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John McGrath – Foreign buyers are back

According to John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents, we may see international buyers increasingly active in our property market over the next few years as the world gets back to normal after COVID-19.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

People

REIWA named top corporate volunteer at 2023 WA Volunteer of the Year Awards

REIWA received top honours for Excellence in Corporate Volunteering at last night’s 2023 WA Volunteer of the Year Awards.

Queensland (Qld)

Politics

REIQ welcomes new Ministers to critical portfolios

As the state peak body for real estate professionals, the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has today welcomed reassigned Ministers to the Palaszczuk Government Cabinet.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Dreamy 803 sqm Woollahra garden sanctuary for sale - Ray White

10 Wallaroy Crescent Woollahra for sale by Ashley Bierman of Ray White Double Bay offers family luxury in one of Woollahra's most prestigious cul de sacs.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

People

Kay & Burton Concierge - peace of mind for travelling property owners

Planning on escaping the cool weather this winter? For those wanting to ensure everything at home is taken care of, inside and out, Kay & Burton Concierge has the solution.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

c1860 Mornington Italianate Victorian over two titles for sale - WHITEFOX

Clifden 750-751 Esplanade Mornington for sale by Lana Samuels and Michael Derham of WHITEFOX is one of Mornington's first homes, with views toward the You Yangs and city lights.

National

Construction

Supply of new homes set to slow further - HIA

HIA released its economic and industry Outlook report today. The report includes updated forecasts for new home building and renovations activity nationally and for each of the eight states and territories.

National

The Economy

Auction activity set to buck seasonal trend with 15% rise across the combined capitals - CoreLogic

Capital city auction activity is set to buck the seasonal trend and rise 15.1% this week, with 1,948 homes expected to go under the hammer across the combined capitals.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

REIWA welcomes State Government tax concessions for build-to-rent developments

REIWA CEO Cath Hart has welcomed new legislation providing a 50 per cent land tax exemption over 20 years for eligible build-to-rent projects.

National

The Economy

Housing Minister and shadow minister agree on one thing, Australia needs more homes

‘The reality is we don’t have enough homes in Australia,’ stated Minister Julie Collins at First National’s 2023 Hobart Convention.

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News Roundup

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/properties/2019/05/04/sydney-pub-hotel-steyne-sold-over-60m-iris-capital/1556973564

Sydney pub Hotel Steyne sold for over $60m to Iris Capital

HTL Property have confirmed the sale of the iconic Hotel Steyne, which has been reported to have sold for over $60 million.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/05/01/melbourne-leads-cbd-markets-globally-yield-compression-past-three-years-says-report

Melbourne leads CBD markets globally for yield compression for past three years, says report

The Melbourne CBD recorded the greatest yield compression throughout the past three years across CBD office markets globally, according to Savills' latest Impacts report.

COMMO

https://www.suayphuket.com/news/2019/05/02/potential-tax-deduction-thai-property-buyers/1556775003

Potential tax deduction for Thai property buyers

Several tax measures have been proposed for the fiscal property sector as part of a new package to prop up economic growth.

Suay Phuket

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/05/01/ihg-open-holiday-inn-hotel-queenstown-remarkables-park/1556689500

IHG to open Holiday Inn hotel in Queenstown Remarkables Park

IHG will open a brand-new Holiday Inn in Queenstown Remarkables Park following the signing of an agreement with property owner QLong Investments Limited.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/05/01/opportunity-blooms-18-honeysuckle/1556695788

Opportunity blooms at 18 Honeysuckle

A fully-tenanted Newcastle office building at 18 Honeysuckle Drive is expected to generate strong interest following its release to the market this week.

Commo

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/05/01/art-series-hotel-open-perth-cbd/1556693531

Art Series Hotel to open in Perth CBD

Accor has announced it will open its ninth Art Series hotel in Perth’s CBD in October 2019, heralding the arrival of the Art Series brand in Western Australia.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.retalkasia.com/news/2019/05/01/myanmar-and-thailand-tourism-collaboration-agreement/1556662465

Myanmar and Thailand tourism collaboration agreement

Thailand and Myanmar have signed a cooperation deal with the aim to promote tourism routes which connect ancient cities of the two countries.

RETALK ASIA

https://www.theaseandeveloper.com/news/2019/05/01/moore-river-south-sale-major-australian-landholding-approved-master-planned

Moore River South for sale: Major Australian landholding approved for master-planned development offered to market

Western Australia’s property market is ripe for investment with expected upswing over the coming months, according to JLL Australia.

Asean Developer