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2000sqm 4-title Byron Bay beachfront for sale - Sotheby’s

44 Childe Street Byron Bay for sale by James McCowan, David Medina and Grant Dale of Byron Bay Sotheby’s International Realty provides incredible lifestyle options with the best seat in the house.

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The Economy

New Home Sales Volumes Remain Low - HIA

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

National

People

McGrath Trading Update First Half Profit to Lift

Chief Executive Officer John McGrath said the Company was performing very well and delivering strong results for our clients and stakeholders.

National

The Economy

Combined capitals auction activity set to exceed 3,000 mark for second time this year

Capital city auction activity is set to exceed the 3,000 mark for just the second time this year, with 3,133 homes currently scheduled to go under the hammer across the combined capitals.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

Politics

CPD halved and self-funded from 2026: Government releases recommendations - REIWA

The annual CPD requirement for the real estate industry would be halved to five points from 2026, as part of a new self-funded model announced by the State Government.

Queensland (Qld)

Politics

Body corporate reforms strike the right balance, says REIQ

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is commending changes to a number of contentious body corporate matters that were previously placed in the “too hard basket”, and have now been bought into line with modern community expectations.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

YarraBend Alphington rooftop sub-penthouse for sale - The Agency

307/37 Mills Boulevard Alphington for sale by Malinda Martin of The Agency has been fully customised as an entertainers’ dream within sought-after riverside environs.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

Sydney has the highest luxury residential rental growth out of 10 global cities measured by Knight Frank

Sydney has the highest luxury residential rental growth out of 10 global cities measured by Knight Frank, according to the latest research from Knight Frank.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Architecturally redesigned Palm Beach for sale with northerly views - LJ Hooker

95 Pacific Road Palm Beach for sale by BJ Edwards and David Edwards of LJ Hooker Palm Beach offers one the most exclusive settings in Palm Beach.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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22.5-acre Mount White Ashland for auction - Sotheby’s

151 Ashbrookes Road Mount White for sale by Annette Pinkerton, David Medina and James McCowan of Byron Bay Sotheby’s International Realty features a separate cottage offering the potential for two rental incomes.

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https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/property/shop-4-dalmeny-2546/time-sea-change-south-coast-caf%C3%A9-sale

Time for a sea change? South Coast Café for sale

Delivering meals and beverages with extensive views of Dalmeny Beach, SeaSalt Café is for sale by Dee Cramb of Clearwater Real Estate.

The Business Conversation

https://www.theaseandeveloper.com/news/2020/01/14/training-job-everything-get-know-andrew-burke-ray-white-commercial-queensland

'Training on the job is everything' : Get to know Andrew Burke from Ray White Commercial Queensland

Ray White Special Projects Queensland Associate Director Andrew Burke reflects on a real estate journey that has stretched as far as Hong Kong and Singapore.

ASEAN Developer

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2020/01/23/brisbane-and-perth-buck-national-office-downturn-finish-2019-high-report/1579733505

Brisbane and Perth buck national office downturn to finish 2019 on a high: report

The Brisbane and Perth office markets managed to finish 2019 with some momentum, recording above-trend net absorption in latest figures from JLL.

Commo

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2020/01/24/new-zealands-huka-lodge-sold-us-investment-fund/1579840174

New Zealand's Huka Lodge sold to US investment fund

KSL Capital Partners has announced it will acquire New Zealand's Huka Lodge in a deal negotiated by JLL Hotels and Hospitality Senior Vice President Tom Gibson.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/12/05/sydney-office-building-sold-9275-million/1575494862

Sydney office building sold for $92.75 million

A Darlington office property on the fringe of Sydney city has sold for $92.75 million in a deal negotiated by CBRE’s Harry George, in conjunction with Tom Speakman and Matt Davoren Mercer Property.

Commo.

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2019/12/05/santas-sleigh-will-be-lighter-year-aussies-look-gift-cards-bag-bargain/1575513829

Santa's sleigh will be lighter this year as Aussies look to gift cards to bag a bargain

Almost half of the Australian shoppers surveyed will be buying Gift Cards for Christmas presents this year, so recipients can spend big in the sales.

The Business Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/12/05/leasehold-botany-view-hotel-newtown-sold-balmain-hotel-publican/1575516914

Leasehold of Botany View Hotel in Newtown sold to Balmain Hotel publican

The leasehold of the Botany View Hotel in Newtown has been sold to Balmain Hotel proprietor Justin Small in a deal negotiated by Kate MacDonald and Ben McDonald CBRE Hotels.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.therealestateconversation.com.au/blog/steve-waters/how-dodgy-sale-advertising-could-cost-you-dollars/real-estate-opinion-australia

New international hotel-branded apartments to open in Melbourne

A new wave of luxury living has been unveiled in Melbourne as eco-luxury brand 1 Hotel & Homes makes its Australian debut at Riverlee’s Seafarers project.

The Hotel Conversation