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Smart Cities, Property Technology and the Path to Sustainability

Proptech Association Australia and Stone & Chalk co-hosted a special in-person event at the Sydney Startup Hub on Friday 24th June as part of the City of Sydney’s annual Visiting Entrepreneur Program.

New South Wales (NSW)

People

PRD’s number 1 & 3 agents nationally join forces to launch their own brand

Nationally recognised agents, Reece Thompson and Ryan Clarke have joined forces and launched their own business & brand, Thompson & Clarke powered by UrbanX.

National

The Economy

John McGrath – Four Australian cities among world’s top prestige markets for growth

According to John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents, Australian prestige property has gained incredible new value, with a shortage of homes for sale.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Belleview Hill Kambala Road home for sale on 1000sqm - Highland

50 Kambala Road Bellevue Hill for sale by David Malouf of Highland Property Double Bay Malouf enjoys city skyline and Sydney Harbour Bridge views. "Sydney's top end remains strong amid fierce demand for prestige property."

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

The Peninsula New Farm riverfront apartment for sale - Place

19 / 70 Oxlade Drive New Farm for sale by Sarah Hackett and Charmaine McDonald of Place New Farm offers light-filled luxury with uninterrupted river views and world-class amenities.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Parkside Woollahra cottage for sale - The Agency

8 Edward Street Woollahra for sale by Ben Collier of The Agency feels like a country retreat close to Double Bay and Queen Street Village.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Get to know Bethwyn Richards of The Agency

Bethwyn Richards has consistently ranked among the top female agents in the country, setting records across Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne Brighton

Featured Property

Kay & Burton sells bespoke Jon Friedrich-designed Brighton home

16 Weatherly Grove Brighton, sold by Alex Schiavo and Jamie Mi of Kay & Burton "ticked a lot of boxes" for families.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Renovated Neutral Bay terrace sold under the hammer by The Agency

42 Raymond Road Neutral Bay sold by Jason Roach and Ava Morrison of The Agency attracted 121 inspections during the auction campaign.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Vive La Revolution Bastille Day Festival and Christmas in July

After two long winters Sydney's The Rocks Christmas in July Village returns with a French inspired food, wine and winter village market.

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https://www.retalkmena.com/news/2018/07/19/project-lebanon-2018-attracts-over-15000-visitors/1531940413

Project Lebanon 2018 attracts over 15,000 visitors

High footfall and vivid business interactions mark a successful end of Project Lebanon’s 23rd edition.

RETalk Mena

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2018/07/18/australian-hotel-and-brewery-sold-redcape-john-musca-jll-hotels/1531919241

Australian Hotel and Brewery sold to Redcape John Musca JLL Hotels

The largest transaction of a going concern pub hotel in Australia in over a decade has been announced - The Australian Hotel & Brewery in Sydney's northwest has sold to Redcape Hotel Group in a deal brokered by John Musca of JLL's Hotels and Hospitality Group.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.retalkmena.com/news/2018/07/19/abu-dhabi-real-estate-price-declines-forecasted-continue/1531940743

Abu Dhabi real estate price declines forecasted to continue

Chestertons Abu Dhabi Market report says that the UAE capital’s residential real estate market is set to remain under pressure as 6,000 new properties are added to the property supply.

RETalk Mena

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2018/07/18/quest-epping-apartment-hotel-opens-north-melbourne/1531917890

Quest Epping Apartment Hotel opens in North Melbourne

The 96-room Quest Epping Apartment Hotel in North Melbourne has opened, being the 44th Quest property in Victoria and the second Quest property to open in Melbourne within the last month, following the June opening of Quest Maribyrnong.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.retalkasia.com/news/2018/07/19/investors-seize-opportunities-asias-growing-real-estate-markets/1531962016

Investors seize on opportunities in Asia's growing real estate markets

Colliers International reports that in Q2, investors have continued to seize opportunities across Asia's fast-growing real estate markets.

RETalk Asia

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/properties/2018/07/17/greg-norman-designed-pelican-waters-sunshine-coast-golf-course-sale/1531811606

Greg Norman designed Pelican Waters Sunshine Coast Golf Course for sale

One of the Sunshine Coast’s most alluring investment opportunities, the Greg Norman-designed Pelican Waters Golf Course and adjoining Lakes Edge residential precinct, is being offered for sale by CBRE’s Rem Rafter and Brendan Robins.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/2018/07/18/real-entrepreneur-mums-transforming-australian-small-business-during-school-hours

Real Entrepreneur Mums is transforming Australian small business during school hours

Co-founders Sophie Musumeci and Alison Valenti aim to build support networks for business-owning mothers across the world, with a goal of establishing 100 communities globally by 2021.

The Business Conversation

https://retalkasia.com/news/2018/07/13/positive-first-half-hong-kong-results-expected-continue-h2/1531436433

Positive first half for Hong Kong, results expected to continue in H2

Colliers International reveals a successful first half for Hong Kong, and despite "adverse factors" are optimistic for H2.

RETalk Asia