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Paris Magdalinos designed 61-acre Ongaonga for sale - Bayleys

This Ongaonga estate for sale by Gretchen Paape of Bayleys is located in Central Hawke’s Bay New Zealand and has been built to the finest detail with no expense spared.

National

The Economy

Sales of new homes in February remain low - HIA

The HIA New Home Sales report – a monthly survey of the largest volume home builders in the five largest states – is a leading indicator of future detached home construction.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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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.

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https://www.theaseandeveloper.com/news/2019/02/11/mountain-highway-development-site-sold/1549854833

Mountain Highway development site sold

A Bayswater development site along the Mountain Highway has been sold by Savills.

The ASEAN Developer

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/02/12/zagame-family-acquires-abbotsford-office-building-site-australian-education-union

Zagame family acquires Abbotsford office building site from Australian Education Union

Fitzroys has negotiated the sale of an office building site in Abbotsford on behalf of the Australian Education Union's Victorian branch.

COMMO

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/02/11/nzicc-local-art-installation-begins/1549855190

NZICC local art installation begins

Construction of the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) has reached another milestone, with the installation of the first of the glass art work covering the exterior top of the building.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/02/11/brisbane-airport-and-brisbane-marketing-partnership-boost-tourism/1549840591

Brisbane Airport and Brisbane Marketing partnership to boost tourism

Brisbane Airport Corporation and Brisbane Marketing have entered into a three year multi-million dollar partnership to boost recognition of Brand Brisbane to international audiences, further enhancing Brisbane’s position as an international gateway to Australia.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2019/02/11/global-quickbooks-study-highlights-small-business-cash-flow-woes/1549837300

Global QuickBooks study highlights small business cash flow woes

Half of Australian small businesses surveyed have lost $10,000 or more by foregoing a project or sales due to cash flow issues.

The Business Conversation

https://www.retalkasia.com/news/2019/02/08/asia-property-market-outlook-challenging-2019-opportunities-remain-occupiers-and

Asia property market outlook challenging in 2019, but opportunities remain for occupiers and investors

Colliers International released its latest predictions for the Asia property market in 2019

RE Talk Asia

https://commo.com.au/news/2019/02/08/opportunity-beckons-bendigo-gateway-sale/1549599397

Opportunity beckons in Bendigo with Gateway sale

The listing of a seven-hectare site within Bendigo by Killen Thomas has come a month before Qantas start flying directly to the region from Sydney.

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.

The Hotel Conversation