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Dangerously low vacancy rates persist in Queensland - REIQ

Relatively stable yet dangerously low vacancy rates over the first quarter of 2024 are a cold comfort to renters desperately trying to find a place to call home in Queensland, said REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella.

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Josh Symons appointed Head of Real Estate Corelogic Australia

Corelogic have appointed Josh Symons Head of Real Estate Solutions Australia.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Brookfield acreage for sale with tennis court and pool - SpinksCo

226 Moons Lane Brookfield for sale by Rachael Spinks of SpinksCo Residential offers a sanctuary of style and substance.

John McGrath – How internal and overseas migration are impacting home values

Home values are still rising across Australia, with the national median price up 8.8% over the past 12 months and the hottest markets currently being Western Australia and Queensland.

The biggest migration hot spots and the impact on housing trends - Corelogic

By Eliza Owen Head of Research Corelogic Australia.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

CPI still on track - REIA

Australia appears to be experiencing the same final hurdles as the USA in getting inflation back into the target range,” said Real Estate Institute of Australia President, Ms Leanne Pilkington.

Queensland (Qld)

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McGrath extends its North Queensland presence to The Whitsundays

McGrath Estate Agents open new office, McGrath Whitsunday, Andy Camm will be Principal and joined by an initial team of three, including lead agent Helen Maund in a new office located in Airlie Beach announced Chris Mourd, Head of Franchise Network for McGrath.

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Laing + Simmons Expands Corporate PM Team with the appointment of Sharnee Hundy

Laing+Simmons has expanded its in-house property management team with the appointment of Sharnee Hundy, boosting the complete property management service it delivers through head office to its state-wide network of offices.

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2020/04/23/deals-coming-thick-and-fast-lj-hooker-commercial-perth/1587594560

John McGrath – Millennial investors go it alone in property

Millennials have become the most active generation of investors with about one in three buying property on their own, using strategies such as rentvesting to begin their property ownership journey says John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents.

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News Roundup

Deals coming thick and fast for LJ Hooker Commercial Perth

While the past month has proved disruptive for many offices in Australia, it's business as usual for LJ Hooker Commercial Perth.

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2020/04/22/five-things-you-didnt-know-about-commercial-depreciation/1587505503

Five things you didn't know about commercial depreciation

To help commercial property owners and tenants gain a better understanding of depreciation, BMT Tax Depreciation outlines five little-known facts about the process.

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.

https://www.theaseandeveloper.com/news/2020/04/20/planning-ministers-commit-keeping-approvals-running/1587356751

Planning Ministers commit to keeping approvals running

A national agreement has been reached to ensure planning approvals maintain their usual pace throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

The ASEAN Developer

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2020/04/20/doma-lodges-development-application-42-honeysuckle-drive/1587361320

DOMA lodges development application for 42 Honeysuckle Drive

DOMA is seeking to develop 42 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle into an integrated commercial precinct that will include its Little National Hotel brand.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2020/04/17/market-survey-now-time-buy-or-sell-business/1587105214

Market survey: Is now the time to buy or sell a business?

“Due to the rise in unemployment, we expect the segment of buyers looking for ‘job type’ businesses to increase.”

The Business Conversation

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2020/04/20/victorian-childcare-centre-sold-4275-million/1587352461

Victorian childcare centre sold for $4.275 million

A local investor has purchased a childcare centre in Mount Helen in Victoria for $4,275,000 in a deal brokered by Mark Stafford, Julian Heatherich and Benson Zhou Savills Australia.

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2020/04/17/manly-service-station-sold-72-million/1587104931

Manly service station sold for $7.2 million

A service station anchored by Jasbe Petroleum in Manly has sold to a private investor for $7.2 million in a deal negotiated by JLL's Dylan McEvoy, Gordon McFadyen and Peter Seeto.