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Restored c1888 St Kilda Hill Victorian for sale on 1300sqm - Marshall White

Kuala 7 Redan Street St Kilda for sale by Oliver Bruce and Nicholas Brooks of Marshall White is a generational home with a striking alfresco connection and separate guest cottage.

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The Economy

Evidence suggests interest rates should stay on pause - REIA

ABS data shows that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 1.4% in the March quarter of 2023 and 7.0% over the twelve months.

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c1880 Allowah one of the grandest Randwick houses for sale - Savills

52-56 St Marks Road Randwick for sale by Martin Schiller of Savills Sydney is one of Randwick's finest private residences with tennis court on 1,691 square metres.

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Hockingstuart expands to fast-growing Sydney suburb of Bankstown

Hockingstuart has announced the opening of its first Sydney office in Bankstown, a fast-growing suburb located in the city’s southwest. At the helm will be Principal George Hourani, a passionate local resident who has spent numerous years selling property and forging a loyal client base in the area.

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The Economy

Preliminary capital city clearance rates slip following a further rise in interest rates- CoreLogic

Auction volumes across the combined capital cities decreased -19.3% to 1,432 this week largely due to the ‘unofficial long weekend’ but also an early indication of the seasonal trend towards an easing in auction activity after the pre-Easter highs.

Principals change brand to meet changing Brisbane demographics

First National Real Estate further strengthens its network in the coastal locality of Birkdale in the City of Redland, welcoming First National Real Estate By The Bay principals, Andrew South and Levi van Dijk.

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The Economy

John McGrath - Always buy quality to achieve the best capital growth

According to John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents, no matter what type of property you’re purchasing, buying quality is the crucial factor for achieving the best capital growth over time.

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CoreLogic and CSIRO launch new tech to drive energy efficiency gains in Australian homes

Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, and property data analytics company CoreLogic Australia are trialling a new artificial intelligence system to estimate energy efficiency for homes across Australia.

New South Wales (NSW)

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Renovated 1930’s Mollymook South Coast for sale - Sotheby’s

37 Golf Avenue Mollymook for sale by Geoff McGilvray, David Medina and James McCowan of Sotheby’s International Realty offers the ultimate in NSW South Coast coastal living, steps to beach, cafes, bike path, and golf club.

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The Economy

REIA supports proposed changes to RBA

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) supports the recommendations made by the Review of the Reserve Bank of Australia.

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https://www.mingalarrealestateconversation.com/news/2019/03/19/nydc-addresses-key-public-concerns-new-yangon-city%C2%A0/1552964417

The NYDC addresses key public concerns on New Yangon City

Serge Pun, NYDC CEO addresses topics raised about the New Yangon City a recent townhall meeting.

Mingalar real estate conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/03/20/queenstown-waterfall-park-hotel-approved-council/1553073753

Queenstown Waterfall Park Hotel approved by council

Queenstown Lakes District Council has granted Resource Consent for a hotel and related activities, including a wellness centre, restaurants, and conference and event facilities, at Waterfall Park.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/03/19/savills-celebrates-reiq-commercial-success/1552963991

Savills celebrates REIQ commercial success

Savills has been recognised for its contribution to Queensland's commercial property sector, winning Commercial Agency of the Year at the 2019 REIQ Awards.

Commo

https://www.rethinktokyo.com/startup-lady-japan-women-entrepreneurs-network

Game changers: The women taking on Tokyo’s business world

From networking to entrepreneur nights, Startup Lady Japan is providing a network for female entrepreneurs in Japan.

REthink Tokyo

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/03/20/skye-suites-hotel-open-infinity-crown-group-sydney-green-square-development

SKYE Suites hotel to open in Infinity by Crown Group Sydney Green Square development

Crown Group will open its third luxury serviced apartment hotel, SKYE Suites Green Square, mid-year as part of the iconic $575 million development Infinity by Crown Group.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/03/18/fantauzzo-art-series-hotel-howard-smith-wharves-opening-next-tuesday/1552882993

The Fantauzzo Art Series Hotel at Howard Smith Wharves opening next Tuesday

The Fantauzzo Art Series Hotel at Howard Smith Wharves has appointed Shaun Fields as general manager of its brand new $100m Brisbane hotel, opening next Tuesday, 26 March 2019.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.retalkasia.com/news/2019/03/18/singapore-record-property-auction-listings-2018-amid-slower-sales/1552859814

Singapore - record property auction listings in 2018 amid slower sales

Colliers International recently released its Colliers Flash report which tracked transactions and listings in the property auction market in Singapore during the second half (H2) of 2018.

RETALK ASIA

https://www.suayphuket.com/news/2019/03/14/data-shows-increase-phuket-airport-arrivals/1552512444

Data shows increase in Phuket Airport arrivals

Annualised figures from C9 Hotelworks have shown that Phuket Airport hosted nine million arrivals in 2018, representing a year-on-year increase of 8%.

SUAY PHUKET