Antony Catalano’s big recruits, Brisbane overtakes Canberra, Christine Rudolph on success, +news and more

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Steve Jobs once said the only way to do great work is to love what you do. Creating a happy workplace, is one of the best ways to boost team performance and make work more enjoyable. According to McKinsey, employees who find meaning in their work and feel comfortable sharing ideas and concerns are more likely to enjoy better mental health, leading to a happier workplace. To achieve this, they suggest employers foster empathetic environments, design job roles with employees in mind, and leaders should cultivate a mission-driven work culture. More here.

Today, we are also covering:

• View Media Group’s new recruits

• Creating self-belief with Christine Rudolph

• Proptech Labs acquires reHeroes

• Sydney house that’s ‘out of this world’

• And much more!

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On our radar

Antony Catalano’s new names

Antony Catalano’s View Media Group is ramping up for another growth phase, with a number of high-profile appointments. Sian Rowlands will step into the role of Managing Director of Financial Services, Damon Pezaro has been named Chief Product Officer and Jordy Catalano is the new Director of Consumer Services and Markets. More here.

Brisbane leapfrogs Canberra as prices rise

Property prices hit another record high in May while Brisbane has officially overtaken Canberra as the country’s second most expensive city. Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide continue to lead home prices into record territory with national values up 0.8 per cent according to CoreLogic. Tim Lawless says the disconnect between supply and demand is trumping the downside pressures from interest rates, and he thinks there’s more growth ahead. More here.

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Today’s Feature

Unstoppable: Christine Rudolph on client-centric success, empowering women, and self-belief

Christine Rudolph's real estate journey is about a lot more than breaking barriers—it's about backing herself, building others up and acting as a beacon for her clients. In this episode of the Elevate podcast, hosted by Samantha McLean, Christine reveals the bold leap of faith that propelled her into real estate, her collaborative sales strategy and how she calms her buyers’ anxiety during a campaign. More here.

Today’s Quiz

"Can you spot the 'ware' and tear? One of these industrial warehouses is the real deal, while the other is just AI building up a façade!”

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Meanwhile in Germany 🇩🇪

Germany can’t keep up with housing demand

Germany is undergoing a housing crisis of its own, with demand massively outstripping supply. Due to high interest rates and construction costs, the German government is long way from achieving its ambitious goal of building 400,000 new homes per year. In 2023, only 245,000 apartments were finished with only 210,000 to be completed this year. The crisis is likely to keep upward pressure on rents in all the major cities. More here.

Anything else?

Get on your bike

If you're fed up with sitting in your car rushing between listings, take a moment to celebrate World Bicycle Day. It attempts to recognise the importance of the bicycle right around the world and how riding can make a big difference to your health. But if bikes aren’t your thing, you could also take a look at Australia’s most ‘walkable’ suburbs.

Dates for your diary

Find Elite Agent Editor Samantha McLean speaking about real estate and AI at these upcoming events:

June 3 Harcourts HX Conference, Gold Coast, Qld
July 12 AI Powered Agents Subscriber Masterclass (Virtual)
July 19 Leah Calnan National PM Day, Melbourne, Vic
July 30-Aug 1 Proptech Summit + Workshop, Sydney
August 11-14 Elite Retreat, Hayman Island, Qld
August 25 PPM Conference, Gold Coast, Qld