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Shaun Lockyer design The Greenhouse Wights Mountain for sale - Place

6 Parragilga Close Wights Mountain for sale by Heath Williams of Place New Farm offers a haven of tranquillity while conveniently close to amenities, schools, and recreational trails.

New South Wales (NSW)

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2.45ha Windrush c1912 NSW Mid North Coast Hinterland - LAWD

2308 Comboyne Road Comboyne for sale by George Berry and Daniel McCulloch of LAWD, offers potential as a B&B or wedding venue on the majestic Comboyne Plateau.

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Sales and profits lift as Australian property market regains momentum

The Australian property market continues to demonstrate sustained resilience, with the rate of profit-making sales and number of transactions increasing in the December quarter.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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48.5-acre Blue Mountains Mount Irvine Cooinda for sale - Sotheby’s

283-285 Mount Irvine Road Mount Irvine for sale by James McCowan and Grant Dale of NSW Sotheby's International Realty blends natural beauty, comfort, and versatility in a private ‘Happy Place’.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Place Annerley welcome real estate couple Ryan Lim and Lauren Tang

Place Estate Agents share the new addition of real estate couple, Ryan Lim and Lauren Tang, to its esteemed Annerley team.

International Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Raine & Horne announce key appointments in Queensland and New Zealand

Raine & Horne announce that Mr Gary Hassett has been appointed Queensland State Manager, effective immediately. Concurrently, Mrs Romilly Ashkettle as its Group Manager in New Zealand.

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Knight Frank and Bayleys agree to acquire 100% of McGrath Limited

McGrath Limited (ASX: MEA) (“McGrath”or the “Company”) today announced that its Board has unanimously approved a proposal, whereby McGrath has entered into a Scheme Implementation Deed with a consortium of Knight Frank and Bayleys.

National

The Economy

John McGrath – Capital growth now stronger for cheaper homes

Australian home values continue to trend higher this year, and despite an increase in the number of homes going to auction before the Easter holidays, the national preliminary clearance rate is holding up well at about 70%.

National New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Raine & Horne supercharges rebrand with an expanded Corporate Marketing team

Real estate group Raine & Horne reinforces its network event offerings and digital marketing strategy by recruiting experienced industry professionals Rodney Fitzgerald and Emma Woods.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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First National announces NSW 2024 General Excellence and Marketing Awards Winners

First National Real Estate’s NSW agents were presented with their 2024 General Excellence and Marketing Awards at the Hyatt Regency, Sydney on Saturday night.

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https://www.theaseandeveloper.com/news/2020/03/26/design-unveiled-shimao-shenkong-international-centre-shenzhen-china/1585197381

Design unveiled for Shimao ShenKong International Centre in Shenzhen, China

Global architecture practice MVRDV has won a competition to design the mixed-use Shimao ShenKong International Centre with its Shenzhen Terraces submission.

The ASEAN Developer

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2020/03/27/cosboa-calls-supermarket-taskforce-include-input-smaller-suburban-outlets/1585273926

COSBOA calls for Supermarket Taskforce to include input from smaller suburban outlets

As more people congregate in a smaller number of retail premises, COSBOA is asking for businesses such as smaller supermarkets, convenience stores, and service stations to be consulted for their input on solutions.

The Business Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2020/03/26/my-business-health-offers-support-small-business-pandemic-distress/1585195229

My Business Health offers support for small business in pandemic distress

The Ombudsman’s platform collates the latest information on COVID-19 government support measures as well as assistance with employer obligations, finances, available government payments, loans and tax.

The Business Conversation

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2020/03/27/scca-members-agree-no-lease-terminations-non-payment-rent/1585261096

SCCA members agree to no lease terminations for non-payment of rent

Members of the Shopping Centre Council of Australia agreed on Thursday to no lease terminations for non-payment of rent for small to medium-sized businesses as the industry works through this period of disruption in the sector.

Commo.

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2020/03/25/online-auction-bidding-delivers-record-breaking-yield-sydney-retail-food-properties

Online auction bidding delivers record breaking yield as Sydney retail food properties are sold for $7.25 million

A KFC restaurant in Dulwich Hill and a Chambers Coffee shop in Rhodes have been sold Cushman & Wakefield using online bidding.

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https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2020/03/25/event-organisers-reveal-how-australian-events-can-bounce-back-covid-19/1585115325

Event organisers reveal how Australian events can bounce back from COVID-19

A survey of regional event organisers reveals the financial impact of the ban on public gatherings, with one event manager estimating up to $13 million will be lost by Outback communities.

The Business Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2020/03/25/activation-canberra-cbd-drive-visitation-going-forward-cbre-report/1585098777

Activation of Canberra CBD to drive visitation going forward - CBRE report

Canberra's development of a light rail and new mixed-use precincts is expected to drive visitation to the nation's capital going forward following a disrupted 2019 for city's hotel market, CBRE says.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2020/03/24/food-sa-seeks-feedback-food-and-beverage-businesses-covid-19-impacts/1585018636

Food SA seeks feedback from food and beverage businesses on COVID-19 impacts

SA’s peak food and beverage industry association commits to keeping Government informed as COVID-19 impacts evolve.

The Business Conversation