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Howard Hanna Invests $1M+ to Highlight Listings

by Property Portal Watch on 23 February, 2012

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Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, is promoting its listings on Realtor.com and Zillow stating that, exposure on the national listing portals complements the brokerage’s own website and other marketing efforts.

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The Updated Realtor.com iOS Hits the Market

by Property Portal Watch on 23 February, 2012

in Technology News

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Mobile products are no longer just for entertainment purposes, so companies such as Realtor.com are tapping into the market by developing more sophisticated apps for consumers to find their ideal property.

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1st Time Survey Sheds Light on India’s Buyer’s Needs

by Gordana Davila on 23 February, 2012

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Makaan.com conducted the first comprehensive end user survey in the Indian real estate sector, and released the “Property Forecast 2012” report, shedding insight on what end users need/want.

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Australia Leads the Way in Emigration Surge

by Gordana Davila on 22 February, 2012

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Rightmove has experienced surges in interest for overseas property; the spike in interest has been significant, as it represents 76% uplift on the same period last year.

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New Forum and Property Marketplace for Singapore

by Gordana Davila on 22 February, 2012

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PropertyChitChat.Sg is the newly launched real estate forum and property marketplace where visitors can post properties to sell or rent, discuss specifics of properties or tap into the expertise of real estate agents.

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Zoopla Shortlisted for Two Digital Innovation Awards

by Gordana Davila on 22 February, 2012

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Zoopla.co.uk has made this year’s shortlist in two of the leading categories for the Guardian Digital Innovation Awards 2012.

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REA Group Delivers Good First Half

by Simon Baker on 22 February, 2012

in Company News

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The REA Group delivered a strong, but predictable, first half with $134.6m in revenue and a 44% EBITDA margin. The only real surprise was the Italian business breaking even.

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Great PR: How Portals Do It (Part 4)

by Simon Baker on 22 February, 2012

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In the last of our series on PR, we look at 4 great report from Rightmove, SmartNewHomes and RealtyTrac

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Investors Should Resist Temptation of Eurozone Property

by Property Portal Watch on 21 February, 2012

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Assetz International cautions those adventurous investors who may be tempted to take advantage of the current Eurozone woes to seek distressed property bargains.

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Hamish McLennan Joins REA Group Board

by Gordana Davila on 21 February, 2012

in People News

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A quick change of the guards at the REA Group; Diana Eilert abruptly resigns from Non-Executive Director position last week, as Hamish McLennan fills her shoes today.

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