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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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The Economy

APRA release shows an ongoing reduction in riskier types of lending for the December quarter - CoreLogic

New data from APRA this week shows a more conservative approach to housing lending in the December quarter of 2022.

New South Wales (NSW)

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Southern Highlands 105-acre Sutton Forest nature estate sold by Cullen Royle

371 Golden Vale Road Sutton Forest sold by Richard Royle and Deborah Cullen of Cullen Royle is a dream location with over 20 years investment in the grounds and gardens.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

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LJ Hooker expands its Southern Gold Coast network opening LJ Hooker Currumbin Waters

LJ Hooker Southern Gold Coast | Coolangatta | Tweed has continued its coastal expansion with the opening of a new Currumbin Waters office. LJ Hooker General Manager, Network, Stephen Mutton said: “Dan and his team are in growth mode and this expansion is a representation of the take-up of his value proposition to agents, property managers and support staff,” said Mr Mutton.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

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Sustainable dual living Currumbin Ecovillage for sale - Sotheby’s

7 Doolee Court Currumbin Valley for sale by Scott Keatley and Morgan Keatley of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty offers an idyllic lifestyle offsetting living costs.

Victoria (Vic.)

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Modernist Sorrento beachfront for sale first time in over 50 years - Kay & Burton

Paringa 8 Leggett Way Sorrento for sale by Gerald Delany and Liz Jensen of Kay & Burton delivers a substantial beachfront home on tightly held land.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

Vacancies continue downward spiral across New South Wales - REINSW

Residential vacancies in Sydney have fallen to a low not seen since November 2011, according to the REINSW Vacancy Rate Survey results for February 2023.

National

The Economy

Three years on from the pandemic: is the housing market going ‘back to normal’? - CoreLogic

CoreLogic has released a new report unpacking how the housing market has evolved since March 2020.

National

The Economy

John McGrath – Why it’s safe to sell in this market

According to John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents, sellers can now enter the market with greater confidence knowing the new market levels have been established and a good quality marketing campaign and sales effort should deliver a positive result.

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https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/02/05/iconic-gold-coast-office-development-site-sold-34-million/1549335621

'Iconic' Gold Coast office development site sold for 3.4 million

Colliers has announced the sale of 120 Saganto Drive, Helensvale to Alder Developments.

COMMO

https://www.mingalarrealestateconversation.com/news/2019/02/05/new-tourism-strategies-needed-myanmar-government-colliers/1549313496

New tourism strategies needed from Myanmar Government - Colliers

An increase in Chinese visitors for 2018 needs to be replicated with western tourists, according to Colliers.

Mingalar Real Estate Conversation

https://www.retalkasia.com/news/2019/02/05/tokyo-office-vacancy-rate-falls-below-1-across-all-grades-rents-rise/1549334417

Tokyo office vacancy rate falls below 1% across all grades as rents rise

CBRE released its Q4 2018 Japan Office MarketView covering market trends in office buildings in 13 cities across Japan.

RETalk Asia

https://www.theaseandeveloper.com/news/2019/02/04/mt-coot-tha-zipline-moving-forward/1549248021

Mt Coot-tha zipline moving forward

Some new views could be added to Mt Coot-tha by the end of the year after Brisbane City Council approved a zipline project for the site.

The Asean Developer

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/02/04/barracks-bought-16232m/1549242494

Barracks bought for $162.32m

The sale of 61 Petrie Terrace has been settled in an off-market transaction from Challenger Financial Services to Fortius Funds Management.

COMMO

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2019/02/05/sensis-business-index-reveals-nine-year-high-aussie-small-business-confidence

Sensis Business Index reveals nine-year high for Aussie small business confidence

The most confident sector over the three months to December 2018 was Hospitality, which reached a record high index level of +71 following a massive increase of 36 points.

The Business Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/02/05/international-hotel-brand-development-opportunity-gold-coast/1549337353

International hotel brand development opportunity Gold Coast

Canford Property Group announces that they, together with tier one builder Multiplex, have been engaged to advise on a feasibility for a site for sale in Surfers Paradise which "is proposed to be the destination for a new 200 room 4/5 star international hotel."

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/02/04/sunshine-coast%E2%80%99s-iconic-big-pineapple-master-plan-moves-ahead/1549232274

Sunshine Coast’s iconic Big Pineapple Master Plan moves ahead

Work is picking up pace on the $150 million master plan to revive the Sunshine Coast’s iconic Big Pineapple.

The Hotel Conversation