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A new generation of proptech apps is saving tenants time, money and hassle when applying for rental accommodation in a crowded market

Against the background of Australia’s ongoing rental crisis, proptech apps can deliver tenants a winning edge in a tight market by saving them time, money and hassle when applying for a rental property.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

c1930s Ascot Queenslander for sale - Place

136 Oriel Road Ascot for sale by Drew Davies and Carter Lagana of Place Ascot offers a versatile proposition to live in now or add value with a renovation (STCA).

National

The Economy

Cyber security at forefront of industry concerns - REIA

Real Estate Institute of Australia’s contribution to the Cyber Security Strategy Discussion Paper found that cyber security issues are of paramount importance to the real estate industry with preliminary insights showing most agents are highly concerned with the economic and reputational implications.

National

The Economy

Inflation figures leave Australian mortgage holders in the dark about next rate decision - CoreLogic

Following ten consecutive rate hikes, mortgage holders may be relieved to learn that the Reserve Bank (RBA) is slowly getting closer to taming inflation.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Politics

REIV calls on Government to stamp out housing barriers

In an effort to create more efficient and equitable tax distribution, and enable greater housing accessibility, the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) is calling on the Victorian Government to replace property stamp duty with a broad-based tax.

New South Wales (NSW)

People

Belle Property continues expansion into key regional areas announcing new office in Armidale NSW

Leading real estate brand Belle Property today announced the opening of a new office in Armidale, NSW. Led by Co-Principals and leading agents Kari Maitz and Ronelle Gersbach, the opening extends the brand’s reach in the key regional area five hours from Sydney.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Restored c1888 St Kilda Hill Victorian for sale on 1300sqm - Marshall White

Kuala 7 Redan Street St Kilda for sale by Oliver Bruce and Nicholas Brooks of Marshall White is a generational home with a striking alfresco connection and separate guest cottage.

National

The Economy

Evidence suggests interest rates should stay on pause - REIA

ABS data shows that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 1.4% in the March quarter of 2023 and 7.0% over the twelve months.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

c1880 Allowah one of the grandest Randwick houses for sale - Savills

52-56 St Marks Road Randwick for sale by Martin Schiller of Savills Sydney is one of Randwick's finest private residences with tennis court on 1,691 square metres.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Hockingstuart expands to fast-growing Sydney suburb of Bankstown

Hockingstuart has announced the opening of its first Sydney office in Bankstown, a fast-growing suburb located in the city’s southwest. At the helm will be Principal George Hourani, a passionate local resident who has spent numerous years selling property and forging a loyal client base in the area.

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https://www.rethinktokyo.com/2019/03/27/new-immigration-visa-rules-japan-foreign-workers

New immigration rules to stir up Japan’s regional rentals scene — if they work

April 1st marks new immigration reform for foreign workers in Japan.

REthink Tokyo

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/03/27/first-images-inside-brisbanes-newest-hotel-fantauzzo-art-series-hotel-howard-smith

First images inside Brisbane's newest hotel, The Fantauzzo Art Series Hotel at Howard Smith Wharves

Art Series Hotels have opened the doors to its eighth art inspired hotel, The Fantauzzo, at Brisbane’s hottest new cultural hub, Howard Smith Wharves.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/03/25/holiday-inn-hotel-opening-melbourne-south-east-suburb-dandenong/1553496777

Holiday Inn hotel opening in Melbourne South East suburb Dandenong

Headlining a mixed-use development that includes two levels of office space, the 160-room, design-led Holiday Inn & Suites Dandenong will rise to 11 levels when it opens in 2021.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.mingalarrealestateconversation.com/news/2019/03/26/more-mid-scale-hotels-needed-yangon-says-colliers/1553555707

More mid-scale hotels needed in Yangon, says Colliers

Colliers International has urged Yangon's hotel sector to work with the government to attract more western tourists to Myanmar.

Mingalar Real Estate Conversation

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/03/26/hiive-activity-adelaides-hyde-park/1553574376

Hiive of activity at Adelaide's Hyde Park

A new arts and music pop-up concept is breathing new life into The Metro shopping centre at Adelaide’s Hyde Park.

COMMO

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/03/25/brisbane-industrial-land-values-continuing-rise-knight-frank/1553486517

Brisbane industrial land values continuing to rise - Knight Frank

Knight Frank has released its Brisbane Industrial Market Overview March 2019, showing land values are growing within the sector.

COMMO

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/03/25/jll-hotels-ranked-top-broker-asia-pacific/1553498966

JLL Hotels ranked top broker in Asia Pacific

JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group has been announced as the top-ranked firm for hotel real estate investment activity in Asia Pacific, according to Real Capital Analytics.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.retalkasia.com/news/2019/03/25/real-estate-investors-grow-more-cautious-global-economic-and-political-uncertainty

Real estate investors grow more cautious as global economic and political uncertainty rises

The global edition of Emerging Trends in Real Estate® from ULI, PwC builds on findings of earlier editions for North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.

RETALK ASIA