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Housing affordability crisis persists despite Government assistance - REIA

REIA President Leanne Pilkington stated that while the Home Guarantee Scheme (HGS) has been beneficial for first home buyers, the lack of housing stock remains Australia's key issue.

Queensland (Qld)

People

Local real estate superstar, Celina Solis, launches Solace Real Estate with the help of Plum Partners

Celina Solis has launched her own real estate agency, Solace Real Estate, with the strategic backing of Plum Partners.

National

The Economy

Preliminary clearance rate holds up amid rising auction volumes - CoreLogic

By Caitlin Fono, Research Analyst, CoreLogic Australia.

National

The Economy

John McGrath – Regional values still rising but at a slower pace

Affordability challenges in coastal and country towns where home values have grown significantly in recent years are one factor slowing price growth today says John McGrath, McGrath Estate Agents CEO.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

People

Coronis Continues Expansion, opens Coronis Pelican Waters

Coronis Group CEO Karuna Mazzocchi has proudly announced the opening of their newest partnership franchise, Coronis Pelican Waters, under the leadership of Louis & Kathy d’Espangac.

National

The Economy

Housing Affordability Plummets to its lowest point in almost Three decades - REIA

REIA President, Leanne Pilkington said the analysis from REIA’s latest Housing Affordability Report shows the average loan repayment now amounts to 48.1% of the median family income, 1.3 percentage points more than last quarter.

National

The Economy

The end of the rental boom is in sight - CoreLogic

By Tim Lawless, Research Director, CoreLogic Australia.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

c1890s Malvern Victorian for sale - Marshall White

10 Sorrett Avenue Malvern for sale by Marcus Chiminello, Rae Tomlinson, and James Tomlinson of Marshall White creates an unforgettable backdrop to relaxed family living and lavish entertaining.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Gerroa Headland South Coast luxury for sale - Belle

164 Stafford Street Gerroa for sale by Jane Zwar of Belle Property Berry offers privacy and stunning panoramic views of the South Coast.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

LARC Hamilton Hill sold for $12.3m by Place in 14 days

7 Prospect Terrace Hamilton sold by Heath Williams of Place New Farm was designed by Joe Adsett to take in panoramic views of the city and river.

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https://www.commo.com.au/news/2020/07/15/higher-demand-data-centres-cbre-report/1594778242

Higher demand for data centres - CBRE Report

The latest CBRE APAC data centre report shows a surge in data storage and processing requirements due to increased levels of remote working through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Commo

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/2020/07/15/2020-hotel-openings-add-bucket-list/1594794227

2020 hotel openings to add to the bucket list

2020 will be a record year of openings in Ausralasia and Japan for IHG, where will be your next holiday destination?

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2020/07/09/covid-impact-flagged-potential-cure-melbournes-vacant-retail-strips/1594272801

Covid impact flagged as potential 'cure' for Melbourne's vacant retail strips

A new analysis from Richard Jenkins of consultancy firm Plan1 has found the current climate could trigger a rebirth of the local shopping strip as people rediscover their local stores and neighbourhood shopping precincts.

Commo.

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/2020/07/14/new-nsw-pub-covid-compliance-measures/1594698414

New NSW Pub COVID compliance measures

Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the new measures, agreed to by the NSW Australian Hotels Association, will come into force at 12:01am Friday, 17 July.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2020/07/14/family-business-australia-and-new-zealand-launch-global-masterclass-series

Family Business Australia and New Zealand launch Global Masterclass Series

The peak membership bodies for family businesses in Australia and NZ are urges businesses to ‘think beyond tomorrow’.

The Business Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2020/07/13/sa-retailers-promote-local-brands-support-food-sa/1594624025

SA retailers to promote local brands with support from Food SA

Drakes Supermarkets will roll out the SA Made and Owned campaign to make it easier for consumers to identify locally made and owned products on the shelves.

The Business Conversationq

https://www.theindustrialist.com.au/news/2020/07/10/ceva-logistics-signs-five-year-lease-deal-south-east-queensland-facilty/1594347998

CEVA Logistics signs five-year lease deal for south-east Queensland facilty

Global logistics provider, CEVA Logistics (CEVA) has expanded its presence in Queensland by moving into Frasers Property Industrial’s Berrinba Logistics Park.

The Industrialist

https://www.retalkasia.com/news/2020/07/10/colliers-singapore-appoints-stephen-bruce-head-real-estate-management-services

Colliers Singapore appoints Stephen Bruce as Head of Real Estate Management Services

Colliers International has announced that Stephen Bruce has taken over as Head of Real Estate Management Services for its Singapore business.

Retalk Asia