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Laing + Simmons Annual Awards Night

Highlights and Colour from the Bollywood Themed Awards Night

South Australia (SA)

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Regional residential record Yorke Peninsula property The Dunes sold - Cullen Royle

The Max Pritchard designed fully off-grid luxury retreat nestled in the sand dunes on SA’s Yorke Peninsula sold by Deborah Cullen of Cullen Royle and Grant Giordano of Giordano & Partners.

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The Economy

This year will be a much better one for first home buyers - Ray White

Nerida Conisbee, Ray White's Chief Economist shares recent data on first home buyer activity

National

The Economy

John McGrath – Why some properties don’t sell and what to do

According to John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents, there are three reasons why homes don’t sell.

New South Wales (NSW)

People

Grafton agent Kylie Swift finds virtue in marketing real estate

Clarence Valley agent Kylie Swift says her work-life balance has been transformed since launching her own independent agency. Mrs Swift started Virtue Property in October last year following a decades-long career in the industry, which included being a shareholder in the Elders office in Grafton.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Coastal Coogee home for sale with uninterrupted ocean views - The Agency

16 Wolseley Rd Coogee for sale by Bethwyn Richards and Jess McGrath of The Agency boasts sweeping views across Coogee and Wedding Cake Island.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Derek Trebilcock Ascot entertainer for sale - Place

The 1910 Queenslander at 48 Charlton Street for sale by Drew Davies and Patrick McKinnon of Place Ascot on 1,012sqm has been redesigned to meet the needs of modern families.

New South Wales (NSW)

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Graceful heritage Moss Vale home for sale - The Agency

39 Robertson Road Moss Vale for sale by Ben Olofsen and Stephanie Blatch of The Agency delivers character and charm in a convenient Southern Highlands location.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Parkside Victorian terrace for sale Randwick - The Agency

28 The Avenue Randwick for sale by Bethwyn Richards and Jess McGrath of The Agency combines traditional features with modern style overlooking Alison Park.

Western Australia (WA)

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Innovative Quedjinup home for sale in stunning WA bush setting – The Agency

353 Yungarra Drive Quedjinup for sale by Tommy McNeil of The Agency delivers innovative Balinese style in a rural setting.

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News Roundup

https://www.retalkmena.com/news/2018/06/21/marriott-operate-yas-island-hotel-overlooking-abu-dhabis-formula-1-grand-prix

Marriott to operate Yas Island hotel overlooking Abu Dhabi's Formula 1 Grand Prix

With Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi opening on the island next month, developer company Aldar has appointed Marriott International to join its portfolio of hotels on Yas Island.

RETalk Mena

https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/grand-sale-grand-sale-franco-cozzo-sells-footscray-furniture-store-20180620-p4zmm0.html

Grand sale, grand sale: Franco Cozzo sells Foot-a-scraay furniture store

After half a century selling furniture in Footscray, Franco Cozzo has secured his ultimate "grand sale".

The Age

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2018/06/20/new-minister-assessment-12bn-hummock-hill-island-development-proposal/1529451416

New Minister assessment for $1.2bn Hummock Hill Island development proposal

A proposed $1.2 billion tourism project on Queensland's Hummock Hill Island will undergo a new assessment following Ministerial approval for the independent Coordinator-General to step in and become the decision-maker on the development application.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2018/06/20/sydney-restaurant-chain-changing-lives-through-true-inclusion/1529446178

The Sydney restaurant chain changing lives through true inclusion

“Our aim is to be the most inclusive restaurant in Australia,” said Rashays Punchbowl store owner Bashar Krayem.

The Business Conversation

https://www.afr.com/real-estate/foreign-buyer-crackdown-not-yet-effective-anao-report-20180619-h11kw2

Foreign buyer crackdown not yet effective: ANAO report

The federal government's crackdown on foreign property buyers has failed to date due to "serious deficiencies" in the data meaning many sales are not reported, the Australian National Audit Office says.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/worldwide-search-will-be-be-launched-to-find-companies-to-build-brisbane-metro-20180619-p4zmgl.html

Worldwide search will be launched to find companies to build Brisbane Metro

A worldwide search to try to find the best companies to build Brisbane’s tunnels and metro vehicles is about to start.

Brisbane Times

https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/the-sydney-and-melbourne-suburbs-where-incomes-have-grown-the-fastest-since-2010-20180619-p4zmfs.html

The Sydney and Melbourne suburbs where incomes have grown the fastest since 2010

Australia's wealthiest suburbs are racing away from their poorer neighbours, recording up to twice the rate of growth in incomes since 2010.

Sydney Morning Herald

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/2018/06/18/brisbane-transit-centre-and-hotel-jen-demolishment-brisbane-live-development/1529292303

Brisbane Transit Centre and Hotel Jen demolishment for Brisbane Live development

The Brisbane Transit Centre and Hotel Jen building will be demolished by 2020 to make way for the new underground Roma Street Station as part of the $5.4 billion Cross River Rail and 'Brisbane Live' project.

The Hotel Conversation