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REIA 20 year report shows lower rental rises while capital values soar

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) President, Mr Hayden Groves said the latest REIA report shows Australian housing prices have doubled over the past two decades while rentals have recorded half that growth.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Jorge Hrdina Architects: creating humane and uplifting sanctuaries

Jorge Hrdina’s architecture satisfies the functional, emotional, and spiritual requirements of his clients, “changing lives for the better”.

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Sink, swim or tread water is the message for agents from Reap Dashboard

Chris Mercer, of REAP Dashboard, recently presented an enlightening webinar, sharing the data and insights which will shape the next 12 months. The data here is aggregated from a cross section of agencies and markets around the country.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane Gold Coast Sunshine Coast

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Steven Carroll joins The Agency as Qld GM of Sales

The Agency Real Estate CEO Matt Lahood said he is extremely, excited and humbled to welcome Steven Carroll. “Steve Carroll will be assisting with growth, training and coaching as well as mentoring across our team in the Sunshine State,” Mr Lahood said.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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Elegant c1930s Toorak for sale on 1,195sqm - Marshall White

11 Ottawa Road Toorak for sale by Susan McGlashan and Justin Long of Marshall White delivers refurbished luxury with private surrounds.

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The Economy

More land is required to build one million new homes over five years - HIA

The HIA-CoreLogic Residential Land Report provides updated information on sales activity in 51 housing markets across Australia, including the six state capital cities.

New South Wales (NSW)

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Manderley 5-acre Bowral estate for sale - Belle Property and Sotheby's

2 Manor Rise Bowral for sale by Debbie Pearce and David Pearce of Belle Property Southern Highlands in conjunction with Sydney Sotheby's International Realty is one of the Southern Highlands' finest offerings.

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Rising rates shrinks Australia’s pool of million-dollar markets - CoreLogic

According to CoreLogic Research Director Tim Lawless, the number of suburbs in Australia’s million-dollar club has shrunk considerably in the past six months.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Celeste Avalon Beach Stokes Point for sale with Pittwater views - LJ Hooker

6 Cabarita Road Avalon Beach for sale by David Edwards and BJ Edwards of LJ Hooker Palm Beach is one of Australia’s most magnificent deep waterfront properties.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Contemporary 888 The Parks Estate for sale - Queensland Sotheby’s

27 Elderbury Place Stretton for sale by Malcolm Li of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty offers a striking architectural sanctuary with sophisticated zones for relaxation or gathering with guests.

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https://www.retalkmena.com/news/2018/11/29/aldar-appoints-contractor-second-phase-aed-10-billion-alghadeer-project/1543458897

Aldar appoints contractor for second phase of AED 10 billion Alghadeer project

Aldar Properties has announced the appointment of Al Rakha Contracting & General Transport LLC as the main contractor for infrastructure buildings and early works package for the first neighbourhood in the second phase of Alghadeer – a AED 10 billion mega development, situated close to the border of Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

RETalk Mena

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2018/11/30/29-million-luxury-hotel-open-christchurch%E2%80%99s-arts-centre/1543537549

$29 million luxury hotel to open in Christchurch’s Arts Centre

Sarin Investments will open a $29 million luxury hotel at Christchurch’s Arts Centre in early 2022, in the former physics and biology buildings and on the ground floor of the Observatory Tower building.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2018/11/29/ovolo-valley-hotel-officially-opens-brisbane/1543464957

Ovolo The Valley hotel officially opens in Brisbane

The 103-room Ovolo The Valley hotel officially launches today, Thursday 29 November 2018, marking another milestone for the boutique designer hotel collection and the maturing Brisbane hotel sector.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/profiles/2018/11/30/get-know-annabelle-davidson-founder-social-playground/1543519512

Get to know Annabelle Davidson, Founder of Social Playground

CEO and founder of Social Playground, mother-of-two Annabelle Davidson has grown her social tech events and products business into a seven-figure company in just five years.

The Business Conversation

https://www.retalkmena.com/news/2018/11/29/emaar-properties-revenue-grows-30-cent-aed-17390-billion/1543460490

Emaar Properties revenue grows 30 per cent to AED 17.390 billion

Emaar Properties recorded a revenue of AED 17.390 billion (US$ 4.735 billion) in the first nine months of 2018, which is 30 per cent higher than the revenue of AED 13.351 billion (US$ 3.635 billion) during the same period in 2017.

RETalk Mena

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2018/11/29/ingot-hotel-perth-opening-week/1543439583

Ingot Hotel Perth opening this week

Choice Hotels Asia-Pac, one of the region’s leading hotel franchise groups, has announced the 214-room Ingot Hotel Perth will open its doors this Saturday.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2018/11/28/punthill-apartment-hotels-announces-plans-australian-network-expansion-signing

Punthill Apartment Hotels announces plans for Australian network expansion with signing of Punthill Alphington Melbourne

Punthill Apartment Hotels has announced plans to develop its first new property under the ownership of Veriu Hotels & Suites, delivering on the national expansion commitment foreshadowed by Founders Alex Thorpe and Rhys Williams under the leadership of newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, Zed Sanjana.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.retalkasia.com/profiles/2018/11/29/alan-li-appointed-president-cbre-china/1543446285

Alan Li appointed President of CBRE China

As CBRE's China President, Alan will look after advisory services across business lines in China, including Advisory and Transaction Services, Capital Markets, Asset Services, and Valuation and Advisory Services.

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