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From NetZero to housing supply: Getting real 2.0 gets real about Australia’s housing crisis

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has launched its highly anticipated second edition of Getting Real 2.0 – getting real about Australia’s housing crisis tackling head-on key property issues facing Australians.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Established agent Guido Scatizzi returns to BresicWhitney with a focus on the Lower North Shore

He returns to the group after one year and will bolster its growing Harbourside presence and offering.

National

The Economy

John McGrath – Sydney leads the national market recovery

According to John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents, Sydney is leading the national property market rebound, with home values resuming their long term growth pattern following a relatively short and sharp market correction.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Transformed Favell Architects Paddington Queenslander for sale - Place

25 Hazlewood Street Paddington for sale by Heath Williams and Nathan Briggs of Place New Farm delivers a home where every detail echoes luxury.

National

The Economy

Values rising in more than 80% of Australian house and unit markets - CoreLogic

Australia's housing market upswing has become more widespread, with four in five house and unit markets analysed nationally recording a rise in values over the past three months.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Hawthorn East Queen Anne Federation for sale - Marshall White

1 Harcourt Street Hawthorn East for sale by Marcus Chiminello and Mandy Zhu of Marshall White is an historic home designed by architect John Beswicke in 1900.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

2000sqm 4-title Byron Bay beachfront for sale - Sotheby’s

44 Childe Street Byron Bay for sale by James McCowan, David Medina and Grant Dale of Byron Bay Sotheby’s International Realty provides incredible lifestyle options with the best seat in the house.

National

The Economy

New Home Sales Volumes Remain Low - HIA

The HIA New Home Sales report is a monthly survey of the largest volume home builders in the five largest states and is a leading indicator of future detached home construction.

National

People

McGrath Trading Update First Half Profit to Lift

Chief Executive Officer John McGrath said the Company was performing very well and delivering strong results for our clients and stakeholders.

National

The Economy

Combined capitals auction activity set to exceed 3,000 mark for second time this year

Capital city auction activity is set to exceed the 3,000 mark for just the second time this year, with 3,133 homes currently scheduled to go under the hammer across the combined capitals.

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News Roundup

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/11/27/melbourne-remains-tightest-cbd-office-market-country-jll/1574833243

Melbourne remains tightest CBD office market in the country- JLL

A new report from JLL has revealed a further decline in Melbourne office vacancy, which is expected to remain low despite a future rise in supply.

Commo.

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/11/26/new-build-80-million-novotel-christchurch-airport-welcomes-first-guests/1574742977

New-build $80 million Novotel Christchurch Airport welcomes first guests

Accor has welcomed the first guests to the $80 million new-build Novotel Christchurch Airport hotel.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/2019/11/26/fintech-ceo-wins-start-executive-year/1574722033

Fintech CEO Wins Start-Up Executive of the Year

“In a rapidly scaling start-up environment, the decisions we make as a leadership team can significantly pivot the business - and the challenges we face are amplified.”

The Business Conversation

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/11/26/parramatta-commercial-building-sold-626-million-charter-hall-direct-pfa-fund

Parramatta commercial building sold for $62.6 million by Charter Hall Direct PFA Fund

Charter Hall Direct PFA Fund has announced the sale of 9 Wentworth Street, Parramatta, NSW for $62.6 million to a private investor.

Commo.

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/11/25/six-hotels-offering-unique-travel-experience/1574657665

Six hotels offering a unique travel experience

From the architecturally grand to the completely obscure, here are six unique hotels changing the game.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.retalkasia.com/news/2019/11/22/offshore-gaming-driving-90-cent-residential-transactions-key-manila-districts-iqi

Offshore gaming driving 90 per cent of residential transactions in key Manila districts: IQI Caliver

Managing Director and VP for Growth of IQI Caliver in Manila, Emanuel Andrew Venturina, explains why developers of all sizes are betting that demand related to offshore gaming will continue to grow in the Philippines capital.

Retalk Asia

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/11/25/melbourne-heritage-investment-sold-51-million/1574659862

Melbourne heritage investment sold for $5.1 million

A heritage investment neighbouring St Vincent’s hospital has successfully transacted for $5.1 million to a local developer in a deal facilitated through CBRE’s Josh Twelftree, David Minty, Jimmy Tat, Sandro Peluso and Dylan Kylner.

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https://www.theaseandeveloper.com/news/2019/11/22/sydney-oxford-central-development-reaches-completion/1574375844

Sydney Oxford Central development reaches completion

Australian developer Greaton has completed its first Sydney project, with the Oxford Central mixed-use development in Epping now open for business.

The ASEAN Developer