Going the extra mile – Gerard Hill

Director of Raine & Horne Newtown and Graeme Skarrett Awardee Gerard Hill started by buying the business back in 1999. He then grew the humble office staffed by six members to a powerhouse team of 25 outstanding people with 1500 properties under management and a host of record sales. He joins us in the latest episode of Rockend Rockstars to discuss the qualities he looks … Continue reading Going the extra mile – Gerard Hill

Own a spa without racking up the electricity bills!

Always wanted to own a spa without racking up the electricity bills? Well, Naomi Findlay may just have the spa for you. Tune in as she talks to Lex from the Brisbane Super Spa Centre as he discusses the perks of owning an X500. It’s not just a spa, but one that you can exercise in, too. Definitely handy in time for the summer months. … Continue reading Own a spa without racking up the electricity bills!

VIDEO – Clearance unlikely to hold over 70%

Buyer demand still high Choices are limited Sydney clearance tops the country There were 1,324 homes taken to auction across the combined capital cities this week, slightly up on the previous week when 1,278 auctions were held. Preliminary results show a clearance rate of 71.3 per cent. As the remaining results are collected, it’s likely that the final clearance rate will revise below 70 per … Continue reading VIDEO – Clearance unlikely to hold over 70%

This week Sydney plays ball

Auctions tipped to remain steady Perth numbers are up Other capitals join the NRL crowd Last week There were 1,278 homes taken to auction across the combined capital cities last week, returning a final auction clearance rate of 71 per cent; the seventh consecutive week above the 70 per cent mark. Melbourne held a very subdued 107 auctions last week while Sydney had its busiest … Continue reading This week Sydney plays ball

Were the ‘good old days’ that good + The bubble is back + what can you do with $3M in three years and more!

Veteran auctioneer James Bell and our very own Kevin Turner discuss the week’s interesting property stories! Tune in as they discuss: Property takes a ‘V’ shape. Figures from CoreLogic show a “much faster” rebound than anticipated in property price growth. Experts say this could magnify mounting housing affordability research. Were the ‘good old days’ that good? The idea that our parents had it much harder … Continue reading Were the ‘good old days’ that good + The bubble is back + what can you do with $3M in three years and more!

53 markets with the best upside potential – Simon Pressley

After analysing the fundamentals of over 500 property markets in Australia, respected property market research firm Propertyology has found that 53 locations are on the cusp of stronger market conditions. These markets have the best upside potential over the short-to-medium-term. Although the lag in property data means prices are yet to officially firm significantly in many of the locations, Propertyology Head of Research Simon Pressley … Continue reading 53 markets with the best upside potential – Simon Pressley

Sydney’s busiest auction week this year

  Sydney steps up to the plate   Melbourne goes to the footy     Auction clearance remains high   Sydney records busiest week for auctions this year while AFL grand final slows activity across Melbourne. There was a significant drop in the number of auctions across the combined capital cities this week, with 1,262 homes taken to auction, down on the 1,983 auctions held at … Continue reading Sydney’s busiest auction week this year

The ‘AFL factor’ hits numbers

Melbourne goes to the footy Sydney comes to the party Clearance remains above 70% – just Last week Last week saw 1,983 homes taken to auction across the combined capital cities, returning a final auction clearance rate of 70.7 per cent, down from the 72.8 per cent over the week prior when volumes were lower (1,639). Over the same week last year, 2,404 homes went … Continue reading The ‘AFL factor’ hits numbers

Hot property in the snow + Australian ghost island sells + World's coolest offices and more!

Commercial Director Fiona Okeson joins Kevin Turner in this week’s episode of Property News Update! Tune in as they discuss the following property stories from around the world: World’s coolest offices. Planning a renovation for your office? Take a look at some of the best-looking offices in the world to add some pizazz to your team’s work. When a demo goes wrong. Demolitions are serious … Continue reading Hot property in the snow + Australian ghost island sells + World's coolest offices and more!

Property management in Queanbeyan – Kylie Maxwell

Today’s guest on Rockend Rockstars is Kylie Maxwell of LJ Hooker Queanbeyan. Kylie started her real estate career in 1992 and moved on to operate her own boutique agency in the mid 90s. In 2013, she and her life partner merged their agency with LJ Hooker and eventually purchased LJ Hooker Queanbeyan in 2016. She chats with Kevin in this episode to lay out how … Continue reading Property management in Queanbeyan – Kylie Maxwell