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All rights reserved.</copyright><generator>aus_the_nation_62</generator><ttl>5</ttl><item><title>Agent payouts to shift stock</title><link>http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/developers-offer-agents-higher-fees-to-help-shift-units/story-fn9656lz-1227907524674?from=public_rss</link><guid>http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/developers-offer-agents-higher-fees-to-help-shift-units/story-fn9656lz-1227907524674</guid><description><![CDATA[Agents are being offered double the normal commission to help shift apartments throughout   capital cities.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2016 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><source url="http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/developers-offer-agents-higher-fees-to-help-shift-units/story-fn9656lz-1227907524674?from=public_rss">SAMANTHA HUTCHINSON</source><enclosure type="image/jpeg" length="3282" 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