First National appoints David Edwards as CEO, Leadership impact over influence, The interest rate debate, +news and more

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First National Real Estate has appointed former Forty Winks Chief Executive Officer, David Edwards as its new CEO, as it looks to further grow its member-oriented network. David will start in the role on April 8 and yesterday said his first priority would be to meet and listen to the network’s members before looking for opportunities for growth across the country. More here.

Today, we’ve also got for you

• The interest rate debate

• New listings have surged

• Become a leader that lasts

• WA Government helps renters with $1M

• And much more!

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On our radar

Interest rate debate

The big question on everyone’s lips today is what’s going to happen with interest rates? Inflation figures have come in much lower than expected, at 3.4 per cent, but will that be enough to prompt the RBA to cut rates today? According to Finder’s panel of economists and experts, the answer is ‘no’. All of their experts say the RBA will keep rates stead at 4.35 per cent at today’s meeting, while 10 per cent predict a drop in May, and 25 per cent say the first cut won’t arrive until 2025. More here.

New listings surge

New listings surged last month, with the combined capital cities recording their busiest February in more than a decade, according to the latest PropTrack Listings Report. New listings on realestate.com.au rose 29.9 per cent month-on-month, and were up 16.6 per cent compared to a year prior. Find out what’s behind the surge here.

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Today’s Feature

Impact over influence: How to become a leader that lasts

Are you keen to inspire and create lasting impact as a leader? It is possible to do both, but doing each in isolation won’t resolve in the desired end result. In today’s feature, mindset coach Jet Xavier reveals why leadership needs to be a three-pronged approach - inspire, influence and impact - if you’re to have a positive, lasting effect on your team. More here.

Today’s Trivia

Based on recent news stories, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to tell what’s been generated by AI and what’s real. Today we’re looking at profile photos

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People are talking about these. Read up; join in!

Fair, courteous, honest and professional*
That’s Penelope Rollston’s approach to real estate in NZ

Scooping the pool*
Richardson & Wrench take the honours at awards night

Rent relief lifeline for WA renters
More than $1M dispersed in crucial aid

Navigating change with empathy and vision
How to become a leader that listens, learns, and leads

Former WAG lists Melbourne mansion
Tania Buckley is looking for $18M for her Toorak home

Put The Brief in your ears
with thanks to AI Powered Agents

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NSW CPD deadline

A little community service announcement - if you’re still in the process of completing your NSW CPD then you better get cracking as the deadline is just a few days away. You have until March 22 to complete your NSW CPD or your licence or certificate could be suspended or cancelled. We’re not providing NSW CPD ourselves this year but we do have a few providers we highly recommend. So, if you’re in need of some recommendations, email us at [email protected] and we will point you in the right direction.