vision”.

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https://www.mpamagazine.com.au/sections/features/royal-commission-the-main-takeaways-for-brokers-248140.aspx

Royal commission: The main takeaways for brokers

With the royal commission’s first round of hearings over, industry leaders are assessing how the revelations will impact the third-party channel.

MPA Magazine

http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/brisbane-qld/gold-coast-sees-spike-in-first-home-buyers/news-story/957e139dca526c65e9c56a0e6c1a2e89

Gold Coast sees spike in first home buyers

The Queensland government is on track to approve $20m in first-homeowner grants this financial year after a 30% spike in applications.

news.com.au

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/census-2016-sydneys-upper-north-shore-tops-list-of-most-advantaged-areas/news-story/824f6ce841c6e1aa5e005cf7880f7a64

Sydney’s upper north shore tops list of most advantaged areas

The leafy enclave of Ku-ring-gai in Sydney’s upper north shore is the country’s richest area, new census data has revealed, while the Aboriginal shire of Cherbourg is the country’s most disadvantaged.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/project-group-residential-commercial-builder-goes-into-administration-20180326-h0xzeu

Commercial builder Project Group goes into administration

The Melbourne-based builder, which is working on residential and commercial projects worth about $190m, has gone into voluntary administration.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/apartment-tower-adds-coworking-space/news-story/d52f3eb3d1c9425174538dd31c265b23

Melbourne apartment tower adds co-working space

A new Melbourne apartment tower by Malaysia-backed EcoWorld International will feature one of the latest must-haves for unit dwellers: a co-working space.

The Australian

http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/melbourne-vic/sea-lake-house-could-be-australias-cheapest-at-19000/news-story/f7051de196dae345c671d7483211266a

Sea Lake house could be Australia’s cheapest at $19,000

At under $20,000 it could be Australia’s cheapest house, and it’s just a short drive from a breathtaking international tourist attraction.

news.com.au

https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/state/qld/2018/03/21/gladstone-property-bust/

The end of Queensland gas boom creates property investment nightmare

Less than a decade ago Gladstone was on property investors’ wishlists, but today 80 per cent of homes are selling at a loss.

The New Daily

https://architectureau.com/articles/million-dollar-donation-secures-scholarships-for-indigenous-architecture-students/

Million-dollar donation secures scholarships for Indigenous architecture students

A million-dollar donation will see a new scholarship established to fund Indigenous students study architecture at the University of Technology Sydney.

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