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What is PropTech?

In her first blog for The Real Estate Conversation, Jennifer Harrison explains property technology (“PropTech”).

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Combined capital city preliminary clearance rate continues to decline - CoreLogic

Corelogic's Caitlin Fono shares her view on the Property Market Indicator Summary.

Tasmania (Tas.)Victoria (Vic.)

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Ray White welcomes Milo Rasinac

Ray White Victoria and Tasmania has appointed the highly regarded Milo Rasinac to the role of Network Development Manager.

National

The Economy

Pain & Gain shows number of profitable property resales takes first dip in 18 months - CoreLogic

The rate of profit-making sales across the Australian property market has fallen for the first time since August 2020, providing yet another sign that there’s been a turning point in housing conditions.

New South Wales (NSW)

The Economy

Why is stamp duty such bad news? - Ray White

Ray White's Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee talks about the NSW Governments proposed changes to the tax.

National

The Economy

John McGrath - New help for home buyers under Albanese Government

John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents, takes a look at the details of Labor's commitments in the real estate market.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

11-bedroom Yarra Valley acreage with private vineyard sold by The Agency

Potential buyers of 10 Woorarra Court Chirnside Park sold by Peter Kakos and Tracy Tian-Belcher of The Agency came from 'far and wide'.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

Featured Property

Hidden Valley Eco Lodges for sale with rammed earth residence - The Agency

The Hidden Valley Eco Lodges and Day Spa business for sale is one of WA’s premier semi-rural luxury day spa and resorts. 85 Carinyah Road Pickering Brook for sale by Susanne Broido of The Agency.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Corinda riverfront home for sale on 1,194sqm allotment - Place

239 Dewar Terrace Corinda for sale by Sarah Hackett and Ann-Karyn Fraser of Place New Farm delivers affordable riverfront living in a popular Brisbane enclave.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Balgowlah Heights family sanctuary for sale - The Agency

21 Lewis Street Balgowlah Heights for sale by David Rothschild and Peter Shiplee of The Agency unveils an enviable lifestyle of comfort, style and ocean views.

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https://www.retalkmena.com/news/2018/07/23/dubai-real-estate-brokers-earn-aed-571-million-h1-2018/1532315069

Dubai real estate brokers earn AED 571 million in H1 2018

Dubai Land Department reveals that 5,181 active real estate agents in Dubai earned over half a billion AED in commissions during the first half of 2018.

RETalk Mena

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2018/07/23/new-zealand%E2%80%99s-first-hotel-indigo-opening-auckland/1532301474

New Zealand’s first Hotel Indigo opening in Auckland

The Auckland CBD will welcome New Zealand’s first 225-room Hotel Indigo in 2021, with IHG officially confirming an agreement with property development company Ninety Four Feet for a new $250m, 41-storey, mixed-use development at 51 Albert Street.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2018/07/22/marriott-hotels-remove-plastic-straws-worldwide-july-2019/1532242791

Marriott hotels to remove plastic straws worldwide by July 2019

Marriott International has announced that it has adopted a plan to remove disposable plastic straws and plastic stirrers from its more than 6,500 properties across 30 brands around the world - which would eliminate the use of more than 1 billion plastic straws per year and about a quarter billion stirrers.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2018/07/23/aussie-retailers-missing-out-shoppers-return-bricks-and-mortar/1532298563

Aussie retailers missing out as shoppers return to bricks and mortar

According to Monash University research, retailers’ in-store experience is increasingly important.

The Business Conversation

https://www.retalkasia.com/properties/2018/07/23/resort-style-real-estate-development-launched-hanoi/1532300445

Resort-style real estate development launched in Hanoi

Savills Vietnam launches to Hanoi's residential real estate market the stunning X2 Hoi An development complex.

RETalk Asia

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2018/07/20/darwin-waterfront-westin-hotel-design-approved-landbridge/1532036523

Darwin waterfront Westin Hotel design approved for Landbridge

Landbridge Group has been granted development approval for the $200 million Darwin Port Westin Hotel after purchasing the waterfront site in 2015 on a 99-year lease, with opening slated for 2021.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2018/07/20/australian-natural-insect-repellent-company-vanilla-mozi-launches-united-states

Australian natural insect repellent company, Vanilla Mozi, launches in the United States

Australian mother of four, Lea-Anne Crawford, has grown Vanilla Mozi from a homemade DIY recipe for family and friends into a family business and international brand.

The Business Conversation

https://www.retalkasia.com/news/2018/07/20/philippines-newest-leading-investment-destination-cebu/1532041218

The Philippines newest leading investment destination, Cebu

Rick Santos of Santos Knight Frank says "with a strong economy, a large pool of talent and new infrastructure in place, Cebu is well on its way to becoming a global city."

RETalk Asia