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Sep 18, 2023
Croatia 2023: An Unforgettable Journey with NGU
Each year, NGU Real Estate treats its top performers to an extraordinary overseas adventure. For this year's getaway, we chose the enchanting country of Croatia as our destination, and it exceeded all expectations, creating indelible memories for our incredible team. From the moment we arrived in Croatia, the team was spellbound by the country's natural splendour and rich history. We explored picturesque coastal towns with their crystalline waters and quaint old town streets, immersing ourselves in the delectable local cuisine and savouring Croatia's unique flavours. Yet, this trip was about more than just sightseeing; it was an opportunity for the team to truly connect. Laughter filled the air, cheers resonated, stories were shared, and support was extended, both in work and leisure. This holiday not only fortified professional relationships but also forged lifelong friendships. And the excitement continues. NGU has already set its sights on next year's destination: the enchanting island of Mykonos in Greece, followed by another visit to Croatia's breathtaking beauty. The team is bubbling with anticipation, knowing that even more unforgettable experiences await. Prepare yourselves for the next chapter in NGU's journey. Expect more awe-inspiring destinations, more enduring memories, and more opportunities for growth and camaraderie. With NGU, the possibilities are limitless, and the adventures are boundless.
Sep 5, 2023
REIQ Award Nominations 2023
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has been the leading authority for Queensland's real estate industry for over a century. It serves as a prominent advocate and provider of training and advice for real estate professionals in the state. The REIQ is committed to leveraging technology to facilitate connections between people and properties. In anticipation of the 2023 REIQ Awards for Excellence scheduled for October 28, 2023, at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, the REIQ has unveiled the list of finalists. These finalists are being recognized for their exceptional performance, demonstrating remarkable skills, dedication, and competence in the real estate field during the 2022-2023 fiscal year. This year, NGU Real Estate is being nominated in four distinct categories, showcasing their excellence: NGU REAL ESTATE - Finalist for Sales Agency SEQ - Settled Commissions NGU REAL ESTATE - Finalist for Medium Residential Agency of the Year EMIL JURESIC - Finalist for Residential Salesperson SEQ - Settled Commissions STEVE ATHANATHES - Finalist for Residential Salesperson SEQ - Settled Transactions We take immense pride in our team's achievements and extend our heartfelt congratulations to them for their dedication and hard work. [gallery columns="2" size="medium" ids="121901,121900,121902,121903"]
May 30, 2023
NGU Quarterly Awards
Our team members are recognized at the NGU Quarterly Awards for their outstanding achievements! ???? Congratulations to all award recipients for their impressive accomplishments. These awards are a testament to their dedication, hard work and commitment to delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions to meet the unique needs of our clients. ???? Winners list ???? Outstanding Attitude Award for Property Management for the Quarter Tahmeka McEwan [First Quarter of 2023] Highest Revenue for New Management NGU Real Estate Ipswich [Last Quarter 2022] NGU Real Estate Ipswich [First Quarter of 2023] Highest Number of New Management NGU Real Estate Ipswich [Last Quarter 2022] NGU Real Estate Toowoomba [First Quarter of 2023] Property Manager of the Quarter Tamie Young [Last Quarter 2022] Emmy Lake [First Quarter of 2023] Highest Referrals Property Management Paddy Ryan from NGU Real Estate Toowoomba [Last Quarter 2022] Matt Hawkins from NGU Real Estate Toowoomba [First Quarter of 2023] Office Administrator of the Quarter Sarah Archer [Last Quarter 2022] Eilish Clanchy [First Quarter of 2023] Community Involvement Award Robbie Witt [Last Quarter 2022] Steve Athanates [First Quarter of 2023] Most Active on Social Media Award Charles Kimmorley [Last Quarter 2022] Jason Yang [First Quarter of 2023] Client Experience Award Gillian Dargusch [Last Quarter 2022] Matt Drayton [First Quarter of 2023] Rising Star of the Quarter Dan Holmes [Last Quarter 2022] Brady Chant [First Quarter of 2023] We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our clients for placing their trust in us and allowing us to help them achieve their real estate goals. All this would not have been possible without your support and loyalty. Here’s to a year of smashing goals and achieving new heights of success!
May 21, 2023
Top 100 Residential Agents Qld 2022
Being in the top 1% of agents is no easy feat. At NGU Real Estate, we believe that our success is rooted in our people. That’s why we take pride in hiring and developing the best talent in the industry. Our agents are not only skilled and knowledgeable but also passionate about delivering outstanding results for our clients. We are thrilled to share the exciting news that six of our agents have made it into the Top 100 agents in Queensland in 2022! Emil Juresic Steve Athanates Bliss Grayson Charles Kimmorley John Karlecik Moses Nguyen We cannot be more proud of our team and their extraordinary efforts to achieve this impressive milestone. Their dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence are truly exceptional. Thank you for your continued support and trust in our team. We look forward to continuing to serve you with excellence in the years to come.
Feb 14, 2023
Rate My Agent Award Finalists 2023
NGU Real Estate is proud to announce the Rate My Agent Award finalists for 2023, these awards recognise real estate agents & agencies that have achieved stellar results on the Rate My Agent platform where both sellers and purchasers post reviews of their experience with the our team. We are thrilled to announce that the following NGU team members have been nominated for Rate My Agent Awards: Small Agency Network – National nominees NGU Real Estate Queensland – State Property sales nominees NGU Real Estate – Ipswich Rising Star Nominees – Queensland - Moses Nguyen (Toowong office) - Dan Holmes A huge congratulations to our finalists! We are so pleased with these results and look forward to what the next 12 months will bring for our team at NGU.
May 13, 2021
Clayfield house to be demolished to make way for “monster”
A Clayfield house will be bulldozed after it was bought by local real estate agent and property developer Emil Juresic at auction on Saturday. Mr Juresic has vowed to knock the 10 Union St house and build a modern “monster” in its place. It was the first time the post-war house had been on the market in 34 years, and more than 50 people turned out to watch it go under the hammer. Quickly after Ray White Queensland’s chief auctioneer Mitch Peereboom opened the auction a bid of $700,000 was yelled from the crowd. Another bidder swiftly raised that figure to $800,000, before Mr Juresic chimed in with a bid of $1 million. Some of the 13 registered bidders threw in smaller bids of $25,000 and $10,000, but their efforts were futile, with Mr Juresic continually raising the price with little hesitation. Mr Peereboom called a break on the auction at $1.16 million, before he came back and announced the house on the market at $1.2 million, with Mr Juresic again in the lead. A male duo threw in a number of $10,000 bids, however, bowed out of the competition when it became evident Mr Juresic was not going to surrender. The house sold under the hammer to Mr Juresic for $1.25 million — a staggering 14 times what it was last sold for. According to CoreLogic data, the house was last purchased in 1985 for $85,000. Mr Juresic said he had bought the property under the name of his family’s company, NGU Corp Luxury Developments, and planned to build a house that would attract a multimillion-dollar price tag. “We have built a beautiful home at 7 Ashfield St, East Brisbane, that we sold for $4 million, and we are going to probably build a home very similar to that on this block of land,” Mr Juresic said. “The street is fantastic and I don’t think there is enough good product for people to buy (in Clayfield) when it comes to really high end. “Here we have to build something that is going to complement the street (and) here there are a lot of character homes as well, so that is why we are going to build a monster.” The marketing agent Shenal Yigitbas, of Ray White Ascot, said the sale had been an emotional one for the vendors as the property was a deceased estate, but they were pleased with the outcome.
May 13, 2021
Queensland’s most ‘clicked’ properties of 2018
New data released by REA Group has revealed the most popular property listings by clicks for 2018, and, in Queensland, 7 Ashfield St at East Brisbane took out the crown. It was sold by NGU Real Estate Toowong on June 25, and had registered 83,975 hits on realestate.com.au by the time the ink dried on the contract. The property was bought by NGU agent Emil Juresic for $1.55 million in 2016, and then flipped for $4 million. It was beaten to the top spot by a Victorian equestrian estate at Narre Warren South, which drew on traditional building techniques used by blacksmiths, locksmiths and old world cabinet makers for its construction. Taking out third spot was “Raby Bay’s Masterpiece”, a five bedroom luxury home with water views, a resort-style pool and its own jetty. It was also sold by NGU Real Estate Toowong for $3.5 million in October. Another NGU Real Estate property has found itself in fourth spot, with 34,937 clicks so far, and it is still on the market. Property data shows the residence has been on the market since February, and last sold for $1.2 million in 2003. Located at 349 Bridgeman Road in Bridgeman Downs, the seven bedroom home has been renovated and sits on a sprawling one hectare block just 30 minutes from the CBD.
May 11, 2021
Post war home bought for $47,500 sold for staggering price
A Brisbane developer has paid a staggering price under the hammer for a post war home that the owner had bought for $47,500 in 1977 — and the plan is to demolish and rebuild. The property located at 23 Pringle Street in blue chip Ascot sold under the hammer for $1.3m after eight bids were made. The home was across the road from Ascot State School — one of the most popular primary schools among high net worth families — and the owner had held it since November 12, 1977, according to CoreLogic records. Winning bidder Emil Juresic of NGU Corp was right on the money, predicting it would go for around $1.2-1.3m. “If it goes for $1m, I’ll be very lucky,” he said beforehand. Agent Dwight Ferguson of Ray White Ascot confirmed 12 parties registered to bid at the auction of the 554sq m property, which was open for inspection at 10:30am Saturday. Ray White auctioneer Phil Parker got the process underway at 11am, with the first bid coming in at $900,000, then jumping in $50,000 increments to $950,000 and then $1m., before the first bid by the eventual winner Emil Juresic of NGU Corp of $1.15m. It then jumped by $50,000 twice to $1.2m and then $1.25m before a bid of $25,000 more to $1.275m. After discussions, the property was then declared “on the market”, meaning the owner was willing to let the home go at that price level. Bidding recommenced with Mr Juresic putting up $1.3m which was the final and winning bid of the morning. Mr Ferguson said it was a good location. “We’ve sold a couple of properties like these over the last couple of months and both have had 12 registered bidders. Same circumstances, family held it for many years. This home here is one of those classics that you could renovate or remove.” He said traditionally the streets in the area had pre-war homes but there were pockets like Pringle Street where there were four (post war) in a row. “Structurally they were very well built but you can remove them and that’s what most people will do and that’s what Emil (Juresic) will do as well.” He said the area could hold homes valued upwards of $3m. Pringle Street is one of three that surround Ascot State School and is walking distance to parks, supermarkets, cafes, the racecourse, and Racecourse Road. Author: Sophie Foster 02/06/21