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Revolutionary proptech Bricks + Agent acquires Inspection Manager

Rafael Niesten, Co-founder of Bricks + Agent, commented; “Both platforms are a natural fit for one another and share the ambition to deliver smoother maintenance, inspections and invoice-related transactions for all stakeholders. Our growth aspirations are aligned.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Pier by Mirvac Riverfront Newstead penthouse for sale - Place

250/1 Newstead Terrace Newstead for sale by Sarah Hackett of Place New Farm in conjunction with Matt Lancashire of Ray White New Farm features a private pool and 52m river frontage.

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The Economy

Rent freeze will not fix the rent crisis - REIA

REIA President, Mr Hayden Groves, has implored the Federal Government ahead of Budget 2023 to keep their eye on the prize of helping renters, and avoid knee-jerk policy reactions like rental freezes and rent controls.

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Construction

Building loans remain at 15 year low - HIA

“Lending for the purchase or construction of a new home remains at its lowest level in 15 years,” stated HIA’s Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne Brighton

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Palm Springs inspired Brighton golden triangle for sale - Marshall White

29 New Street Brighton for sale by Andy Nasr and Simon Monnier-Penny of Marshall White features interiors by 2023 Architectural Digest 100 firm, Flack Studio.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Trophy Manly beach house with coastal ocean views - Belle

77 Bower Street Manly for sale by Anthony Calacoci and Luke Burgess of Belle Property showcases postcard-perfect northerly panoramas from Manly Beach to the northern coastline.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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European style country manor house Mount Vernon for sale - The Agency

195-201 Capitol Hill Drive Mount Vernon for sale by Eva Freketic and Ben Marovic of The Agency is located in Capitol Hill Estate on 9361sqm.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

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Riverside Perth penthouse for sale - William Porteous Properties

5/11 Brown Street for sale by Peter Robertson of William Porteous Properties. Mardelup Building penthouse for sale with a price guide of $22 million.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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10-bedroom 1942 Georgian Revival Toorak estate for sale - Marshall White

35-39 Albany Road Toorak for sale by Marcus Chiminello and Nicole French of Marshall White on 3,616sqm is one of Toorak’s most significant estates.

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The Economy

Auction market resilience to be tested in wake of May rate hike - CoreLogic

According to CoreLogic, capital city auction activity is set to rise this week, with 1,817 homes scheduled to go under the hammer, up 4.5% from the 1,739 auctions held last week.

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https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/03/04/new-cafe-set-open-brunswick-west-after-sale-retail-space/1551650543

New cafe set to open in Brunswick West after sale of retail space

The sale of retail space at Brunswick West in Melbourne by Fitzroys' agents Jordan Ceppi and Ervin Niyaz has paved the way for a new cafe to open at the site.

Commo

https://www.theaseandeveloper.com/news/2019/03/01/singapore-development-charge-rate-increases-largely-expected-says-colliers

Singapore development charge rate increases 'largely expected', says Colliers

The revision of Singapore's development charges by the Ministry of National Development reflects the current market conditions in the respective property segments, according to Colliers International.

The ASEAN Developer

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2019/03/01/australian-consumers-are-least-tolerant-poor-digital-customer-service/1551393771

Australian consumers are least tolerant of poor digital customer service

Global survey shows disjointed communications technologies fail customers and harm employee productivity and morale.

The Business Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/02/27/falls-creek-and-hotham-ski-fields-sold-vail-resorts-174m/1551260363

Falls Creek and Hotham ski fields sold to Vail Resorts for $174m

Vail Resorts has announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase the ski fields at Falls Creek Alpine Resort and Hotham Alpine Resort in Victoria for $174 million.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.theaseandeveloper.com/news/2019/02/28/st-thomas-ville-launched-sale-singapore/1551321868

St Thomas Ville launched for sale in Singapore

JLL has launched a collective sale tender for the St Thomas Ville development in Singapore.

The ASEAN Developer

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/03/01/wa-shopping-centre-investment-market-tips-60-million-first-two-months-2019

WA shopping centre investment market tips $60 million in first two months of 2019

The sale of Wattle Grove Shopping Centre by CBRE and Knight Frank has pushed Western Australia's retail investment market past $60 million in 2019.

COMMO

https://www.retalkmena.com/news/2019/02/28/dubai-has-more-1000-active-airbnb-listings-report-says/1551320653

Dubai has more than 1,000 active Airbnb listings, report says

It's boom time for Dubai's holiday home market, with more than 1,000 active listings on Airbnb, according to a report by Knight Frank.

RETalk Mena

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/02/27/adelaide-welcome-qt-hotel-brand-180m-development/1551266629

Adelaide to welcome QT Hotel brand in $180m development

Event Hospitality & Entertainment has announced it has entered into a management agreement for its newest QT hotel in Adelaide at 62 Currie St in the heart of the CBD, set to open in 2021.

The Hotel Conversation