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Why a distinctive brand is so important: Lessons learned from a recent trademark case

It’s no secret that real estate is a competitive business. Day in, day out, agents are competing for the attention of vendors and seeking ways to stand out from the crowd.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

c1879 40 acre Holm Park Estate on two titles for sale - Peake

180 Holm Park Road Beaconsfield for sale by Sarah James and Syarif Machfud of Peake Real Estate offers an opportunity to create a weekend retreat, a wedding venue or function centre (STCA).

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

Stamp duty relief for first home buyers is welcome but won’t free up valuable housing stock

Alleviating stamp duty for first home buyers is a positive move forward but the NSW State Government also needs to provide fairer exemptions to encourage older Australians to downsize, according to Mathew Tiller, LJ Hooker Head of Research and Business Intelligence.

National

Construction

HIA welcomes new National President & Vice President

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Debbie Johnson from Building Suncoast Green as National President and Mr Ian Hazan from i2 Homes as National Vice President.

Queensland (Qld)

Politics

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

Featured Property

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

Featured Property

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.

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News Roundup

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/properties/2019/05/01/sydney-cbd-veriu-central-hotel-sale-colliers-international/1556672978

Sydney CBD Veriu Central Hotel for sale - Colliers International

Colliers International’s Gus Moors, Karen Wales and Joseph Lin have been appointed to bring to market the Veriu Central Hotel at 75 Wentworth Avenue in Sydney on behalf of the Veriu Group.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.rethinktokyo.com/chuo-area-guide

Chuo area guide: Ginza, Tsukiji and reclaimed land

Chuo means “middle” in Japanese, and this district is located smack centre in the capital on the Tokyo Bay waterfront. It impresses with high-end shopping, long-established business districts, and luxury housing options.

Rethink Tokyo

https://www.mingalarrealestateconversation.com/news/2019/04/29/sales-events-needed-draw-attention-myanmar-condos-says-colliers/1556494674

Sales events needed to draw attention to Myanmar condos, says Colliers

Developers must make sure they harness Myanmar's investment potential in the wake of condominium licenses being issued, according to Colliers International.

Mingalar Real Estate Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/04/29/private-sector-key-queenslands-continued-tourism-economic-rise/1556541383

Private sector the key to Queensland's continued tourism economic rise

New data has revealed more than $1 billion in private sector tourism infrastructure projects, tipped to create more than 1,500 jobs will be completed by mid this year.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.retalkasia.com/profiles/2019/04/29/colliers-international-appoints-bastiaan-van-beijsterveldt-lead-business

Colliers International appoints Bastiaan van Beijsterveldt to lead business development for its Occupier Services business in Singapore

Bastiaan brings with him 11 years of experience in commercial real estate, including in tenant representation, corporate solutions as well as capital markets and investment, across key gateway cities in Asia-Pacific.

RETALK ASIA

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/04/26/work-begins-brisbanes-new-international-cruise-terminal/1556232737

Work begins on Brisbane's new International Cruise Terminal

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has turned the sod on Brisbane's $158 million new International Cruise Terminal, heralding the start of a new era for Queensland's economy.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2019/04/18/spc-partners-coles-boost-home-grown-aussie-fruit/1555534368

SPC partners with Coles to boost home-grown Aussie fruit

Supporting local businesses and growers in the Goulburn Valley, the new partnership is expected to allow farmers to sell fruit from more than 36,000 trees.

The Business Conversation

https://www.retalkasia.com/news/2019/04/26/asia%E2%80%99s-billionaire-population-fastest-growing-globally/1556233861

Asia’s Billionaire Population Fastest Growing Globally

Asia’s billionaire population growth is set to outpace other regions between 2018 and 2023, according to data prepared exclusively for the 13th edition of The Wealth Report - Knight Frank

RETALK ASIA