May 2024 Newsletter

May 2024 Newsletter

Newsletter snapshot

  • Mothers Day Giveaway!

  • Industry updates: Renters targeted by new Victorian fire safety partnership.

  • Commercial updates: Melbourne CBD retail vacancies tighten as businesses come roaring back.

  • On the road again! Stay tuned for our upcoming Face-to-face classes!

  • NSW CPD updates: NSW Class 1 and Class 2 licensees can now complete their training with us online!

  • Jobs Board: GSE Hospitality are looking for Business Brokers!
    Contact Paul Harvey - 0403 921550
    North Sydney, NSW.

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April 2024 Newsletter

April 2024 Newsletter

Newsletter snapshot

  • Industry updates: Housing supply isn’t keeping up with migration intake in key regions, Coastal hotspot at 'bottom of the cycle' tipped for major turnaround

  • Commercial Updates: Sydney's first 25hours hotel on the market for $100m ahead of planned opening next year.

  • On the road again! Stay tuned for our upcoming Face-to-face classes!

  • NSW CPD updates: NSW Class 1 and Class 2 licensees can now complete their training with us online!

  • Jobs Board: GSE Hospitality are looking for Business Brokers!
    Contact Paul Harvey - 0403 921550
    North Sydney, NSW.

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March 2024 Newsletter

March 2024 Newsletter

Newsletter snapshot:

  • Industry updates: Affordable QLD suburb takes out ‘best beach in the world’ gong, Real estate agent branded ‘lazy’ after awkward ChatGPT blunder on rental ad.

  • Commercial Updates: Sydney's Marble Bar – a timeless commercial real estate asset without peer, Afterpay's Sydney headquarters The Brewery hits the market with $140m price guide.

  • NSW CPD updates: NSW Class 1 and Class 2 licensees can now complete their training with us online!

  • Jobs Board: GSE Hospitality are looking for Business Brokers!
    Contact Paul Harvey - 0403 921550
    North Sydney, NSW.

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February 2024 Newsletter

February 2024 Newsletter
  • Industry updates: Relief for borrowers amid fresh signs interest rates have peaked, Rents jump 33% in two years as crisis deepens.

  • Commercial Updates: Doubts loom over key asset class in 2024, ’Trophy’ site listed for first time in 60 years in Central Coast tourism hotspot.

  • NSW CPD updates: Complete your CPD in one day at our Coffs Harbour venue.

  • Jobs Board: GSE Hospitality are looking for Business Brokers!
    Contact Paul Harvey - 0403 921550
    North Sydney, NSW.

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January 2024 Newsletter

January 2024 Newsletter

11 January 2024

Newsletter snapshot:

  • Industry updates: From Nambucca Heads to Old Bar: Where to buy a beach house on a budget, The wildest auction moments from Aussie bidders in 2023, What are the chances of buying a home in 2024?

  • Commercial Updates: 2024 shaping up as a big year for commercial business sales.

  • NSW CPD updates: Class 1 and Class 2 Real Estate CPD - Gosford, January 24.

  • Jobs Board: Starting in Real Estate and looking for a role in Business Broking?
    The team at GSE Hospitality Brokers are looking for new starters.
    Contact Paul Harvey at GSE on 0403 921 550.

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December 2023 Newsletter

December 2023 Newsletter

6 December 2023

Newsletter snapshot:

  • Industry updates: Five ways to prep staff pre-Christmas party // Residential tenancy reforms introduced to Parliament in WA // Pets get the nod under NSW strata reforms.

  • Commercial updates: Workspace reinvention.

  • NSW CPD updates: NSW Class 2 and Class 1 licensees can now complete their CPD training with us online! Plus more face-to-face classroom CPD options!

  • WA CPD: WA agents, don’t forget to enrol in and complete your CPD by 31 December 2023!

  • Jobs board: Starting in real estate and looking for a role in business broking?
    The team at GSE Hospitality Brokers are looking for new starters. Contact Paul Harvey at GSE on 0403 921 550.

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November 2023 Newsletter

November 2023 Newsletter

3 November 2023

Newsletter snapshot:

  • Industry updates: NSW strata sector updates October 2023 // NSW Government introduces strata sector reforms, extends existing property services commissioner role // National Association of Renters' Organisations launches report on principles for strengthening renters’ rights.

  • Disciplinary action: Former Victorian estate agent convicted over illegal transfers of client funds // Victorian estate agent facing disciplinary action for poor conduct // Western Australia Consumer Protection urges tenants to report racist behaviour after agent reprimanded and suspended // NSW Fair Trading publishes results from underquoting compliance inspections, confirms $52,800 in fines issued.

  • Legislative changes: South Australian government clarifies further commitments to improving housing outcomes for tenants and prospective tenants // Bill introduced to amend South Australia's Residential Tenancy Act.

  • NSW CPD updates: NSW Class 2 and Class 1 licensees can now complete their CPD training with us online! Plus more face-to-face classroom CPD options!

  • WA CPD: WA agents, don’t forget to enrol in and complete your CPD by 31 December 2023!

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October 2023 Newsletter

October 2023 Newsletter

3 October 2023

Newsletter snapshot:

  • Industry updates: Consumer Affairs Victoria warns against failure to audit trust accounts // Queensland Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) continues to encourage tenants to enquire about outstanding bonds // Commercial news: Commercial real estate sector primed for strong growth in 2024, experts predict.

  • Disciplinary action: Victorian estate agent facing disciplinary action for poor conduct // Former Victorian estate agent convicted over illegal transfers of client funds // Western Australia Consumer Protection urges tenants to report racist behaviour after agent reprimanded and suspended // NSW Fair Trading publishes results from underquoting compliance inspections, confirms $52,800 in fines issued.

  • Legislative changes: Tasmanian agents, have your say on proposed changes to the Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal legislation by 4 October 2023.

  • NSW CPD updates: NSW Class 2 and Class 1 licensees can now complete their CPD training with us online!

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September 2023 Newsletter

September 2023 Newsletter

1 September 2023

Newsletter snapshot:

  • Industry updates: NSW licensees in charge: Ensure assistant agents are qualified by March 2024 // NSW Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for multi-licence holders clarified.

  • Disciplinary action: Queensland Fair Trading charges Cairns real estate agent over 13 offences.

  • Legislative changes: Further reforms to rent bidding in NSW // Rent bidding illegal in South Australia from 1 September 2023 // New laws around minimum housing standards commence 1 September 2023 in Queensland.

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August 2023 Newsletter

August 2023 Newsletter

4 August 2023

Newsletter snapshot:

  • Industry updates: NSW Government announces change to temporary accommodation access support people in crisis // NSW Government introduces rental commissioner role // Queensland Residential Tenancies Authority reports over 114,000 outstanding bond payments // NSW stock agent news: Sheep and goat electronic ID grants open for saleyards and processors

  • Disciplinary action: Victorian agents hit with over $500k in fines for underquoting // Consumer Affairs Victoria commences action against agency for practising while unlicensed.

  • Legislative changes: NSW Government engages community consultation for further changes to rental laws // No-cause evictions to be banned in South Australia.

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July 2023 Newsletter

July 2023 Newsletter

7 July 2023

Newsletter snapshot:

  • Site-wide discount to celebrate World Chocolate Day! 🍫

  • Industry updates: Over $300,000 stolen from WA real estate trust account by scammers // Update on NSW rent bidding ban compliance.

  • Disciplinary action: NSW real estate agent sentenced to two years imprisonment following 121 counts of fraud // Former Victorian estate agents representative banned from industry for 10 years, fined $2,500 // Former Victorian agent sentenced for misuse of over $100,000 in trust money.

  • Legislative changes: Rent bidding banned in South Australia // New laws around rent increase frequency for Queensland commenced 1 July 2023.

  • Feature blog: ‘Protecting your real estate business from scam activity and fraud’.

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June 2023 Newsletter

June 2023 Newsletter

20 June 2023

Newsletter snapshot:

  • Site-wide ‘End of Financial Year’ discount code!

  • Industry updates: Scammers target real estate and settlement industry trust accounts // Northern Territory 'Water Plan' announced, providing water security for Territory residents.

  • Disciplinary action: WA agency fined over failure to act in best interest of clients // Victorian estate agent prosecuted for alleged trust account misuse // Queensland agent sentenced to eight years in jail for fraud // Victorian agent jailed for trust account misuse.

  • Legislative changes: NSW portable bond scheme and further reform to recent laws around rent bidding // WA Consumer Protection announces changes to tenancy laws // South Australia rental reforms: An update on laws for renting with pets.

  • Important reminder: ACT CPD due 30 June 2023 for licence holders.

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