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House prices hold ground across Victoria - REIV

Price stability continues across Victoria’s property market, with metropolitan units climbing 3.2 per cent to $630,500 while metropolitan houses recorded a 1.1 per cent drop to $937,500.

National

The Economy

John McGrath – What key amenities are worth

John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents, looks at the common question in real estate, how much are certain amenities actually worth?

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

Sydney waterfront property commands the highest premium globally - Knight Frank

Knight Frank has released its 2023 Waterfront Homes report. The research found Sydney waterfront property commanded the highest price premium out of the 8 global cities analysed. Waterfront property in Sydney generates a 118% premium, down only marginally from 121% in 2022.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

c1888. Woodend country estate with Paul Bangay gardens St Ambrose sold - Kay & Burton

7 Wood Street Woodend sold by Campbell Kilsby and Will Maxted of Kay & Burton after a 4-week campaign.

National

The Economy

Winter auction market holds steady - CoreLogic

Auction activity remains steady this week with 1,426 homes across the combined capitals scheduled for auction, down just two auctions from last week. Last year over the same period, a 3.7% week-on-week increase was recorded, as school holiday activities concluded.

National Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

Coronis Group Empowers Aspiring Agents with Jodi Ford's Inspiring Journey over her past 40 years in the Industry

Coronis Group, a leading real estate network, is thrilled to highlight the exceptional leadership expertise of Jodi Ford. Jodi's journey from property manager to a successful business owner showcases the unique support and mentorship that Coronis provides to aspiring property agents in the industry.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Place Ascot charity auction - commission free sale

Place Ascot continues its support of Ascot State School with a charity auction for commission free sale.

National

Construction

Commencements of detached houses continue to decline into 2023 - HIA

“Australia commenced 26,265 new houses in the first quarter of 2023, down by 16.4 per cent on the same quarter last year and 39.1 per cent fewer houses commenced than during the peak in the June Quarter 2021,” stated HIA Senior Economist, Tom Devitt.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Secluded 20-acre Southern Highlands estate for sale - Knight Frank

Wombat Hollow at 300 Kirkland Road East Kangaloon for sale by Nathan Berlyn and Andrew Blake of Knight Frank delivers a range of additional curated accommodation.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne Brighton

Featured Property

Finnis Architects ultra modern Brighton for sale - Buxton

Quarry House 6 Menzies Avenue Brighton for sale by Stefan Whiting and Kym Williams of Buxton Brighton offers architect designed tri-level luxury in a quiet cul-de-sac.

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https://www.rethinktokyo.com/japan-red-brick-buildings

Japan’s red brick buildings

How turn-of-the-century European style became a fixed element of the Japanese architectural landscape.

REthink Tokyo

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/2019/07/08/governance-everyones-business/1562563428

Governance is everyone's business

GGI’s new product offers an easier way for current and aspiring directors and executives to engage.

The Business Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/07/08/adnate-new-art-series-hotel-perth-open-october-2019/1562581245

'The Adnate' new Art Series Hotel Perth to open October 2019

Accor has announced its new Art Series hotel in Perth will be named after one of Australian street art's most influential big wall painters – Matt Adnate.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/2019/07/09/companies-risk-office-digital-divide/1562635912

Companies at risk from office digital divide

More than two thirds of Australian workers say they cannot access all the tools and systems they need to do their job properly while working remotely.

The Business Conversation

https://www.commo.com.au/properties/2019/07/09/five-storey-south-melbourne-building-expected-fetch-15-million/1562617704

Five-storey South Melbourne building expected to fetch $15 million

The 4258-square metre building at 71-73 Palmerston Crescent has been listed by Colliers International.

COMMO

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/07/08/15m-sequoia-development-mount-lofty-house-open-december/1562576111

$15m Sequoia development at Mount Lofty House to open in December

South Australia will soon have a brand new super-luxe offering for local and international visitors with Sequoia set to rival the world’s best when it opens in the Adelaide Hills in December.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/07/08/taa-nsw-welcomes-new-state-labor-leader-jodi-mckay/1562541202

TAA NSW welcomes new state Labor leader Jodi McKay

The state’s peak tourism accommodation body - Tourism Accommodation NSW - has welcomed the election of Jodi McKay as the new Labor Party leader.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.retalkasia.com/news/2019/07/04/2019-visitor-numbers-myanmar-30-capa/1562245758

2019 visitor numbers in Myanmar up 30% - CAPA

Arrivals from China alone were up 125% as reported by CAPA – Centre for Aviation. Myanmar’s Ministry of Hotels and Tourism.

RETalk Asia