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Newly transformed 976sqm Parkfront Rose Bay Estate for sale - Ray White

22 Kent Road Rose Bay for sale by Ashley Bierman and Thomas Popple of Ray White Double Bay is a c1924 Inter-war home luxuriously recrafted by Molnar Architects and Jacket Curated.

People

Run a real estate agency to simplify life? Learn how these 3 mates have achieved just that

Launching Wilton Lemke Stewart in partnership with UrbanX, Jesse Wilton explains, “This was a merge of two business, we made the decision to simplify our lives and rather than go it alone we wanted to share the rewards of being business owners.”

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne Brighton

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Builders own Martin Friedrich Architects Brighton residence for sale with 12-car garage - RT Edgar

34 Middle Crescent Brighton for sale by Sarah Case and Chelsie Cargill of RT Edgar was built by The Edge Development Group’s Cieran Kayes as his personal home.

New South Wales (NSW)

Design

Port Stephens: the perfect place to co-own a luxury holiday home

With Ko Homes now available for fractional ownership in the region, this is the perfect opportunity to explore Port Stephens.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Politics

REINSW reveals real housing policy solutions

Ahead of the election, the Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) has unveiled a policy package which calls on both major parties to focus on the inhibitors to, and costs adversely impacting, the provision of housing supply in the state – both for owner- occupiers and renters.

National

The Economy

Positive trend for housing values through first half of March but bottom of the cycle could still be ahead - CoreLogic

According to CoreLogic Research Director Tim Lawless, the next few months will be critical to understand whether the housing market is indeed moving through an inflection point or if it is simply the eye of the storm.

National

The Economy

Housing shortage leading to record rental growth - REIA

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) Real Estate Market Facts report shows a mixed outlook for real estate as consumers deal with a more buyer friendly market, rising cost of living and aggressive interest rate hikes.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

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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.

National

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.

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News Roundup

https://commo.com.au/news/2019/02/07/new-centres-sale-childcare-sector-continues-resurgence/1549511397

New centres for sale as childcare sector continues resurgence

The availability of four new childcare centres spread across Victoria and Queensland highlight the current growth opportunities within the sector, according to Burgess Rawson.

COMMO

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2019/02/08/innovation-world-championship-honours-aussie-start-soldierly/1549578825

Innovation World Championship honours Aussie start-up Soldier.ly

Soldier.ly’s app, called USTRESS, uses biofeedback data to give veterans and their support networks a tool for monitoring and managing levels of stress.

The Business Conversation

https://www.suayphuket.com/news/2019/02/07/mass-rapid-transit-authority-moves-forward-phuket-project/1549516133

Mass Rapid Transit Authority moves forward with Phuket project

The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand has held talks with the private sector about investment opportunities for the proposed Phuket rail project.

Suay Phuket

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/02/06/western-australias-commercial-property-market-rise-45-million-coles-retail

Western Australia's commercial property market 'on the rise' with $45 million Coles retail divestment

First time purchasers have bought three Coles retail assets through CBRE for a combined price of more than $45 million in Western Australia.

COMMO

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/02/07/mount-lofty-house-completes-6m-refurbishment-new-15m-sequoia-development-opening

Mount Lofty House completes $6m refurbishment, with new $15m 'Sequoia' development opening September 2019

Built in 1852 by Arthur Hardy as a summer house, Adelaide's iconic five-star hotel has recently completed a 12-month $6 million refurbishment of its 32 guest rooms and brand new reception area, restaurant, bar and conference facilities. This is ahead of the upcoming launch of the new luxury lodge, Sequoia at Mount Lofty House, on the estate which will include 14 brand new luxury suites later this year.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/02/07/marriotts-moxy-hotel-brand-debut-australia/1549497769

Marriott's Moxy hotel brand to debut in Australia

Moxy Hotels is set to debut in Australia with the signing of Moxy Melbourne South Yarra, a 180-room, new build standalone hotel slated to open in July 2021.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.theaseandeveloper.com/news/2019/02/06/high-hopes-canberras-highgate/1549425543

High Hopes for Canberra's Highgate

The revitalisation of an iconic Canberra location is at the centre of new retail space on offer through Colliers.

The ASEAN Developer

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/properties/2019/02/05/newcastle-pubs-belmont-hotel-and-salamander-tavern-sold-20m-htl-property

Newcastle pubs the Belmont Hotel and Salamander Tavern sold for $20m by HTL Property

Following the competitive sale of Elemore Vale’s Shaft Tavern to Iris Capital’s Sam Arnaout in December, HTL Property now announces the off-market sales of both the Belmont Hotel and Salamander Tavern in separate transactions to begin the new year.

The Hotel Conversation