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John McGrath – Two key tips for investors returning to market

With investors returning to the market this year, I have two crucial tips to buy well, says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

National

The Economy

Property a priority for Gen Z women but affordability and investment major hurdles

CoreLogic's 2024 Women & Property report, which surveyed home ownership status and motivations, barriers and attitudes towards dwelling ownership among women and men in Australia, reveals that 68.2% of women surveyed own at least one property.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

c1834 200-acre NSW Manar Homestead Braidwood auction - Sotheby’s

306 Manar Road Braidwood for sale by David Medina and James McCowan of NSW Sotheby’s International Realty is on the market for the first time in 190 years.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Clayfield suburb record Robin Dods Queenslander sold - Place

Rangemoor 165 Adelaide Street East Clayfield sold by Heath Williams of Place New Farm generated great interest in its rich history and family appeal.

Tasmania (Tas.)Hobart

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Grand c1895 Hobart home for sale - Knight Frank

Dilkusha 282 Sandy Bay Road Sandy Bay for sale by Nina Schubert and Tay Smook of Knight Frank Tasmania epitomises timeless elegance with modern comforts.

National New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

CBRE’s Residential Valuations National Survey elicited responses from 190 residential valuers - this is what they said

New CBRE survey highlights the country’s most in demand residential real estate and key city-based trends - Perth, Sydney and Adelaide tipped to record Australia’s strongest high price growth.

Western Australia (WA)

People

First National Real Estate Compass launches in Cannington Western Australia

First National Real Estate, announce the launch of its latest agency, First National Real Estate Compass Cannington, Western Australia. Spearheaded by dynamic duo, Louise and William Trainer, the agency sets out to redefine property service standards in the region.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

14-acre Rosebud lifestyle with ocean views for sale - Kay & Burton

150 Jones Road Rosebud for sale by Andrew Hines and Matthew Pillios of Kay & Burton is one of the Mornington Peninsula's most esteemed luxury homes.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Tranquil Brisbane riverfront Hawthorne for sale - Place

30 Aaron Avenue Hawthorne for sale by Sarah Hackett and Lauren Marmotta of Place New Farm offers privacy and a prestigious riverfront position.

South Australia (SA)Adelaide

People

Conversation: Emma Slape, the dynamic CEO of Turner Real Estate

As the global community commemorates International Women's Day, CEO of Turner Real Estate, Emma Slape, generously shares her insights, triumphs and experiences of being a leader, offering a compelling glimpse into the remarkable journey that has shaped her career.

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https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2020/02/28/icons-gin-2020-honours-australian-distiller/1582852531

Icons Of Gin 2020 honours Australian Distiller

Adelaide Hills Distillery has generated global interest, winning 'Distiller Of The Year' for distiller Sacha La Forgia in London.

The Business Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2020/02/27/quarrymans-hotel-sells-auction/1582770631

Quarryman's Hotel sells before auction

Hotel industry stalwart Colin Parras buys back into the market by purchasing Pyrmont pub, through Sam Handy and Dan Dragicevich of HTL Property and Mike Wheatley of Knight Frank Hotels.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2020/02/27/meet-aussie-teamwear-company-giving-red-card-plastic-pollution/1582758840

Meet the Aussie teamwear company giving a red card to plastic pollution

Perth-based Mecca Sports produces sportswear made from recycled plastic, offering teams the chance to reduce the carbon footprint of their uniforms.

The Business Conversation

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2020/02/27/liverpool-office-building-sold-525-million/1582759572

Liverpool office building sold for $52.5 million

A commercial office asset has become Liverpool's highest ever property transaction after being sold to Chinese investors for $52.5 million in a deal negotiated by Ray White Commercial Western Sydney, in conjunction with Colliers International.

Commo.

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/2020/02/26/why-sydney-hotels-are-spruce-mode-says-jll/1582711771

Why Sydney hotels are in spruce-up mode, says JLL

Hotel operators rethink strategies on when best to refit, report by JLL Hotels.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2020/02/26/cosboa-launches-push-attract-more-women-small-business/1582707322

COSBOA launches push to attract more women into small business

Scheduled to tour over one hundred schools around the country, COSBOA's series of entrepreneurial workshops for young women aims to increase the number of female business leaders in Australia.

The Business Conversation

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2020/02/26/port-coogee-childcare-centre-sold-71-million/1582663350

Port Coogee Childcare Centre sold for $7.1 million

A brand new purpose-built childcare centre in North Coogee on the WA coast has sold off-market to a syndicate arranged by Perdaman for $7.1 million in a deal negotiated by Savills Australia's Barney Dear.

Commo.

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2020/02/25/smart-research-small-law/1582583942

Smart research for small law

This new opportunity for the small law market to invest in verified legal research will provide additional assurance to clients and take the burden out of manual knowledge work.

The Business Conversation