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John McGrath – The Winter myth makes it a great time to sell

The theory that Winter is a bad time of year to sell is a myth that has persisted for as long as I’ve been around in real estate says John McGrath.

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Politics

Hon Clare O’Neil MP new Minister for Housing and Homelessness

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) welcomes the announcement from Prime Minister Albanese of the appointment of Hon Clare O’Neil MP new Minister for Housing and Homelessness.

National

The Economy

The US presidential race: What it means for Australia's economy - Ray White

As Australia anticipates the next U.S. presidential election, the potential outcomes—Kamala Harris or Donald Trump—could greatly affect trade, currency markets, and economic relations, according to Nerida Conisbee, Chief Economist at Ray White Group.

National

Design

Proptech Australia Association Proptech Awards 2024

Innovation across housing construction, energy efficiency and property business transformation recognised at the coveted 2024 Proptech of the Year awards at the Fullerton Hotel, Sydney, last night said The President of Proptech Association Australia, Kylie Davis.

New South Wales (NSW)

People

Raine & Horne Rural expands office network by 15% in 2023/24

Rapidly expanding rural real estate brand Raine & Horne Rural announce a significant milestone in its growth, expanding its office network by 15% over the last financial year.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

150-yo Bardon former vice-regal Queenslander for sale - Place

15 Moonya Street Bardon for sale by Heath Williams of Place New Farm is a testament to timeless elegance and rich history.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

People

Renowned WA real estate agents launch Haiven Property

Haiven Property has officially launched, bringing fresh ideas and a commitment to excellence to the real estate industry.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Mid North Coast Bellingen riverfront for sale - Real Estate of Distinction

853 Bowraville Road Bellingen for sale by Buzz Barkoczy and Peter Stone of Real Estate of Distinction offers an unparalleled lifestyle opportunity amidst natural beauty.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

Featured Property

Gold Coast Hinterland Canungra rural acreage for sale - Sotheby's

69 Regal Drive Canungra for sale by Michael Vettoretto of Queensland Sotheby's International Realty offers endless possibilities for customisation.

National New South Wales (NSW)

People

Professionals prepare future leaders for longevity in life and business

Professionals’ Future Leaders have been given an insight into the key to longevity in business – put the hard yards into nurturing a life outside the office, says Professionals Chief Executive Officer Katherine Gonzalez-Cork.

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https://www.commo.com.au/news/2020/07/01/surge-sydney-office-incentives-pushing-down-effective-rents-cushman-wakefield

Surge in Sydney office incentives 'pushing down' effective rents - Cushman & Wakefield

New research from Cushman & Wakefield has shown gross effective rents across the Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane CBD office markets fell during the June quarter as landlords adjusted their expectations amid the COVID-19 lockdown period.

Commo.

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2020/07/01/resortbrokers-reports-more-20-million-seq-management-rights-transactions-throughout

ResortBrokers reports more than $20 million in SEQ management rights transactions throughout the past two months

ResortBrokers says there is "rapidly increasing demand" for management rights as operators look to the permanent accommodation market for stable returns during the COVID-19 crisis.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2020/07/01/new-research-forecasts-sweeping-global-workplace-change-post-pandemic/1593557032

New research forecasts sweeping global workplace change post-pandemic

Almost eight in ten company executives say businesses will benefit from increased flexibility after coronavirus.

The Business Conversation

https://www.theaseandeveloper.com/2020/06/30/developers-fight-da-approved-site-greenslopes-house-prices-rise/1593477426

Developers fight for DA approved site as Greenslopes' house prices rise

Private syndicate snaps up residential development site in Greenslopes, south east of Brisbane CBD for $2.45 million.

The ASEAN Developer

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2020/06/29/find-state-state-information-small-business-recovery-my-business-health/1593399256

Find state-by-state information for small business recovery on My Business Health

ASBFEO’s web portal includes everything you need to reopen your business, from links to relevant workplace posters and signage, safe workplace checklists, and grant information.

The Business Conversation

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2020/06/30/mentone-commercial-freehold-property-sold-circa-21-million-through-gray-johnson

Mentone commercial freehold property sold for circa $2.1 million through Gray Johnson

A commercial property occupied for many years as the local Westpac Bank at 115 Mentone Parade in Mentone has been sold for circa $2.1 million in a transaction negotiated by Rory White from Gray Johnson.

Commo.

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2020/06/29/find-state-state-information-small-business-recovery-my-business-health/1593399256

Find state-by-state information for small business recovery on My Business Health

ASBFEO’s web portal includes everything you need to reopen your business, from links to relevant workplace posters and signage, safe workplace checklists, and grant information.

The Business Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2020/06/29/australia-among-hotel-markets-watch-asia-pacific-covid-recovery-jll-hotels-and

Australia among the hotel markets to watch in Asia-Pacific COVID recovery - JLL Hotels and Hospitality

Australia has been identified as one of five Asia Pacific markets to watch during the COVID-19 by JLL Hotels and Hospitality in an industry webinar.

The Hotel Conversation