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John McGrath – How long will it take to sell your home?

Many factors will determine how long it will take to sell your home. Some are within your control, such as the quality of your marketing; and some are not, like selling conditions in your local area says John McGrath, McGrath Estate Agents CEO.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Real estate legend Dwight Ferguson joins Ray White Metro North

Dwight Ferguson, a legendary figure in the Brisbane real estate industry, has made a return to the river city after a stint on the Sunshine Coast.

National

Design

New App Helping Junior Agents Get More Leads - bRight Agent

Founded by entrepreneurs Aaron & Angelina Scott in 2023, bRight Agent is a service that helps deliver value to vendors whilst at the same time generating leads and leveling the playing field for junior agents.

National

The Economy

Lots of choice in this year’s spring selling season - Ray White

By Nerida Conisbee, Ray White Group, Chief Economist.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

From a Manly franchise to Shoreline Property: Why these agents are saying goodbye to franchise restrictions - UrbanX

Shoreline Property, formerly known as Raine & Horne Manly, announce its official launch as an independent real estate agency. Led by seasoned professionals Toby Hutton, Marlena Sait and in partnership with UrbanX, this rebrand signifies the start of an exciting new chapter.

National Australian Capital Territory (ACT)Canberra

People

Nationwide search commences for next REIA CEO

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has launched its search for its next Chief Executive Officer to steer the organisation at a key time for Australia’s 10 trillion-dollar real estate sector.

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)Canberra

People

SCA (ACT) Calls for Strata Commissioner at 2024 Election

Strata Community Association (ACT) has released its election platform for the strata sector ahead of the 2024 Australian Capital Territory (ACT) General Election, calling all parties to back the call for a dedicated strata commissioner and legislative reform - Receives Early Support from The Greens.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Private Mosman estate Kilgreggan for sale - Atlas

46 Parriwi Road Mosman for sale by Michael Coombs and Priscilla Ouvrier of Atlas Lower North Shore is a two-title property with spectacular water views.

National

People

Joint taskforce as REIA and REINZ work on historic auctioneering review

The Australasian Auctioneering Championships (AUSTROS) are marking their 21st competition cycle with a significant new initiative.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Place sells ‘Griffith on Griffith’ full-floor New Farm riverfront for $6.15m

2/9 Griffith Street New Farm sold by Sarah Hackett and Charmaine McDonald of Place New Farm is one of just six apartments within the boutique complex.

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News Roundup

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2020/08/03/deadline-looms-businesses-pay-contractors/1596419817

Deadline looms for businesses that pay contractors

ATO reminds businesses paying contractors to check if they need to lodge Taxable payments annual report (TPAR), due by 28 August 2020.

The Business Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2020/08/03/jll-hotels-and-hospitality-group-host-regional-market-webinar/1596427629

JLL Hotels and Hospitality Group to host regional market webinar

A panel including prominent hotelier Jerry Schwartz will share their views on the current state of Australia's regional hotel market next week as part of a webinar hosted by JLL Hotels and Hospitality Group.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.theindustrialist.com.au/news/2020/08/03/south-australian-distribution-centre-sold-primewest/1596439957

South Australian distribution centre sold to Primewest

Primewest has purchased the high-profile Border Express distribution centre in South Australia, completing the fifth acquisition in its Industrial Income Trust No 3 since its launch 12 months ago.

The Industrialist

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2020/07/30/osborne-park-showrooms-sold-market-37-million-transact-capital/1596097041

Osborne Park showrooms sold off-market for $3.7 million - Transact Capital

A property incorporating two strata titles at 79 Hector Street West at Osborne Park, WA has been sold off-market for $3.7 million in a deal brokered by Alex Gismondi from Transact Capital.

Commo.

https://www.retalkasia.com/news/2020/07/31/apple-central-world-opens-bangkok/1596178367

Apple Central World opens in Bangkok

Tech giant Apple has opened its second and largest retail location in Thailand, Apple Central World.

Retalk Asia

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2020/07/30/grandeur-clermont-hotel-motel-sale-savills/1596087555

Grandeur in Clermont hotel motel for sale - Savills

The Grand Hotel Motel is for sale in the Central Queensland locality of Clermont through Leon Alaban and Christian Tsalikis of Savills Australia.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2020/07/30/canberra-and-perth-only-office-markets-see-rent-growth-second-quarter-cbre

Canberra and Perth only office markets to see rent growth in second quarter - CBRE Marketview

New research from CBRE has shown nearly all major office markets experienced rent declines in the second quarter of this year.

Commo.

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2020/07/29/large-format-regional-hotel-sold-nsw-upper-hunter-region/1596007594

Large format regional hotel sold in NSW Upper Hunter region

The Royal Hotel Motel in Scone has been sold Rodney "Ned" Kelly for an undisclosed amount in a deal negotiated by JLL Hotels and Hospitality Vice President Kate MacDonald, in conjunction with MacCullum Inglis.

The Hotel Conversation