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More women needed in the construction workforce: HIA

International Women’s Day, is a great opportunity for the building industry to consider how a traditionally male dominated industry, can encourage women in to its workforce. It is also a great time for a woman considering a career in the construction industry to look beyond the traditional trades to the significant range of career paths on offer HIA Deputy Director- Policy and Industry Jocelyn Martin, said today.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Custom Lauren Tarrant designed Toorak for sale - RT Edgar

784 Orrong Road Toorak for sale by Max Ruttner and Mandy Zhu of RT Edgar celebrates light, space and the beauty of natural materials.

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Michael Murray joins Live Group to head up its new high performance sales management, coaching & training service

McGrath Estate Agents, former Head of sales, Michael Murray means that the Live Group offering extends to include the provision of high performance sales management, coaching, training and accountability for Principals and agents. Live Group of Companies CEO Chris Mercer says “Michael has recent, hands on experience in delivering proven, high quality sales management, across a network of offices, in every region of the country.

Victoria (Vic.)

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Mornington Peninsula home with 3-par golf hole and tennis court for sale - RT Edgar

13 Merricks Road Merricks for sale by Samantha Moffatt and Madeline Kennedy of RT Edgar Mornington Peninsula is within walking distance to Merricks Store, Stonier Winery, and Merricks Pony Club.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired Teneriffe for sale with Steven Clegg gardens - Place

281 Kent Street Teneriffe for sale by Heath Williams of Place New Farm offers exceptional proportions and references Frank Lloyd Wright’s design.

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The Economy

Cash rate hits highest level since May 2012 - CoreLogic

RBA decision for a 25 basis point lift takes the cash rate to 3.6%, the highest level since May 2012. To date, this rate tightening cycle has been both the largest and the most rapid on record by some margin.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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Kay & Burton unveils brand evolution

Leading premium real estate agency Kay & Burton has unveiled its brand evolution project which will re-establish its preeminent position as advisor of choice for the most coveted property in Australia.

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The Economy

Rental affordability sees slight improvement but no joy for mortgage holders - REIA

The Real Estate Institute of Australia’s (REIA) Housing Affordability Report (HAR) story for the December quarter 2022 is all about interest rates at 3.1% and increased home loan repayments, with no joy in sight for mortgage holders.

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The Economy

Investments still driving gender gap in home ownership - CoreLogic

CoreLogic’s 2023 Women & Property report released ahead of International Women’s Day, found men were associated with ownership of 3.1% more of the housing stock analysed than women.

Victoria (Vic.)

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Belle Property welcome Waller Realty team’s three Central Victorian offices in Bendigo, Castlemaine and Maldon

Belle Property announce the opening of 3 Central Victorian offices in Bendigo, Castlemaine and Maldon, led by the respected Waller family of Rob and Narelle Waller, together with lead agent Tim Noonan as Principal and Co-Director of Bendigo office. Belle Property CEO Peter Hanscomb welcomed the Waller Realty team to the group.

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News Roundup

https://www.theaseandeveloper.com/news/2019/02/11/mountain-highway-development-site-sold/1549854833

Mountain Highway development site sold

A Bayswater development site along the Mountain Highway has been sold by Savills.

The ASEAN Developer

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/02/12/zagame-family-acquires-abbotsford-office-building-site-australian-education-union

Zagame family acquires Abbotsford office building site from Australian Education Union

Fitzroys has negotiated the sale of an office building site in Abbotsford on behalf of the Australian Education Union's Victorian branch.

COMMO

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/02/11/nzicc-local-art-installation-begins/1549855190

NZICC local art installation begins

Construction of the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) has reached another milestone, with the installation of the first of the glass art work covering the exterior top of the building.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/02/11/brisbane-airport-and-brisbane-marketing-partnership-boost-tourism/1549840591

Brisbane Airport and Brisbane Marketing partnership to boost tourism

Brisbane Airport Corporation and Brisbane Marketing have entered into a three year multi-million dollar partnership to boost recognition of Brand Brisbane to international audiences, further enhancing Brisbane’s position as an international gateway to Australia.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2019/02/11/global-quickbooks-study-highlights-small-business-cash-flow-woes/1549837300

Global QuickBooks study highlights small business cash flow woes

Half of Australian small businesses surveyed have lost $10,000 or more by foregoing a project or sales due to cash flow issues.

The Business Conversation

https://www.retalkasia.com/news/2019/02/08/asia-property-market-outlook-challenging-2019-opportunities-remain-occupiers-and

Asia property market outlook challenging in 2019, but opportunities remain for occupiers and investors

Colliers International released its latest predictions for the Asia property market in 2019

RE Talk Asia

https://commo.com.au/news/2019/02/08/opportunity-beckons-bendigo-gateway-sale/1549599397

Opportunity beckons in Bendigo with Gateway sale

The listing of a seven-hectare site within Bendigo by Killen Thomas has come a month before Qantas start flying directly to the region from Sydney.

COMMO

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/02/07/mount-lofty-house-completes-6m-refurbishment-new-15m-sequoia-development-opening

Mount Lofty House completes $6m refurbishment, with new $15m 'Sequoia' development opening September 2019

Built in 1852 by Arthur Hardy as a summer house, Adelaide's iconic five-star hotel has recently completed a 12-month $6 million refurbishment of its 32 guest rooms and brand new reception area, restaurant, bar and conference facilities.

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