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Rental providers prepared to walk due to rental law reforms - REIQ

Rental providers are passionately opposed to several changes being proposed as part of the State Government’s stage two rental law reforms Options Paper, according to a survey of more than 3,300 Queensland property investors.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Politics

State Budget bad news for Victorian renters, says REIV

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has today criticised the land tax increases announced in the State Budget, saying they will only worsen the current rental crisis facing Victorians.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Hugo Grozdanovic designed Bulimba riverfront for sale - Place

31 Waterline Crescent Bulimba for sale by Sarah Hackett of Place New Farm celebrates modern elegance with water and Brisbane city outlooks.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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U.S.A Inspired Middle Dural Hills District acreage for sale - LJ Hooker

1 Mcleod Road Middle Dural for sale by William Brush and Peter Colusso of LJ Hooker Dural delivers a brand new family haven on 2.02ha.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

Featured Property

Paddington Terrace sold in 6 days for almost $9 Million - BresicWhitney

It’s no longer just about buyer work, it’s about buyer intelligence: Maclay Longhurst.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Hamptons style Hendra family home for sale - Place

9 Flemington Street Hendra for sale by Patrick McKinnon and Jill Wright-Wotton of Place Ascot offers a standout property in a superb location.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

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Sustainable creekfront Tallebudgera acreage for sale - Sotheby’s

52 Coorabin Court Tallebudgera for sale by Scott Keatley and Morgan Keatley of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty offers a secluded and serene residence within a natural wonderland.

Victoria (Vic.)

Politics

REIV reacts to commercial stamp duty removal in State Budget

Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) CEO, Quentin Kilian, has reacted to the announced removal of commercial stamp duty taxing as part of this year’s State Budget, in relation to its impact on both commercial and residential property owners in the longer term.

National

The Economy

Where homes are selling quicker - Ray White

There are fewer properties coming to market but the ones that are have been taking longer to sell. Days on market hit a historical low in June last year, hitting an average of 22 days. Since then, this has risen to 31 days. Nerida Conisbee Ray White Chief Economist, says there are many suburbs that have homes already selling a lot quicker than last year.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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Robert Hamilton 1933 Toorak Tudor for sale - Abercrombys

1/692 Orrong Road Toorak for sale by Hamish Palmer-Hill and Jock Langley of Abercrombys is impressive in its dimensions and inviting in its details.

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https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/04/24/fullerton-hotel-sydney-gpo-rebrand-commences/1556060660

The Fullerton Hotel Sydney GPO rebrand commences

In the lead up to the launch of The Fullerton Hotel Sydney on 18th October 2019 - the vision for which is to become the city’s luxury heritage hotel in the heart of the CBD - remediation and maintenance work on the façade of the historic landmark has commenced on the former Sydney General Post Office.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.rethinktokyo.com/how-find-cheapest-apartments-tokyo

How to find the cheapest apartments in Tokyo

A rare find, but cheap apartments in Tokyo can be found with the help of this solid checklist.

REthink Tokyo

https://www.retalkasia.com/news/2019/04/26/bangkok-home-price-among-cheapest-key-global-cities-cbre/1556235930

Bangkok home price among the cheapest in the key global cities - CBRE

Jennet Siebrits, Head of Residential Research at CBRE UK comments on CBRE's fifth annual Global Living Report

RETALK ASIA

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/04/18/waldorf-astoria-hotel-opening-maldives-july/1555556508

Waldorf Astoria hotel opening in the Maldives this July

Hilton’s luxury brand, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, will soon welcome guests to the heart of the South Malé Atoll with the highly-anticipated opening of Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.mingalarrealestateconversation.com/news/2019/04/23/casino-law-could-allow-developers-diversify-colliers/1555975216

Casino law could allow developers to diversify - Colliers

Myanmar's hospitality and tourism industry must take advantage of any liberalisation of the country's gambling laws, according to Colliers International.

Mingalar Real Estate Conversation

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/04/16/youi-insurance-and-acclario-it-move-brisbanes-gateway-office-park/1555394035

Youi Insurance and Acclario IT move into Brisbane's Gateway Office Park

Two new tenants have chosen Brisbane's Gateway Office Park to establish their corporate identities, leasing space in the building through Savills Director of Industrial and Business Services, Shaw Harrison.

COMMO

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/04/17/lj-hooker-commercial-perth-enhances-its-management-offering/1555475630

LJ Hooker Commercial Perth enhances its management offering

LJ Hooker Commercial Perth has boosted its property management division with the appointment of Senior Facilities Manager Stephen Davey and Senior Property Manager Angie Menna.

COMMO

https://www.suayphuket.com/news/2019/04/18/what-thai-property-buyers-need-know-about-income-tax/1555557726

What Thai property buyers need to know about income tax

Given that all Thailand-sourced income is taxable, it worth knowing where you stand when tax time rolls around.

Suay Phuket