TRG to open in Hunters Hill, First look at the Elite Retreat lineup, Aussies sitting on $1.4T in deposits, Interest rates to remain on hold, +news and more

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Today, we are also covering:

• TRG’s new Hunters Hill office

• Lessons from 30 years in business

• Aussies sitting on $1.4T in deposits

• Interest rates to remain on hold

• And much more!

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On our radar

TRG heads to Hunters Hill

The Rubinstein Group is getting ready head OTB (that’s over the bridge) and open a third office in Hunters Hill, with founder Gavin Rubinstein securing a prime location at 94 Woolwich Rd. The office, which will be fitted out in true TRG style, will be led by Oliver Williams, although Gavin will also work out of the space at times. Speaking exclusively to us about the new office, Gavin said he was well and truly ready to shake up the Hunters Hill market. More here.

First look at the Elite Retreat speaker lineup

You’d have to agree with us that Gavin has made some ‘genius moves’ in his career, and now we can let the cat out of the bag - Gavin will be joining us for Elite Retreat ‘24 on Hayman Island. As Elite Retreat is a small boutique event, if you’ve ever wanted to meet Gavin, or pick his brains you know what you need to do! Get a first look at the speaker lineup - which may also include a couple of folks well known to Survivor fans - and secure your spot for this year’s unmissable event here.

AI Powered Agents on demand

Samantha McLean’s hugely popular AI Powered Agent’s course is now available as self-paced course you can start at any time - even now! The course all of the updated content from the traditional six-week course, only this time you can move as fast or as leisurely through it as you like. In it, you’ll learn stress-free, AI-driven processes to help you keep your pipeline full and your operations running smoothly. It really will be like you have an ‘extra brain’ and an ‘extra pair of hands’. Find out more and register here.

Today’s Feature

Sharon Fox-Slater: Four lessons from 30 years in business

Running a business can often feel like riding a rollercoaster and no one knows that better than Sharron Fox Slater. After 30 years in business she’s tackled numerous ups and downs and learnt a lot along the way. In today’s feature, Sharron reveals her four top lessons, including why things will go wrong, but it’s how you react to those hurdles that will see you succeed or falter. More here.

Today’s Quiz

Can you tell which thermostat is the real deal and which one's just blowing hot air?

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Meanwhile in the US 🇺🇸

Reviving Baltimore, one dollar at a time

Baltimore has launched a program allowing individuals and community land trusts to buy city-owned homes for as little as $1 to encourage renovation and boost homeownership. The initiative, BuyIntoBmore, also offers homes to non-profits and developers at varied prices, with applications processed on a first-come-first-served basis. City Council President Nick Mosby voted against the plan, expressing concerns that it does not prioritise existing residents and might displace lower-income individuals. Similar programs have been implemented in other cities, including a previous initiative in Baltimore during the 1970s. More here.

Anything else?

Live like a star

Would you like to float away in the hot air balloon house from the animated film Up!? What about take a rest in Prince’s Purple Rain mansion? Well, now you can, with vacation destination rental company Airbnb recently launching a new category of holiday homes called “Icons”. The category features a collection of “extraordinary experiences hosted by the greatest names in music, film, television, art, sports, and more”. Stays include a living room session with Doja Cat, a 2D animated re-creation of Marvel Animation’s X-Mansion in Westchester, New York, and the Minneapolis home Prince purchased to feature in the legendary film Purple Rain. Sounds pretty good to us! More here.