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Australia is in a rent/ rates spiral

According to Nerida Conisbee, Ray White Group, Chief Economist, in Ray White’s weekly economic update, rental growth feeds into inflation and with high inflation, rates need to rise more. What can be done to solve this rent/rates spiral?

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The Economy

John McGrath – How to get the rental home you want

According to John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents, tenants will be relieved to know we’re now seeing a moderation in rent rises after some very steep increases in 2022.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

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A Turn-key Flagship West Leederville Perth development for sale $8m by Exclusive Estates Australasia

A unique and impressive town house development in West Leederville Perth investment for sale in one line for AUD $8 million through Exclusive Estates Australasia’s Graham Bowie.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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$26m+ for One Barangaroo Sydney Harbour sky home – The Agency

6402/1 Barangaroo Avenue Barangaroo sold by Steven Chen of The Agency was purchased by an interstate buyer as a Sydney base.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

REINSW launches campaign to bring balance to the housing crisis

If you’re a residential property investor or a property manager, the Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) wants to hear from you. With the launch of a new campaign aimed at bringing a balanced discussion to the housing crisis, the REINSW will make sure policy- makers hear your views too.

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Design

Ko brings luxury holiday homes within reach of more Australians

An ingenious proptech development in the luxury holiday home segment has seen co-ownership platform Ko bring to market a seamless buying, selling, and owning experience for Australians looking to enter the second-home market or diversify their luxury holiday home portfolio.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

LA Style Bronte Beach for sale on 1100sqm - Ballard

3 Tipper Avenue Bronte for sale by James Ball and Edward Quince of Ballard Property is one of the largest land holdings in Bronte, consolidating three blocks of land.

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The Economy

New home sales cut in half by cash rate increases - HIA

“Sales of new homes fell again in January, down by 12.8 per cent for the month, leaving sales in the previous three months a remarkable 46.7 per cent lower than in the previous year,” stated HIA’s Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.

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Politics

REIA says housing supply and affordability can be addressed today

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) President, Mr Hayden Groves said that Budget 2023-2024 should place an emphasis on measures that can help the many Australians right now.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

Three A's to drive WA property market: REIWA CEO Cath Hart

Affordability, appetite and low availability would drive the relative resilience of WA’s property market over the next year, according to REIWA CEO Cath Hart.

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https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/01/21/australian-luxury-hotels-their-game-chinese-tourists/1548029132

Australian luxury hotels up their game for Chinese tourists

With the Chinese now accounting for Australia’s largest group of tourists, hotels are going the extra yard to make their visitors feel welcome.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/01/21/doubletree-hilton-perth-northbridge-officially-opens/1548028404

DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Northbridge officially opens

Hilton officially opened DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Northbridge on Friday, marking the DoubleTree brand’s first Western Australia property and the first new-build DoubleTree property to open in Australia.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/01/21/new-global-luxury-hotel-brands-grow-seq-star-studded-destination/1548017861

New global luxury hotel brands to grow SEQ into a star-studded destination

Brisbane and the Gold Coast could emerge as the star-spotting capitals of Australia when major international hotel brands – The Rosewood, The Ritz Carlton, and The Dorsett – open their doors in South East Queensland.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.retalkasia.com/news/2019/01/18/asia-property-market-outlook-challenging-colliers/1547765028

Asia property market outlook challenging - Colliers

However, opportunities remain for occupiers and investors according to Colliers International, in their latest predictions for the Asia property market in 2019

RETalk Asia

https://www.retalkmena.com/news/2019/01/17/aldar-launches-aed-2-billion-mixed-use-development-alshamkha/1547679865

Aldar launches AED $2 billion mixed-use development in Alshamkha

Aldar Properties has announced the launch of its newest AED 2 billion development, Alreeman in Alshamkha. With investment zone status, the mid-market, mixed-use development offers residential and commercial land plots available for purchase by all nationalities.

RETalk Mena

https://www.retalkmena.com/news/2019/01/17/clear-challenges-facing-uae-market-2019-says-knight-frank/1547686460

'Clear challenges' facing the UAE market in 2019, says Knight Frank

Knight Frank's UAE market review and 2019 forecast has predicted further challenges for the office and retail sectors, but a slight boost for the property market.

RETalk Mena

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/01/18/office-market-expected-be-more-even-2019/1547760298

Office market expected to be more even in 2019

Knight Frank and CBRE have predicted steady growth for Australia's office market in 2019, with demand set to rise outside the traditionally dominant centres of Sydney and Melbourne.

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https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/01/18/retail-sector-remain-healthy-2019/1547755244

Retail sector to remain healthy in 2019

Trends that emerged in the retail sector during 2018 could become more pronounced across the next 12 months, according to CBRE's National Director for Retail Investments, Mark Wizel.

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