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HIA Announces Award of Excellence Honours

The Housing Industry Association (HIA) is pleased to announce Stuart Wilson and Peter Campbell as recipients of the prestigious Sir Phillip Lynch Award of Excellence.

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The Economy

Combined capitals preliminary clearance rate hits highest level since October 2021 - CoreLogic

According to CoreLogic's Duane Kaak, the start of winter saw capital city auction activity fall -2.9% this week, with 1,832 homes auctioned across the combined capitals.

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Politics

REIA calls on the opposition to back the haff to take the wind out of Adam Bandt’s sail

The Real Estate Institute of Australia has used Adam Bandt’s continual insistence to impose a national rent freeze to call on the Coalition to support the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF).

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People

John McGrath – Why Winter is a great time to sell in 2023

According to John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents, selling in Winter is actually advantageous for vendors in two ways.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Top agent Tiffany Perez joins Ray White Sutherland Shire

Ray White Sutherland Shire director Gavin Ottaway has welcomed leading agent Tiffany Perez to their ranks as the agency continues to go from strength-to-strength in the Shire.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

BresicWhitney welcomes Lower North Shore specialist Nic Christou

The appointment reflects the group’s continued expansion into the Lower North Shore, in line with its sustainable growth ambitions.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Nathan Tinkler’s 5-acre Beachfront estate for sale - Sotheby’s

42 Coachmans Close Sapphire Beach for sale by James McCowan and David Medina of Sotheby’s International Realty. The 5-acre regional estate is expected to sell for around $30m.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Sushi Sushi founder’s Toorak mansion for sale - Marshall White

5 Grosvenor Court Toorak for sale by Marcus Chiminello and Jack Nicol of Marshall White is listed for sale with a price guide of $15m-$16.5m.

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The Economy

ABS lending stats show first home buyer and investor activity stabilising - REIA

Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) President, Mr Hayden Groves said the latest ABS figures on lending statistics show Australian owner occupiers are reducing activity but investor and first-time buyer activity is stabilising.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Sydney Harbourside Vaucluse home for sale - Bradfield BadgerFox

Panorama 48 Vaucluse Road Vaucluse for sale by Alexander George and Peter Leipnik of Bradfield BadgerFox neighbours Sydney icon Strickland House, Milk Beach and large parklands.

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https://www.rethinktokyo.com/marunouchi-area-history?fbclid=IwAR20ZlTN1S9sFxm3w2XWLGmI_AuezS_iE6s1ZfEI-9KWWVoP80KpTIOoLOY

From swamp to swanky: The history of Tokyo's Marunouchi district

The Marunouchi area surrounding Tokyo Station is one of Tokyo’s most prestigious business districts and ranks high on the global power index. Few know that the glitzy hub of high-rise office towers was once a marshland considered not fit for settlement.

REthink Tokyo

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/05/13/investment-demand-new-zealand-hotel-assets-remain-high-colliers-international

Investment demand for New Zealand hotel assets remain high - Colliers International

Investment demand for New Zealand hotel assets remain at an all time high from both offshore and domestic investors. However, opportunities remain scarce as hotel assets remain tightly held with owners electing to retain, based on buoyant trading conditions and further capital appreciation expectations.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.theaseandeveloper.com/news/2019/05/13/crown-group-plans-vertical-waterfront-city-jakarta/1557730920

Crown Group plans vertical waterfront city for Jakarta

Australian developer Crown Group is planning a residential development on the Jakarta waterfront that would be the first of its kind for the city.

The ASEAN Developer

https://www.commo.com.au/2019/05/13/mango-hill-retail-site-sold-392-million/1557727972

Mango Hill retail site sold for $3.92 million

A DA approved corner site in Mango Hill has been sold to a local developer for $3.92 million in a deal negotiated by Savills.

COMMO

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/05/13/hickory-appointed-build-melbourne%E2%80%99s-first-hyatt-centric-hotel/1557751283

Hickory appointed to build Melbourne’s first Hyatt Centric hotel

Little Projects has today announced that it has appointed Hickory to build Melbourne’s first Hyatt Centric hotel expected to open in 2021, a full-service lifestyle hotel.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.rethinktokyo.com/chiyoda-area-guide-real-estate

Chiyoda area guide: Japan’s centre of political power

Home to the Imperial Palace, Tokyo Station and government ministries, Chiyoda ward is the historical, financial and political centre of Tokyo that attracts both the business elite and diplomats.

REthink Tokyo

https://www.retalkasia.com/news/2019/05/13/strong-growth-key-markets-compensate-dip-chinese-tourists-visiting-thailand-cbre

Strong growth from key markets compensate for dip in Chinese tourists visiting Thailand - CBRE

The Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MOTS) announced they are expecting more than 40 million tourists to visit Thailand this year

REtalk Asia

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2019/05/09/biopak-qantas-partnership-launches-world%E2%80%99s-first-zero-waste-flight/1557350640

BioPak Qantas partnership launches world’s first zero-waste flight

Qantas Group joins the war against waste, trialling a major zero-waste initiative with Australia’s leading eco-friendly packaging company, BioPak.

The Business Conversation