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Auction activity and clearance rates rose across the combined capitals after a slump in the number of auctions amid last week’s Federal election - CoreLogic

Recording the busiest week since the pre-Easter spike, auction activity across the combined capital cities rebounded sharply this week, nearly doubling the number of auctions held last week during the Federal election slump (1,672). With 3,229 auctions held across the combined capitals, the volume of auctions held this week was up 11.2% from the 2,905 held this time last year. By Caitlin Fono, Research Analyst, CoreLogic

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The Economy

John McGrath – Australia’s most profitable property markets

According to John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents, owners have to brace themselves and prepare for the value of their homes to potentially go down after the phenomenal pandemic-induced property boom we have seen across the country.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

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‘Stonewall’ breathtaking Perth Hills acreage for sale – The Agency

1565 Glen Road Darlington for sale by Patrick Harper of The Agency is like a private Bali resort with panoramic views.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne Brighton

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Jon Friedrich designed Brighton home for sale - Kay & Burton

16 Weatherly Grove Brighton for sale by Alex Schiavo and Jamie Mi of Kay & Burton offers a contemporary family lifestyle close to the beach.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Designer Clontarf home for sale overlooking Middle Harbour - The Agency

4 Linkmead Avenue Clontarf for sale by Jake Rowe and Nathan Tse of The Agency delivers architect-designed luxury with views across The Spit and beyond.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Stately Queen Street Woollahra terrace for sale – The Agency

The Victorian terrace at 45 Queen Street Woollahra for sale by Ben Collier of The Agency is positioned just a stone's throw from the heart of vibrant Woollahra Village.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Brand new entertainers’ sanctuary, Camp Hill for sale - Place

87 Newman Avenue Camp Hill for sale by Sarah Hackett of Place New Farm has been meticulously crafted for families with outstanding attention-to-detail.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

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Gooseberry Hill acreage for sale - The Agency

With stunning city views 24 John Farrant Drive for sale by Patrick Harper of The Agency has been designed with entertaining in mind.

New South Wales (NSW)

The Economy

Boost to social housing stock in Albury

Housing for people in need across Albury is set to be reimagined under a landmark agreement between the NSW Government and Albury City Council.

National

People

DiJones reimagines organisational wellbeing and safety with Sonder partnership

DiJones is unlocking more for its team and their families by partnering with Sonder to provide safety, wellbeing and mental health support, said DiJones CEO Dean Mackie.

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News Roundup

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2018/06/27/330m-adelaide-casino-expansion-project-begins/1530068236

$330m Adelaide Casino expansion project begins

Construction has started on the $330 million expansion of the Adelaide Casino into a world-class integrated entertainment destination, which is scheduled to be completed by 2020.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.retalkmena.com/news/2018/06/26/developer-releases-penultimate-phase-record-breaking-sharjah-community/1529984467

Developer releases penultimate phase of record-breaking Sharjah community

ARADA has launched Phase 4 of Nasma Residences, with townhouses and villas in the heart of new Sharjah.

RE Talk MENA

https://www.retalkasia.com/properties/2018/06/22/macaus-morpheus-hotel-opens-city-dreams/1529620831

Macau's Morpheus hotel opens in the City of Dreams

Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the City of Dreams,' latest hotel, Morpheus, has opened in Macau - a beacon of "journey and imagination." A leading integrated resort including casino, two theatres, shopping district, 20 restaurants and four hotels.

RE Talk Asia

https://www.rethinktokyo.com/2018/06/27/metabolism-architecture-guide-tokyo

Metabolism: A guide to Japan’s living buildings

How a sci-fi–style movement based on the human body came to shape Japanese architecture as we see it today.

REthink Tokyo

https://gapurabali.com/news/2018/06/20/balis-hotel-industry-looks-set-gain-strength-2018/1529464513

Bali's hotel industry looks set to gain strength in 2018

Bali's tourism industry certainly felt the impact of the eruption of Gunung Agung in November last year but it has recovered well according to a recent report from Colliers International Indonesia.

Gapura Bali

https://www.mingalarrealestateconversation.com/news/2018/06/26/chinas-one-belt-one-road-initiative-anchors-myanmar/1529967345

China's One Belt, One Road Initiative anchors in Myanmar

A trading port and Special Economic Zone are the latest projects to emerge in Myanmar as a part of China's Belt and Road Initiative.

Mingalar Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2018/06/26/auckland-cbd-best-western-hotel-sold-dean-humphries-colliers-international

Auckland CBD Best Western Hotel sold by Dean Humphries of Colliers International

The 120-room Best Western President Hotel, less than 500m from the site of the New Zealand International Convention Centre, has become the first freehold hotel to sell as a going concern in Auckland’s CBD in five years.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2018/06/25/swiss-belhotel-expand-australia-and-new-zealand/1529909585

Swiss-Belhotel to expand in Australia and New Zealand

Swiss-Belhotel International, the global hospitality management chain, has revealed details of its global expansion strategy which includes new openings in Sydney and Melbourne within the next three years.

The Hotel Conversation