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Ray White Upper North Shore welcomes top trainer Tom Van

The Ray White Upper North Shore Group currently holds the title of top business throughout Ray White after being named number one at the leading group’s 2021-22 annual international awards.

National

The Economy

John McGrath – The home ownership choices of the Boomers, Gen X & Millennials

According to John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents, the desire to own our own homes is a cultural aspiration spanning all generations of Australians. But it has shifted a bit in the past few decades.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

French inspired Balwyn North mansion for sale - McGrath

20 Ferdinand Avenue Balwyn North for sale by Adrian Stefanetti and James Moss of McGrath Blackburn delivers quintessential French grandeur.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Palm Springs inspired Randwick sold for over $10m - BresicWhitney

107 Darley Road Randwick home sold by Maclay Longhurst and Zakir Abdallaoui of BresicWhitney is 'one of the most significant transactions to occur in Randwick in recent years'.

National

The Economy

Increasing the supply of housing requires federal government action - HIA

HIA’s Affordability Index report calculated for each of the eight capital cities and regional areas on a quarterly basis and considers the latest dwelling prices, mortgage interest rates, and wage developments.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Get to know Nicholas Christou of BresicWhitney

Over 13 years in the industry, Nicholas has built a reputation based on outstanding results and trusted relationships.

National

Politics

More talk: Bandt blocks housing bill but calls inquiry

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has questioned why Adam Bandt is blocking Bills to build more houses and calling for inquiries instead.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Breathtaking Sydney Harbour views grand Vaucluse home for sale - The Agency

13 Princes Avenue Vaucluse for sale by Steven Chen of The Agency in one of Vaucluse's premier streets has a price guide of $28 million.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Parkside Brisbane riverfront for sale - Place

47 Esplanade Yeronga for sale by Heath Williams of Place New Farm offers water and park outlooks with a dual-living option.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

People

Rents to rise, supply to fall and renters ‘extremely concerned' about homelessness, says new report - REIV

REIV CEO Quentin Kilian said the survey provides hard evidence that the 2023-24 State Budget’s land tax increase is bad policy.

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News Roundup

https://www.theaseandeveloper.com/news/2019/05/21/future-cities-summit-sydney-friday/1558417235

Future Cities Summit in Sydney on Friday

The Property Council of Australia will host a Future Cities Summit in Sydney on Friday.

The ASEAN Developer

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/05/21/brisbanes-next-hotel-and-cbd-retail-sold-tom-gibson-simon-rooney-jll/1558422613

Brisbane's NEXT Hotel and CBD Retail sold - Tom Gibson, Simon Rooney JLL

The NEXT Hotel & CBD Retail in Brisbane has sold to Salter Brothers (formerly SB&G Group) in a deal brokered exclusively by JLL.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.rethinktokyo.com/kichijoji

Kichijoji – Tokyo’s hottest suburban area

Year after year, Kichijoji is voted best place to live in Tokyo. Yet it is not even located within the 23 wards. Let's take a closer look at what makes this neighbourhood so special.

REthink Tokyo

https://www.theaseandeveloper.com/news/2019/05/20/2019-federal-election-outcome-%E2%80%93-what-does-it-mean-developers/1558329671

The 2019 Federal Election Outcome – What does it mean for developers?

Dan Holden of HoldenCAPITAL takes a look at what's in store for developers following Saturday's election result.

The ASEAN Developer

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/05/20/vivid-sydney-light-festival-returns-friday/1558342722

Vivid Sydney light festival returns this Friday

It’s time to make your Vivid Sydney plans, with Australia’s most loved and awarded light festival returning to Sydney this Friday 24 May.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.mingalarrealestateconversation.com/news/2019/05/13/jvs-rise-japanese-insurers-move-myanamar/1557710053

JV's on the rise as Japanese Insurers move into Myanamar

"As an industry practice, the majority of these companies are expected to occupy a whole office building dedicated for staffing, and are usually located in central business districts or dedicated finance hubs," says Colliers.

Mingalar Real Estate Conversation

https://www.retalkasia.com/news/2019/05/17/monaco-holds-top-spot-hong-kong-and-tokyo-close-behind/1558050538

Monaco holds onto top spot with Hong Kong and Tokyo close behind

Savills Research reports that Monaco has the highest property prices per square metre in the world while only occupying a space smaller than New York’s Central Park. Monaco is home to 38,000 inhabitants from 139 different countries.

REtalk Asia

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/05/15/brisbane-skyscraper-takes-out-top-award/1557895549

Brisbane skyscraper takes out top award

The 46-storey office building at 1 William Street has been named Queensland's development of the year by the Property Council of Australia.

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