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Success at Harcourts VIC Industry Night
September 3rd, 2010Earlier this week, Harcourts Victoria hosted a highly successful Industry Night for existing members of the real estate industry and those interested in a future career in real estate.
The event, which was held at the International of Brighton in Melbourne, attracted over 160 guests including many new people looking to break into the real estate industry.
Doubling as a recruitment drive for Harcourts, many fantastic career opportunities with the company were discussed with those in attendance. Harcourts Victoria Chief Executive Officer, Brent Pullar was pleased to see so many potential new recruits at the event.
“Most of the people who attended stayed back and spoke to our business owners regarding employment in their desired areas. It was fantastic to see so many people interested in a new career with Harcourts,” said Mr Pullar.
The Industry Night also attracted real estate professionals from many of Harcourts competitors who were amazed at how many tools…
Harcourts Victoria to Host Informative Industry Night
August 16th, 2010Harcourts Victoria is set to host an exciting Real Estate Industry Night for existing members of the real estate industry and those who are interested in a future career in real estate.
CEO of Harcourts Victoria’s State Office, Brent Pullar hopes that the Industry Night will attract well over 300 current and future real estate professionals.
The event aims to provide attendees with information on everything Harcourts, plus general details on the real estate industry and the current Australian property market, in a fun and informative manner.
“We’re really hoping to show the world what Harcourts is all about, while also giving guests an update on the real estate industry and the general climate in the Australian property market,” said Mr Pullar.
As well as being informative, the event will double as a recruitment drive for Harcourts with many outstanding career opportunities potentially available to those in attendance.
“I really believe in the Harcourts brand…
Harcourts to Auction a Rare Piece of Cheltenham
August 12th, 2010Harcourts Cheltenham is set to host an exciting and emotional public auction as one of the suburb’s rarest pieces of land is planned to go under the hammer on Saturday, the 4th of September.
22 Shipston Road, a 581sqm barren lot, is one of, if not the only remaining empty block in Cheltenham and has been left untouched since it was purchased by the Mannering family in the early 1900s.
Located 18kms south-east of Melbourne’s CBD just off the Nepean Highway, Cheltenham offers both convenience and affordability, coupled with the type of desirable lifestyle that comes with being just moments from the beaches of Port Philip Bay.
Current owner, Mrs Mannering sadly lost her husband in recent months. The pair owned the plot of land for many years and always intended to build their dream home on it, however Mr Mannering’s recent passing meant that the couple’s dream was never able to come to…
Tags: auction, Cheltenham, harcourts, Harcourts Victoria, Victoria
Harcourts Epping has now opened its doors
June 22nd, 2010Just last week, Harcourts launched its new office in Epping, making that the 45th Harcourts office to open up in Victoria.
Business owners Robert Ozzimo and Andrew DeSanto are extremely excited about the new business venture.
Mr Ozzimo was born into the real estate industry. He worked for his father’s real estate business while going through university, before entering into business ownership himself.
“I have a passion for the local area, and firmly believe this is a fabulous town to invest in.
“That’s why I decided to open up a real estate business in the area with Andrew – to share with clients my passion for Epping, and all the positives the area brings to a family’s living situation,” Mr Ozzimo said.
Mr DeSanto has many years’ experience in real estate, and brings a solid business background to the partnership.
“I chose to work under the Harcourts brand because of its superior quality compared with other…
Tags: Epping, Harcourts Victoria, new office
Harcourts’ Alisha Hobart will make history in the REIV Senior Auctioneer’s Competition
June 9th, 2010Harcourts Frankston’s very own auctioneer, Alisha Hobart is the first ever female finalist to make the Real Estate Institute of Victoria’s open final.
Harcourts auctioneer, Alisha Hobart
The REIV Senior Auctioneer’s Competition will be held be held on Wednesday 7 July at the Arts Centre in Melbourne, and has five competitors set to take the challenge from around the state.
Harcourts auctioneer, Alisha Hobart said the heats were extremely competitive, and it was refreshing to see three females enter the competition.
“I’m very proud to be the first female ever to make the finals. I now have a month to prepare for the event, and will be working my hardest to ensure my performance is the best it can be,” Ms Hobart said.
At just 30 years of age, Ms Hobart has been an auctioneer for only two years, and she is already at a national level of excellence in the profession.
“I knew I had a knack for auctioneering, when…
Harcourts calls for stamp duty reform
June 8th, 2010Chief Operations Officer (COO) for Harcourts Victoria calls for stamp duty reform off the back of the Victorian Government’s recent $303 million increase in stamp duty receipts.
Speaking on behalf of home buyers, Harcourts Victoria COO, Gary Dans said stamp duty reform is urgent for assisting buyers who currently pay more than their fair share in stamp duty.
“We currently have a 22,000 shortfall of homes and increasing the First Home Owners Bonus could help to boost this supply.
“This is instrumental to creating a larger supply and in term, producing more sustainable property price growth,” Mr Dans said.
The majority of home buyers however, purchase existing dwellings rather than new homes, units and so on.
As part of the new grants, new home buyers will receive $20,000 in Melbourne and $26,500 in regional Victoria.
“These increases will most definitely assist the younger market to move from the competitive rental market into home ownership.
“What concerns me…
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New foreign investment laws; a slippery slope
June 1st, 2010Harcourts Chief Operations Officer (COO), Gary Dans questions the effectiveness of the Government’s recent amendments to foreign investment laws.
Harcourts Victoria Chief Operations Officer, Gary Dans
There has been a buzz this month surrounding these changes, and how the tightening of foreign investment in Australia will alleviate the increasingly evident housing shortage.
Specifically, the rules target temporary residents that have been allegedly ‘flouting’ Australia’s previous foreign investment laws.
Harcourts COO Gary Dans said what hasn’t been discussed however, is how the Federal Government plans to police these laws.
Assistant Treasurer, Senator Nick Sherry said in his announcement of the reform earlier this month, “If you are a temporary resident or foreign non-resident investing in Australian real estate, or a real estate agent working in this area, your activities will be proactively monitored with top-of-the-line data-matching and this will be backed up by tough new civil penalties.”
This implies agents will be penalised for letting foreign investors…
Harcourts Victoria’s sales up 40 per cent
May 4th, 2010Harcourts Victoria has reported the company’s sales are up 40 per cent in its residential sales for March, 2010.
Harcourts Victoria Chief Operating Officer Gary Dans said preliminary figures showed total sales achieved in March was $181.3 million compared with $129.5 million in the same month last year.
“As evidenced in the media in the past couple of months, the Victorian property market is red hot at the moment, and Harcourts is seeing this across the state,” Mr Dans said.
“We have seen price spikes across the state, with the vast majority of our properties not listed for more than three months total before they are off the market.
“Regularly, you could expect a property to be on the market for a total of six months, so this is a serious spike in housing demand.”
Harcourts’ report is yet another sign of a flourishing Victorian property, however Mr Dans warns buyers to plan carefully when…
Tags: Gary Dans, Harcourts Victoria, sales figures, Victorian property market
Harcourts opens new offices in Ballarat and Creswick
April 30th, 2010Real estate group Harcourts is excited to announce its new business based in Ballarat, which also services the Creswick area.
Business owner, Gerard Cosgrave
Harcourts Ballarat is headed up by local real estate veteran Gerard Cosgrave, who has successfully worked in the industry for nearly 30 years.
“The vast majority of my experience has been in the Ballarat area, so I am confident and excited about our new office,” Mr Cosgrave said.
“I decided to move my existing company under the Harcourts banner because it’s recognised within the industry for its excellence, and the national brand allows us to expose the local market to a wider audience.”
“Our goals for 2010 are to expand the Ballarat and Creswick offices by increasing our existing successful team and implementing the new Harcourts systems.”
“I foresee the Harcourts brand becoming a strong presence in the Western District, in particular with the rural and farming sectors.”
“The market in Ballarat and…
Harcourts Victoria’s sales up 50 per cent
April 9th, 2010Harcourts Victoria has reported the company’s sales are up nearly 50 per cent in its residential sales for February, 2010.
Harcourts Victoria Chief Operating Officer Gary Dans said preliminary figures showed total sales achieved in February was $147.3 million compared with $98.6 million in the same month last year.
“As evidenced in the media in the past couple of months, the Victorian property market is red hot at the moment, and Harcourts is seeing this across the state,” Mr Dans said.
“Despite a slow start to the year, our sales activity went up by 36 per cent from January to February, which certainly is in line with the market’s activity.”
“Despite market jitters surrounding interest rate rises, sales figures in Victoria have warmed up any cold feet.”
Harcourts’ report is yet another sign of a flourishing Victorian property, however Mr Dans warns buyers to plan carefully when entering the market.
“Currently, the Australian property market as…
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