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North Melbourne warehouse conversion for sale - RT Edgar

41-43 Little Leveson Street North Melbourne for sale by Lachie Fox and Jeremy Fox of RT Edgar features a full size inground pool and spa.

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Politics

Policy reset required to build 1.2 million homes - HIA

While social and affordable housing is crucial for supporting with home ownership, a balanced approach that also boosts private market housing is essential to address Australia’s broader housing crisis, says HIA Managing Director, Jocelyn Martin.

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People

Co-operty teams up with Effi to make co-ownership easier with the right mortgage

Co-operty, the pioneering property technology startup has signed a strategic integration agreement with Effi, the technology-led efficiency platform for mortgage brokers.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Belle Property launches new office in Dural with local real estate legend

Belle Property has announced an expansion of its network of agents in Sydney with the latest office launch in Dural. The new office is led by Belle Property veteran Carolyn Wheatley, who will be joined by the dynamic Kasey Fyfe.

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The Economy

Luxury property bolsters broader market - Kay & Burton

Melbourne and Mornington Peninsula property markets find equilibrium as luxury sector maintains momentum says Kay & Burton Executive Director Alex Schiavo.

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The Economy

Preliminary clearance rate bounces back above 70% - CoreLogic

By Kaytlin Ezzy, Economist, CoreLogic Australia.

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The Economy

John McGrath – Relief for renters as heat comes out of market

Rents are barely rising at a national level, and are even starting to fall in some capital cities, providing relief for tenants after several years of very strong price growth amid historically low vacancy rates says John McGrath, McGrath Estate Agents CEO.

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Construction

Construction costs pick up again - Ray White

By Nerida Conisbee, Ray White Group, Chief Economist.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

People

Introducing REALEST – Realmark’s brand new property publication

Realmark reveals the first edition of Realest - its very own multidisciplinary property publication.

New South Wales (NSW)

The Economy

Rental crisis continues to grip NSW as vacancy rates fluctuate - REINSW

The REINSW Vacancy Rate Survey results for July 2024 show that residential rental vacancies across New South Wales remain at crisis levels.

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https://www.theaseandeveloper.com/news/2020/07/22/moreton-bay-development-site-sale-ray-white-special-projects/1595401346

Moreton Bay development site for sale - Ray White Special Projects

A development site with the potential yield of 84 apartments across seven stories (STCA) north of Brisbane's CBD is for sale through Mark Creevey and Tony Williams of Ray White Special Projects.

The ASEAN Developer

https://www.retalkasia.com/news/2020/07/22/majority-asia-pacific-employees-eyeing-office-return-jll-report/1595390357

Majority of Asia Pacific employees eyeing office return - JLL report

Employees across Asia Pacific have adapted to extensive work from home arrangements, but most are eager to return to the office, a new JLL report has found.

Retalk Asia

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2020/07/22/south-australian-tourism-commission-steps-recovery-efforts-two-new-campaigns

South Australian Tourism Commission steps up recovery efforts with two new campaigns

The South Australian Tourism Commission has launched two new campaigns in the hope of getting more people to travel to, and within, the state.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2020/07/17/2-billion-jobtrainer-skills-package-meets-needs-smes-ombudsman/1594943163

$2 billion JobTrainer skills package meets the needs of SMEs: Ombudsman

The original package has been expanded for an additional six months to end in March 2021 and is now available to businesses with less than 200 employees for apprentices employed from 1 July 2020.

The Business Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2020/07/21/really-good-result-us-accommodation-sector-welcomes-jobkeeper-extension/1595313403

'This is a really good result for us': Accommodation sector welcomes Jobkeeper extension

The Accommodation Association of Australia and Tourism Accommodation Australia have expressed their gratitude after the government announced an extension of its Jobkeeper scheme.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.commo.com.au/2020/07/20/cbre-appointed-manage-southport%E2%80%99s-seabank-business-centre-amid-latest-refurbishment-works

CBRE appointed to manage Southport’s Seabank Business Centre amid latest refurbishment works

CBRE has been appointed to provide property management services for Southport’s landmark Seabank Business Centre on behalf of STRADA Office Fund.

Commo.

https://www.retalkasia.com/2020/07/17/asia-pacific-real-estate-investment-activity-registers-significant-covid-19-impact-first

Asia Pacific real estate investment activity registers significant COVID-19 impact in first half of 2020 - JLL

Investment volumes in 1H decline 32% year-on-year, but healthy yield spreads mean appetite for assets remains high.

Retalk Asia

https://www.theaseandeveloper.com/news/2020/07/20/crown-group-add-retail-precinct-400-million-sydney-residential-development

Crown Group to add retail precinct to $400 million Sydney residential development

Waterloo’s newest residential development will soon be home to a new retail precinct offering a cat café, a dog grooming salon and mix of dining outlets, Crown Group has announced.

The ASEAN Developer