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Joe White elected new REIWA President

The REIWA Council has elected Mr Joe White as the Institute’s new President, after serving two years as Deputy President.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Politics

Proposed public ‘landlord register’ is unjustified, says REIQ

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) looks forward to the Housing Summit surfacing fresh ideas to solve the state’s crippling housing crisis, but says the recent suggestion from Tenants Queensland to establish a public-facing ‘landlord register’ is unjustified.

Queensland (Qld)

Featured Property

Tallebudgera Gold Coast acreage for sale with coastal and hinterland views - Sotheby’s

Coorumbene at 532 Trees Road Tallebudgera for sale by Scott Keatley and Rebecca Staples of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty promises serenity, sustainability, exquisite views and endless potential.

National

The Economy

CoreLogic Auction Market Preview: Auction volumes hold steady yet almost 40% below last year's numbers

An early view of scheduled auctions over the coming fortnight suggests auction activity is set to rise, with more than 4,000 capital city auctions expected to be held over the last two weeks of October.

National

Politics

Support for trade training can make a real difference - HIA

“Funding arrangements put in place during the pandemic have proven their worth in increasing the uptake of building trade training,” said HIA Executive Director Industry Policy, Geordan Murray.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

REINSW: Property tax an absurd affordability ‘solution’

With the NSW Government planning to introduce the property tax Bill into Parliament today, the Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) has reinforced the absurdity of proposing to tax something to make it more affordable.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

People

Former Growth Manager launches new brand in Burleigh - The Property Associates

The former Growth Manager of the Coronis Group, Fiona Nichols, has launched her own brand in Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast, The Property Associates.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Tweed Heads ‘Bay Grand’ apartment for sale with ocean views – REAL Specialists

804/11 Enid Street Tweed Heads for sale by Colleen Paff of REAL Specialists offers a resort lifestyle walking distance from Kirra, Coolangatta and Tweed beaches.

National

The Economy

Ways to build your investment property portfolio - BMT

How does you know where to begin? Here, BMT Tax Depreciation provide the steps to building your investment property portfolio and how to get started.

National

The Economy

Combined capitals records the highest preliminary clearance rate since late May

After being impacted by multiple public holidays over the past few weeks, auction activity was on the rise this week across the combined capitals according to Kaytlin Ezzy, Economist, CoreLogic.

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https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/873429

TFE Hotels to open first Vibe Hotel in Adelaide 2020

TFE Hotels has announced it will open a new 18-storey Vibe Hotel in Adelaide opening in 2020, being a new flagship hotel for the brand partnering with multi award-winning Loucas Zahos Architects.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2018/10/24/western-australia%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98hooked-middleton%E2%80%99-named-australia%E2%80%99s-best-fish-and-chips

Western Australia’s ‘Hooked on Middleton’ named Australia’s best Fish and Chips

Darwin's Frying Nemo also had a good night, taking home state awards in both Judged and People's Choice categories.

The Business Conversation

https://www.retalkasia.com/097347

Hong Kong reclaims most expensive world city crown

Hong Kong has overtaken New York to become the most expensive world city in which to rent space for the first time since 2011, according to the latest Savills Live/Work Index.

RETalk Asia

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2018/10/22/emerging-trend-lifestyle-hotels-new-zealand/1540186497

The emerging trend of lifestyle hotels in New Zealand

Lifestyle hotel brands are starting to emerge in New Zealand, as operators look to tap into the next generation of travellers and draw millennials back to the hotel market.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/2018/10/23/entire-city-block-surfers-paradise-gold-coast-da-approved-development-site-sale-jll

Entire city block Surfers Paradise Gold Coast DA approved development site for sale JLL Hotels and Metro Sales

With the Gold Coast remaining the second strongest hotel market in the country, the 1.14ha site possesses approval for two skyline defining towers of 52 and 48 levels, which is being marketed by Tom Gibson and Blake Goddard of JLL.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/property/74-main-st-sheffield-7306/main-street-hairdressing-business-3-apartments-town-murals

Main Street hairdressing business with 3 apartments in the Town of Murals, Tasmania

The town's only hair salon business comes with additional income streams from two 2-bed apartments and a bungalow. For sale by Paul Scott of Tasmanian Business and Property Sales.

The Business Conversation

https://www.retalkasia.com/726354

"Now is the time for logistics"

If there was ever a time that logistics was ‘in’, that time is now according to JLL. The reliance and need for logistics space is at an all-time high, driven by advancements in the e-commerce sector.

RETalk Asia

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/properties/2018/10/22/brisbane-spring-hill-international-hotel-development-site-sale/1540173674

Brisbane Spring Hill 'International Hotel' development site for sale

The 'International Hotel' in Brisbane's CBD fringe suburb of Spring Hill is being offered for sale, which has development approval for a 10-15 storey mixed-use building within the Spring Hill Neighbourhood Plan.

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