What the real estate industry can learn from the US Army’s people-first approach
Industries worldwide innovate to foster thriving workplace environments. Jacqui Barnes, Head of People & Growth at Laing+Simmons, draws inspiration from the US Army.
Interest rates on hold: what does it mean for the property market?
It seems that interest rates could stay lower for longer, which is good news for the property market, mortgage holders in particular. But the outlook is less certain for first-home buyers.
Laing+Simmons Port Macquarie was office of the year, D’Leanne Lewis was top income producer, and Laing+Simmons Double Bay was the top income producing office, all achievements celebrated at Laing+Simmons' annual awards night on the weekend.
Laing+Simmons opened its first example of a new business model last week with the opening of a Liverpool office that will be partly owned by the group.
Rates on hold, but housing affordability remains 'hotly debated'
The Reserve Bank has left interest rates at historic lows as economic conditions improve, but the property industry says other measures are required to improve housing affordability.