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Reinvented Harper Lane Design Mosman Federation for sale - Atlas

Lairdwell 43 Prince Albert Street Mosman for sale by Anthony Godson and Nick Gittoes of Atlas is a statement Federation home in a prized harbourside setting.

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PropHero appoints Sophie Hayek to the new role of CEO Australia

Sydney- and Madrid-based digital property investment platform PropHero has appointed Sophie Hayek to the newly created role of CEO Australia as the award-winning proptech continues to grow strongly in Australia and accelerates global expansion.

New South Wales (NSW)

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8.65ha Mount White equine property for sale - Inglis

Ashbrookes Farm 139 Ashbrookes Road Mount White for sale by Liam Griffiths and Sam Triggs of Inglis Rural Property offers a rural lifestyle with a private secluded setting and outlook at the gateway to Greater Sydney.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Design

Strata Community Association (NSW) warns the incoming NSW government to continue David Chandler’s fight against building Defects

Strata Peak Body Strata Community Association (NSW) President Stephen Brell has called on both Dominic Perrottet and Chris Minns to commit to the continuation of key property and building industry policy reform projects ahead of the NSW state election.

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Construction

More women needed in the construction workforce: HIA

International Women’s Day, is a great opportunity for the building industry to consider how a traditionally male dominated industry, can encourage women in to its workforce. It is also a great time for a woman considering a career in the construction industry to look beyond the traditional trades to the significant range of career paths on offer HIA Deputy Director- Policy and Industry Jocelyn Martin, said today.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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Custom Lauren Tarrant designed Toorak for sale - RT Edgar

784 Orrong Road Toorak for sale by Max Ruttner and Mandy Zhu of RT Edgar celebrates light, space and the beauty of natural materials.

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Michael Murray joins Live Group to head up its new high performance sales management, coaching & training service

McGrath Estate Agents, former Head of sales, Michael Murray means that the Live Group offering extends to include the provision of high performance sales management, coaching, training and accountability for Principals and agents. Live Group of Companies CEO Chris Mercer says “Michael has recent, hands on experience in delivering proven, high quality sales management, across a network of offices, in every region of the country.

Victoria (Vic.)

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Mornington Peninsula home with 3-par golf hole and tennis court for sale - RT Edgar

13 Merricks Road Merricks for sale by Samantha Moffatt and Madeline Kennedy of RT Edgar Mornington Peninsula is within walking distance to Merricks Store, Stonier Winery, and Merricks Pony Club.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired Teneriffe for sale with Steven Clegg gardens - Place

281 Kent Street Teneriffe for sale by Heath Williams of Place New Farm offers exceptional proportions and references Frank Lloyd Wright’s design.

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The Economy

Cash rate hits highest level since May 2012 - CoreLogic

RBA decision for a 25 basis point lift takes the cash rate to 3.6%, the highest level since May 2012. To date, this rate tightening cycle has been both the largest and the most rapid on record by some margin.

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https://commo.com.au/news/2019/02/07/new-centres-sale-childcare-sector-continues-resurgence/1549511397

New centres for sale as childcare sector continues resurgence

The availability of four new childcare centres spread across Victoria and Queensland highlight the current growth opportunities within the sector, according to Burgess Rawson.

COMMO

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2019/02/08/innovation-world-championship-honours-aussie-start-soldierly/1549578825

Innovation World Championship honours Aussie start-up Soldier.ly

Soldier.ly’s app, called USTRESS, uses biofeedback data to give veterans and their support networks a tool for monitoring and managing levels of stress.

The Business Conversation

https://www.suayphuket.com/news/2019/02/07/mass-rapid-transit-authority-moves-forward-phuket-project/1549516133

Mass Rapid Transit Authority moves forward with Phuket project

The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand has held talks with the private sector about investment opportunities for the proposed Phuket rail project.

Suay Phuket

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/02/06/western-australias-commercial-property-market-rise-45-million-coles-retail

Western Australia's commercial property market 'on the rise' with $45 million Coles retail divestment

First time purchasers have bought three Coles retail assets through CBRE for a combined price of more than $45 million in Western Australia.

COMMO

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/02/07/mount-lofty-house-completes-6m-refurbishment-new-15m-sequoia-development-opening

Mount Lofty House completes $6m refurbishment, with new $15m 'Sequoia' development opening September 2019

Built in 1852 by Arthur Hardy as a summer house, Adelaide's iconic five-star hotel has recently completed a 12-month $6 million refurbishment of its 32 guest rooms and brand new reception area, restaurant, bar and conference facilities. This is ahead of the upcoming launch of the new luxury lodge, Sequoia at Mount Lofty House, on the estate which will include 14 brand new luxury suites later this year.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/02/07/marriotts-moxy-hotel-brand-debut-australia/1549497769

Marriott's Moxy hotel brand to debut in Australia

Moxy Hotels is set to debut in Australia with the signing of Moxy Melbourne South Yarra, a 180-room, new build standalone hotel slated to open in July 2021.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.theaseandeveloper.com/news/2019/02/06/high-hopes-canberras-highgate/1549425543

High Hopes for Canberra's Highgate

The revitalisation of an iconic Canberra location is at the centre of new retail space on offer through Colliers.

The ASEAN Developer

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/properties/2019/02/05/newcastle-pubs-belmont-hotel-and-salamander-tavern-sold-20m-htl-property

Newcastle pubs the Belmont Hotel and Salamander Tavern sold for $20m by HTL Property

Following the competitive sale of Elemore Vale’s Shaft Tavern to Iris Capital’s Sam Arnaout in December, HTL Property now announces the off-market sales of both the Belmont Hotel and Salamander Tavern in separate transactions to begin the new year.

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