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McGrath highlights Toowoomba market with new office

McGrath Estate Agents shows continued confidence in the South East Queensland property market with a new office in Toowoomba, Australia’s second largest inland city, just 90 minutes from Brisbane.

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REIA cautions Albanese Government on deterring housing investment

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has issued a cautionary note to the Albanese Government regarding its recent tax announcement, expressing concern over the potential ramifications of making housing investment less appealing.

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The Economy

John McGrath – Investors are back and looking further afield

Among the active buyers in today’s market is a rising number of investors says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents. New figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show the value of investor loans has risen by 20.4% over the past 12 months in seasonally adjusted terms.

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The Economy

CoreLogic Auctions | it looks like the year has started with a much better fit between buyer and seller pricing expectations

The Corelogic preliminary auction results and weekend market summary for 11 February 2024 revealed the capital city clearance rate rose to 76.2%, the highest preliminary clearance rate since the first week of June last year, said CoreLogic research director, Tim Lawless.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Robin Dods designed 1907 Clayfield Queenslander for sale - Place

Rangemoor 165 Adelaide Street East Clayfield for sale by Heath Williams of Place New Farm offers a testament to timeless elegance and architectural grandeur.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

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The Agency welcomes new offices in South-East Queensland

The Agency Managing Director and CEO Geoff Lucas said a centralised hub has been opened in Surfers Paradise as well as the Kirra at the Southern end of the Gold Coast.

Victoria (Vic.)

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Clifftop Mount Eliza mansion for sale - Marshall White

4 Denistoun Avenue Mount Eliza for sale by Adrian Calcedo and Alan Crawford of Marshall White Mornington Peninsula delivers palatial Victorian style elegance with a resort lifestyle.

New South Wales (NSW)

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Boutique 123-acre South Coast landholding sold by Cullen Royle

70 Toolijooa Road Gerringong sold by Deborah Cullen and Richard Royle of Cullen Royle attracted a "huge" amount of interest in the coastal country lifestyle.

New South Wales (NSW)

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Seaview Kiama dual occupancy for auction - The Agency

38 Tingira Crescent Kiama for sale by Cristian Carvana and Wendy Ristuccia of The Agency delivers a comfortable home of the highest distinction in a stellar seaside location.

Queensland (Qld)

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Quality Real Estate, Set in Stone: Two of Bundaberg’s best join forces to launch their own brand.

Embarking on a new chapter, seasoned Bundaberg agents Donna Theuerkauf and Majella Owen join forces to unveil Whitestone Realty, in partnership with UrbanX.

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https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2020/03/03/pyrmont-hotel-sold-287-million/1583218488

Pyrmont hotel sold for $28.7 million

A private Taiwanese family has snapped up a brand new freestanding 60-room hotel within the heart of Darling Harbour for $28.7 million from IGB in a deal negotiated by Michael Simpson, Jordan Lee and Andy Hu Savills.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2020/03/03/victorian-businesses-offered-free-access-victorian-chamber-services-combat

Victorian businesses offered free access to Victorian Chamber services to combat coronavirus and bushfire crises

For the first time since being established in 1851, the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry will waive membership fees for one year for all Victorian businesses up to a value of $700.

The Business Conversation

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2020/03/03/new-ray-white-commercial-head-agency-operations-bleeds-yellow-and-grey/1583188813

New Ray White Commercial Head of Agency Operations 'bleeds yellow and grey'

Ray White Commercial has appointed Andrew Freeman as the new Head of Agency Operations.

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https://www.commo.com.au/news/2020/02/27/liverpool-office-building-sold-525-million/1582759572

Liverpool office building sold for $52.5 million

A commercial office asset has become Liverpool's highest ever property transaction after being sold to Chinese investors for $52.5 million in a deal negotiated by Ray White Commercial Western Sydney, in conjunction with Colliers International.

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https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/2020/03/02/dynamic-creative-honoured-back-back-google-shopping-excellence-awards/1583139271

Dynamic Creative honoured with back to back Google Shopping Excellence Awards

Dynamic Creative's highly relevant and competitive advertising helped sustain growth for their customers during a tough year for Australian Retailers.

The Business Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2020/03/02/paradise-resort-gold-coast-relaunches-12-million-pledge/1583124255

Paradise Resort Gold Coast relaunches with $12 million pledge

Paradise Resort Gold Coast relaunched over the weekend, with new owner, Dr Jerry Schwartz, pledging $12 million towards a major upgrade and revitalization of the venue.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/properties/2020/02/28/cairns-bluewater-marina-sale-colliers-international/1582857874

Cairns Bluewater Marina for sale Colliers International

Bluewater Marina Cairns for sale - freehhold marina for sale by Expression of Interest, Jay Beattie Colliers Cairns.

The Hotel Conversatoin

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2020/02/28/mark-curtain-lead-cbre%E2%80%99s-pacific-office-leasing-business/1582870642

Mark Curtain to lead CBRE’s Pacific Office Leasing business

CBRE has appointed property professional Mark Curtain to head the firm’s Pacific Office Leasing business.

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