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Blue Mountains estate for sale with heritage Sorensen gardens - Ray White Double Bay

The Braes 62-68 Grose Street Leura for sale by Nic Krasnostein and Elliott Placks of Ray White Double Bay features approx. 6 acres of European inspired landscaping.

New South Wales (NSW)

Design

Byron Bay: Australia’s coastal paradise gaining global attention

With pristine beaches, abundant natural beauty and a flourishing health and wellness scene, Byron Bay is a prestige property and holiday home co-ownership platform Ko has several luxury listings in the area.

REINSW: Rent bidding ban backfires

The NSW Government’s ban on agents from engaging in ‘rent bidding’ has had a counterproductive impact, according to the Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW), as tenants are not only now more aware that they can offer above the asking rent, they are increasingly doing so because they believe they must.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Politics

Government intent on driving away investors, says REIQ

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is calling on the Queensland Government to immediately withdraw its startling comments which dangerously put rent control on the table yet again.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

People

From the AREC stage to centre stage. Find out which top-performing agent has launched his own business

From commercial fisherman to luxury million-dollar agent, Hanan Cawley is bringing a new era of excellence to the Gold Coast's real estate market.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

Sydney ranks 6th out of 10 cities globally for luxury residential rental growth - Knight Frank

Sydney saw the sixth highest annual growth in luxury residential rents in 2022 out of 10 ranked global cities, according to the latest research from Knight Frank.

National

The Economy

REIA President urges owners to lease vacant properties

REIA President has urged Australians holding vacant properties to consider putting them into the rental pool as the winter months approach.

National

The Economy

Second busiest auction week, year-to-date says CoreLogic

According to Caitlin Fono, Research Analyst of CoreLogic, preliminary capital city clearance rates slip following a further rise in interest rates.

National

The Economy

Are property investors getting out of the market? - Ray White

Mortgage stress has risen dramatically since last year but so far we are yet to see an increase in people selling as a result according to Nerida Conisbee, Ray White Chief Economist.

National

The Economy

John McGrath – Property ownership among women is rising

According to John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents, there has been a slight increase in the number of women homeowners in Australia over the past 12 months.

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News Roundup

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/properties/2019/02/13/wayside-inn-melbourne-hotel-lease-will-connolly-cbre-hotels/1550044633

Wayside Inn Melbourne Hotel for lease - Will Connolly CBRE Hotels

Located in iconic South Melbourne, just minutes from Melbourne’s CBD, amongst commercial warehouse and office space providing patrons at your door, the Wayside Inn is poised to maintain South Melbourne’s pub resurgence.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/02/13/resilient-australian-investment-market-continues-grow-colliers/1550031593

'Resilient' Australian investment market continues to grow - Colliers

Changes to the composition of Australian shopping centres is a key factor underpinning the resilience of bricks-and-mortar retailing, according to Colliers International's 2019 Investment Review.

COMMO

https://www.theaseandeveloper.com/news/2019/02/13/burj-jumeira-launched-dubai/1550029178

Burj Jumeira launched in Dubai

Construction has begun on Dubai Holding's next contribution to the Dubai city skyline, Burj Jumeira

The ASEAN Developer

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/profiles/2019/02/13/barry-fleischmann-joins-colliers-hotels-brisbane/1550013346

Barry Fleischmann joins Colliers Hotels in Brisbane

Barry Fleischmann has joined the Hotels team at Colliers International in Brisbane as a Director, following an extensive career in the hospitality industry both here and in the US.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/02/13/bendigo-banks-dockland-headquarters-hits-market/1550010370

Bendigo Bank's Dockland headquarters hits the market

Colliers International and CBRE are expected to field offers in excess of $80 million for Bendigo Bank‘s Melbourne headquarters, after it was listed by Singapore-based Wharf Street Investments.

COMMO

https://www.retalkasia.com/news/2019/02/12/savills-korea-release-their-seoul-office-sector-briefing-q4-2018/1549940541

Savills Korea release their Seoul Office Sector Briefing Q4 2018

Savills' latest research report has found that Demand for Seoul’s prime offices continued to rise in Q4 after two straight quarters of growth.

RETalk Asia

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/property/42-donkin-lane-mission-beach-4852/pippis-beach-waterside-restaurant-sale-mission-beach

Pippi's on the Beach: waterside restaurant for sale in Mission Beach

This former beach house has been redesigned into an absolute beachfront restaurant with stunning views. For sale by Tania Steele of Tropical Property.

The Business Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/02/12/construction-new-200-million-westin-darwin-hotel-will-begin-month/1549920180

Construction of the new $200 million Westin Darwin hotel will begin this month

Construction of the The Westin Darwin Hotel will commence this month, overlooking the Darwin Harbour and adjoining the CBD, providing a significant boost for the local tourism industry, and act as a major drawcard for high-end business people and more tourists.

The Hotel Conversation