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CoreLogic Home Value Index rises 1.6% in March quarter, adding around $12k to dwelling values

CoreLogic's national Home Value Index (HVI) rose 0.6% in March, on par with February’s increase, taking the current upswing in housing values through its 14th straight month of growth says CoreLogic's research director, Tim Lawless.

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Maximising peace of mind: Kay & Burton Concierge services for absent homeowners

Kay & Burton Concierge tailored solutions are designed to alleviate the burdens of absentee ownership, whether a frequent traveller, residential rental provider or juggling multiple residences, ensuring your property is well-maintained and secure is paramount.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Shaun Lockyer design The Greenhouse Wights Mountain for sale - Place

6 Parragilga Close Wights Mountain for sale by Heath Williams of Place New Farm offers a haven of tranquillity while conveniently close to amenities, schools, and recreational trails.

New South Wales (NSW)

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2.45ha Windrush c1912 NSW Mid North Coast Hinterland - LAWD

2308 Comboyne Road Comboyne for sale by George Berry and Daniel McCulloch of LAWD, offers potential as a B&B or wedding venue on the majestic Comboyne Plateau.

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The Economy

Sales and profits lift as Australian property market regains momentum

The Australian property market continues to demonstrate sustained resilience, with the rate of profit-making sales and number of transactions increasing in the December quarter.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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48.5-acre Blue Mountains Mount Irvine Cooinda for sale - Sotheby’s

283-285 Mount Irvine Road Mount Irvine for sale by James McCowan and Grant Dale of NSW Sotheby's International Realty blends natural beauty, comfort, and versatility in a private ‘Happy Place’.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

Place Annerley welcome real estate couple Ryan Lim and Lauren Tang

Place Estate Agents share the new addition of real estate couple, Ryan Lim and Lauren Tang, to its esteemed Annerley team.

International Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

Raine & Horne announce key appointments in Queensland and New Zealand

Raine & Horne announce that Mr Gary Hassett has been appointed Queensland State Manager, effective immediately. Concurrently, Mrs Romilly Ashkettle as its Group Manager in New Zealand.

People

Knight Frank and Bayleys agree to acquire 100% of McGrath Limited

McGrath Limited (ASX: MEA) (“McGrath”or the “Company”) today announced that its Board has unanimously approved a proposal, whereby McGrath has entered into a Scheme Implementation Deed with a consortium of Knight Frank and Bayleys.

National

The Economy

John McGrath – Capital growth now stronger for cheaper homes

Australian home values continue to trend higher this year, and despite an increase in the number of homes going to auction before the Easter holidays, the national preliminary clearance rate is holding up well at about 70%.

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https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2020/04/03/australian-farmers-likely-weather-covid-19-storm-despite-difficult-year-rabobank

Australian farmers likely to "weather COVID-19 storm" despite difficult year: Rabobank report

The nation’s farm sector has a number of factors in its favour, including the low Australian dollar and more significant rainfall.

The Business Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2020/04/05/support-hospitality-hotel-businesses-impacted-covid-19/1586067160

Support for hospitality hotel businesses impacted by COVID-19

Outline of federal and state government support measures for hospitality businesses impacted by Coronavirus.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/2020/04/02/victorian-small-business-commission%E2%80%99s-advice-small-business-owners-struggling-pay-rent

Victorian Small Business Commission’s advice for small business owners struggling to pay rent

Commissioner O’Connell calls on landlords and tenants to do the right thing where tenants can't pay rent because of COVID-19.

The Business Conversation

https://www.theindustrialist.com.au/news/2020/04/01/self-storage-stories-across-globe-new-webcasts/1585720897

Self-storage stories from across the globe in new webcasts

StoreLocal CEO Hans Pearson has been inviting self-storage professionals from across the globe to share their stories in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Industrialist

https://www.retalkasia.com/news/2020/04/01/how-agents-across-world-are-adapting-covid-19-survey/1585689089

How agents across the world are adapting to COVID-19- Survey

Juwai has asked agents from more than 60 countries to detail the impact of COVID-19 on their businesses and on them as individuals.

Retalk Asia

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2020/04/02/surfers-paradise-retail-centre-sold-618-million/1585780110

Surfers Paradise retail centre sold for $61.8 million

The Circle on Cavill retail centre in Surfers Paradise have been sold for $61.8 million through Sam Hatcher, Jacob Swan and Nick Willis JLL and McVay Real Estate’s Dan McVay and Sam McVay.

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https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2020/04/01/new-online-marketplace-connects-local-business-online-sa-shoppers-delivery

New online marketplace connects local business online with SA shoppers for delivery

Food SA is also helping complementary South Australian businesses work together to make it even easier to place orders.

The Business Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2020/04/01/htl-announces-sold-hotel-properties-worth-35-million/1585707322

HTL announces sold hotel properties worth $35 million

HTL Property Managing Director Andrew Jolliffe has reported to the market the successful settlement of Brisbane's Acacia Ridge Hotel and Sydney's Illinois Five Dock Hotel for a combined total of $35 million in the past week.

The Hotel Conversation