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Growing demand for natural capital in Australia’s rural market - Knight Frank

Australia’s rural property market is being boosted by growing demand for natural capital, according to Knight Frank and its partner, McGrath Estate Agents.

National

The Economy

John McGrath – Sydney market resilient amid higher rates

Home prices in Australia’s most valuable market surged to a new record peak this year despite higher interest rates and cost-of-living pressures says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

McGrath extends its Brisbane focus and welcomes Tony O’Doherty to Bulimba

Leading Queensland agent Tony O’Doherty and his business partner Jon Iceton will join the group and rebrand as operators of McGrath Bulimba.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

Realmark to support St Bart’s this Christmas

Realmark is pleased to share it will be supporting St Bart’s through its Christmas marketing – encouraging offices, agents, staff and clients to join them in making a donation to the import local charity.

National

The Economy

National upswing in home values is all but over with values rising just 0.1% in November

“The downturn is gathering momentum in Melbourne and Sydney,” said Tim Lawless, CoreLogic’s research director.

Queensland (Qld)

Featured Property

Showpiece oceanview Mission Beach for sale - Sotheby’s

4 Explorers Drive Mission Beach for sale by Barbara Wolveridge and Amanda Haines of Queensland Sotheby's International Realty offers pristine views over the Coral Sea to Dunk Island.

National

People

Marshall White and Santa’s Brother Support Koala Kids this festive season

Marshall White has been supporting Koala Kids since 2012, when a visit to The Royal Children’s Hospital inspired the agency’s Group Sales Director, John (Jack) Bongiorno to write a children's book — Santa and His Brother Down Under — specifically to support the Foundation.

National Queensland (Qld)Brisbane Gold Coast Sunshine Coast Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

Coronis Group’s Omar Mazzocchi | Why Investors Are Choosing Queensland and Western Australia

Coronis Group’s Queensland State Director of Sales, Omar Mazzocchi, shares his thoughts about why more people are choosing to invest in Queensland and Western Australia property.

Queensland (Qld)

People

Toowoomba’s Snow Real Estate joins The Agency

The Agency has expanded its presence in Queensland with Toowoomba’s most experienced and trusted team in Snow Real Estate lead by Peter and David Snow joining the national real estate brand,” The Agency CEO of Real Estate Matt Lahood announced.

National

People

REIA announces 2025 Board and Leadership

REIA President, Ms Leanne Pilkington, continues in her role, supported by Deputy President Ms Hannah Gill and FRAC Chair Mr Cain Cooke.

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https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2020/10/20/%E2%80%9Cexcellent-news%E2%80%9D-australian-business-growth-fund-launches/1603139902

“Excellent news”: Australian Business Growth Fund launches

“The Australian Business Growth Fund will play a significant role in encouraging business growth and economic recovery at a time when we need it most,” said Ombudsman Kate Carnell.

The Business Conversation

https://www.theindustrialist.com.au/news/2020/10/12/industrial-unit-sale-north-east-nsw-real-specialists-commercial/1602476751

Industrial unit for sale in north-east NSW - REAL Specialists Commercial

A new and tenanted unit at 5/173 Lundberg Drive, South Murwillumbah is for sale through Assi Dadon of REAL Specialists Commercial.

The Industrialist

https://www.theaseandeveloper.com/2020/10/19/child-care-development-sites-attract-attention-melbourne-savills/1603098442

Child care development sites attract attention in Melbourne - Savills

Child care development sites continue to attract strong attention from a range of active buyers in Melbourne, with a 3,016sqm Greenvale development site sold for $2.2 million to a developer who beat out a number of interested parties during the short on-market campaign Sold through Julian Heatherich, Mark Stafford, Benson Zhou of Savills Australia.

The ASEAN Developer

https://www.retalkasia.com/2020/10/18/paul-fisher-takes-over-real-estate-firm%E2%80%99s-vietnam-country-head/1603025694

Paul Fisher takes over as real estate firm’s Vietnam country head

Global real estate consultancy JLL has appointed Paul Fisher as the new country head of Vietnam.

Retalk Asia

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/2020/10/18/australia%E2%80%99s-pubs-thirsty-business-cbre/1602986418

Australia’s pubs thirsty for business - CBRE

Gaming performance has underpinned hospitality recovery in Queensland and New South Wales pubs, a new CBRE Market Snapshot has revealed.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2020/10/16/smes-urged-not-overlook-domain-names-new-research/1602817168

SMEs urged not to overlook domain names: new research

70% of respondents to a survey from auDA said supporting Australian business is important when online shopping. A com.au domain name says your business is local.

The Business Conversation

https://www.commo.com.au/2020/10/18/victorian-commercial-real-estate-re-opening-inspections-and-auctions-welcomed-reiv

Victorian Commercial Real Estate re-opening for inspections and Auctions welcomed by REIV

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria welcomes the announcement today by the Premier of Victoria, Hon. Daniel Andrews, MP that private inspections for purchase or leasing of commercial properties, can also recommence from 11:59 pm Sunday 18 October 2020.

Commo.

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2020/10/14/sydneys-capitol-square-hotel-sold-26-million-colliers-international/1602662010

Sydney's Capitol Square Hotel sold for $26 million - Colliers International

The Capitol Square Hotel in Sydney has sold for $26 million in a deal negotiated through Gus Moors, Karen Wales, Steam Leung and Joseph Lin of Colliers International.

The Hotel Conversation