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Ayre Real Estate announces Emma Vadas as Partner

Ayre Real Estate, Sydney's premier agency specialising in luxury apartments, announce the appointment of Senior Sales Agent Emma Vadas as a partner in their Sydney sales division.

National

The Economy

Rental market eases slightly as vacancy rates lift from record-lows - CoreLogic

CoreLogic Economist Kaytlin Ezzy noted although rates are rising, they remain 1.5 percentage points below the pre-COVID five-year average.

South Australia (SA)Adelaide

The Economy

Ray White SA agents are competition creators

Ray White South Australia auction agents have consistently recorded an auction clearance rate well above the industry average, says John Morris Ray White South Australia Chief auctioneer.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Wategos Byron Bay Wing House for sale - Byron Bay Real Estate Agency

59 Brownell Drive Byron Bay for sale by Liam Annesley of Byron Bay Real Estate Agency was awarded Best Property at The International Property Awards.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane Gold Coast Sunshine Coast

Politics

REIQ calls for a more balanced and practical approach to AML

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is urging the Government to adopt a more appropriate approach to the expansion of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) regime, says REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella.

National

The Economy

Lowest preliminary clearance rate since December 2022 - CoreLogic

By Caitlin Fono, Research Analyst, CoreLogic Australia.

National

The Economy

John McGrath – The Calm Home: Serene, Smart & Safe

As we head into November, sellers may be interested to hear of new PropTrack data indicating this may be the best month to sell says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

c1886 Landmark Hawthorn East Victorian Strathnaver for sale - Marshall White

14-16 Grandview Grove Hawthorn East for sale by James Tostevin, John Bongiorno, and Scarlett Hang of Marshall White Boroondara features a stunning modern transformation.

National New South Wales (NSW)Sydney Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

People

Powerhouse Performers Continue to Set Records at Richardson & Wrench

For the first time since 2016 four women were celebrated in the top 10 finalists of the Most Outstanding Salesperson by Income at the Richardson & Wrench 2024 annual awards.

Queensland (Qld)

People

Paradise Property Group: Making Waves in Cairns Real Estate - Plum Partners

With a passion for delivering record-breaking results, Sean Thorpe built Paradise Property Group from the ground up, offering a fresh, tailored approach that big franchises just can’t match.

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https://www.suayphuket.com/news/2020/09/17/thai-cabinet-approves-%E2%80%98special-tourist-visa%E2%80%99-long-staying-visitors/1600324709

Thai Cabinet approves ‘special tourist visa’ for long-staying visitors

The Thai Cabinet has approved in principle a proposal by the to grant a special tourist visa (STV) for long-staying visitors.

Suay Phuket

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2020/09/17/sydney-cbd-sublease-space-hits-record-high-cbre/1600312819

Sydney CBD sublease space hits record high - CBRE

CBRE's Sydney Sublease Barometer for July and August has shown sublease space within the city has hit a record high of 157,853sqm, representing a 90 per cent surge in five months.

Commo.

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2020/09/14/new-research-reveals-technology-investment-and-adoption-top-focus-australian-firms

New research reveals technology investment and adoption a top focus for Australian firms post-COVID-19

Data security, cloud collaboration and videoconferencing are now the top tech priorities for Australia companies as they emerge from the pandemic, according to a new report.

The Business Conversation

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2020/09/16/retail-store-closures-lower-neighbourhood-centres-during-covid-19-jll/1600221962

Retail store closures lower in neighbourhood centres during COVID-19 - JLL

The latest retail survey of JLL’s managed shopping centre portfolio shows neighbourhood centres performed well during the initial COVID-19 pandemic period, supported by strong supermarket sales.

Commo.

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2020/09/16/family-business-key-australia%E2%80%99s-recovery-post-covid-19-fba%C2%A0/1600215674

Family business key to Australia’s recovery post-COVID- 19: FBA

FBA CEO Greg Griffith urges consumers to look for the A family owned Australian business emblem on National Family Business Day, Friday 18 September 2020.

The Business Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2020/09/16/historic-toowoomba-pub-sold-hallmark-group-cbre-power-jeffrey-co/1600244518

Historic Toowoomba pub sold to Hallmark Group - CBRE, Power Jeffrey & Co

Historic Toowoomba establishment The Spotted Cow has been sold to the Brisbane-based Hallmark Group in a deal negotiated by CBRE Hotels’ National Pubs Director Paul Fraser and Power Jeffery & Co Partner Peter Power.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2020/09/15/tfe-hotels-put-call-out-finance-superstar/1600146054

TFE Hotels put the call out for 'finance superstar'

TFE Hotels is currently recruiting a Regional Financial Business Partner to join its Melbourne-based team.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.theindustrialist.com.au/news/2020/09/14/burleigh-heads-industrial-warehouse-sale-real-specialists/1600068931

Burleigh Heads industrial warehouse for sale - REAL Specialists

An industrial investment at 1/22 Taree Street, Burleigh Heads is for sale through Aaron Neylan and Darren Jones of REAL Specialists Commercial.

The Industrialist