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REIA National Awards for Excellence to Champion Leaders in Sustainability

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has today announced two new pioneering National Awards for Excellence (NAFE) in the field of sustainability.

Queensland (Qld)

People

Successful agent achieves dream as new owner of Ray White Marshlands

After just six years working in real estate, Amanda Blair has taken over ownership of Ray White Marshlands.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

Autumn vs Spring: which is the best season for sales? - REIWA

Spring might be known as the selling season, but Autumn often steals its crown. REIWA CEO Cath Hart said March was typically one of the most active months for sales in Perth.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Corymbia Palm Beach for sale with expansive water views - LJ Hooker

130b Pacific Road Palm Beach for sale by Peter Robinson and BJ Edwards of LJ Hooker Palm Beach is a private estate 400m from the shores of Pittwater.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Modern David Gockel designed Paddington for sale - Place

56 View Street Paddington for sale by Patrick McKinnon and Jill Wright of Place Ascot offers a residence of distinctive modern style, superb flexibility and incredible Brisbane city views.

National

Design

Frasers Property is now entirely financed by sustainability-linked sources in Australia

The industry-leading achievement comes after Frasers Property Australia secured a new five-year A$340m and US$75m syndicated sustainability-linked loan, taking the proportion of total sustainability-linked corporate facilities for Frasers Property Limited’s Australian platform to 100 per cent.

Queensland (Qld)

Featured Property

Historic Braeside 397 hectare rural Queensland for sale - Ray White

28 Crystal Mountain Road Dalveen for sale by Peter Douglas and Jason Mattiazzi of Ray White Rural Queensland offers one of Australia's best country gardens across 12 acres.

Design

We ask one of the founders of Ko our top questions about luxury property co-ownership

Co-ownership is one of these alternatives that’s on the rise worldwide, with companies like Pacaso disrupting markets in the U.S. and Europe over the past two years. Now it’s the Asia-Pacific region’s turn, with the arrival of Ko, the region’s first co-ownership platform for luxury holiday homes.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Poolman House c1865 South Yarra Italianate Victorian for sale - Marshall White

253-257 Domain Road South Yarra for sale by Marcus Chiminello and Jack Nicol of Marshall White is a grand family estate and one of only three properties with a tennis court in the Domain.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

Learn what happened when this agent left a team to build his own agency

When Cham Godakanda decided it was his time to shine, one of his big concerns was how his decision would be perceived by his team. So, when he announced his decision, the reaction he received shocked him.

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News Roundup

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/01/30/westin-perth-hotel-sold-over-200m-mark-durran-jll-hotels/1548841061

Westin Perth Hotel sold for over $200m - Mark Durran JLL Hotels

In the largest single asset transaction of 2018, and the largest ever in Perth, the brand new Westin Perth has been acquired by Malaysia’s YTL Group in a deal negotiated by JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group’s Managing Director, Mark Durran.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.mingalarrealestateconversation.com/news/2019/01/29/new-bylaws-need-consider-yangon-tourism-market-says-colliers/1548707737

New bylaws need to consider Yangon tourism market, says Colliers

Colliers has emphasised the importance of Yangon to Myanmar's tourist sector in the wake of new bylaws from Myanmar's Hotels and Tourism Ministry

Mingalar Real Estate Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/01/28/accorhotels-announces-winners-2018-pacific-franchise-hotels-awards/1548650055

AccorHotels announces winners at 2018 Pacific Franchise Hotels Awards

The AccorHotels Pacific Franchise Awards were held at Pullman Melbourne on the Park last week as part of the Group’s annual franchise conference attended by over 100 franchisees.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/01/28/hilton-brisbane-recognised-annual-hilton-food-and-beverage-awards/1548646151

Hilton Brisbane recognised at annual Hilton Food and Beverage awards

Hilton Brisbane is celebrating an array of achievements as three of its best and brightest Team Members were recognised at the annual Hilton Food and Beverage (F&B) Masters in Sydney.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.theaseandeveloper.com/news/2019/01/25/brisbane-almost-runway-ready/1548388851

Brisbane almost runway ready

Construction on Brisbane Airport's new runway is well into its final stages, with the project set to be completed midway through 2020.

The ASEAN Developer

https://www.rethinktokyo.com/living-japanese-countryside

A case for living in the Japanese countryside

A list of reasons for why you should seriously consider living in the Japanese countryside by a long-time foreign resident.

REThink Tokyo

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2019/01/29/airpass-connects-aussie-retailers-chinese-shoppers/1548708049

AirPass connects Aussie retailers with Chinese shoppers

A new collaboration is helping Aussie merchants use social marketing channels to woo Chinese shoppers.