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Maximising peace of mind: Kay & Burton Concierge services for absent homeowners

Kay & Burton Concierge tailored solutions are designed to alleviate the burdens of absentee ownership, whether a frequent traveller, residential rental provider or juggling multiple residences, ensuring your property is well-maintained and secure is paramount.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Shaun Lockyer design The Greenhouse Wights Mountain for sale - Place

6 Parragilga Close Wights Mountain for sale by Heath Williams of Place New Farm offers a haven of tranquillity while conveniently close to amenities, schools, and recreational trails.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

2.45ha Windrush c1912 NSW Mid North Coast Hinterland - LAWD

2308 Comboyne Road Comboyne for sale by George Berry and Daniel McCulloch of LAWD, offers potential as a B&B or wedding venue on the majestic Comboyne Plateau.

National

The Economy

Sales and profits lift as Australian property market regains momentum

The Australian property market continues to demonstrate sustained resilience, with the rate of profit-making sales and number of transactions increasing in the December quarter.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

48.5-acre Blue Mountains Mount Irvine Cooinda for sale - Sotheby’s

283-285 Mount Irvine Road Mount Irvine for sale by James McCowan and Grant Dale of NSW Sotheby's International Realty blends natural beauty, comfort, and versatility in a private ‘Happy Place’.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

Place Annerley welcome real estate couple Ryan Lim and Lauren Tang

Place Estate Agents share the new addition of real estate couple, Ryan Lim and Lauren Tang, to its esteemed Annerley team.

International Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

Raine & Horne announce key appointments in Queensland and New Zealand

Raine & Horne announce that Mr Gary Hassett has been appointed Queensland State Manager, effective immediately. Concurrently, Mrs Romilly Ashkettle as its Group Manager in New Zealand.

People

Knight Frank and Bayleys agree to acquire 100% of McGrath Limited

McGrath Limited (ASX: MEA) (“McGrath”or the “Company”) today announced that its Board has unanimously approved a proposal, whereby McGrath has entered into a Scheme Implementation Deed with a consortium of Knight Frank and Bayleys.

National

The Economy

John McGrath – Capital growth now stronger for cheaper homes

Australian home values continue to trend higher this year, and despite an increase in the number of homes going to auction before the Easter holidays, the national preliminary clearance rate is holding up well at about 70%.

National New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Raine & Horne supercharges rebrand with an expanded Corporate Marketing team

Real estate group Raine & Horne reinforces its network event offerings and digital marketing strategy by recruiting experienced industry professionals Rodney Fitzgerald and Emma Woods.

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News Roundup

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2020/03/31/government%E2%80%99s-130-billion-jobkeeper-package-welcomed/1585609002

Government’s $130 billion JobKeeper package welcomed

Ombudsman Kate Carnell describes the JobKeeper package as "a survival kit for small businesses".

The Business Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/2020/03/31/hotels-welcome-%E2%80%98jobkeeper%E2%80%99-package-aha/1585636593

Hotels welcome ‘Jobkeeper’ package: AHA

The Australian Hotels Association has welcomed the Federal Government’s $130b wage subsidy “Jobkeeper” package.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.commo.com.au/2020/03/31/commercial-property-frequently-asked-depreciation-questions/1585614940

Hotels welcome ‘Jobkeeper’ package: AHA

The Australian Hotels Association has welcomed the Federal Government’s $130b wage subsidy “Jobkeeper” package.

Commo.

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2020/03/30/australian-hotel-expectations-be-revised-covid-19-casts-shadow-over-asia-pacific

Australian hotel expectations to be revised as COVID-19 'casts a shadow' over Asia Pacific markets - CBRE

A relatively strong performance by the Asia Pacific hotel market in the second half of 2019 has been overshadowed by the ongoing impact of COVID-19 at the beginning of this year, CBRE says.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2020/03/30/commercial-loan-relief-measures-welcomed-property-council/1585521199

Commercial loan relief measures welcomed by Property Council

The loan relief measures to be announced today by Australia’s banks are welcome and will play a crucial role in helping commercial landlords to support their tenants affected by the coronavirus outbreak, The Property Council of Australia says.

Commo.

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2020/03/30/world%E2%80%99s-leading-barter-trade-exchange-lends-hand-aussie-businesses-need/1585535357

World’s leading barter trade exchange lends a hand to Aussie businesses in need

Bartercard's “Barter-Assist” will see every Australian small business that has closed due to Coronavirus offered $1,000 in “trade dollars” that can be spent with approximately 10,000 Bartercard small business merchants across the country.

The Business Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/2020/03/29/toowoomba-pub-spotted-cow-sale-cbre-power-jeffrey-co/1585460076

Toowoomba pub The Spotted Cow for sale - CBRE, Power Jeffrey & Co

The Spotted Cow pub Toowoomba is for sale by Paul Fraser of CBRE Hotels, and Peter Power and Andy Nason of Power Jeffrey & Co.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2020/03/28/payroll-tax-refund-delivers-50-million-queensland-businesses/1585355430

Payroll tax refund delivers $50 million to Queensland businesses

The Palaszczuk Government’s payroll tax refund initiative for businesses hit by COVID-19 has already seen more than $50 million land in the bank accounts of more than 2300 Queensland businesses right across the state.

The Business Conversation