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Winners Announced for the 2022 Proptech Awards

At a gala dinner in Sydney last night Proptech Association Australia announced the winners of the second annual Proptech Awards. Our annual awards are the culmination of a massive team effort involving our Board, our members, foundation supporters, event sponsors and of course all the entrants and judges,” said Kylie Davis, Founder & President of Proptech Association Australia.

National

The Economy

Sales of new homes fell in May by 5.5 per cent - HIA

“New home sales fell by 5.5 per cent in May compared to the previous month,” stated HIA Economist Tom Devitt.

National

The Economy

Housing and rental affordability continue to fall - REIA

Housing and rental affordability have declined across Australia as limited stock levels, inflation and interest rates rises continue to create trepidation in the market, the latest Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) Housing Affordability Report has found.

National

The Economy

Higher costs for essentials & debt a ‘double whammy’ for households - CoreLogic

Tim Lawless, CoreLogic Research Director give his commentary on the housing market and RBA's decision to raise the cash rate.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

People

Leading WA agent returns to global brand

RE/MAX Southern Stars has immense pleasure in announcing the return of Nic Sauzier, one of Western Australia’s top selling agents.

National

The Economy

No need for auctions to go into winter hibernation

REIQ's Auctioneer of the Year David Holmes gives his opinion on the traditional downturn in auction activity over winter, and why it's unnecessary.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

Get to know Deborah Barbi of Deborah Barbi Real Estate

15A Eighth Avenue for sale by Deborah Barbi, offers multiple living options in a desirable Kedron pocket.

National

The Economy

Order your tax depreciation schedule before it’s too late - BMT Depreciation

With the end of the financial year here, it’s time to organise your tax depreciation schedule.

National

The Economy

Knight Frank launches Global Cities Index research

Knight Frank has launched its Global Residential Cities and House Price research for Q1 2022.

National

The Economy

Downsizer.com welcomes lower age for superannuation downsizing incentives

Downsizer, an Australian proptech venture developing innovative solutions for the property downsizing market, has welcomed the proposed changes to the superannuation rules for the downsizer contribution

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News Roundup

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2018/07/09/marriott-and-capital-alliance-partnership-open-new-ac-hotel-melbourne-southbank

Marriott and Capital Alliance partnership to open new AC Hotel Melbourne Southbank

Marriott International today announced it has signed an agreement with Melbourne-based property development company Capital Alliance to introduce the AC Hotels by Marriott® brand to Australia - set to open in 2020.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2018/07/04/westin-hotel-adelaide-gpo-redevelopment/1530683050

Westin Hotel Adelaide GPO redevelopment

Marriott International has announced it has signed an agreement with Greaton Group, to debut Westin Hotels & Resorts in South Australia as part of the Adelaide General Post Office redevelopment - set to open in 2022.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2018/07/06/anticimex-group-strengthens-south-coast-offering-second-acquisition-australia-year

Anticimex Group strengthens South Coast offering with second acquisition in Australia this year

The Anticimex Group has made a total of four acquisitions in the past six months in Australia and New Zealand.

The Business Conversation

https://www.retalkasia.com/news/2018/07/06/rising-us-hedging-costs-decrease-asian-real-estate-investment/1530831633

Rising U.S. hedging costs decrease Asian real estate investment

CBRE Market Flash reveals rising U.S. interest rates have driven up hedging costs making Japanese and South Korean investment in U.S. real estate difficult.

RE Talk Asia

https://www.retalkmena.com/news/2018/07/05/sharjahs-real-estate-construction-and-financial-services-drive-economy-new-heights

Sharjah's real estate, construction and financial services drive economy to new heights

Report shows that the emirate’s policy of economic diversification is successfully attracting foreign direct investment in Sharjah.

RE Talk MENA

https://www.rethinktokyo.com/2018/07/04/martin-van-der-linden-interview-tokyo-architect

Redefining and redesigning space: Martin van der Linden's explorations in Tokyo

From comfort to capital, the creations of Dutch architect Martin van der Linden revolve around a fascination with space.

Rethink Tokyo

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2018/07/04/sydney-eastern-suburbs-pub-four-hand-hotel-sold-good-beer-company/1530689373

Sydney Eastern Suburbs pub Four in Hand Hotel sold to Good Beer Company

Paddington's popular Four in Hand Hotel has sold to the Sydney based Good Beer Company, ending speculation of the pub being refurbished as a residential property.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2018/07/05/hindmarsh-club-pullman-adelaide-hotel-refurbishment/1530750688

The Hindmarsh Club Pullman Adelaide hotel refurbishment

After being rebranded in October 2017, Adelaide’s 5 star Pullman hotel is taking the first step towards its major transformation with the introduction of a new Executive Lounge named 'The Hindmarsh Club' opening by the end of the year.

The Hotel Conversation