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John McGrath – Property the most popular investment option

Australians think property is the most important type of investment for building wealth, followed by superannuation and savings in the bank, according to a new survey by financial advisory company, Findex.

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REIA National Awards for Excellence and AUSTROS 2024 champion honoured at historic REIA 100 Gala

Real Estate Institute of Australia’s (REIA) National Awards for Excellence (NAFE) for 2024 have been announced at the ANZ REIA 100 Gala, highlighting 25 exceptional individuals and agencies who have distinguished themselves in the real estate industry.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Award-winning James Russell designed Ashgrove for sale - Place

18 Farrell Street Ashgrove for sale by Heath Williams of Place New Farm stands as a celebration of architecture.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Record Brisbane riverfront sales for Place

30 Aaron Avenue Hawthorne, 35 Macquarie Street Teneriffe, and 89 Welsby Street New Farm sold by Place as the market continues to hold strong demand for riverside properties.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Brand new Rozelle designer Sydney inner west for sale - The Agency

7 Moodie Street Rozelle for sale by Rebecca Fearon of The Agency offers architect-designed quality without compromise in a priced locale.

Western Australia (WA)

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Realmark Karratha property manager Kelsey Hutchison takes out inaugural Realmark Excellence Award

As Western Australia continues to lead the nation in rental stress, the property management sector faces significant challenges fueled by increased costs and limited availability of rental properties.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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Lakeside Narre Warren acreage for sale - Barry Plant

10 Boundary Road Narre Warren East for sale by Anthony Johnson of Barry Plant Rowville offers modern luxury on a private 24-acre estate.

National

The Economy

Budget 2024: Positive news for interest rates if Chalmers inflation forecasts are right - REIA

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has congratulated Treasurer Jim Chalmers on handing down Budget 2024 and has labelled it a strong budget if inflation forecasts hold.

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The Economy

Budget 2024: REIA statement on ‘Homes for Australians’

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has welcomed a focus on housing in Federal Budget 2024 with the ‘Homes for Australians’ plan but says it needs to be considered in the context of the entire Budget and the commitment to delivery by all three levels of Government, says REIA President Ms Leanne Pilkington.

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John McGrath – Why every property needs a price guide

Throughout my 40 years in real estate, I have always advocated the use of price guides in property marketing campaigns. Price guides answer the first question that every prospective buyer has on a property of interest to them, says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

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https://www.theindustrialist.com.au/news/2020/04/30/homebush-west-site-leased-developers-plans-new-logistics-centre/1588220241

Homebush West site leased to developers with plans for new logistics centre

Sydney Olympic Park Authority has let a 25,637sqm site at 201 Parramatta Road to experienced local developers Trumen and Norman Property Partners in a deal brokered by CBRE’s Michael O’Neill, Shaun Timbrell and Jason Edge.

The Industrialist

https://www.theaseandeveloper.com/news/2020/04/30/warwick-bible-takes-over-udia-queensland-president/1588228643

Warwick Bible takes over as UDIA Queensland President

Mirvac Queensland General Manager Warwick Bible has taken over from Ian Murray as the President of UDIA Queensland.

The ASEAN Developer

https://www.therealestateconversation.com.au/news/2020/04/27/john-mcgrath-first-home-buying-during-covid-19/1587958234

John McGrath – First home buying during Covid-19

John McGrath, founder of McGrath Estate Agents encourages first home buyers to continue their property search.

The Real Estate Conversation

https://www.theaseandeveloper.com/news/2020/04/30/its-important-be-conscious-timelines-how-developers-are-adapting-covid-19/1588210194

'It's important to be conscious of timelines': How developers are adapting to Covid-19

Dan Holden, founder of commercial brokerage firm HoldenCAPITAL, outlines where the challenges lie for Australia's developers moving forward.

The ASEAN Developer

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2020/04/15/emerging-dark-kitchen-trend-among-food-retailers-cbre/1586927270

Emerging 'dark kitchen' trend among food retailers - CBRE

As Australia’s hospitality retailers look towards delivery services to bolster business during the COVID-19 pandemic, CBRE has released a report on the emerging dark kitchen trend feeding Australia’s growing meal delivery economy.

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https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2020/04/26/virtual-wine-tasting-wine-lady/1587871696

Virtual wine tasting by the Wine Lady

How DRNKS, a niche Sydney business evolved with the changes COVID-19 restrictions imposed upon them. WILLIAMS MEDIA spoke with Ella Stening, 'Wine Lady' of DRNKS.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2020/04/21/how-make-sense-property-values-time-covid-19-when-there-no-market/1587449750

How to make sense of property values in the time of COVID-19, when there is no market

Urban Property Australia Founder and Managing Director, Sam Tamblyn examines how commercial property price trends will be determined in the wake of COVID-19.

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https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2020/04/29/new-groworx-platform-supports-business-shift-digital-only-economy/1588125523

New Groworx platform supports business shift to digital only economy

Groworx Home helps businesses get remote sales and support centres up and running in a matter of weeks, complete with the team, contact centre technologies and training.

The Business Conversation