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c1879 40 acre Holm Park Estate on two titles for sale - Peake

180 Holm Park Road Beaconsfield for sale by Sarah James and Syarif Machfud of Peake Real Estate offers an opportunity to create a weekend retreat, a wedding venue or function centre (STCA).

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

Stamp duty relief for first home buyers is welcome but won’t free up valuable housing stock

Alleviating stamp duty for first home buyers is a positive move forward but the NSW State Government also needs to provide fairer exemptions to encourage older Australians to downsize, according to Mathew Tiller, LJ Hooker Head of Research and Business Intelligence.

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Construction

HIA welcomes new National President & Vice President

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Debbie Johnson from Building Suncoast Green as National President and Mr Ian Hazan from i2 Homes as National Vice President.

Queensland (Qld)

Politics

Rental providers prepared to walk due to rental law reforms - REIQ

Rental providers are passionately opposed to several changes being proposed as part of the State Government’s stage two rental law reforms Options Paper, according to a survey of more than 3,300 Queensland property investors.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Politics

State Budget bad news for Victorian renters, says REIV

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has today criticised the land tax increases announced in the State Budget, saying they will only worsen the current rental crisis facing Victorians.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Hugo Grozdanovic designed Bulimba riverfront for sale - Place

31 Waterline Crescent Bulimba for sale by Sarah Hackett of Place New Farm celebrates modern elegance with water and Brisbane city outlooks.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

U.S.A Inspired Middle Dural Hills District acreage for sale - LJ Hooker

1 Mcleod Road Middle Dural for sale by William Brush and Peter Colusso of LJ Hooker Dural delivers a brand new family haven on 2.02ha.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

Featured Property

Paddington Terrace sold in 6 days for almost $9 Million - BresicWhitney

It’s no longer just about buyer work, it’s about buyer intelligence: Maclay Longhurst.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Hamptons style Hendra family home for sale - Place

9 Flemington Street Hendra for sale by Patrick McKinnon and Jill Wright-Wotton of Place Ascot offers a standout property in a superb location.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

Featured Property

Sustainable creekfront Tallebudgera acreage for sale - Sotheby’s

52 Coorabin Court Tallebudgera for sale by Scott Keatley and Morgan Keatley of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty offers a secluded and serene residence within a natural wonderland.

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https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/04/24/fullerton-hotel-sydney-gpo-rebrand-commences/1556060660

The Fullerton Hotel Sydney GPO rebrand commences

In the lead up to the launch of The Fullerton Hotel Sydney on 18th October 2019 - the vision for which is to become the city’s luxury heritage hotel in the heart of the CBD - remediation and maintenance work on the façade of the historic landmark has commenced on the former Sydney General Post Office.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.rethinktokyo.com/how-find-cheapest-apartments-tokyo

How to find the cheapest apartments in Tokyo

A rare find, but cheap apartments in Tokyo can be found with the help of this solid checklist.

REthink Tokyo

https://www.retalkasia.com/news/2019/04/26/bangkok-home-price-among-cheapest-key-global-cities-cbre/1556235930

Bangkok home price among the cheapest in the key global cities - CBRE

Jennet Siebrits, Head of Residential Research at CBRE UK comments on CBRE's fifth annual Global Living Report

RETALK ASIA

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/04/18/waldorf-astoria-hotel-opening-maldives-july/1555556508

Waldorf Astoria hotel opening in the Maldives this July

Hilton’s luxury brand, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, will soon welcome guests to the heart of the South Malé Atoll with the highly-anticipated opening of Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.mingalarrealestateconversation.com/news/2019/04/23/casino-law-could-allow-developers-diversify-colliers/1555975216

Casino law could allow developers to diversify - Colliers

Myanmar's hospitality and tourism industry must take advantage of any liberalisation of the country's gambling laws, according to Colliers International.

Mingalar Real Estate Conversation

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/04/16/youi-insurance-and-acclario-it-move-brisbanes-gateway-office-park/1555394035

Youi Insurance and Acclario IT move into Brisbane's Gateway Office Park

Two new tenants have chosen Brisbane's Gateway Office Park to establish their corporate identities, leasing space in the building through Savills Director of Industrial and Business Services, Shaw Harrison.

COMMO

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/04/17/lj-hooker-commercial-perth-enhances-its-management-offering/1555475630

LJ Hooker Commercial Perth enhances its management offering

LJ Hooker Commercial Perth has boosted its property management division with the appointment of Senior Facilities Manager Stephen Davey and Senior Property Manager Angie Menna.

COMMO

https://www.suayphuket.com/news/2019/04/18/what-thai-property-buyers-need-know-about-income-tax/1555557726

What Thai property buyers need to know about income tax

Given that all Thailand-sourced income is taxable, it worth knowing where you stand when tax time rolls around.

Suay Phuket