Opening doors in real estate
Ray White Double Bay agent Kate Smith jumped at the chance to be a Leading Ladies of Real Estate ambassador, eager to give back to an initiative that has helped transform her business.
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Leadership lessons through mentorship
Nicolette Gardiner from Ray White Bridgeman Downs has found female mentorship to be a powerful force, offering perspective, encouragement and inspiration.
Female mentorship fuels success
You can’t be what you can’t see, and for many women in real estate, female mentorship is key. Whether they’re just starting out or already leading, having someone in their corner who understands the journey can make all the difference.
Training that boosts business
Ray White Elite agent Sarah Bourke credits the group’s Pathways Program with helping her grow her business, sharpen her focus and connect her with high performers across the country.
Getting out of your comfort zone
Adelaide Hills agent Nicole Walker says Ray White’s Pathways Program gave her the tools to grow her team, strengthen accountability and stay ahead of the game.
Living life in top gear
From high-stakes listings to high-speed laps, Ray White Northern Beaches’ top agent Eddy Piddington knows how to handle pressure.
Branding, auctions and media power
When Ray White Upper North Shore agent Jessica Cao joined the group in August 2020, she set a clear goal - to be well established in her key market within five years.
Housing This Election
Housing affordability is dominating this election campaign. Higher property prices, limited supply and increasing demand have made it increasingly difficult to enter the housing market. Both major parties have proposed different policy platforms to address housing and while both recognize the need for action, their approaches differ in philosophy, scope, … Read more
Agent supports client’s grandparents through 30-year move
Mitchell Klein of Ray White Sanctuary Point, on the NSW south coast, helped his client Fiona to organise her grandparents' move after 30 years in their home, including helping to clean their house.
OTP housing demand heats up as vacancy rates bite
With a growing population and increasing demand for housing, off-the-plan (OTP) apartments are being snapped up by eager homeowners and investors.
Finding a haven for international students
Emma Smith, Ray White Southbank | Melbourne City, VIC
Shares Versus Property
The Donald upended the global economy this week, crashing share markets here and abroad. The economic upheaval has dramatically altered interest rate expectations. Markets now anticipate an almost certain 0.50 per cent cut at the RBA meeting next month. A cut of this magnitude will benefit mortgage holders, reduce cost … Read more
Election Lessons
Is it just me, or is everyone a bit underwhelmed by looming federal election? Where is the brave, groundbreaking, socially challenging, progressive policy agendas? The recent state election was terribly underwhelming too. Not a great deal of difference between the major parties other than broad promises and, thanks to Labor’s … Read more
Super Homes
As COVID-19 rolled out across the globe, our Federal government responded by introducing various stimuli designed to keep Australians working and building homes. Building commencements spiked but the rapidly rising costs of materials and labour combined with fixed price building contracts has seen nearly 3,000 construction companies fail this year … Read more
Blockchain in Real Estate
Like a startled rabbit staring into headlights, this Gen Xer listened intently to the REIWA Trainer awaiting the lightbulb moment for clarity and understanding of what Blockchain is. Unremarkably, blockchain was simply described as a “chain of blocks”. Not that helpful to my understanding. For the benefit of others, here’s … Read more
Will Rate Cuts Impact the Market?
Economists predict there is an 80 percent chance the Reserve Bank will cut the official cash rate by 25 basis points when they meet later this month, bringing the official rate to 4.15 percent. Already, banks have moved to reduce interest rates paid on term deposits, a clear predictor of … Read more
Personality or Proficiency?
Scrolling through the listings throughout Fremantle on reiwa.com the other day, not only are there hardly any homes available for sale – only 24 that weren’t under contract – most of the stock is apartments at a ratio of 80:20. Quality detached homes are in huge demand across the entire … Read more
What’s in Store for 2025?
With Perth’s property market growth leading the nation throughout 2024 with around 24 percent growth in property values, some property commentators are predicting a slow-down in capital gains as the year progresses. Core Logic data showed Perth ahead of the rest of the nation in growth for 2024 with Brisbane … Read more
Missing Out
Licensed real estate agents are regulated by the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) with consumers able to seek advice and lodge complaints about agents’ behaviour to that department. The Real Estate Institute of WA (REIWA) also has a community hotline where consumers can obtain real estate advice … Read more
Consider an Auction
There are early signs that the property market is tipping back into equilibrium as listing levels creep up (currently at 3-year highs), numbers through home opens edge back and inflationary pressures bite. Although, it remains a sellers’ market with the balance between supply and demand still a long way from … Read more
