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Professionals raise more than $4m to end breast cancer

Professionals real estate offices across Australia will turn pink in October to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a cause close to the hearts of the entire network that has raised more than $4.2 million for research.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

10-acre Red Hill working truffle farm for sale - Buxton

17 Paringa Road Red Hill South for sale by Madeline Kennedy and Paul Armstrong of Buxton has been carefully curated to optimise its lifestyle credentials.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

2-title c1879 Holm Park Estate for sale - Marshall White

180 Holm Park Road Beaconsfield for sale by Ben Vieth of Marshall White is a once in a lifetime opportunity for those seeking a piece of history.

National

The Economy

Vacancy rates reach new record lows despite rental growth easing - CoreLogic

Despite worsening affordability easing the pace of rental growth in Australia, rental availability tightened in September, with vacancy rates falling to new record lows across the country.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

Modern Guys Hill acreage for sale - Peake

10 Montuna Grove Guys Hill for sale by Kristen Turner and Andrew Brown of Peake Real Estate delivers country luxury with modern convenience.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Design

BresicWhitney supports Vinnies’ inaugural charity art auction.

BresicWhitney has bolstered its long-standing community efforts, with the donation of an artwork to St Vincent de Paul Society NSW (Vinnies’) inaugural charity art auction.

National

Politics

REIA welcomes an ‘action not talk’ approach for energy by crossbench

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has welcomed the calls by Independent for Wentworth, Ms Allegra Spender MP, to introduce an instant tax write off for family investors to implement energy upgrades in rental properties.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Politics

REIV response to additional Victorian property taxes

This morning’s announcement to extend, the already contentious, vacant property tax to regional Victoria and double the vacant land tax is just another regrettable demonstration of poor property policy development, and shortsightedness from the Victorian Government.

National

People

Performing on stage to outperforming in the market: The Geelong Agency launches, powered by UrbanX

Like many ambitious entrepreneurial agents, Nathan Brown embarked on his real estate career within a prominent "big brand." However, it didn't take long for him to recognise his potential for something greater, all with the support of UrbanX.

National

The Economy

New owner-occupiers make a return but concerns remain - REIA

Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) President, Mr Hayden Groves welcomed the return of home buyers but said that whilst the latest new owner occupier loan commitments for housing has grown, it remains worryingly low for future trends.

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News Roundup

https://www.theaseandeveloper.com/news/2019/09/26/forget-liveable-cities-loveable-city-becoming-new-urban-design-mantra/1569462028

Forget liveable cities - loveable city is becoming the new urban design mantra

Based on more than 80 key indicators, the design practice now uses seven elements to build an accurate picture of lovability.

The ASEAN Developer

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/09/24/sebel-melbourne-moonee-ponds-set-open-november-2019/1569290590

The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds set to open November 2019

Accor, together with owners JMS Hospitality and Management, have announced that The Sebel Melbourne Moonee Ponds will open in the Mason Square precinct on 1 November 2019.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/09/24/double-win-allard-shelton-reiv-awards/1569287220

Double win for Allard Shelton at REIV Awards

Melbourne agency Allard Shelton was recognised for two of its campaigns at the REIV Commercial and Industrial Awards held recently.

COMMO

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/2019/09/24/aussie-employees-are-staying-put-amid-economic-uncertainty/1569304999

Aussie employees are staying put amid economic uncertainty

Global research and advisory company, Gartner vice president, Aaron McEwan, says the next three months will be critical for organisations to secure the trust and commitment of their top talent.

The Business Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/properties/2019/09/23/savills-hotels-brokers-leon-alaban-and-christian-tsalikis-announce-sale-base

Savills Hotels brokers Leon Alaban and Christian Tsalikis announce the sale of Base Backpackers, Magnetic Island

Savills Hotels brokers Leon Alaban and Christian Tsalikis have announced the freehold investment sale of Base Backpackers, Magnetic Island in North Queensland.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.theaseandeveloper.com/news/2019/09/23/primewest-pushes-head-centrepoint-expansion-bunbury-wa/1569192157

Primewest pushes head with Centrepoint expansion in Bunbury WA

National property fund manager Primewest will commence first stage expansion of the Centrepoint Shopping Centre early next year.

The ASEAN Developer

https://www.mingalarrealestateconversation.com/news/2019/09/17/laying-wager-gambling-law-opportunities-gaming-industry/1568672820

Laying the wager on the gambling law: Opportunities in gaming industry

“The entry of more modern hotels will exert further downward pressure on daily rates for older upscale developments," says Colliers International.

Mingalar Real Estate Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/2019/09/19/schwartz-family-company-signs-all-hotels-accommodation-association/1568850231

Schwartz Family Company signs all hotels to the Accommodation Association

The Schwartz Family Company has signed its extensive portfolio of hotels to the Accommodation Association of Australia (AAoA).