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REIV proposes digitising hard copy documentation at Victorian public auctions

Megan Mander, Interim CEO of the REIV, says the digitisation of auction documents aligns with modern practices seen elsewhere in Victoria.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Shane Thompson designed O’Hare House Bardon for sale - SpinksCo

3/47 Carwoola Street Bardon for sale by Rachael Spinks of SpinksCo Residential delivers architectural ingenuity mixed with natural splendour in a tranquil bushland environment.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane Gold Coast Sunshine Coast

The Economy

Dangerously low vacancy rates persist in Queensland - REIQ

Relatively stable yet dangerously low vacancy rates over the first quarter of 2024 are a cold comfort to renters desperately trying to find a place to call home in Queensland, said REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella.

National New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Josh Symons appointed Head of Real Estate Corelogic Australia

Corelogic have appointed Josh Symons Head of Real Estate Solutions Australia.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Brookfield acreage for sale with tennis court and pool - SpinksCo

226 Moons Lane Brookfield for sale by Rachael Spinks of SpinksCo Residential offers a sanctuary of style and substance.

National

The Economy

John McGrath – How internal and overseas migration are impacting home values

Home values are still rising across Australia, with the national median price up 8.8% over the past 12 months and the hottest markets currently being Western Australia and Queensland.

National

The Economy

The biggest migration hot spots and the impact on housing trends - Corelogic

By Eliza Owen Head of Research Corelogic Australia.

National

The Economy

CPI still on track - REIA

Australia appears to be experiencing the same final hurdles as the USA in getting inflation back into the target range,” said Real Estate Institute of Australia President, Ms Leanne Pilkington.

Queensland (Qld)

People

McGrath extends its North Queensland presence to The Whitsundays

McGrath Estate Agents open new office, McGrath Whitsunday, Andy Camm will be Principal and joined by an initial team of three, including lead agent Helen Maund in a new office located in Airlie Beach announced Chris Mourd, Head of Franchise Network for McGrath.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Laing + Simmons Expands Corporate PM Team with the appointment of Sharnee Hundy

Laing+Simmons has expanded its in-house property management team with the appointment of Sharnee Hundy, boosting the complete property management service it delivers through head office to its state-wide network of offices.

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News Roundup

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2020/04/17/market-survey-now-time-buy-or-sell-business/1587105214

Market survey: Is now the time to buy or sell a business?

“Due to the rise in unemployment, we expect the segment of buyers looking for ‘job type’ businesses to increase.”

The Business Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/2020/04/19/seaview-hotel-strand-townsville-8-million-redevelopment-underway/1587275424

Seaview Hotel, The Strand Townsville $8 million redevelopment underway

Townsville's Seaview Hotel redevelopment is due for completion in April 2021 by Irvin Hotel Group and Darren Dickfos Architects.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2020/04/16/how-employers-can-get-ready-governments-jobkeeper-payments/1586999809

How employers can get ready for the Government's JobKeeper payments

Employers should take steps now to be eligible for the first round of JobKeeper Payments, which will be paid from the first week of May 2020.

The Business Conversation

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2020/04/16/fortitude-valley-office-tower-sold-and-settled-94-million/1587004862

Fortitude Valley office tower sold and settled for $94 million

An 11-storey office building in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley has been sold for $94 million through Cushman and Wakefield's Peter Court and Mike Walsh.

Commo

https://www.theindustrialist.com.au/news/2020/04/16/outer-brisbane-industrial-warehouse-leased-ten-year-deal/1587011393

Outer Brisbane industrial warehouse leased on ten-year deal

Emerald Carrying has leased an industrial warehouse at 72 Trade Street, Lytton QLD from Sword Property Investments in a deal negotiated by Shaw Harrison Savills.

The Industrialist

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2020/04/15/nsw-inching-closer-proper-regulation-short-term-accommodation/1586934174

NSW 'inching closer' to proper regulation of short-term accommodation

Tourism Accommodation Australia says NSW is inching closer to a properly regulated short-term accommodation sector which would help “level the playing field” for the struggling hotel industry.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2020/04/15/ovolo-goes-interactive-virtual-easter-egg-hunt/1586913383

Ovolo goes interactive with virtual Easter egg hunt

Ovolo has teamed up with digital agency Dijitally to offer its guests an Easter egg hunt of a different kind.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/property/1-coolibah-street-billabong-boulevard-birdsville-4482/sale-birdsville-bakery-queensland

Sale of Birdsville Bakery in Queensland ushers in new era for popular attraction

Sold by Nick Lower and Gregory Woods of Savills Australia and Daniel Walley and Nick Charlwood of PwC.

The Business Conversation