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The right timing and the right drive: Top Penrith agent launches his own agency

After a fulfilling 15-year career as a real estate agent, Cameron Faico is making the move to create something meaningful for himself and his family, he has launched Faico & Co. with the support of UrbanX.

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Amanda Freeman joins BresicWhitney

Sydney’s leading property group has built on its momentum in the Lower North Shore with the appointment of Amanda Freeman an established professional in Property Management.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

North Shore apartment record for Wirra by Podia and Centennial

Wirra 96-98 Ben Boyd Road Neutral Bay sold by Michelle Dong of Australia Property Group for circa $13 million a record off-the-plan apartment sale for the area.

Tasmania (Tas.)Hobart

Featured Property

Bonnie Doon retreat Hobart region Tasmania for sale - Knight Frank

3747 Channel Highway Birchs Bay for sale by Anne Boman of Knight Frank Tasmania is an impressive Brian Wyatt-designed home on almost eight acres of pasture overlooking the waterfront.

National

People

First National Real Estate announces appointment of David Edwards as Chief Executive Officer.

First National Real Estate Chair, Rob Westwood, says Mr David Edwards is an experienced CEO and Board Director.

National

The Economy

John McGrath – More Australian women own property than men

Over the past two decades, single career women have become an influential buying force in the property market, says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

National New South Wales (NSW)Sydney South Australia (SA)Adelaide

The Economy

Ray White Auction Wrap - Auction volume keeps building with 845 auctions

Ray White’s top auction sale of the day was in Sydney’s inner west. The stunning converted warehouse at 2 Gilpin Street Camperdown sold for $3.75 million through Ray White Glebe principal Matthew Carvalho.

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The Economy

Future care solutions need legislative balance

The Retirement Living Council (RLC) is urging the Australian Government to keep one eye on the future in its redrafting of the Aged Care Act as the nation continues to age.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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2,985sqm Mimosa Estate Hawthorne riverfront for sale - Place

46 Gordon Street Hawthorne for sale by Sarah Hackett and Charmaine McDonald of Place New Farm is one of Brisbane's most admired and sought-after estates.

Queensland (Qld)

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Breakwater Quays Townsville waterfront trophy home for sale - Sotheby’s

8/48-55 Sir Leslie Thiess Drive Townsville City for sale by Carol Carter and Blair Carter of Queensland Sotheby's International Realty occupies 3 allotments in the marina precinct with three 19m private berths and two pools.

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https://www.theaseandeveloper.com/news/2020/03/26/design-unveiled-shimao-shenkong-international-centre-shenzhen-china/1585197381

Design unveiled for Shimao ShenKong International Centre in Shenzhen, China

Global architecture practice MVRDV has won a competition to design the mixed-use Shimao ShenKong International Centre with its Shenzhen Terraces submission.

The ASEAN Developer

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2020/03/27/cosboa-calls-supermarket-taskforce-include-input-smaller-suburban-outlets/1585273926

COSBOA calls for Supermarket Taskforce to include input from smaller suburban outlets

As more people congregate in a smaller number of retail premises, COSBOA is asking for businesses such as smaller supermarkets, convenience stores, and service stations to be consulted for their input on solutions.

The Business Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2020/03/26/my-business-health-offers-support-small-business-pandemic-distress/1585195229

My Business Health offers support for small business in pandemic distress

The Ombudsman’s platform collates the latest information on COVID-19 government support measures as well as assistance with employer obligations, finances, available government payments, loans and tax.

The Business Conversation

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2020/03/27/scca-members-agree-no-lease-terminations-non-payment-rent/1585261096

SCCA members agree to no lease terminations for non-payment of rent

Members of the Shopping Centre Council of Australia agreed on Thursday to no lease terminations for non-payment of rent for small to medium-sized businesses as the industry works through this period of disruption in the sector.

Commo.

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2020/03/25/online-auction-bidding-delivers-record-breaking-yield-sydney-retail-food-properties

Online auction bidding delivers record breaking yield as Sydney retail food properties are sold for $7.25 million

A KFC restaurant in Dulwich Hill and a Chambers Coffee shop in Rhodes have been sold Cushman & Wakefield using online bidding.

Commo.

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2020/03/25/event-organisers-reveal-how-australian-events-can-bounce-back-covid-19/1585115325

Event organisers reveal how Australian events can bounce back from COVID-19

A survey of regional event organisers reveals the financial impact of the ban on public gatherings, with one event manager estimating up to $13 million will be lost by Outback communities.

The Business Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2020/03/25/activation-canberra-cbd-drive-visitation-going-forward-cbre-report/1585098777

Activation of Canberra CBD to drive visitation going forward - CBRE report

Canberra's development of a light rail and new mixed-use precincts is expected to drive visitation to the nation's capital going forward following a disrupted 2019 for city's hotel market, CBRE says.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2020/03/24/food-sa-seeks-feedback-food-and-beverage-businesses-covid-19-impacts/1585018636

Food SA seeks feedback from food and beverage businesses on COVID-19 impacts

SA’s peak food and beverage industry association commits to keeping Government informed as COVID-19 impacts evolve.

The Business Conversation