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Capitals host busiest auction week since March - CoreLogic

With 2,387 auctions held over the week, last week was the busiest for homes going under the hammer since the week prior to Easter, when 3,519 auctions were held says CoreLogic Economist Kaytlin Ezzy.

National

The Economy

John McGrath – More buyers using government-guaranteed loans

One in three Australians who bought their first homes in FY24 did so with the help of the Federal Government’s Home Guarantee Scheme says John McGrath, McGrath Estate Agents CEO.

National

The Economy

Auction data showing signs of a slowing market but there are exception - Ray White

By Nerida Conisbee, Ray White Group, Chief Economist.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne Brighton Collingwood Fitzroy

Politics

Melbourne strata reform could unlock over 100,000 new dwellings - Urbis

Melbourne's housing supply could see a significant boost through strata reform, according to new research by Urbis, says Mark Dawson and Alex Nunn, Directors at Urbis.

Queensland (Qld)

People

Ray White Queensland celebrates its 2024 winners

Ray White Queensland celebrate the 2023-24 annual awards held at the Royal International Convention Centre in Brisbane, showcasing the efforts of the Ray White members over the year.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Holland Park landmark 1937 Spanish Mission Mathers House for sale - Place

122 Abbotsleigh Street Holland Park for sale by Sarah Hackett and Lauren Marmotta of Place New Farm was built for iconic Australian shoe retailer William Mathers.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Springfield 20-acre Southern Highlands estate for sale - DiJones

866-868 Sheepwash Road Avoca for sale by Sarah Wotton and Kate McCullagh of DiJones Bowral offers a sustainable lifestyle property at the centre of the Southern Highlands.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

Featured Property

Waterfront architectural Noosa Waters sold for $6.5m - Reed & Co.

10 The Promontory Noosa Waters sold by Adrian Reed and Taylor Clout of Reed & Co. for a record price for a south-facing block in Noosa Waters.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Santa Anita park-like Hills District for sale - Guardian

38 Calabash Road Arcadia for sale by Joel Green and Ben Chetcuti of Guardian Realty Dural offers elegant living with impressive facilities.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Peaceville 5.41-acre Chandler lifestyle estate for sale - Sotheby’s

101 Geldart Road Chandler for sale by Tyson Clarke of Queensland Sotheby's International Realty delivers blissful tranquillity close to Brisbane CBD.

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News Roundup

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2020/08/25/businesses-across-melbourne%E2%80%99s-cbd-access-additional-10-million-support/1598323759

Businesses across Melbourne’s CBD to access additional $10 million in support

"The continued viability and success of Melbourne businesses is critical to Victoria, as our economy accounts for one quarter of the overall Victorian economy,” said Lord Mayor Sally Capp.

The Business Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2020/08/21/franchising-reform-takes-step-forward%C2%A0/1597985098

Franchising reform takes a step forward

Ombudsman Kate Carnell welcomes the Government's response, which incorporates the functions of the Franchising Mediation Adviser into the Ombudsman’s office.

The Business Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2020/08/24/more-opportunities-join-hotel-britomart-team-new-zealand/1598242934

More opportunities to join Hotel Britomart team in New Zealand

New Zealand's Hotel Britomart, set to open on October 1, has vacancies available for "exceptional" hospitality professionals.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2020/08/21/food-and-beverage-operators-seek-ready-go-spaces-fitzroys/1597989889

Food and beverage operators seek ready-to-go spaces - Fitzroys

Food and beverage operators are showing a greater appetite for retail spaces that allow them to readily take advantage of the increased takeaway and home delivery demand that has been fast-tracked in recent months, according to Fitzroys 2020 Half-Year Hospitality Commentary.

Commo.

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2020/08/20/baby-bunting-expand-45000-square-metre-pellicano-site/1597905272

Baby Bunting to expand into 45,000 square metre Pellicano site

Baby Bunting has entered into a pre-lease agreement with diversified property developer Pellicano for the construction of a 24,307sqm warehouse and office facility at the latter's M2 Industry Park in Dandenong South.

Commo.

https://www.theindustrialist.com.au/news/2020/08/18/toll-lease-gives-frasers-property-industrial%E2%80%99s-braeside-industrial-estate-100-cent

Toll lease gives Frasers Property Industrial’s Braeside Industrial Estate 100 per cent occupancy

Frasers Property Industrial has secured a lease with Toll Global Express (Toll) for Victoria’s Braeside Industrial Estate in a deal negotiated by CBRE Senior Directors David Aiello and James Jorgensen.

The Industrialist

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2020/08/19/former-sunshine-coast-motel-reborn-chic-boutique-hotel-touch-glam/1597819692

Former Sunshine Coast motel reborn as chic, boutique hotel 'with a touch of glam'

Loea Boutique Hotel – located opposite the Maroochy River on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast – has undergone an extensive transformation to become an on-trend chic boutique hotel.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.suayphuket.com/property/bang-tao-beach-phuket/villas-offering-haven-tranquility-sale-atop-one-phukets-highest

Villas offering 'Haven of tranquility' for sale atop one of Phuket's highest points

Four-bedroom villas within the Residence lifestyle development are for sale through Norbert Witthinrich of Coldwell Banker Sea Property.

Suay Phuket