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c1862 French inspired Clunes estate The Vicarage for sale - Belle

42 Service Street Clunes for sale by Angela Flowers of Belle Property is one of Clunes' finest estates on two titles in the heart of the town.

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The Economy

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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People

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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People

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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People

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.

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News Roundup

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