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Thinking about a holiday home? Forget all the hassles with Ko

Owning a luxury holiday home can be a long-term dream for many Australians. With the introduction of the Ko co-ownership platform to the Asia-Pacific region, that dream no longer has to take years.

National

The Economy

Knockdowns fall with dropping investment levels

Knocking down a building often represents the first step in implementing a massive investment in any one property, both in time, and in money. Every quarter, the ABS provides data on the number of new dwellings approved for construction, and for demolition.

Victoria (Vic.)

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Ray White Rural Victoria launches Team Woodley Saba to service Mitchell Shire

Ray White Rural Victoria has recruited Ursula Saba to join Brendan Woodley to service demand. We’re absolutely thrilled to have Ursula Saba join our team to help service both vendors and buyers across Kilmore, Wallan, Broadford and the greater Mitchell Shire region," said Jason Hellyer, Director of Ray White Rural Victoria.

National

The Economy

Housing completions fail to keep up with population growth

According to Nerida Conisbee, Ray White Group, Chief Economist, policies that encourage more investors in housing would be the most effective short term solution to solving the housing shortage.

National

People

First National announces NSW 2023 General Excellence & Marketing Awards

First National Real Estate’s NSW agents were presented with their 2023 General Excellence and Marketing Awards at Hilton Sydney on Saturday night.

National

The Economy

John McGrath – Buyers more decisive as market stabilises

Despite the economic climate and impact of potential further interest rate rises, John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents, believes we may be either at or approaching the bottom of this property cycle, and it looks like many buyers agree.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

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Azure Luxury Rainforest Villas Sunshine Coast for sale - Sotheby’s

Azure Luxury Rainforest Villas Forest Glen for sale by Gabel Stathis of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty offers its residents the freedom to build the lifestyle of their dreams.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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Top Auction, Top Auctioneer, for Lara’s Good Friday Appeal Charity Home

REIV senior auctioneer of the year Luke Banitsiotis will take the reins of this year’s Good Friday Appeal (GFA) Charity Home Auction by Villawood Properties and Henley at Coridale, Lara.

National

The Economy

Five things to know about the ‘fixed-rate cliff' - CoreLogic

CoreLogic Head of Research Eliza Owen studies the fixed-rate cliff and explains what the cliff is, and five must-know pieces of information that put the cliff into context.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

DesignStudioGroup 5 acre Kangaroo Valley for sale - Atlas

Mountain Springs 368D Bunkers Hill Road Barrengarry for sale by Michael Coombs and John Melville of Atlas delivers brand new luxury set amongst dramatic beauty.

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News Roundup

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/01/22/richmond-office-sets-land-rate-record/1548146151

Richmond office sets land rate record

A Richmond office building has fetched $4.1 million at auction, setting a new benchmark for property values within the Richmond and Cremorne districts.

COMMO

https://www.theaseandeveloper.com/news/2019/01/22/agents-becoming-more-involved-projects-says-thompson/1548103216

Agents becoming more involved in projects, says Thompson

A change in the market has prompted a shift in what is required to become a real estate agent, according to the director of Beller Property Group.

The ASEAN Developer

https://www.suayphuket.com/news/2019/01/17/yacht-owners-seek-phuket-property-thailand%E2%80%99s-yacht-show-rendezvous-2019/1547701218

Yacht owners seek Phuket property at Thailand’s Yacht Show & RendezVous 2019

WILLIAMS MEDIA spoke with Norbert Witthinrich from Coldwell Banker Sea Properties Phuket who held an exhibition stand at the event.

SUAY Phuket

https://www.mingalarrealestateconversation.com/news/2019/01/22/full-steam-ahead-mandalay-muse-rail-project/1548111642

Full steam ahead for Mandalay-Muse rail project?

The Mandalay-Muse rail project may be in the clear after a rough ride throughout the past few years, with the Mandalay Government planning on starting preliminary work for construction next year.

Mingalar Real Estate Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/01/21/australian-hotel-sales-total-18-billion-2018-colliers-international-report

Australian hotel sales total $1.8 billion in 2018 - Colliers International Report

Despite a slow start to 2018, Australian hotel sales volumes picked up over the second half of the year to record a total of $1.8 billion, across 37 transactions (including two portfolio deals), according to Colliers International.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/01/21/australian-commercial-sales-tip-328b-2018/1548032373

Australian commercial sales tip $32.8b in 2018

The latest sales data from CBRE has revealed that nearly $33 billion changed hands in 2018, down 9 per cent from the previous year's figure.

COMMO

https://www.theaseandeveloper.com/news/2019/01/21/holden-remains-right-track/1548031279

Holden remains on the right track

Dan Holden's self-starter journey reached another milestone at the end of last year, with the founder of HoldenCAPITAL named as one of Australia's Top 100 Young Entrepreneurs.

The ASEAN Developer

https://www.retalkasia.com/news/2019/01/21/hong-kongs-central-office-market-named-most-expensive/1548051339

Hong Kong's Central office market named most expensive

Hong Kong's Central has again topped JLL's list of the most expensive office markets in the world.

RETalk Asia