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It’s cheaper to rent than buy a house in 90% of Australian suburbs Says CoreLogic

CoreLogic’s analysis of 3,904 house and unit markets nationally found for houses, just 9.1% of suburbs were cheaper to buy than rent, down from 30.2% of suburbs this time last year.

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Finding Freedom: From a major franchise to his own brand, this agent is making moves in Mudgee

Ben Reynolds, fuelled by his long-time dream of making a mark in the real estate industry, has made the leap and launched Reynolds Estate Agents in partnership with UrbanX.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Picturesque semi-rural Dural 8-acre estate on two titles - LJ Hooker

656 & 656B Old Northern Road Dural for sale by Peter Colusso and William Brush of LJ Hooker Dural features 1,100sqm main residence, pool, tennis court, putting green, and a private lake.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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New Farm riverfront Cutters Landing sub-penthouse sold $5.7Million - Place

The renovated Flinders sub-penthouse 1611 / 22 Refinery Parade New Farm sold by Sarah Hackett of Place New Farm attracted a lot of interest at the auction with five registered bidders.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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“Falling into Place”: Experienced office changes brands

Experienced real estate agents and business owners, Richard and Carrie Bischoff, are excited to share they have converted their Brisbane west agency into a Place Estate Agents.

New South Wales (NSW)

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Bespoke Byron Hinterland for sale with ocean views - Byron Bay Property Sales

13 Edward Place Knockrow for sale by Ku Darroch of Byron Bay Property Sales is a country estate with private and stylish house and big ocean views.

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Laing+Simmons Annual Awards: Havana Nights

The Laing+Simmons Annual Awards night was held on Saturday March 25 and once again honoured the network’s high-profile leaders, rising stars and outstanding teams – all of whom enjoyed a buzzing night of fun and celebration as part of the Havana Nights theme.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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New York style Kangaroo Point riverfront penthouse for sale - Place

48 / 30 O’Connell Street Kangaroo Point for sale by Sarah Hackett of Place New Farm offers entertaining spaces ideal for grand celebrations and leisurely sunset drinks.

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AREC celebrates 25 years with a star line-up

The Australasian Real Estate Conference (AREC) in celebrating its 25-year anniversary, will present a compelling program in which it draws upon 33 speakers from overseas and around Australia.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

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Nature lover's Tallebudgera Valley acreage for sale - Sotheby’s

72 Golden Valley Road Tallebudgera for sale by Scott Keatley and Morgan Keatley of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty is a modern family sanctuary in a peaceful, leafy neighbourhood.

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https://www.theaseandeveloper.com/news/2019/02/27/singapore-co-living-company-hmlet-coming-australia/1551238662

Singapore co-living company Hmlet coming to Australia

Singapore-based co-living company Hmlet has announced its entry into the Australian market.

The ASEAN Developer

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/02/27/amp-capital-unveils-foundry-angel-place-sydney/1551244721

AMP Capital unveils The Foundry at Angel Place in Sydney

A new urban respite has been added to the Angel Place office building in Sydney's CBD.

COMMO

https://www.rethinktokyo.com/uchi-soto-architecture-japanese-concept

Uchi-soto: How the Japanese concept that divides the "in" from the "out" reflects in Tokyo architecture

Small spaces, almost-windowless fronts, low walls that don’t seem to be keeping any burglars out — the Japanese idea of uchi and soto, a clear distinction between the inside and the outside, has shaped Japanese society and homes for centuries.

REThink Tokyo

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/02/27/adina-apartment-hotel-melbourne-northbank-unveils-new-refurbishment/1551223676

Adina Apartment Hotel Melbourne Northbank unveils new refurbishment

TFE Hotels’ Adina Apartment Hotel Melbourne Northbank has unveiled a new look following a multi-million-dollar refurbishment.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2019/02/27/record-number-organisations-receive-employer-choice-gender-equality-citation

Record number of organisations receive Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation

Focus on flexible work, parental leave and women in leadership is “not just good for business”.

The Business Conversation

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/02/26/cafe-block-sold-111-million-melbourne/1551150182

Cafe from The Block sold for $1.11 million in Melbourne

A cafe created as part of TV series The Block has been sold by James Lockwood and Chris Kombi of Fitzroys.

COMMO

https://www.theaseandeveloper.com/news/2019/02/26/japans-society-50-drive-innovation-and-combat-social-challenges-says-jll/1551144534

Japan's Society 5.0 to drive innovation and combat social challenges, says JLL

Nearly three years after it was first introduced, Japan's Society 5.0 concept is helping to shape the nation's future, according to JLL.

The ASEAN Developer

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/02/25/infrastructure-driving-tourism-gold-coast-canford/1551069960

The Infrastructure Driving Tourism on the Gold Coast - Canford

Canford report that the Gold Coast is experiencing extensive infrastructure upgrades which is increasing the number of visitors and residents to the Gold Coast.

The Hotel Conversation