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Dual-living Tallebudgera acreage sold by Sotheby’s for $3.1m

640 Trees Road Tallebudgera sold by Scott Keatley, Rebecca Staples and Morgan Keatley of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty offers a sustainable lifestyle with two homes and panoramic views over the Gold Coast.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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Robin Boyd Mid century Boyd Baker House for sale - Jellis Craig

The Boyd Baker House at 305 Long Forest Road Long Forest for sale by Michael Armstrong and Andrew Macmillan of Jellis Craig to be sold with the accompanying Dower House featuring Sir Roy Grounds’s Library.

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The Economy

Seven Industry leaders respond to Budget 2023

We summarise the responses from seven industry leaders; including REIA President, Ray White Group Chief Economist, PropTrack Senior Economist, SCA National President, CBRE’s Pacific Head of Research, the Regional Director of CBRE Living Sectors – Capital Markets business and CoreLogic Australia Head of Research.

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Global PropTech platform Flow continues to expand in Australia following $4.5m funding raise

Following a recent capital raise of $4.5m, South African proptech software platform Flow, is continuing to shake up the Australian property market with its innovative real estate advertising.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

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A new era for Perth’s inner-northern suburbs as LJ Hooker City Residential acquires busy agency

Rebecca Halton, Chief Executive Officer of LJ Hooker City Residential said they had been searching for the right opportunity to further grow their brand across the busy Perth market. LJ Hooker General Manager of Network Australia, Stephen Mutton congratulated Ms Halton and director Frank Newton on expanding their business with the purchase of an established agency.

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The Economy

Treasurer delivers Goldilocks Budget says REIA

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has congratulated the Treasurer on Budget 2023-24 and has labelled it a goldilocks budget.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

Woodend country estate St Ambrose c1888 with Paul Bangay gardens for sale - Kay & Burton

7 Wood Street Woodend for sale by Campbell Kilsby and Will Maxted of Kay & Burton offers a celebrated garden setting with breathtaking mountain views.

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The Economy

AI to give agents a new edge in the property market - REIV

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has announced a partnership with data technology business PointData, to use its unique data and market insights and give members a competitive edge in the marketplace.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

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Circle on Cavill whole floor Gold Coast penthouse for sale - Amir Prestige

Sea Horizon 1 2661/9 Ferny Avenue Surfers Paradise for sale by Veronika Princeton-Hall and Mark Leonard Hall of Amir Prestige showcases glistening breathtaking azure ocean views and highlights beachside living at its best.

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The Economy

Auction market clearance rates, bidders, and registrations rising according to the latest Apollo Auctions Auction Report

It's clear that the market recovery is well under way with every auction metric measure recording stellar results in April, according to the latest Apollo Auctions Auction Report.

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News Roundup

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/04/03/adelaide-office-property-market-surges-report/1554270240

Adelaide office property market surges: report

Knight Frank’s Adelaide CBD Office Market Overview revealed there was $921.8 million worth of transactions over $10 million in the office market last year.

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https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/properties/2019/04/03/waterfall-park-hotel-%E2%80%93-unique-queenstown-opportunity/1554289775

Waterfall Park Hotel – Unique Queenstown Opportunity

Located between Arrowtown and Lake Hayes, the Waterfall Park Hotel is offered for sale as a turn-key development by one of New Zealand’s leading commercial real estate agents, Bruce Whillans of Whillans Realty Group.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.rethinktokyo.com/news/2019/04/02/land-prices-japan-2019/1554158769

Land prices of Japan in 2019

PLAZA HOMES report price rises in Tokyo residential areas.

Rethink Tokyo

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/04/02/fijis-newest-luxury-hotel-opening-month-pullman-nadi-bay-resort-spa/1554168130

Fiji's newest luxury hotel opening this month - Pullman Nadi Bay Resort & Spa

The Pullman brand is set to make its debut in Fiji on the 19th of April 2019 with the launch of the Pullman Nadi Bay Resort & Spa – a vibrant new destination where local culture connects with all things contemporary.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.rethinktokyo.com/japan-heritage-restoration-techniques

A blessing in disguise: Japan’s heritage-saving skills

Shrouding Japan’s iconic structures in scaffolding and suyane for years at a time, the Protected Conservation Techniques are a world of dedication and detail.

Rethink Tokyo

https://www.mingalarrealestateconversation.com/news/2019/04/02/what-are-benefits-chinas-belt-and-road-initiative-myanmar/1554148379

What are the benefits of China's Belt and Road initiative for Myanmar?

Colliers International has outlined the benefits of the Belt and Road initiative for Myanmar ahead of Belt and Road forum in Beijing next month.

Mingalar Real Estate Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/04/02/new-build-mercure-hotel-announced-sydney%E2%80%99s-rouse-hill/1554158625

New-build Mercure hotel announced for Sydney’s Rouse Hill

Accor has announced a new partnership with Lewis Land Group to bring a new-build Mercure hotel to Sydney’s Hills district, opening in July 2019.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/04/01/charter-hall-retail-management-acquires-sydneys-rockdale-plaza-142-million

Charter Hall Retail Management acquires Sydney's Rockdale Plaza for $142 million

JLL’s Simon Rooney has negotiated the agreement for the sale of a 100% interest in Rockdale Plaza, a dominant and strong-performing convenience based major Sydney sub-regional shopping centre, for $142.0 million to Charter Hall Retail REIT (CQR).

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