Likely.AI: The Best Predictor of Who Is Going to Sell

This week we are pleased to welcome Brad McDaniel, the CEO and Founder of Likely.AI. In a recent tech competition Keller Williams, 60,000 of their agents voted Likely.AI as the best Artificial Intelligence (AI) available in the real estate industry. Likely.AI predicts who is most likely to sell in the next 90 days. Their conversion stats blow away the traditional internet leads models that portals … Continue reading Likely.AI: The Best Predictor of Who Is Going to Sell

Father & Son in a Family Business

How difficult it is to understand the change in the relationship between and father and son when they become business partners? Does it strengthen their relationship? How does the transitioning take place? ‘If you are your own boss, you can never get fired.’ This was the support Norman Sturner got from his father when he decided to start and build his own business. He is … Continue reading Father & Son in a Family Business

Building in Harmony with Nature 

While sustainability is becoming a mainstream concern for those embarking on building or renovating a house, the impacts and opportunities for biodiversity are rarely considered.  Architect Sarrah Hurley tells us about the many opportunities to design a home to protect the existing biodiversity on a house site, or even to bring back species that may have used the site in the past.   Continue reading Building in Harmony with Nature 

Auction Markets Strong Despite Coronavirus

Markets are relatively resilient Clearance rates edge slightly lower Downside risk of reduced activity ahead There were 2,220 homes taken to auction across the combined capital cities this week, returning a preliminary auction clearance rate of 70.6%. Although clearance rates have edged lower, the final clearance rate across the major auction centres is likely to remain around the high 60% to low 70% range, implying … Continue reading Auction Markets Strong Despite Coronavirus

Property Market is in Good Shape

Peter Camphin from Loan Market says we are in good shape even after the bushfires and the threat of Coronavirus.  We have a stable banking system and there is still strong consumer confidence around the property market and its potential for growth.   Continue reading Property Market is in Good Shape

The ‘roaring 20’s’ Style – 2020’s

We now have Siri and Google taking over our homes, as well as an increasing love for entertaining and open plan home design. It makes you wonder, what could possibly be coming next?   The home of the ‘new roaring 20s’ is going to be very different from the home in Australia a mere 100 years ago.   Designer Justine Wilson looks at what the ‘new roaring … Continue reading The ‘roaring 20’s’ Style – 2020’s

The Roaring 20’s Style of House and Build in Harmony with Nature

Highlights from this week: The ‘roaring 20’s’ Style – 2020’s Property Market is in Good Shape Building in Harmony with Nature Wine Regions Bear Fruit Agents Get Powerful Market Data   Continue reading The Roaring 20’s Style of House and Build in Harmony with Nature

Over 2,000 Auctions This Week

Melbourne on the show with over 1000 auctions Sydney down on last week Final clearance just under 70% Last week Last week, 1,494 homes were taken to auction across the combined capital cities, returning a final auction clearance rate of 68.6 percent. Over the previous week, 3,026 auctions were held. This week and weekend Auction volumes are expected to increase across the combined capital cities … Continue reading Over 2,000 Auctions This Week

Keeping Coronavirus Impact on Property in Perspective

Coronavirus is worldwide news as governments around the world move to limit its spread. What can history tell us about the impact of a pandemic on the Australian property market? Simon Pressley has done the research and shares his findings in the latest episode of Propertyology.   Continue reading Keeping Coronavirus Impact on Property in Perspective