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Powell and Glenn designed 2,963sqm Yarra riverfront for sale - Marshall White

Canopy House 2 Yarra Grove Hawthorn for sale by Marcus Chiminello and Nicole French of Marshall White offers a contemporary family estate with spectacular river outlooks.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Blue Mountains estate for sale with heritage Sorensen gardens - Ray White Double Bay

The Braes 62-68 Grose Street Leura for sale by Nic Krasnostein and Elliott Placks of Ray White Double Bay features approx. 6 acres of European inspired landscaping.

New South Wales (NSW)

Design

Byron Bay: Australia’s coastal paradise gaining global attention

With pristine beaches, abundant natural beauty and a flourishing health and wellness scene, Byron Bay is a prestige property and holiday home co-ownership platform Ko has several luxury listings in the area.

REINSW: Rent bidding ban backfires

The NSW Government’s ban on agents from engaging in ‘rent bidding’ has had a counterproductive impact, according to the Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW), as tenants are not only now more aware that they can offer above the asking rent, they are increasingly doing so because they believe they must.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Politics

Government intent on driving away investors, says REIQ

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is calling on the Queensland Government to immediately withdraw its startling comments which dangerously put rent control on the table yet again.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

People

From the AREC stage to centre stage. Find out which top-performing agent has launched his own business

From commercial fisherman to luxury million-dollar agent, Hanan Cawley is bringing a new era of excellence to the Gold Coast's real estate market.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

Sydney ranks 6th out of 10 cities globally for luxury residential rental growth - Knight Frank

Sydney saw the sixth highest annual growth in luxury residential rents in 2022 out of 10 ranked global cities, according to the latest research from Knight Frank.

National

The Economy

REIA President urges owners to lease vacant properties

REIA President has urged Australians holding vacant properties to consider putting them into the rental pool as the winter months approach.

National

The Economy

Second busiest auction week, year-to-date says CoreLogic

According to Caitlin Fono, Research Analyst of CoreLogic, preliminary capital city clearance rates slip following a further rise in interest rates.

National

The Economy

Are property investors getting out of the market? - Ray White

Mortgage stress has risen dramatically since last year but so far we are yet to see an increase in people selling as a result according to Nerida Conisbee, Ray White Chief Economist.

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https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/02/18/napier-art-deco-festival-2019-attracts-international-attention/1550434943

Napier Art Deco Festival 2019 attracts international attention

Napier Art Deco Festival 2019 has shaped up to be the biggest yet with more than 40,000 people participating in over 300 events at the five-day celebration.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/2019/02/18/beyond-books-transforming-unsw-sydney%E2%80%99s-award-winning-bookstore-social-and-cultural

Beyond books: transforming UNSW Sydney’s award-winning bookstore into a social and cultural destination

Amid changes to the traditional bricks and mortar bookstore model brought on by digital retailers, the UNSW Bookshop has introduced a café and event space open to the public.

The Business Conversation

https://www.retalkasia.com/news/2019/02/15/indonesia-investor-sentiment-should-strengthen-after-election-colliers/1550192779

Indonesia investor sentiment should strengthen after election - Colliers

Colliers International believes investment opportunities in Jakarta are set to improve, despite the city ranking 15th in Pricewaterhouse Cooper’s list of the top investment markets in the Asia Pacific.

RETalk Asia

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/02/14/sydney-and-melbourne-tipped-major-prime-office-rental-growth-2019/1550120799

Sydney and Melbourne tipped for major prime office rental growth in 2019

Knight Frank’s Global Outlook Report 2019 has predicted major growth for Sydney and Melbourne's prime office rental markets in 2019.

COMMO

https://www.theaseandeveloper.com/news/2019/02/14/singapore-housing-development-board-launches-new-flats/1550116656

Singapore Housing Development Board launches new flats

Nearly 4000 flats have been made available through Singapore's Housing Devleopment Board as part of its Built to Order and Re-Offer of Balance Flats initiatives.

The ASEAN Developer

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/property/restaurant-business-bardon-4065/brisbane-restaurant-bar-venue-sale-breathtaking-views

Brisbane restaurant & bar venue for sale with breathtaking views

This spacious venue with a loyal regular customer base is located in a highly visible position with views, close to Brisbane's CBD. For sale by Ajay Bakshi of REMAX A1 Ipswich.

The Business Conversation

https://www.retalkmena.com/news/2019/02/14/omans-real-estate-market-growth-slows-2018/1550114993

Oman's real estate market growth slows in 2018

Oman's real estate market witnessed slow growth in 2018 but there were improvements in certain areas, according to Cavendish Maxwell's Oman Property Market Report 2018.

RETalk Mena

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/02/14/ihg-acquires-six-senses-300m/1550105548

IHG acquires Six Senses for $300m

InterContinental Hotels Group has today announced the acquisition of Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, one of the world’s leading operators of luxury hotels, resorts and spas for $300 million.

The Hotel Conversation