Sold Magazine RSS feed http://www.sold-magazine.com.au//rss_feed_5.xml en-us rss_generator Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:00:48 +1000 Across most of Australia, rental growth for houses has been sluggish over the past year but in stating this, there too have been some decent performers as RP Data research analyst Cameron Kusher points in the weekly Property Pulse out today. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:12:54 +1000 http://www.sold-magazine.com.au/Articles/Rental-growth-in-Australia-the-performers-and-the-laggards Ray White Commercial CEO Mark Williams will lead a 20-strong delegation to EXPO REAL - the 13th International Trade Fair for Commercial Property and Investment which is being held in Munich, Germany, from October 3-6, 2010. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:44:50 +1000 http://www.sold-magazine.com.au/Articles/Ray-White-at-EXPO-REAL-Munich-Germany First National's Chief Executive Ray Ellis has commented on the critical importance of real estate website search engine ranking, saying Australian consumers should take a closer look at their agent's websites. "While many homeowners understand that the Internet is now a a crucial component of marke Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:09:07 +1000 http://www.sold-magazine.com.au/Articles/First-National-CEO-says-search-engine-ranking-critical As part of our commitment to people development and sharing our business plans, over 80 members of the Rockend team met in Sydney on Friday 27th of August. Everyone was excited to hear the key note address, delivered by Edward de Bono, a man recognised as the world's leading authority on creativ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:02:02 +1000 http://www.sold-magazine.com.au/Articles/Building-a-better-business-and-individual-performers-Rockend-Company-Day Starr Partners Parramatta has been named real estate agency of the year at a recent local business awards night. Principal Mark Hurley accepted the award at the Parramatta Local Business awards night. 2010 is the fifth consecutive year Starr Partners has taken out the gong. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:44:21 +1000 http://www.sold-magazine.com.au/Articles/Starr-Partners-Parramatta-wins-award-fifth-consecutive-year Appoint the wrong/inadequately trained person in your agency or team and in six months they will cause long term damage to your valuable asset – your rent roll or your sales figures. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:18:23 +1000 http://www.sold-magazine.com.au/Articles/Recruiting-and-retaining-the-best Oncology Children’s Foundation ambassador and West Tigers legend Benji Marshall joined Raine & Horne CEO Angus Raine, in launching an exciting new paediatric cancer research scholarship at Rozelle Public School. The leading property group has established the Raine & Horne Col Reynolds Post Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:04 +1000 http://www.sold-magazine.com.au/Articles/Raine-Horne-joins-fight-against-childhood-cancer The market around Coogee is gaining ground in the lead up to spring as buyers and investors look to secure a piece of beachside real estate, according to Laing+Simmons Coogee/Clovelly Principal Costa Charalambous. Costa says buyers are keen to snap up property before summer and the result i Thu, 26 Aug 2010 23:10:35 +1000 http://www.sold-magazine.com.au/Articles/Coogee-market-heats-up-for-spring-properties-sell-with-no-marketing For the ultimate leadership experience is the annual Real Estate Leadership Conference from AREC organisers, Total Real Estate Training (TRET). Taking place 7-9 September at Hamilton Island, join the cream of the profession for high powered networking and insider case studies from those who are achi Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:04:55 +1000 http://www.sold-magazine.com.au/Articles/Hamilton-island-destination-innovation-for-leaders After months of preparation, YONG Corporate Toastmaster was officially chartered on the 1st of May. The Yong Toastmaster President, Aswin Satya, proundly presented the charter paper to the Toastmasters International President, Gary Schmidt. Gary is from America and was paying a visit to Queensland Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:57:27 +1000 http://www.sold-magazine.com.au/Articles/YONG-corporate-toastmaster-club Homehound, one of Australia’s largest real estate portals announced the launch of Home Style – an inspiring, interactive gallery providing consumers with creative ideas for their homes. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:49:07 +1000 http://www.sold-magazine.com.au/Articles/Homehound-launches-Home-Style A fast sale at the right price is every home owner’s dream, and according to Angus Raine CEO, Raine & Horne, careful planning will be the springboard to success. Mr Raine says, “Now the Federal Election has been brought forward to August, we are confident this will set the Australian property market Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:11:22 +1000 http://www.sold-magazine.com.au/Articles/Preparation-is-the-key-to-a-fast-home-sale-this-Spring The 2010 edition of Leased Magazine is in production and we’re calling for submissions from property managers. If you’d like to see yourself or your colleagues in print, there are two ways you can be involved. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:28:37 +1000 http://www.sold-magazine.com.au/Articles/property-managers-we-need-you Tim Lawless of rpdata.com Property Pulse shares his concerns that housing policies have flown under the radar during myriad policy announcements rolled out by both major parties during the lead up to Saturday’s election. He believes that this is a major concern for voters in the coming election. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:06:15 +1000 http://www.sold-magazine.com.au/Articles/Why-have-housing-policies-been-dropped-from-election-campaign GASP Media are proud to announce the launch of their new magazine Principal - Real Estate Matters. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 19:08:37 +1000 http://www.sold-magazine.com.au/Articles/principal-magazine Last year Sold Magazine (Vol 3 Iss 6) featured a cover story on Stephen Bock, a Ray White agent who was preparing to climb Mount Everest to raise money for charity. We are pleased to report that during a 70 day expedition, Stephen safely reached the summit of Mount Everest despite temperatures of be Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:34:19 +1000 http://www.sold-magazine.com.au/Articles/everest-expedition-a-success Starr Partners Auburn enjoyed a bumper auction weekend recently, selling properties in Auburn and Berala for $36,000 and $40,000 above reserve respectively. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:20:36 +1000 http://www.sold-magazine.com.au/Articles/Local-properties-sell-over-reserve Raine & Horne National Conference from Sunday 15th Aug to Tuesday 17th Aug 2010 at Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove, Queensland. Early Bird Registration Before 15th July. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:20:49 +1000 http://www.sold-magazine.com.au/Articles/RaineHorne-National-Conference-Aug-2010 After 17 consecutive months of solid growth, dwelling values across Australia’s capital cities recorded their first monthly decline of 0.7% (seasonally-adjusted) in June according to the market-leading RP Data-Rismark Hedonic Home Value Index. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:17:28 +1000 http://www.sold-magazine.com.au/Articles/RP-Data-Rismark-Home-Value-Index-JUNE-2010-RESULTS Raise your profile and promote your business with personalised number plates. Thousands of businesses now buy personalised number plates as a cost effective form of localised marketing, adding value to their wider promotional portfolio. Personal plates can add a classic finishing touch to company ve Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:24:46 +1000 http://www.sold-magazine.com.au/Articles/Personalised-Number-Plates