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New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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REINSW announce the 2022-2023 REINSW Board of Directors

The new board of Directors announced following a ballot at the REINSW AGM held last week.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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Kay & Burton sets industry benchmark with relocation to world-class Toorak headquarters

Kay & Burton will relocate to a state-of-the-art Toorak headquarters within Vicland's St Germain development early 2023

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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McGrath South Yarra expands with Hayden Melbourne to spearhead growth.

McGrath South Yarra today announced plans to expand through Melbourne’s Inner East as it joins forces with Hayden Melbourne, an agency with a near 100-year legacy in Victoria.

International

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Daniel Coulson to become the CEO of Ray White New Zealand

Current CEO Carey Smith will transition to his new role as Executive Chairman. This new role will enable Carey to provide further mentorship, trust and advice.

National

The Economy

What's been the best investment long term?

Although people buying and selling property quickly have done well through the pandemic, holding property long- term is always the best strategy to build wealth. But how does property compare to other asset classes? Nerida Conisbee, Ray White Chief Economist.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

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Prestige agency Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty adds Noosa to its lifestyle locations

Prestige agency Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty enters the Noosa luxury property market. Encouraged by the buoyancy of Sotheby's luxury real estate sales, Queensland Sotheby's CEO Paul Arthur, said the Noosa office grows his network to six prestige offices located in some of the most desirable Queensland luxury lifestyle destinations, including Gold Coast, Brisbane (2 offices), Port Douglas, Whitsundays, and now Noosa.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

West is best: WA remains affordability capital over past 20 years for buyers

Perth remains Australia’s most affordable capital city according to the Real Estate Institute of Australia’s (REIA) latest report, “Real Estate Market Facts: A 20-year report 2002-2022”.

Tasmania (Tas.)Hobart

The Economy

John McGrath – Unlimited potential for Apple Isle property values

According to John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents, Tasmania has been one of Australia’s hottest property markets for several years, and COVID-19 simply turbocharged the trend.

International

Bay of Islands New Zealand Waterfront Home for sale by Bayleys

Currently operating as a holiday rental investment, this commercially zoned Bay of Islands holiday home for sale in Paihia Village. 38 Marsden Road Paihia for sale by Bayleys Real Estate’s Nicki Kempthorne and Lucy Doull.

National

The Economy

REIA 20 year report shows lower rental rises while capital values soar

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) President, Mr Hayden Groves said the latest REIA report shows Australian housing prices have doubled over the past two decades while rentals have recorded half that growth.

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https://www.retalkmena.com/news/2018/11/29/aldar-appoints-contractor-second-phase-aed-10-billion-alghadeer-project/1543458897

Aldar appoints contractor for second phase of AED 10 billion Alghadeer project

Aldar Properties has announced the appointment of Al Rakha Contracting & General Transport LLC as the main contractor for infrastructure buildings and early works package for the first neighbourhood in the second phase of Alghadeer – a AED 10 billion mega development, situated close to the border of Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

RETalk Mena

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2018/11/30/29-million-luxury-hotel-open-christchurch%E2%80%99s-arts-centre/1543537549

$29 million luxury hotel to open in Christchurch’s Arts Centre

Sarin Investments will open a $29 million luxury hotel at Christchurch’s Arts Centre in early 2022, in the former physics and biology buildings and on the ground floor of the Observatory Tower building.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2018/11/29/ovolo-valley-hotel-officially-opens-brisbane/1543464957

Ovolo The Valley hotel officially opens in Brisbane

The 103-room Ovolo The Valley hotel officially launches today, Thursday 29 November 2018, marking another milestone for the boutique designer hotel collection and the maturing Brisbane hotel sector.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/profiles/2018/11/30/get-know-annabelle-davidson-founder-social-playground/1543519512

Get to know Annabelle Davidson, Founder of Social Playground

CEO and founder of Social Playground, mother-of-two Annabelle Davidson has grown her social tech events and products business into a seven-figure company in just five years.

The Business Conversation

https://www.retalkmena.com/news/2018/11/29/emaar-properties-revenue-grows-30-cent-aed-17390-billion/1543460490

Emaar Properties revenue grows 30 per cent to AED 17.390 billion

Emaar Properties recorded a revenue of AED 17.390 billion (US$ 4.735 billion) in the first nine months of 2018, which is 30 per cent higher than the revenue of AED 13.351 billion (US$ 3.635 billion) during the same period in 2017.

RETalk Mena

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2018/11/29/ingot-hotel-perth-opening-week/1543439583

Ingot Hotel Perth opening this week

Choice Hotels Asia-Pac, one of the region’s leading hotel franchise groups, has announced the 214-room Ingot Hotel Perth will open its doors this Saturday.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2018/11/28/punthill-apartment-hotels-announces-plans-australian-network-expansion-signing

Punthill Apartment Hotels announces plans for Australian network expansion with signing of Punthill Alphington Melbourne

Punthill Apartment Hotels has announced plans to develop its first new property under the ownership of Veriu Hotels & Suites, delivering on the national expansion commitment foreshadowed by Founders Alex Thorpe and Rhys Williams under the leadership of newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, Zed Sanjana.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.retalkasia.com/profiles/2018/11/29/alan-li-appointed-president-cbre-china/1543446285

Alan Li appointed President of CBRE China

As CBRE's China President, Alan will look after advisory services across business lines in China, including Advisory and Transaction Services, Capital Markets, Asset Services, and Valuation and Advisory Services.

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