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Proptech Association Australia announces finalists in 2022 Proptech Awards

“It’s super exciting to celebrate these success stories in Australia’s proptech ecosystem and highlight the incredible innovation across the entire real estate value chain,” said Kylie Davis, Founder & President of Proptech Association Australia.

New South Wales (NSW)

People

Regional vacancy rates on the rise, as Sydney remains stable - REINSW

The REINSW Vacancy Rate survey results for April 2022 show residential vacancies for Sydney remain relatively stable.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

People

Dreams become a reality as George Real Estate launches in the Noosa Hinterland

A husband-and-wife team of Sunshine Coast agents have launched their own business, George Real Estate, powered by UrbanX in the Noosa Hinterland.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

Flagstone Welcomes Presence of Local Team – Leading Global Brand

RE/MAX Property Professionals now at Flagstone Central and Augustine Heights in Greater Springfield.

New South Wales (NSW)

The Economy

Ray White Macdonald Partners expands into East Gosford

After more than 40 years in operation servicing the region’s real estate requirements, the Macdonald family have expanded their leading Point Clare agency into East Gosford on the Central Coast of New South Wales.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

REIA signs three-year partnership with fintech innovator Realty Assist

WA -based fintech innovator, Realty Assist, has signed an exclusive three-year partnership agreement with the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA)

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

Featured Property

Designer feel Coolangatta retreat close to Kirra Beach for sale - REAL Specialists

45 Binya Avenue Coolangatta, for sale by Brent Hodge of REAL Specialists delivers a seamless indoor/outdoor living with a designer feel.

National

People

Laing + Simmons Annual Awards Night

Highlights and Colour from the Bollywood Themed Awards Night

South Australia (SA)

Featured Property

Regional residential record Yorke Peninsula property The Dunes sold - Cullen Royle

The Max Pritchard designed fully off-grid luxury retreat nestled in the sand dunes on SA’s Yorke Peninsula sold by Deborah Cullen of Cullen Royle and Grant Giordano of Giordano & Partners.

National

The Economy

This year will be a much better one for first home buyers - Ray White

Nerida Conisbee, Ray White's Chief Economist shares recent data on first home buyer activity

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News Roundup

https://www.retalkmena.com/news/2018/06/21/marriott-operate-yas-island-hotel-overlooking-abu-dhabis-formula-1-grand-prix

Marriott to operate Yas Island hotel overlooking Abu Dhabi's Formula 1 Grand Prix

With Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi opening on the island next month, developer company Aldar has appointed Marriott International to join its portfolio of hotels on Yas Island.

RETalk Mena

https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/grand-sale-grand-sale-franco-cozzo-sells-footscray-furniture-store-20180620-p4zmm0.html

Grand sale, grand sale: Franco Cozzo sells Foot-a-scraay furniture store

After half a century selling furniture in Footscray, Franco Cozzo has secured his ultimate "grand sale".

The Age

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2018/06/20/new-minister-assessment-12bn-hummock-hill-island-development-proposal/1529451416

New Minister assessment for $1.2bn Hummock Hill Island development proposal

A proposed $1.2 billion tourism project on Queensland's Hummock Hill Island will undergo a new assessment following Ministerial approval for the independent Coordinator-General to step in and become the decision-maker on the development application.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2018/06/20/sydney-restaurant-chain-changing-lives-through-true-inclusion/1529446178

The Sydney restaurant chain changing lives through true inclusion

“Our aim is to be the most inclusive restaurant in Australia,” said Rashays Punchbowl store owner Bashar Krayem.

The Business Conversation

https://www.afr.com/real-estate/foreign-buyer-crackdown-not-yet-effective-anao-report-20180619-h11kw2

Foreign buyer crackdown not yet effective: ANAO report

The federal government's crackdown on foreign property buyers has failed to date due to "serious deficiencies" in the data meaning many sales are not reported, the Australian National Audit Office says.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/worldwide-search-will-be-be-launched-to-find-companies-to-build-brisbane-metro-20180619-p4zmgl.html

Worldwide search will be launched to find companies to build Brisbane Metro

A worldwide search to try to find the best companies to build Brisbane’s tunnels and metro vehicles is about to start.

Brisbane Times

https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/the-sydney-and-melbourne-suburbs-where-incomes-have-grown-the-fastest-since-2010-20180619-p4zmfs.html

The Sydney and Melbourne suburbs where incomes have grown the fastest since 2010

Australia's wealthiest suburbs are racing away from their poorer neighbours, recording up to twice the rate of growth in incomes since 2010.

Sydney Morning Herald

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/2018/06/18/brisbane-transit-centre-and-hotel-jen-demolishment-brisbane-live-development/1529292303

Brisbane Transit Centre and Hotel Jen demolishment for Brisbane Live development

The Brisbane Transit Centre and Hotel Jen building will be demolished by 2020 to make way for the new underground Roma Street Station as part of the $5.4 billion Cross River Rail and 'Brisbane Live' project.

The Hotel Conversation