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Sales of new homes in February remain low - HIA

The HIA New Home Sales report – a monthly survey of the largest volume home builders in the five largest states – is a leading indicator of future detached home construction.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Newly transformed 976sqm Parkfront Rose Bay Estate for sale - Ray White

22 Kent Road Rose Bay for sale by Ashley Bierman and Thomas Popple of Ray White Double Bay is a c1924 Inter-war home luxuriously recrafted by Molnar Architects and Jacket Curated.

People

Run a real estate agency to simplify life? Learn how these 3 mates have achieved just that

Launching Wilton Lemke Stewart in partnership with UrbanX, Jesse Wilton explains, “This was a merge of two business, we made the decision to simplify our lives and rather than go it alone we wanted to share the rewards of being business owners.”

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne Brighton

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Builders own Martin Friedrich Architects Brighton residence for sale with 12-car garage - RT Edgar

34 Middle Crescent Brighton for sale by Sarah Case and Chelsie Cargill of RT Edgar was built by The Edge Development Group’s Cieran Kayes as his personal home.

New South Wales (NSW)

Design

Port Stephens: the perfect place to co-own a luxury holiday home

With Ko Homes now available for fractional ownership in the region, this is the perfect opportunity to explore Port Stephens.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Politics

REINSW reveals real housing policy solutions

Ahead of the election, the Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) has unveiled a policy package which calls on both major parties to focus on the inhibitors to, and costs adversely impacting, the provision of housing supply in the state – both for owner- occupiers and renters.

National

The Economy

Positive trend for housing values through first half of March but bottom of the cycle could still be ahead - CoreLogic

According to CoreLogic Research Director Tim Lawless, the next few months will be critical to understand whether the housing market is indeed moving through an inflection point or if it is simply the eye of the storm.

National

The Economy

Housing shortage leading to record rental growth - REIA

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) Real Estate Market Facts report shows a mixed outlook for real estate as consumers deal with a more buyer friendly market, rising cost of living and aggressive interest rate hikes.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

Featured Property

Chris Clout’s Eagles Nest Castaways Beach for sale - Century 21

Eagles Nest 46 Driftwood Drive Castaways Beach for sale by Rachel Sellman of Century 21 Noosa is the exclusive residence of designer Chris Clout, with no expense spared in its creation.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Flinders Apartments sub-penthouse New Farm riverfront for sale - Place

1611 / 22 Refinery Parade New Farm for sale by Sarah Hackett of Place New Farm offers sophisticated cosmopolitan living.

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https://www.theaseandeveloper.com/news/2019/02/19/new-yangon-development-company-invites-expressions-interest-city-challenge-myanmar

New Yangon Development Company invites expressions of interest for city challenge in Myanmar

This year's New Yangon Development Company Challenge is underway in Myanmar, with expressions of interest open for New Yangon City's Phase One infrastructure projects.

The ASEAN Developer

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/02/19/clarence-street-taking-rooftop-bars-next-level-sydney/1550550812

Clarence Street taking rooftop bars to the next level in Sydney

The opening of the Old Mates Place rooftop bar on Sydney's Clarence Street has breathed new life into a former office building.

COMMO

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/property/69a-esplanade-paynesville-3880/sam%E2%80%99s-wardrobe-lakeside-fashion-retail-opportunity

Sam’s Wardrobe: Lakeside fashion retail opportunity

With a prime position in a popular tourist town, this retail business offers a well-established lifestyle opportunity. For sale by Bret Ward of Bret Ward Real Estate Paynesville.

The Business Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/02/19/worldhotels-sold-best-western-hotels-and-resorts/1550530704

WorldHotels sold to Best Western Hotels and Resorts

Best Western has announced today it has acquired renowned global hotel brand WorldHotels, representing a collection of approximately 300 hotels and resorts in premier destinations around the world, including the Stamford Plaza hotels in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney Airport.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/02/14/ihg-acquires-six-senses-300m/1550105548

IHG acquires Six Senses for $300m

InterContinental Hotels Group has today announced the acquisition of Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, one of the world’s leading operators of luxury hotels, resorts and spas for $300 million.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/02/18/strata-portfolio-melbournes-manchester-house-sold-10000-square-metre/1550466042

Strata portfolio in Melbourne's Manchester House sold for $10,000 per square metre

A strata portfolio of two large office floors and a retail unit within the historic Manchester House building on Flinders Lane in Melbourne has been sold by the Fitzroys CBD team.

COMMO

https://www.theaseandeveloper.com/news/2019/02/18/what-are-impacts-climate-change-real-estate/1550461826

What are the impacts of climate change on real estate?

The impact of climate change on the real estate industry highlights the need for a better understanding of investment risk assessment practices, according to a new report from the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and Heitman

The ASEAN Developer

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/02/18/invercargill-licensing-trust-launches-competition-name-new-hotel/1550446139

Invercargill Licensing Trust launches competition to name new hotel

With site preparation now underway, the focus has turned to selecting a name for the $40 million Invercargill inner-city development, expected to be completed in 2021.

The Hotel Conversation