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  • Join Stavros Ambatzidis and producer Jane Nield for a monthly check in on all things Real Estate.
    This week we're also joined by Alice Stolz from Domain and Auction coach Phil de Fegely.

    This week we discuss;

    Tips for buyers preparing to bid at auction and successful auction day strategies

    Why it's crucial to have a back up plan when buying a house

    Bridesmaid Suburbs and the key features to consider like amenities, infrastructure and school zones

    Property as a long-term play, not a quick sugar hit

    Reverse Tree Changes and the current shifts in the market

    Should you buy or sell first if you're upgrading?

    Should you settle for an unrenovated property if you're struggling to get into the market?


    You can take a sneak peek inside of Alice Stolz's home in the Design Files feature HERE
    Read some of Alice's insightful articles HERE

    To ask us a question email [email protected]
    Get in touch with Stav HERE, Darren HERE and Dean HERE.

    This podcast is produced by Stavros Ambatzidis and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN.
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  • Join Stavros Ambatzidis and producer Jane Nield for a monthly check in on all things Real Estate.

    This podcast is proudly supported by O'Brien Real Estate - where property advice is on the house. Visit www.obrienrealestate.com.au for a free appraisal or to contact one of their agents.

    This month our guests are Darren Hutchins and Dean O'Brien - co founders of O'Brien Real Estate who have decades of experience between them.
    We discuss;

    The O'Brien Real Estate origin story the current climate for buyers, sellers and renters

    Where some of the current demand hot spots are in Melbourne and why

    the current rental crisis and the factors contributing to it

    why your rental application might be getting knocked back

    tips for securing a rental and being a successful renter

    the sales results from Week 7 2023


    To ask us a question email [email protected]
    Get in touch with Stav HERE, Darren HERE and Dean HERE.

    This podcast is produced by Stavros Ambatzidis and produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for SEN.
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  • Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate, the changing demands on real estate professionals and the challenges facing the industry.

    Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy. If you are an agent or property manager interested in using Direct Connect call 1300 664 715 to see how they can benefit you and your team – or head to directconnect.com.au.

    Our guest today is Jane McKniff - Account Manager for Direct Connect based in Adelaide. This week we discuss;


    The Block 2021 auction and the strange auction techniques on display

    The real estate market in Adelaide and what makes it so unique

    The importance of a service like Direct Connect, especially for clients moving interstate during a pandemic

    How direct connect can help busy agents

    A few predictions for the market as we edge towards Christmas

    The new trend of 'off market' selling and buying.


    To connect with the team at Direct Connect head to their website HERE.

    To connect with Stav email [email protected] or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

    To ask us a question, send us feedback or suggest a guest email [email protected]

    This podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.
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  • Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate, the changing demands on real estate professionals and the challenges facing the industry.

    Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy. If you are an agent or property manager interested in using Direct Connect call 1300 664 715 to see how they can benefit you and your team – or head to directconnect.com.au.

    Our guest today is Jet Xavier aka The High Performance Guy, a sought after speaker, coach trainer and mentor who also focuses on helping Real Estate Industry professionals.

    To participate in Jet's latest survey of the Real Estate industry click HERE.

    For your chance to win a free copy of Jet's book Champions Cry Too - be one of the first people to email him via [email protected]

    Head to Jet's website HERE for more information.

    To connect with the team at Direct Connect head to their website HERE.

    To connect with Stav email [email protected] or give him a call on 0409 708 000.
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  • Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate, the changing demands on real estate professionals and the challenges facing the industry.

    Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy. If you are an agent or property manager interested in using Direct Connect call 1300 664 715 to see how they can benefit you and your team – or head to directconnect.com.au.

    Our guest today is Lloyd Edge, Director of Aus Property Professionals. Lloyd is a Buyers Advocate, Property Strategist, author and podcaster.

    We discuss;

    The fundamentals for real estate investment including the importance of building your own Dream Team of experts and advisors

    Recognising and communicating your goals

    Investing in property to secure your financial freedom

    What to look for in an investment property

    Tips for being a better neighbour and the importance of community, especially in lockdown.


    To connect with Lloyd head to the Aus Property Professionals website HERE. Lloyd's book and podcast is called Positively Geared - details via the website.


    To connect with the team at Direct Connect head to their website HERE.

    To connect with Stav email [email protected] or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

    To ask us a question, send us feedback or suggest a guest email [email protected]

    This podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.
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  • Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate, the changing demands on real estate professionals and the challenges facing the industry.

    Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy. If you are an agent or property manager interested in using Direct Connect call 1300 664 715 to see how they can benefit you and your team – or head to directconnect.com.au.

    Our guest today is Scott Bremner, Senior State Sales Manager for Real Estate.com.au at the REA Group. Scott oversees sales in Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia - he's also a huge Melbourne Demons fan and beyond excited for the AFL Grand Final on Saturday. We chat about;


    A remarkable year for Realestate.com.au and how they've shaped their business according to the changing demands of the pandemic

    The focus on customers and consumers by Realestate.com.au

    The growing demand for data from buyers and potential sellers

    What makes a great potential employee

    Keeping work life balance in tact during lockdown

    The next few months in real estate and the need for potential sellers to just jump into the market and list their property and not hang out for the end of lockdown



    To connect with the team at Direct Connect head to their website HERE.

    To connect with Stav email [email protected] or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

    To ask us a question, send us feedback or suggest a guest email [email protected]

    This podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.
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  • Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate, the changing demands on real estate professionals and the challenges facing the industry.

    Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy. If you are an agent or property manager interested in using Direct Connect call 1300 664 715 to see how they can benefit you and your team – or head to directconnect.com.au.

    Our guests today are LInda Johnson and Michelle Tucker from Spring Buyers Agency from the NSW Central Coast region.

    Michelle and Linda talk about;

    The current market conditions on the Central Coast

    The ways in which they're able to assist buyers

    Buyer's fatigue and why buyers are turning to advocates to assist

    What's involved in getting an advocate to help with your property search

    Predictions about the Central Coast market in the next months


    To connect with LInda and Michelle head to the Spring Buyers Agency website www.springbuyersagency.com.au HERE.

    To connect with the team at Direct Connect head to their website HERE.

    To connect with Stav email [email protected] or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

    To ask us a question, send us feedback or suggest a guest email [email protected]

    This podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.
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  • Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate, the changing demands on real estate professionals and the challenges facing the industry.

    Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy. If you are an agent or property manager interested in using Direct Connect call 1300 664 715 to see how they can benefit you and your team – or head to directconnect.com.au.

    Our guest today is the Justin Butterworth CEO and Founder of Snug - the Sydney based online rental marketplace that's seeking to fundamentally change the Australian housing market by bringing property owners, renters and managers together in one easy to use portal.

    We discuss;

    The Snug philosophy and what inspired its creation

    Trends in the rental market and how Snug fits in to the new rental landscape

    How Snug helps agents to keep their leasing costs down

    How the portal benefits renters and why it's helping them find better homes to live in

    The future of Fractional Ownership in the Australian housing market


    To connect with Justin and the team at Snug - head to their website www.snug.com HERE.

    Also mentioned in this episode the episode of the ABC podcast The Signal 'What if housing never becomes affordable?' - you can listen HERE.



    To connect with the team at Direct Connect head to their website HERE.

    To connect with Stav email [email protected] or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

    To ask us a question, send us feedback or suggest a guest email [email protected]

    This podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.
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  • Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate, the changing demands on real estate professionals and the challenges facing the industry.

    Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy. If you are an agent or property manager interested in using Direct Connect call 1300 664 715 to see how they can benefit you and your team – or head to directconnect.com.au.

    Our guest this week is Michelle Stephens, one of the most respected and influential real estate experts in Victoria and number one across several states. Michelle is part of the team at OBrien in Carrum Downs.
    Michelle was recently recognised as the number one sales agent by the REIV and the REIA for Victoria and Australia and won the Rate My Agent honours for Agent of the Year both Nationally and for Victoria.

    Michelle shares her insights into;

    Building a great team and playing to your own personal strengths

    Focusing on your vendor and their wider needs when listing a property

    The importance of styling and property presentation


    To connect with Michelle head to the OBrien website HERE.

    To connect with the team at Direct Connect head to their website HERE.

    To connect with Stav email [email protected] or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

    To ask us a question, send us feedback or suggest a guest email [email protected]

    This podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.
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  • Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate, the changing demands on real estate professionals and the challenges facing the industry.

    Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy. If you are an agent or property manager interested in using Direct Connect call 1300 664 715 to see how they can benefit you and your team – or head to directconnect.com.au.

    Our guest this week James Lovell, Business Development Manager at Direct Connect. This week we chat about;

    The sentiment amongst property managers in Sydney with news of a four week extension to lockdown

    National Property Managers Day

    Advances in Property Technology and new ways of integrating technology into your business and how Direct Connect can help to incorporate it into your processes

    Direct Connect's support of The Pyjama Foundation - you'll find more information on their amazing work HERE.

    How James went from being a real estate newcomer and receptionist to his current role at Direct Connect.


    To connect with the team at Direct Connect head to their website HERE.

    To connect with Stav email [email protected] or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

    To ask us a question, send us feedback or suggest a guest email [email protected]

    This podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.
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  • Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate, the changing demands on real estate professionals and the challenges facing the industry.

    Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy. If you are an agent or property manager interested in using Direct Connect call 1300 664 715 to see how they can benefit you and your team – or head to directconnect.com.au.

    This week we discuss;

    Sydneysiders reaching out for guidance from Melbourne agents on how to deal with lockdown and restrictions. It's a great chance to embrace technical change especially in your busiess - plus rest and recharge as the 'sling shot effect' Melbourne experienced once lockdown ended last year are sure to be replicated in the NSW market.

    The new financial year and changes that might impact the real estate industry like first home buyer incentives and land tax. You can read an overview of the Victorian changes HERE.



    We discuss some of the sales stats for the first half of the year including record sales in NSW.

    We discuss Rebecca DiNuzzo's article for Realestate.com.au 'Tree-change Vendors Saddled with Huge Clean-Up Bill as Storm Losses Top $182million'. Check out the article HERE.


    To connect with Stav email [email protected] or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

    To ask us a question, send us feedback or suggest a guest email [email protected]

    This podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.
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  • Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate, the changing demands on real estate professionals and the challenges facing the industry.

    Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy. If you are an agent or property manager interested in using Direct Connect call 1300 664 715 to see how they can benefit you and your team – or head to directconnect.com.au.

    Our guest this week is Antonia Mercorella - the CEO of REIQ, Queensland's peak body in real estate. We discuss;

    The drive behind the current real estate boom in Queensland

    The need for the industry to work with legislators and government on forward planning to ensure the future supply of affordable real estate and assist those wanting to downsize

    The pressures on agents and property managers in the current market

    the new rental reform legislation that has just been tabled in Queensland


    For more information about the REIQ including training opportunities head to their website www.reiq.com HERE.

    To connect with Stav email [email protected] or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

    To ask us a question, send us feedback or suggest a guest email [email protected]

    This podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.
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  • Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate, the changing demands on real estate professionals and the challenges facing the industry.

    Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy. If you are an agent or property manager interested in using Direct Connect call 1300 664 715 to see how they can benefit you and your team – or head to directconnect.com.au.

    Our guest on the show this week is Ray Ellis, CEO of the First National Real Estate Network which has 400 offices throughout Australia, New Zealand, Vanuatu and Noumea.

    In this wide ranging discussion we discuss;

    Ray's insights into the impact of the pandemic on work place practices, real estate professionals and their families

    The way Australia retreated into statehood when faced with the COVID crisis

    How the last 18 months has reinforced the value of the family home and how that has driven the market

    How our changing world can make your business better if you embrace new ways of getting your message out there

    Ray's best piece of advice for property managers and real estate agents to ensure the success of their business


    To connect with Ray and the team at First National - head to their website www.firstnational.com.au

    Subscribe to the HomeStyle podcast with Shaynna Blaze for Red Energy HERE and for more details about Shaynna's charity Voice of Change head to www.voiceofchangeau.org.au

    To connect with Stav email [email protected] or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

    To ask us a question, send us feedback or suggest a guest email [email protected]

    This podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.
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  • Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate, the changing demands on real estate professionals and the challenges facing the market.

    Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy. If you are an agent or property manager interested in using Direct Connect call 1300 664 715 to see how they can benefit you and your team – or head to directconnect.com.au.

    This week we discuss the rapidly changing Melbourne market in light on new COVID restrictions coming into force from 6pm on Tuesday the 25th of May. Stav has some advice in the face of uncertainty - trust your process.

    We also discuss some of the highlights of the recent Rise Conference in Melbourne and the latest trends in rentals in the CBD following an article in The Age by Racheal Dexter with the headline ‘I’d be crazy not to move’: Melbourne tenants upgrade as apartment rents fall to 2010 prices. You can read Racheal's article HERE.

    To connect with Stav email [email protected] or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

    To ask us a question, send us feedback or suggest a guest email [email protected]

    This podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.
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  • Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate where we gain insights and inspiration by talking to the best professionals from within the industry.

    Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy. If you are an agent or property manager interested in using Direct Connect call 1300 664 715 to see how they can benefit you and your team – or head to directconnect.com.au.

    Our guest today is Kylie Walsh - Director and founder of REGROWTH.

    Kylie opened her first Real Estate office when she was just 21 and since then she'd spent some two decades in both regional and metro markets - most recently as the GM of Di Jones Real Estate in Sydney.

    A few months ago Kylie took the plunge to launch her new business REGROWTH - a coaching and consultancy service that partners with motivated businesses and teams (espcially those within the Real Estate sector) who are wanting to accelerate growth, promote authentic leadership and maximise their potential both at work and at home.

    Kylie shares some wonderful insights including the 3 indicators that your business needs to change and the number one thing to consider to improve your customer experience.

    To watch the amazing video about the Dungowan Station Retreats - click HERE.

    To connect with Kylie and find out more about REGROWTH's retreats and other services - including the Mental Fitness online course on June 28th at 9.30am head to the website www.regrowthkyliewalsh.com HERE.

    To connect with Stav email [email protected] or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

    To ask us a question, send us feedback or suggest a guest email [email protected]

    This podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.

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  • Join host Jane Nield and special guest Edward Brown for Ep 30.

    Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. To find out how they can benefit you and your Property Management team, call them today on 1300 664 715 or visit the website HERE.

    Edward is the co-founder and Director of Smart House Australia who specialise in risk management and strategy consulting to the property management industry - their motto is protecting people, protecting property.

    Smart House Australia have seen a huge spike in enquiries from Property Managers in the wake of the newly introduced reforms to the Residential Tenancies Act - and says the anxiety about the reforms among Property Managers is real.

    We discusses some of the key services Smart House Australia offers from smoke alarm safety, gas appliance and electrical safety services to the mind boggling issue of Methamphetamine Testing a property and the potential impact a contaminated home can have on investors and occupants.

    Edward also shares some of the wisdom he's gained in his years in Real Estate sales and provides a unique insight into the mindset Property Managers should embrace when dealing with the impact of the new legislation changes for their clients.

    For more information about Smart House Australia or to get in touch with Edward - head to their website www.smarthouseaustralia.com.au HERE.

    To ask the Under the Hammer team a question or give us feedback you can email [email protected]

    For more information about the Rise Conference and the Real Care App - head to www.riseconference.com.au HERE.

    This podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.
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  • Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate.

    Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy for you. Call them today on 1300 664 715 or visit the website HERE.

    This week we're joined by Chris Hanley from the Rise Conference who's been part of developing the Real Care App - which is set to be a game changer for the Real Estate Industry.

    For more information about the Rise Conference and the Real Care App - head to www.riseconference.com.au HERE.


    You can purchase a virtual ticket for the Rise Conference HERE and participate from anywhere.

    To see the launch video for the Real Care App head to Youtube HERE.


    You can email Stav - [email protected] or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

    This podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.

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  • Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate.

    Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy for you. Call them today on 1300 664 715 or visit the website HERE.

    This week we discuss another record week of sales including a hugely successful weekend of Auctions for Stav - one auction had 71 bids in 14 minutes which was a record! Plus we touch on some of the factors that might influcence the market in the coming months - including the reality check for Rental Providers (aka landlords) as new legislation governing rental properties comes into effect.

    We'll also hear from Andrew Winter from Selling Houses Australia from the HomeStyle podcast with Shaynna Blaze.

    You can check out Stav's auction at 16 Bowman St in Aspendale on Youtube HERE.

    You can email Stav - [email protected] or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

    Subscribe to the HomeStyle podcast with Shaynna Blaze wherever you get your podcasts and listen to the Ep 17 - Saying Goodbye to Selling Houses Australia with Andrew Winter HERE.

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  • Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate.

    Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy for you. Call them today on 1300 664 715 or visit the website HERE.

    This week we discuss innovation in the property tech realm with Rhys Rogers Chief Executive of Before You Bid. For more information on Before You Bid - head to their website www.beforeyoubid.com.au

    Tamara Abbott joins us from Obrien Real Estate Property Management to discuss the new Residential Tenancies Amendment Act and how these reforms will impact on investors, property managers, rental providers and tenants.
    To connect with Tamara head to the Obrien website HERE.


    To watch the Obrien Real Estate Youtube series about changes to the RTA - head to Youtube HERE.

    You can email Stav - [email protected] or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

    To check out OBrien's online auctions and Stav's videos head to his Youtube channel HERE

    This podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.

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  • Join Stavros Ambatzidis (Company Director with O'Brien Real Estate) and Jane Nield for a fortnightly chat about real estate.

    Under the Hammer is proudly supported by Direct Connect. It's a FREE service making moving easy for you. Call them today on 1300 664 715 or visit the website HERE.

    This week our guest is Peter Gajanovic - Director and Liscened Conveyancer for Victorian Statewide Conveyancing. Peter share his insights into trends in conveyancing - including a huge rise in demand from buyers for appraisal of Section 32's and easily accessible building inspections.

    Plus Peter runs us through some of the government incentives like stamp duty reductions that are spurring buyers on to purchase properties before the cut off dates.

    Plus we discuss the options for buyers who find their newly purchased property isn't quite as clean and tidy and junk free as they may have inspected.

    To connect with Peter phone (03) 8790 5488 or visit www.victorianstatewide.com.au

    You can email Stav - [email protected] or give him a call on 0409 708 000.

    To check out OBrien's online auctions and Stav's videos head to his Youtube channel HERE

    This podcast is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Sports Entertainment Network.
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