Industry Expert Joins Mortgage Express
A true master of his craft, with more than 28 years experience in the finance industry, has recently joined Mortgage Express as one of its newest Victorian brokers.
Starting his lengthy finance career with ANZ Bank as a teller, Paul Kershaw worked his way to the position of Lending Manager. Eventually Mr Kershaw took on the challenge of becoming an independent mortgage broker, and during that time also assisted a client with financing a business, as well as taking on a directorship, performing a staffing and finance role for that business.
“I am proud to have joined such a strong mortgage and lending brand, with international real estate representation in the form of Harcourts,” he said.
Mr Kershaw is committed to providing a personalized and efficient service for each one of his clients.
“My experience for two years selling prestige real estate, and completing my own conveyancing, gives me a…
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Calling All Aspiring Business Owners
Real estate group, Harcourts Victoria, has developed a new educational campaign designed for successful sales consultants who want to make the jump to business ownership.
Marguerite Foxall, Franchise Development Manager for Harcourts Victoria, has created a video campaign about the journey of being a successful sales consultant and deciding to join Harcourts as a business owner.
“The campaign is designed for all the sales people I speak to on a daily basis who are scared of making the big jump into business ownership, and I hope the video will highlight that taking this step is extremely rewarding,” Ms Foxall said.
“There are many sales consultants out there who have experienced everything the real estate industry has to offer, and now want to create their own future, work towards a better lifestyle and grow a solid asset base.
“As a business owner, the rent roll asset…
RBA’s Decision a Positive for the Property Market
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) decision to cut official interest rates by 50 basis points earlier this week has no doubt come as a relief for mortgage holders across the country.
As well as offering reprieve for Australian home owners, Mike Green, Managing Director of Harcourts International, believes that the RBA’s decision to cut rates signifies a positive step forward for the country’s property market and wider economy.
“Given the current challenges facing Australia’s property market, the RBA’s decision to cut rates was the best possible outcome.
“Although the mining and resources sector is performing well, many other areas of the economy remain subdued, with retail sales and consumer confidence down.
“I believe that the latest cut to interest rates will encourage renewed consumer spending and should increase buyer activity within the housing market,” Mr Green said.
At its May board meeting, the RBA cut its key cash…
Property Management Focus (May 2012, NZ)
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Optimistic Outlook for Redcliffe’s Property Market
The property market in the Brisbane suburb of Redcliffe is set for a boost over the next few years as development continues on the Redcliffe rail extension which will see the railway line extended from Petrie to Kippa-Ring.
“The construction of the rail extension has started and once it gets underway further, I believe that Redcliffe will become the new ‘go to’ destination for property investors and commuters,” said Steve Bleakley, new Business Owner of real estate group, Harcourts Redcliffe.
“The past 12 months have been quite challenging within the property market – the same as almost every other market in South East Queensland – but there are some positive indicators ahead,” Mr Bleakley added.
Through his day-to-day experience within the local property market, Mr Bleakley has identified the types of buyers that are currently in the market and the types of properties they are…
Property Focus (Australia, May 2012)
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