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Urban forest backyard character Richmond Victorian for sale - Jellis Craig

25 Abinger Street Richmond for sale by Simon Shrimpton and Jodie McCarthy of Jellis Craig has been held by one family since 1992.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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'Rathgar' c1886 architecturally transformed Hawthorn East for sale - Abercrombys

149 Victoria Road Hawthorn East for sale by Jock Langley and Michael King of Abercrombys delivers the ultimate 4-level family compound.

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The Economy

Could the peak in interest rates signal an end to rising rents? - CoreLogic

According to Eliza Owen, Head of Research, CoreLogic Australia, while national rent values have never seen an annual decline in the CoreLogic series, rent growth is likely to continue moderating.

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Ray White Emerging Elites elevate their business

The 150 Ray White attendees gathered from across Australia and New Zealand came together for a second day of learning and networking at the group’s Emerging Elite conference on the Gold Coast.

New South Wales (NSW)

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New Mittagong record for modern Southern Highlands farmhouse - Carlton Real Estate

Poppaea 22 Nero Street Mittagong sold by Jenny Bailey of Carlton Real Estate for $6.3m. The Southern Highlands market remains steady with Sydney buyers looking for a weekender or country retreat.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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One Sydney Harbour apartment for sale - Ray White

Brand new Residences One 51C/88 Barangaroo Avenue Barangaroo for sale by Nic Krasnostein and Elliott Placks of Ray White Double Bay with a guide of $11.5 - $12.5m.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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Mediterranean inspired Mt Eliza Golden Mile for sale - RT Edgar

7 Harleston Road Mount Eliza for sale by Vicki Sayers and Katrina O’Carroll of RT Edgar feels like living in the countryside, within walking distance of Mt Eliza village.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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Leading Williamstown agents join forces

Lifelong friends and leading prestige agents Joanne Royston and Dean Stanley have come together to open Ray White Williamstown. Ray White Victoria and Tasmania CEO Stephen Dullens said he’s thrilled to announce that two of the top agents and real estate agency directors in Melbourne’s inner western suburbs have joined the group.

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The Economy

Preliminary capital city clearance rate holds above 70% - CoreLogic

According to Kaytlin Ezzy, Economist, CoreLogic, the end of school holidays across Victoria is likely to be a contributing factor to the 6.3% increase in auctions this week, with 1,518 homes auctioned across the combined capitals.

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The Economy

Construction costs finally begin to slow

According to Nerida Conisbee, Ray White Chief Economist, it has been a stressful time for the construction industry, and by extension for housing supply and affordability.

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News Roundup

https://www.rethinktokyo.com/japan-red-brick-buildings

Japan’s red brick buildings

How turn-of-the-century European style became a fixed element of the Japanese architectural landscape.

REthink Tokyo

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/2019/07/08/governance-everyones-business/1562563428

Governance is everyone's business

GGI’s new product offers an easier way for current and aspiring directors and executives to engage.

The Business Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/07/08/adnate-new-art-series-hotel-perth-open-october-2019/1562581245

'The Adnate' new Art Series Hotel Perth to open October 2019

Accor has announced its new Art Series hotel in Perth will be named after one of Australian street art's most influential big wall painters – Matt Adnate.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/2019/07/09/companies-risk-office-digital-divide/1562635912

Companies at risk from office digital divide

More than two thirds of Australian workers say they cannot access all the tools and systems they need to do their job properly while working remotely.

The Business Conversation

https://www.commo.com.au/properties/2019/07/09/five-storey-south-melbourne-building-expected-fetch-15-million/1562617704

Five-storey South Melbourne building expected to fetch $15 million

The 4258-square metre building at 71-73 Palmerston Crescent has been listed by Colliers International.

COMMO

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/07/08/15m-sequoia-development-mount-lofty-house-open-december/1562576111

$15m Sequoia development at Mount Lofty House to open in December

South Australia will soon have a brand new super-luxe offering for local and international visitors with Sequoia set to rival the world’s best when it opens in the Adelaide Hills in December.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/07/08/taa-nsw-welcomes-new-state-labor-leader-jodi-mckay/1562541202

TAA NSW welcomes new state Labor leader Jodi McKay

The state’s peak tourism accommodation body - Tourism Accommodation NSW - has welcomed the election of Jodi McKay as the new Labor Party leader.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.retalkasia.com/news/2019/07/04/2019-visitor-numbers-myanmar-30-capa/1562245758

2019 visitor numbers in Myanmar up 30% - CAPA

Arrivals from China alone were up 125% as reported by CAPA – Centre for Aviation. Myanmar’s Ministry of Hotels and Tourism.

RETalk Asia