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How this LJ Hooker franchisee quadrupled its rent roll in just 4 years

3 days ago | realestatebusiness.com.au | Malavika Santhebennur

A bold decision to leave the traditional trust account for pioneering new payments technology helped enable this prominent Melbourne agency achieve the incredible feat of quadrupling its rent roll to hit 1,300 properties under management. When LJ Hooker Hampton Park general manager and agent, Alistair Shearer, was appointed to his role six years ago, he set his sights on scaling the business, building on the 350 properties already in its rent roll.
Why this WA agent dumped ‘scary’, ‘archaic’ trust account

1 week ago | realestatebusiness.com.au | Malavika Santhebennur

Tired of hearing about rampant cases of trust account abuse, Ashby Farrell has made the bold move of switching to the latest secure digital payments platform instead to run his rent roll and achieve unparalleled efficiencies. The Western Australia-based agency WHITEARCH director established his business three years ago after building robust relationships with vendors, buyers, landlords, and tenants over the first seven years of his career.
Housing Accord forecast ‘cautiously optimistic’

1 week ago | realestatebusiness.com.au | Adrian Suljanovic

However, the nation remains 160,000 homes short of the National Housing Accord target, highlighting the urgent need for co-ordinated government action to unlock the industry’s full potential. The forecasts, covering the five-year Accord period, project around 1.04 million new home commencements – well below the 1.2 million homes needed to address Australia’s ongoing housing crisis.
Rising property confidence at risk from levy, supply, and affordability issues

2 weeks ago | realestatebusiness.com.au | Emilie Lauer

While confidence in the property market has risen across the March quarter, extensive regulations, low supply, taxes, and affordability issues may hinder the market’s recovery. The latest Property Council Survey has shown a growing optimism in the property industry over the March quarter, with the Confidence Index rising 9 points to 125. You’re out of free articles for this month Username or Email Keep me signed in on this device.
Fast cars and Instagram: Harnessing social media for your property campaign, with Amir Jahan

2 weeks ago | realestatebusiness.com.au | Robyn Tongol

In this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, founder and director of A-Class Estate Agents, Amir Jahan, joins Liam Garman to discuss his pathway to Instagram fame – and how he’s harnessed social media to cut through the clutter, drive his listings, and deliver results for his vendors. Amir talks about his life journey, including tackling homelessness as a teenager, and how he built his real estate business.
Rents increase across Australia as housing crisis deepens

2 weeks ago | realestatebusiness.com.au | Adrian Suljanovic |Sebastian Holloman

Rents have surged by 14.2 per cent over the past two years, more than double the overall inflation rate of 6.6 per cent, according to new analysis from Money.com.au. This includes a 7.3 per cent rise in 2023, followed by a further 6.4 per cent increase in 2024. The 14.2 per cent figure reflects the compounding effect of consecutive annual increases.
Debunking the myth: 65% of investors are in negative cash flow

2 weeks ago | realestatebusiness.com.au | Emilie Lauer |Sebastian Holloman

According to the PIPA Annual Investor Sentiment Survey 2024, about 65 per cent of Australian investors have been experiencing negative cash flow in their portfolio, an 8 per cent increase from the year before. Overall, 67 per cent of investors with one property, 72 per cent of those with two properties, and 66 per cent of investors owning three properties reported experiencing negative cash flow.
CBA to implement HECS debt lending assistance

2 weeks ago | realestatebusiness.com.au | Jack Campbell

Coming into effect tomorrow (9 April), CBA will no longer consider HECS debt if it is due to be repaid within 12 months. Further, borrowers with a HECS debt due to be repaid within the next five years will be assessed using only a 1 per cent serviceability buffer. These changes come off the back APRA's proposed changes to the handling of HELP and HECS debt and ASIC announcing guidance for lenders at the start of March.
Streamlining strata management, with Thom Richards

2 weeks ago | realestatebusiness.com.au | Robyn Tongol

In this episode of Secrets of the Top 100 Agents, Thom Richards, managing director and head of product at Cohabit Technologies, joins host Liam Garman to discuss strata management and the need for greater transparency for all stakeholders. Formerly the head of product at Managed, Thom shares his steps to providing a verified source of truth for building data across the nation. You’re out of free articles for this month Username or Email Keep me signed in on this device.
Zoo or properties? NSW investors brace for changes to pet restrictions

2 weeks ago | realestatebusiness.com.au | Emilie Lauer

From 19 May 2025, landlords can only refuse pets based on specific grounds, including the number of animals being kept on the premises, inadequate fencing, potential damage cost, and specific conditions for open space and animal care. According to the Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW), the new rules are a “slap in the face” for investors. “The reforms require landlords to provide an environment commensurate with the animal’s requirements.