<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/s-p-setia">SP Setia</a> has lodged plans for a $750 million, three-tower mixed-use precinct that would complete the long-running redevelopment of Carlton's former Carlton United Breweries site.

The proposal at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/185-195-queensberry-street-carlton-vic-3053">46-78 Bouverie Street and 185-195 Queensberry Street</a> spans a 6,468 sqm site, the last remaining undeveloped parcels within the former brewery's 2007 masterplan.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cox-architecture">COX Architecture</a>, the development will comprise two purpose-built student accommodation towers and a third build-to-sell apartment tower above a shared commercial podium and basement.

Across the three towers, SP Setia is proposing 606 build-to-sell apartments and 1,499 student accommodation units containing 2,009 beds.

The apartments will sit in the tallest tower, which will rise nearly 200m and 55 storeys. It will become&nbsp;one of the more substantial new build-to-sell apartment projects at the northern edge of Melbourne's CBD.

The apartment mix is weighted toward smaller inner-city product, with 188 studios, 206 one-bedroom apartments, 192 two-bedroom apartments and 20 three-bedroom apartments

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Part of the precinct will be a large-scale&nbsp;3,684 sqm supermarket and a further 2,198 sqm of speciality retail, creating close to 5,900 sqm of new commercial space within the precinct.

But one of the biggest components of the proposal is what sits between the buildings.

Around 4,650 sqm, or roughly 72 per cent of the site, will be publicly accessible open space, incorporating plazas, pedestrian connections, landscaped laneways and retail spill-out areas.

The ground plane is intended to finally complete pedestrian connections envisaged when the CUB masterplan was first approved nearly two decades ago, stitching together Victoria Street, Queensberry Street, Bouverie Street and Swanston Street through the former brewery precinct.

Urbis said the development would "complete the CUB precinct", with the public realm providing important north-south and east-west connections through what is currently the final undeveloped portion of the masterplanned site.

SP Setia is also exploring a new linear park within the Bouverie Street road reserve, with the concept to be developed further with the City of Melbourne through the planning process.

The proposal is being pursued through the Victorian Government's Development Facilitation Program under Clause 53.23 for significant residential development with affordable housing.

The planning report acknowledges the proposed heights exceed those contemplated under the original Comprehensive Development Plan and masterplan, but argues the built-form context has changed considerably over the past two decades.

Urbis said the three towers would instead create a stepped transition between Carlton and the Hoddle Grid, rising progressively from the 94.1-metre Tower One along the Queensberry Street edge to the 199.44-metre Tower Three closer to the established CBD-scale buildings to the south.

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SP Setia plans to deliver the development across three stages.

Stage One would deliver the basement, podium and retail areas for the entire precinct alongside the first student tower. Tower Two would follow in Stage Two, before the 606-apartment Tower Three is delivered as the final stage.

If approved and delivered, the project would close out a redevelopment process that has been underway since the former brewery masterplan was approved in 2007, adding more than 2,600 student beds and apartments to a precinct already home to Swanston Central, the Barak Building, RMIT Design Hub and several large student accommodation developments.

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SP Setia plans three-tower finale for Carlton’s former CUB precinct

Melbourne developer Lowe Living is seeking to add to its growing bayside apartment pipeline, filing plans for a boutique eight-residence development in tightly held Middle Park.

Lowe Living, which has built much of its development portfolio across Melbourne's affluent bayside and south-east suburbs, is behind the plans for the 730 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/123-125-erskine-street-middle-park-vic-3206">123-125 Erskine Street</a>, just off Armstrong Street and within the Armstrong Street Neighbourhood Activity Centre.

The developer is seeking approval for a five-storey residential building above two basement levels, with just eight large-format apartments and 18 car spaces.

“This is a deliberately very different proposition for us,"&nbsp;Tim Lowe, Co-Founder of Lowe Living, said.

"Eight residences is exceptionally boutique, but that's precisely what this site calls for.

“There is a strong community in Middle Park and the surrounding suburbs who have spent decades building a life here. They no longer want the maintenance of a large period home, but they aren't prepared to compromise on space, quality or location. We think there is a real opportunity to capture that hyper local market. A site like this rarely comes to market.”

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The low-density proposal has been designed by Cera Stribley and is being progressed through the Victorian Government's Great Design Fast Track pathway, having already secured eligibility from the Minister for Planning.

The Office of the Victorian Government Architect supported its eligibility after finding the proposal demonstrated consistency with the program's seven design principles, while the project's financial feasibility has also been independently confirmed by Invest Victoria.

The project is targeting the downsizer market, with the planning documents describing the homes as larger-format residences and noting the two penthouses could otherwise have been configured as four separate apartments.

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The site has dual frontage to Erskine Street and Canterbury Place and currently comprises a collection of commercial buildings used as offices, including a former heritage bakehouse, a former stable, a later gabled addition and a central courtyard.

It sits within the Commercial 1 Zone and the Armstrong Street Commercial Precinct heritage overlay, with the existing property classified as a contributory heritage place.

Heritage has subsequently played a significant role in Cera Stribley's design.

The front section of the former bakehouse facing Erskine Street will be retained, including its return walls, street-facing hipped roof and chimneys, while the Erskine Street façade and part of the western return wall of the former stable will also be incorporated into the new development.

Levels four and five will be set back five metres from the retained stable façade, while bricks removed through demolition are proposed to be salvaged and reused within the new building where possible.

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Rather than presenting as a single five-storey building to Erskine Street, Cera Stribley has broken the development into a series of distinct forms.

A three-storey infill element will sit between the retained bakehouse and stable façades, with the upper levels recessed behind the heritage fabric. Canterbury Place will similarly feature two three-storey podium forms, separated by a central pedestrian accessway, before the upper two levels step back from the street.

A pedestrian through-link will run through the centre of the project between Erskine Street and Canterbury Place, creating entrances from both sides of the site and introducing landscaping and communal areas through the ground plane.

Landscape architect Acre has designed planting across the ground level, private terraces and upper levels, including a feature canopy tree at level three and integrated planting and arbours across the level four terraces. Five existing Erskine Street trees are proposed to be retained.

Sustainability is also a significant component of the Great Design Fast Track application. The apartments are targeting an average eight-star NatHERS rating, with no residence below 6.5 stars, while the project has achieved a 75 per cent BESS score. Seven of the eight apartments are designed for cross-ventilation, with the remaining residence using mechanically assisted natural ventilation.

The plans also incorporate an 8kWp rooftop solar system, a 5,000-litre rainwater tank and infrastructure allowing future electric vehicle charging for every residence.

Lowe has a strong portfolio across Melbourne's blue-chip suburbs. They recently launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/jardin-house-by-lowe-living-camberwell-335-camberwell-road-camberwell-vic-3124">Jardin House by Lowe Living</a> in Camberwell, their first development in the Stonnington LGA.

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	<li data-end="442" data-section-id="8tsh6o" data-start="289">DVB Projects is preparing to launch its second Gold Coast apartment development, with demolition now underway at 137 Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach.</li>
	<li data-end="573" data-section-id="1nyxl3e" data-start="443">The 34-level tower will comprise just 49 ultra-luxury residences, including half-floor, full-floor and penthouse apartments.</li>
	<li data-end="717" data-section-id="oiyimj" data-start="574">The launch follows strong demand at DVB's nearby Sea Glass project, which is more than 50 per cent sold and currently under construction.</li>
	<li data-end="888" data-section-id="epk9o9" data-start="718">The development adds to the transformation of Old Burleigh Road, with premium beachfront apartment projects continuing to reshape the tightly held Broadbeach strip.</li>
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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/dvb-projects">DVB Projects</a> is preparing to launch its second Gold Coast apartment development, with demolition now underway on the Broadbeach site as the Sydney developer moves closer to bringing the ultra-luxury project to market.

The 34-level tower at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/137-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">137 Old Burleigh Road</a> will comprise just 49 residences, ranging from half-floor apartments through to full-floor homes and a penthouse. The launch follows the strong sales performance of DVB's nearby Sea Glass development. More than half of the apartments at Sea Glass, on the other side of Broadbeach, have been snapped up, well ahead of its late 2027 completion

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The start of demolition at 137 Old Burleigh Road signals DVB Projects’ underlying confidence in the Gold Coast’s luxury beachside apartment sector.

“We see the Gold Coast as one of the most compelling lifestyle markets in Australia, particularly at the premium end where demand continues to deepen,” said Dean Brown, Managing Director of DVB.&nbsp;

“This project has been carefully designed to respond to that demand - delivering large-format residences with a level of quality, privacy and amenity that is still relatively rare in the apartment market on the beachside."

Brown says the site itself is "exceptional."

"Old Burleigh Road is one of the most tightly held beachfront strips, and opportunities to deliver a project of this scale and calibre in this location are extremely limited.”

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The project will comprise 40 half-floor residences of approximately 260 sqm, alongside eight full-floor residences spanning around 524 sqm.

A single penthouse will crown the building, featuring a private pool, barbecue area, indoor gym and dedicated entertaining spaces.

Residents will have access to a resort-style suite of amenities, including a 20-metre pool with daybeds, a gymnasium, hot and cold plunge pools, a sauna, and private residents’ lounge and dining facilities.

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Sales agent Todd Matheson, of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/pezet-matheson">Pezet Matheson</a>, which is marketing both 137 Old Burleigh Road and Sea Glass, said 137 Old Burleigh Road would address a clear gap in the market for genuine luxury products.

“There are very few opportunities on the Gold Coast where buyers can secure a residence of this size and quality in a new building,” Matheson said.

“What we’re seeing is a growing cohort of downsizers and interstate buyers who still want space - they’re not willing to compromise on living area, entertaining or finishes.

“This project has been designed with that buyer in mind. It offers the scale of a home, combined with the convenience and security of apartment living, in one of the coast’s most desirable positions.”

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Located on a 1,156 sqm site one block from the beachfront, the development will replace an ageing walk-up building and is expected to contribute to the ongoing transformation of the Old Burleigh Road strip into one of the Gold Coast’s most prestigious residential corridors.

With the development moving into the delivery phase, 137 Old Burleigh Road is slated to hit the market later this year.

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DVB Projects to launch second Broadbeach apartment tower as demolition commences

<a data-end="327" data-is-only-node="" data-start="250" href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/norus-projects" rel="noopener" target="_new">Norus Developments</a> has lodged plans for a new apartment development in Clayton that would add further momentum to the suburb's emerging Green Street corridor.

Plans have been lodged for the consolidated site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/1359-1365-centre-road-clayton-vic-3168">1359-1365 Centre Road</a>, where Norus is seeking approval for 218 apartments across a 12-storey apartment building designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/life-architecture-and-urban-design">Life Architecture</a>.

The proposal sits within the Clayton Major Activity Centre at the threshold of the planned Green Street corridor, a landscaped pedestrian connection intended to improve links through the precinct towards Clayton Railway Station.

The development would replace the site's existing collection of low-scale residential and commercial buildings with a single consolidated building, introducing significantly greater housing density to this part of Centre Road.

A retail tenancy is proposed at ground level to activate the Centre Road frontage, accompanied by transparent street interfaces and landscaping intended to create a more pedestrian-focused edge to the development.

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The building has been designed with stepped massing and upper-level setbacks to manage its transition towards surrounding residential properties. The planning report describes the approach as one that integrates the building into the landscape rather than treating landscaping as a secondary element.

"A strong landscape and public realm strategy underpins the proposal," Urbis states in the planning report.

"Public benefits include an affordable housing contribution, a new pocket park, generous landscaped setbacks, deep soil planting and integrated Water Sensitive Urban Design."

The report adds that these elements are intended to create "a permeable, pedestrian-focused ground plane that enhances walkability, supports urban cooling and reinforces the emerging Green Street character."

Biophilic and passive design principles extend through the residential levels, with planting, daylight, natural ventilation and views towards landscaped areas forming part of the amenity strategy.

Parking would be concentrated away from the public realm, with 145 car spaces proposed from the rear laneway rather than dominating the Centre Road frontage.

The proposal follows an extensive pre-application process with the City of Monash. Three formal meetings were held between the project team and Council from December 2025 to March 2026, with the scheme evolving through several concept iterations before the current design was lodged.

The project arrives as Clayton prepares for substantial change around its established activity centre and the wider Suburban Rail Loop precinct. Its position on Centre Road places the development within an existing concentration of shops, services and public transport, while the Green Street connection is intended to strengthen pedestrian access towards Clayton Railway Station.

First look: Norus plans landscape-led apartment project for Clayton’s emerging Green Street

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/gardner-vaughan-group">Gardner Vaughan Group</a> has officially commenced construction on Bronze on Chevron, celebrating the sod turning of its first-ever Gold Coast development and marking a significant milestone in the company's continued expansion across South East Queensland.&nbsp;

Following the successful delivery of premium residential developments throughout Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/bronze-on-chevron-8-mawarra-street-chevron-island-qld-4217">Bronze on Chevron</a> represents Gardner Vaughan Group's entry into the Gold Coast market. Bronze will deliver 119 one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments above two ground-level retail tenancies.

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The recent sod turning ceremony was attended by Deputy Mayor Mark Hammel, President of the Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Club, Cassandra Sedgman, project consultants, purchasers, project partners and invited guests to celebrate the commencement of construction.&nbsp;

Gardner Vaughan Group Chief Executive Officer Simon Betteridge said Bronze on Chevron represented an exciting new chapter for the business.&nbsp;

"We've spent almost four decades building homes that respond to the way people want to live, and we're excited to bring that experience to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/chevron-island-qld-4217">Chevron Island</a>," Betteridge said.

"Bronze on Chevron is particularly significant because it marks Gardner Vaughan Group's first development on the Gold Coast following many successful projects across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast."

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Betteridge said the ground breaking is a proud moment for the&nbsp;team and their purchasers, who can now see their future homes beginning to take shape.&nbsp;

"As both developer and builder, we're able to oversee every aspect of the project from design through to construction, ensuring the quality and attention to detail Gardner Vaughan Group has become renowned for."&nbsp;

Designed by acclaimed architectural practice <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cottee-parker-architects">Cottee Parker</a>, Bronze on Chevron has been thoughtfully designed to complement Chevron Island's evolving streetscape while embracing its relaxed coastal lifestyle.

The development will offer generous residences with refined interiors, premium finishes and resort-style amenities, with completion anticipated in early 2029.&nbsp;

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The development will offer generous residences with refined interiors, premium finishes and resort-style amenities, with completion anticipated in early 2029

Gardner Vaughan Group breaks ground on first Gold Coast development, Bronze on Chevron

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The big conference to inspire estate agents held annually during winter's quiet listing period, has been postponed due to the new rules regarding gatherings.
The US best seller Ryan Holiday was set to open the Australia Real Estate Conference (AREC) giving insights to the near 3000 attendees from his book topic, Ego Is The Enemy.
The big drawcard was set to be entrepreneur Elle 'The Body' MacPherson who was scheduled to fly in from her Florida base to close the two day June event.
Macpherson, who has recently appeared on the cover of CEO Magazine, was set to provide "insights in to building a brand that transcends the ordinary."
The Killara-born supermodel was in Australia to promote her plant-based supplement brand WelleCo last year.
Entrepreneur Jodie Fox and freestyle skiier Jacqui Cooper were some of the local names among the 43 speakers.
The real estate agents descend on the Gold Coast every year for AREC, which kicked of 23 years ago.
The postponement will affect the bottom line of the listed McGrath agency since it owns Total Real Estate Training, the organisation that provides the opportunity for agents to gain knowledge about best practice and innovative techniques.
Margin Call reckons auctioneer Damien Cooley ought be on any future speaker schedule.
On Tuesday night he pulled off an Australian first when a Bellevue Hill apartment sold under the hammer with no bidders in the auction room.
There were three online bidders, all apparently too timid to turn up.
The vendor, in lock down in Germany, secured a $970,000 sale after 14 bids, slightly above the $950,000 guide from selling agent Elliott Wasserman.
Cooley's AuctionNow platform allows prospective buyers to watch, register, bid, buy and exchange on live property auctions.
The live auction was all over within 20 minutes.
Standby for agents who are inclined to go with the five day online only auction version that allows more time for buyers to consider their bids from the safety of their own abodes.
Or private onsite auctions with bidders keeping their distance from each over.
 
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AREC cancelled due to COVID-19

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Total Real Estate Training, the organisers of The Australasian Real Estate Conference (AREC) have teamed up with highly respected real estate coach Tom Panos to provide sales agents with a series of free webinars to continue their online learning and education during the Coronavirus pandemic.
AREC and Tom Panos’ Real Estate Gym will run four free weekly live online webinars during May and featuring the most successful and dynamic residential agents, often lauded as the legends in real estate, to share their insights and strategies in these uncertain times.
John McGrath, Founder of AREC explained, “We’re learning so much in this new environment and one of the key lessons for us all is around collaboration and partnerships. So Tom and the AREC team were keen to partner on this unique digital event where we can bring the best real estate talent in the country into the lounge rooms and home offices for free.”
Mr McGrath added, “The real estate world is changing so rapidly, real time information and advice delivered in this digital format is critical. As agents and educators, we’ve had to pivot and adapt quickly. And just as we saw many high profile successful people come together during disasters we’ve had to face in recent times, the elite of the real estate industry were quick to step up when we asked them if they would consider participating. All have generously donated their time to help others in the real estate space navigate their way through these challenging times.”
Mr. Panos said that coaching and mentoring during these challenging times is important for the industry and how agents interact with their clients.
“These live online webinars are designed to give those in the industry insights and strategies to continue their business at a unique time when many have had to work in isolation. That is a new experience for them.
“We have designed four events of one hour each Monday that will showcase live conversations with the best agents in Australia so everyone can access this information. All they need is an internet connection and they can learn from the best at no cost,” Mr Panos added.
“The AREC team and Tom have worked so closely over the last decade it was an easy collaboration to get off the ground quickly. We don’t want real estate participants to leave the industry when a few insights or words of encouragement could keep them rolling while this passes,” Mr McGrath said.
Nichola Byrne, General Manager of Total Real Estate Training, said “While we had to postpone AREC2020 and other training conferences as a result of COVID-19, we can use the latest technology to deliver world class training and education. In this instance we are utilising the platform provided through LinkedIn Events, and are excited to be the first in our industry to leverage this new tool and solution as we adapt during this pandemic. The real estate industry as we know it has changed, however education will always be a primary resource for agents who need to be at the top of their game. Now more than ever, they need to be agile as they adjust to how they transact properties and serve their clients.”
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Ms Byrne adds, “AREC is known for its desire to share information for the benefit of our industry. We are proud of this legacy, and believe it is important to continue doing that in whatever way we can.”
Click here to access <a href="https://tompanos.ontraport.com/c/s/5jN/sgxZP/6/s7y/xwy/6iqk8x/zonDyg5tFJ/P/P/sL" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable">AREC 2020 - Legends of Real Estate</a> (part 2/4):
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<li><a href="https://tompanos.ontraport.com/c/s/5jN/sgxZP/s/s72/xwy/6iqk8x/6IaLPyv72z/P/P/sL" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable">Peter Chauncy</a> - McGrath Estate Agents, NSW</li>
<li><a href="https://tompanos.ontraport.com/c/s/5jN/sgxZP/v/s78/xwy/6iqk8x/CZZaQvO0c/P/P/sL" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable">Josh Tesolin</a> - Australian Real Estate, NSW</li>
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The speakers for <a href="https://tompanos.ontraport.com/c/s/5jN/sgxZP/U/s7q/xwy/6iqk8x/YjvcrRMMk/P/P/sL" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable">AREC 2020 (part 3/4)</a> will go LIVE at 10:00am AEST today:
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Dick Slider, the self-acclaimed property guru, whose listing and selling insights have attracted an amused Instragam following over the past two years, made a surprise appearance at AREC.
The fictional Sliderguy, as he's become known, hones in on death, sometimes within days of the owner passing, divorce and debt for his listings from his mythical Double Bay base.
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sliderguy/?hl=en" target="_blank">His first video blog</a> was July 2017.
Dick $lider claimed at one stage he had a database of 15,000, and 173 qualified buyers, to rank as the number one agent in Sydney's east.
"I don't lose many listing, but when I do.. it hurts," he says.
Since his earliest days he's always preached on listings: " "Do not pay for marketing, and do it at two percent, otherwise you're going to fuck the industry."
Another mantra is "kids sports are a goldmine waiting for you."
He has even staked out the Sydney Family Court for divorce prospecting, and also followed rival estate agents cars to their prospective listings.
He doesn't take kindly to untrusting clients sitting out the front of his opens to monitor his so-called database comings and goings.
Having been mostly underground for two years, his hustle was uncovered last month by Tom Panos, the veteran industry real estate coach, who persuaded John McGrath to include him in the 2019 AREC line-up.
Double Bay agent Paul Biller had pointed out the Sliderguy Instagram profile to Panos.
Slider boasts he has a team at SliderCorp of 38 and only hires H.O.T. staff, meaning someone who can hustle on the telephones.
"You also gotta be hot too, you gotta be an 8 plus," he said.
He says Halloween is a free pass to get out there, knock on doors and hustle for stock, reminding agents to carry an agency agreement to sign up new listings.
He has a weekly haircut, does teeth whitening, and regularly gets a nail manicure, and then gets his manicurists to come through his opens posing as Chinese buyers.
He starts the day at 4am at the gym, and picks up his first client signatures by 7am.
John McGrath, the AREC founder, said after watching his Instagram he thought "we have to get this guy live."
"He actually should have his own TV show I reckon," McGrath said.
"I was bent over laughing, people had tears in their eyes," he said following yesterday's presentation in-between lectures from Todd Duncan and Malek Younan.
McGrath noted there's a bit of irreverence, and "maybe some people got offended" but he hopes not. 
With his Instagram followers jumping to over 2000 following his AREC appearance, Dick Slider considers fame is of one of the many benefits of being a high profile, award winning real estate agent.
He's so senior now that he's lost the skill of carrying his A frame, as that's a job for his assistants. All his team have his initials on their designer shirts.
At one point last year he told his troops to continue with the colourful sock on one foot, with no sock on the other.
"Suits super tight," he dictates.
He reckons print media is crucial to build the agent's own brand.
Slider's AREC performance followed speeches to the Megaforce and KPOW Real Estate conventions.
He holidays at Christmas in Monte Carlo, but complains at the six euro cost of the coffee. 
In the mid-year winter slowdown, when most agents head overseas, he seeks out the lapsed agency agreement listings of rival agents who he points out to their vendors are holiday at Mykonos.
He is happy to admit that he seduces vendors with over the top price estimates to get listings, as that is what his rivals do.
He's known to turn for a Potts Point listing.
In real life he is <a href="https://www.biller.com.au/meet-the-team/?u=247937" target="_blank">Richard Carwin</a>, an estate agent at Biller Property for not quite a year.
His first sale was a $1.4 million apartment sale in Double Bay in July last year, and his most recent came just last Friday in Vaucluse.
Carwin had previously been an agent at Ray White since 2010.
Biller came across Carwin on a conjunction.
Biller reckons the Instragram account was “the funniest thing he’d ever seen” and asked him to come and work at Biller.
“When he’s being himself he’s the complete opposite,” Biller said.
“He’s a very laid back guy until he gets into character.”
Biller said when he's in character he's "a hoot."
But as an agent he is "trustworthy  approachable and exceptionally passionate about helping his clients."
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He says Richard brings a unique and refreshing approach to every transaction. 
"Having worked with clients all around the East, from Darlinghurst to Watsons Bay for over eight years, Richard brings excellent marketing and negotiation skills to every sale.
"Richard has an exceptional knowledge of his market and his honesty and transparency has earned him a great reputation with all his clients."
After his AREC performance Carwin told Property Observer that "selling real estate is my bread and butter - my lifeline."
 
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AREC 2015 has come and gone for another year, and it was an absolute blast.
It was great seeing old friends at Australia's largest real estate conference, as well as meeting people for the first time.
On top of that, it was sensational to learn from the best real estate trainers in the world as well as expert speakers across multiple disciplines. So what did we learn and take away? 
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The reception to our stand this year was fantastic. 
A key takeaway was how far we had come in the 12 months since AREC 2014. 
A lot of agents came to the stand to tell us they were already using the site, and they loved that they were getting free exposure for their listings, a lot of other agents that had their listings connected tested out the new search results function and were blown away with the speed of results and the ease of use. 
Many people told us it was the fastest real estate search site they had ever experienced. 
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A few of the team members also got to sit in on some of the sessions from the world's leading agents and motivational speakers. Here were a few of the key takeaways that got documented on our Twitter feed throughout the conference.
<h3><a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://twitter.com/Homelyau/status/604888963409584128" target="_blank">#arec15 Something unimportant done well does not make it important</a></h3>
<h3><a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://twitter.com/Homelyau/status/604888502929457152" target="_blank">#arec15 simplify, simplify, simplify - decision is to cut away other options. Look for simple answers. Complicated answers are wrong</a></h3>
<h3><a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://twitter.com/Homelyau/status/604888001886298112" target="_blank">#arec15 set targets and move forward, but have gratification on the way. You will burn out otherwise</a></h3>
<h3><a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://twitter.com/Homelyau/status/604886630139183107" target="_blank">#arec15 testing and removal is the one thing you need to do. What not to do is essential</a></h3>
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<a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://twitter.com/Homelyau/status/604883141686198272">#</a><a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://twitter.com/Homelyau/status/604883141686198272">arec15</a><a href="https://www.propertyobserver.com.au/https://twitter.com/Homelyau/status/604883141686198272" target="_blank"> what would you do for just two hours a week. Could you get what you need done?</a>
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The insights were endless from the industry's best, but it seems the key takeaway was to focus more on being efficient and effective.
It was mentioned that agents are lacking in analysing their business and pinpointing definitively what actions make them money.
Too many agents are spending an abundance of time doing things that don't make money and that is detracting from what could help their business exponentially. 
You can find more of the key takeaways we learned by visiting our twitter feed <a href="https://twitter.com/Homelyau">here</a>, and looking through the hashtag <a href="https://twitter.com/search?src=typd&amp;q=arec2015">#arec15.</a>
 
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Todd Schulberg handles all things marketing for <a href="https://homely.com.au/" target="_blank">Homely.com.au</a> - Living and breathing property, Todd has a keen interest in the movements in the market and how agents can utilise new tools and technology in order to be more connected. Using all things social, Todd suggests different ways that agents can engage and think outside the square with their marketing approach.
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