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Hamptons inspired Northwood with iconic Sydney vistas - Belle

6 Upper Cliff Road Northwood for sale by Simon Harrison and Kim Walters of Belle Property offers bespoke living with beautiful harbour views.

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People

REIQ launches new award-winning e-learning course

A new, innovative, engaging and interactive edition of the Real Estate Institute of Queensland’s (REIQ) Registration Course is now open for online enrolment.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Shane Marsh designed Northgate for sale - Place

24 Ridge Street Northgate for sale by Patrick McKinnon and Jill Wright of Place Ascot 24 Ridge Street delivers minimalist functionality filled with breezes and cross ventilation.

National

Politics

IR changes cannot threaten tradies independence: HIA

“Current talks around changes to IR laws should unequivocally exclude any changes to the right of Australian tradies to work as independent contractors,” said Jocelyn Martin, HIA Deputy Managing Director - Policy & Industry.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne Brighton

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St. Hellier c.1882 Brighton Victorian for sale - RT Edgar

74 Male Street Brighton for sale by Trudy Biggin and Gabriel Ireland of RT Edgar Bayside is on the market for the first time in 33 years.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

WA property market more resilient to ninth rate rise - REIWA

The latest interest rate rise will have a more moderate impact on the WA property market than other states because of the strong local market fundamentals, REIWA CEO Cath Hart said.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Statement 2,900sqm Pymble home for sale - The Agency

44 Telegraph Road Pymble for sale by Glenn Curran of The Agency features tennis court, dedicated home cinema, billiards room, library and gym.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne Brighton

Featured Property

Brighton home built for Former Fosters CEO Ted Kunkel for sale - Marshall White

13 Park Street Brighton for sale by Stephen Smith and Simone Howell of Marshall White delivers a grand scale family estate with resort style tennis court, a heated pool and spa on 2,080sqm.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

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10-acre dual-living Tallebudgera Gold Coast Hinterland for sale - Sotheby’s

640 Trees Rd Tallebudgera for sale by Scott Keatley, Rebecca Staples and Morgan Keatley of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty offers with pristine gardens, panoramic views and income potential.

National

The Economy

RBA continues with fastest and largest rate hiking cycle on record - CoreLogic

The RBA lifted the cash rate a further 25 basis points, to 3.35%, at their February board meeting, continuing what is now the fastest and largest rate hiking cycle on record.

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https://www.retalkasia.com/news/2019/01/10/mongolia-economic-growth-set-continue-2019-mongolian-properties/1547098558

Mongolia economic growth set to continue in 2019- Mongolian Properties

A new report from Mongolian Properties has predicted strong outcomes for the Mongolian economy across the next 12 months.

RETalk Asia

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2018/12/13/quest-opens-second-apartment-hotel-canberra/1544667959

Quest opens second apartment hotel in Canberra

Quest Apartment Hotels has increased its footprint in the ACT opening its second property at 240 Canberra City Walk.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/2018/12/14/new-peak-body-franchisees-hones-code-conduct-imbalance/1544729681

New peak body for franchisees hones in on Code of Conduct imbalance

Matt Wheatley, President of the Australian Association of Franchisees, hopes to address the shortcomings of franchising regulation, particularly the power imbalance created by franchisors exploiting legal loopholes.

The Business Conversation

https://www.retalkasia.com/news/2018/12/13/construction-green-mixed-use-development-begins-phnom-penh/1544666430

Construction of green mixed-use development begins in Phnom Penh

CBRE Cambodia Associate Director James Hodge was among the guests at a ground-breaking ceremony for The Point development.

RETalk Asia

https://gapurabali.com/news/2018/12/12/mandalika-infrastructure-loan-approved/1544576941

Mandalika infrastructure loan approved

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved its first stand-alone operation in Indonesia and its first tourism-related infrastructure investment in Lombok.

Gapura Bali

https://www.retalkasia.com/property/kalim-phuket/ocean-views-andaman-sea-hillside-villa-phuket

Ocean views of Andaman Sea at hillside villa Phuket

A Kalim Sea View Villa overlooking Patong Bay is being offered by Norbert Witthinrich, of Coldwell Banker Sea Property.

RETalk Asia

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2018/12/12/mona-lodges-new-plans-400m-motown-hotel-replacing-homo/1544593335

MONA lodges new plans for $400m 'Motown' hotel, replacing 'HoMo'

Tasmania's Museum of Old and New Art has applied for planning approval for 'Motown', a 176-room $400 million hotel development replacing 'HoMo' slated to open in 2024.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2018/12/12/choice-hotels-extends-franchise-partnership-clarion-suites-gateway-melbourne-cbd

Choice Hotels extends franchise partnership with Clarion Suites Gateway Melbourne CBD hotel

Choice Hotels Asia-Pac, one of the region’s leading hotel franchise groups, has extended its franchise partnership with Melbourne CBD property, Clarion Suites Gateway.

The Hotel Conversation