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An energised LJ Hooker network attracting staff in a changing market with over 1000 people joining LJH in the past 12 months

LJ Hooker announced it has recorded a 60 per cent increase in the number of professionals joining its network over the past 12 months, with established offices leading the recruitment drive. Across Australia, 1,010 people joined the LJ Hooker network. General Manager of Network, Stephen Mutton, said “The increase tells us that people value the opportunities and support provided by LJ Hooker,” he said.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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Buxton expands into Melbourne’s affluent Camberwell

Buxton expansion goals are well underway, as the team behind their Ashburton, Oakleigh & Mount Waverley locations announce the opening Camberwell Buxton. Buxton Group CEO Marcus Williams is thrilled about the introduction into Camberwell, which will only further strengthen Buxton’s footprint across the state.

Victoria (Vic.)

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Mornington Peninsula waterfront for sale with private beach access - Kay & Burton

Windmill 4305 Frankston-Flinders Road Shoreham for sale by Andrew Hines and Gerald Delany of Kay & Burton exemplifies the pinnacle of bespoke, waterfront living.

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REIA 2023 NAFE winners announced

REIA National Awards for Excellence winners have been announced at the at the Crown Ballroom in Perth, which was hosted by the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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REA CEO lists Toorak Tudor home for sale - Marshall White

25 Linlithgow Road Toorak for sale by Marcus Chiminello and Nicole French of Marshall White is positioned among some of Toorak's most prestigious properties.

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Share in a luxury holiday home for $500,000? Tell them you’re no longer dreaming

With the arrival of Ko and its co-ownership model for luxury holiday homes, you can now own a one-eighth share for around $500,000, and make your dream happen sooner.

Queensland (Qld)

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16-acre Noosa hinterland landholding for sale with northerly vistas – Sotheby’s

Stonelea 430 Cooroy Mountain Road Cooroy Mountain for sale by Graham Smith of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty has been designed with comfort, liveability, and harmony as priorities.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Reinvented Harper Lane Design Mosman Federation for sale - Atlas

Lairdwell 43 Prince Albert Street Mosman for sale by Anthony Godson and Nick Gittoes of Atlas is a statement Federation home in a prized harbourside setting.

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PropHero appoints Sophie Hayek to the new role of CEO Australia

Sydney- and Madrid-based digital property investment platform PropHero has appointed Sophie Hayek to the newly created role of CEO Australia as the award-winning proptech continues to grow strongly in Australia and accelerates global expansion.

New South Wales (NSW)

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8.65ha Mount White equine property for sale - Inglis

Ashbrookes Farm 139 Ashbrookes Road Mount White for sale by Liam Griffiths and Sam Triggs of Inglis Rural Property offers a rural lifestyle with a private secluded setting and outlook at the gateway to Greater Sydney.

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https://commo.com.au/news/2019/02/07/new-centres-sale-childcare-sector-continues-resurgence/1549511397

New centres for sale as childcare sector continues resurgence

The availability of four new childcare centres spread across Victoria and Queensland highlight the current growth opportunities within the sector, according to Burgess Rawson.

COMMO

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2019/02/08/innovation-world-championship-honours-aussie-start-soldierly/1549578825

Innovation World Championship honours Aussie start-up Soldier.ly

Soldier.ly’s app, called USTRESS, uses biofeedback data to give veterans and their support networks a tool for monitoring and managing levels of stress.

The Business Conversation

https://www.suayphuket.com/news/2019/02/07/mass-rapid-transit-authority-moves-forward-phuket-project/1549516133

Mass Rapid Transit Authority moves forward with Phuket project

The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand has held talks with the private sector about investment opportunities for the proposed Phuket rail project.

Suay Phuket

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/02/06/western-australias-commercial-property-market-rise-45-million-coles-retail

Western Australia's commercial property market 'on the rise' with $45 million Coles retail divestment

First time purchasers have bought three Coles retail assets through CBRE for a combined price of more than $45 million in Western Australia.

COMMO

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/02/07/mount-lofty-house-completes-6m-refurbishment-new-15m-sequoia-development-opening

Mount Lofty House completes $6m refurbishment, with new $15m 'Sequoia' development opening September 2019

Built in 1852 by Arthur Hardy as a summer house, Adelaide's iconic five-star hotel has recently completed a 12-month $6 million refurbishment of its 32 guest rooms and brand new reception area, restaurant, bar and conference facilities. This is ahead of the upcoming launch of the new luxury lodge, Sequoia at Mount Lofty House, on the estate which will include 14 brand new luxury suites later this year.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/02/07/marriotts-moxy-hotel-brand-debut-australia/1549497769

Marriott's Moxy hotel brand to debut in Australia

Moxy Hotels is set to debut in Australia with the signing of Moxy Melbourne South Yarra, a 180-room, new build standalone hotel slated to open in July 2021.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.theaseandeveloper.com/news/2019/02/06/high-hopes-canberras-highgate/1549425543

High Hopes for Canberra's Highgate

The revitalisation of an iconic Canberra location is at the centre of new retail space on offer through Colliers.

The ASEAN Developer

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/properties/2019/02/05/newcastle-pubs-belmont-hotel-and-salamander-tavern-sold-20m-htl-property

Newcastle pubs the Belmont Hotel and Salamander Tavern sold for $20m by HTL Property

Following the competitive sale of Elemore Vale’s Shaft Tavern to Iris Capital’s Sam Arnaout in December, HTL Property now announces the off-market sales of both the Belmont Hotel and Salamander Tavern in separate transactions to begin the new year.

The Hotel Conversation