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REIA and REIACT to host ground breaking sustainability forum in nation’s capital

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) and the Real Estate Institute of the ACT (REIACT) have teamed up to provide commercial real estate practitioners a unique preview of where sustainability trends will go in 2023.

Victoria (Vic.)

People

Taking the lead (with the help of some young dynamos): Branthwaite Real Estate launches with UrbanX

Mornington Peninsula local and well-established real estate agent, Bill Branthwaite, has taken the next step in his career, launching Branthwaite Real Estate in partnership with UrbanX.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

Elma Cole’s 43-acre estate Mornington Peninsula for sale - Kay & Burton

Tillabudgery 23 Stanleys Road Balnarring for sale by Tom Barr Smith, Will Maxted and Meg Pell of Kay & Burton offers panoramic views from Phillip Island to Bass Strait.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Absolute waterfront Allman Johnston-designed Drummoyne for sale - CobdenHayson

3 Wrights Point Drummoyne for sale by Daniel Patterson and Chad Egan of CobdenHayson offers a world-class property in a breathtaking harbour setting.

New South Wales (NSW)

People

The best for Bathurst: Jim Connors Launches Connors & Co. with UrbanX

By partnering with UrbanX, Jim Connors has been empowered to launch his agency, Connors & Co. with full support, without the stress, and with little capital outlay.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

European-Inspired country estate Mornington Peninsula for sale - RT Edgar

55 Beaulieu Road Red Hill for sale by Madeline Kennedy and Michael Parker of RT Edgar resonates with quality, luxury, and effortless family functionality.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Newly constructed Chris Clout Hamilton Hill for sale - Place

5a Quarry Street Hamilton for sale by Drew Davies and Carter Lagana of Place Ascot delivers mesmerising views of Brisbane River and city skyline.

National

The Economy

CoreLogic Home Value Index rate of decline eases despite -1.0% fall in January

CoreLogic’s national Home Value Index (HVI) fell a further -1.0% in January, a slight improvement on the -1.1% decline recorded in December, and the smallest month-on-month decline since June last year.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Lochlane East Brisbane Queenslander c1911 sold for record price - SpinksCo Residential

117 Mowbray Terrace East Brisbane sold by Rachael Spinks and Liz McSweeney of SpinksCo Residential set a street price record, as well as a record for a dry block in East Brisbane.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Sam Towndrow joins forces with BresicWhitney

With 17 years of Eastern Suburbs expertise, Sam Towndrow will bolster the group’s already strong scope and service ability in these coveted markets.

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News Roundup

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2018/12/07/dexus-leads-way-net-zero-emissions/1544148489

Dexus leads the way to net zero emissions

Head of Group Sustainability and Energy Paul Wall said the ESA will help Dexus achieve net zero by 2030 – 20 years ahead of the targets established under the Paris Agreement.

COMMO

https://www.retalkasia.com/news/2018/12/07/what-will-be-key-real-estate-market-trends-2019/1544149121

What will be the key real estate market trends in 2019?

JLL's Jeremy Kelly, Director – Global Research, Tom Carroll – Head of EMEA Corporate Research & Strategy, Maggie Coleman – Managing Director, International Capital, Americas and Albert Ovidi – COO, Asia Pacific provide insights into 2019.

RETalk Asia

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2018/12/07/quest-epping-opened-mayor-city-whittlesea-cr-lawrie-cox-and-afl-legend-kevin-sheedy

Quest Epping opened by Mayor of the City of Whittlesea Cr Lawrie Cox and AFL legend Kevin Sheedy AM

This week the Mayor of the City of Whittlesea, Cr Lawrie Cox, and AFL legend Kevin Sheedy AM joined Quest Chief Financial Officer – Jason Vanderzalm, to officially open Quest Epping, located on the corner of Cooper and Miller streets at Pacific Epping Shopping Centre.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2018/12/06/queenstown%E2%80%99s-highest-altitude-boutique-hotel-opens-k%C4%81mana-lakehouse/1544062279

Queenstown’s highest altitude boutique hotel opens, Kāmana Lakehouse

Queenstown’s newest boutique accommodation, Kāmana Lakehouse, has this week opened, following a multi-million-dollar brand development by owners Coherent Hotel Ltd.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2018/12/07/new-law-tackles-small-business-superannuation-obligations/1544126167

New law tackles small business superannuation obligations

The AIST hopes the legislation will lead to a decline in the estimated $3.6 billion of unpaid superannuation each year.

The Business Conversation

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2018/12/07/2000th-green-star-certification-awarded-105-phillip-st-parramatta/1544127486

2,000th Green Star certification awarded to 105 Phillip St Parramatta

Green Star certification, by the Green Building Council of Australia, is Australia's only national and voluntary rating system for buildings and communities.

COMMO

https://www.suayphuket.com/2018/12/05/thailand-obtaining-finance-foreigner/1543984845

Thailand: obtaining finance as a foreigner

We look at how foreigners can obtain finance to purchase property in Thailand.

Suay Phuket

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/properties/2018/12/05/leasehold-melbournes-royal-saxon-hotel-sold/1543978625

Leasehold of Melbourne's Royal Saxon Hotel sold

CBRE Hotels have announced the off-market transaction of the Leasehold Interest of the Royal Saxon Hotel, Richmond, representing one of 2018’s most significant food and beverage pub transactions.

The Hotel Conversation