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Entertainer on Hamilton Hill for sale - Place

1A Eldernell Terrace Hamilton for sale by Patrick McKinnon and Jill Wright of Place Ascot captures panoramic sights that stretch all the way to the city skyline and beyond.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

Sydney rental vacancies fall to 9-year low, as rental crisis shows no sign of abating - REINSW

The REINSW Vacancy Rate Survey results for January 2023 show that residential vacancies in Sydney are at their lowest level since November 2013.

National Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

People

Marshall White Unveils its 2023 Brand Campaign: ‘Unrivalled’

The new integrated campaign is the first of its kind for the group, highlighting the Real Estate company's core values and promoting its unrivalled experience, local knowledge, and success across decades of industry-leading results.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Politics

Rent control not a panacea for rental pain - REIQ

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) says calls from tenants’ advocates for rent control in Queensland is a short-sighted solution to a complex problem.

National

The Economy

John McGrath – Price falls moderating as buyers return

According to John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents, 2023 is the year to buy, regardless of the type of property or price level you’re interested in.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Mosman Deep Waterfront for sale - Simeon Partners

13 Shellbank Avenue Mosman for sale by Richard Simeon and Sabrina Gao of Simeon Partners offers stunning Middle Harbour views and the state-of-the-art home entertainment and media.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Elevated Hawthorne riverfront for sale - Place

90 Virginia Avenue Hawthorne for sale by Sarah Hackett of Place New Farm delivers dual-living potential and panoramic city and river views.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

People

Ray White Sunbury in Victoria has welcomed experienced auctioneer and sales agent Justin Spagnuolo to the high profile team.

Justin Spagnuolo said, “I saw training that elite and chairman’s elite agents only could attend which gave me the buzz at getting back into the transactional side of the industry. In particular Pathways with Bianca Denham and Mark ‘Macca’ McLeod.”

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Premium acreage with untapped potential in Burbank - Sotheby’s

Directly adjacent to Araluen The Estates 184 Ford Road Burbank for sale by Malcolm Li of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty offers an opportunity to build a dream custom home with panoramic views.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Hamptons inspired Northwood with iconic Sydney vistas - Belle

6 Upper Cliff Road Northwood for sale by Simon Harrison and Kim Walters of Belle Property offers bespoke living with beautiful harbour views.

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News Roundup

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/01/14/shadow-play-peppers-melbourne-hotel-opening-april-2019/1547440966

Shadow Play by Peppers Melbourne Hotel opening April 2019

AccorHotels has unveiled a sneak peek of its stylish guest rooms at Melbourne’s newest luxury hotel – Shadow Play by Peppers - in the city’s vibrant Southbank arts and entertainment district.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/01/14/hamilton-auckland-passenger-rail-service-business-case-begin/1547444698

Hamilton to Auckland passenger rail service business case to begin

The NZ Transport Agency Board has approved a business case for the next steps in a start-up trial Hamilton to Auckland passenger rail service, Transport Minister Phil Twyford announced.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/01/14/record-tourism-spend-boosts-queensland%E2%80%99s-market-share/1547448807

Record tourism spend boosts Queensland’s market share

Strong growth in Queensland’s burgeoning international tourism sector has seen the Sunshine State out-perform both NSW and Victoria according to new data released.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.rethinktokyo.com/new-yamanote-line-station-takanawa-gateway

The new Yamanote Line Station: Takanawa Gateway

The latest addition to Tokyo’s loop train line looks like a promising entry point to real estate with appreciation potential.

REThink Tokyo

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/properties/2019/01/10/signature-broadbeach-management-rights-sold-ultiqa-hotels-resorts/1547095817

Signature Broadbeach Management Rights sold to ULTIQA Hotels & Resorts

Little Projects has announced global manager, ULTIQA Hotels & Resorts, as the successful purchaser of the management rights for its 256-apartment project, Signature Broadbeach, in a deal brokered by Alex Cook and Tim Crooks of Resort Brokers.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/01/02/hilton-surfers-paradise-sold-70m-jerry-schwartz/1546411579

Hilton Surfers Paradise sold for $70m to Jerry Schwartz

Australia’s largest private hotel investor, Dr Jerry Schwartz, has made his first foray into Queensland hotel property with the $70 million purchase of the five-star Hilton Surfers Paradise from the Chinese group, Ja Feng.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2018/12/17/are-influencers-more-effective-advertising-social-media/1544991234

Are influencers more effective than advertising on social media?

Research by influencer community Social Soup shows “authentic” sponsored content can be twice as effective as advertising.

The Business Conversation

https://www.theaseandeveloper.com/news/2019/01/11/precinct-record-set-melbourne-cbd-buildings-sell-square-metre-rate-35000/1547181351

Precinct record set in Melbourne CBD as buildings sell for square metre rate of $35,000

Two neighbouring buildings in Melbourne's CBD have been sold by CBRE to Chinese-backed developer Longriver.

The Asean Developer