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John McGrath – Property ownership among women is rising

According to John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents, there has been a slight increase in the number of women homeowners in Australia over the past 12 months.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Bates Smart designed Collins House sub-penthouse for sale - Kay & Burton

5401/464 Collins Street Melbourne for sale by Gary Ormrod and Monique Depierre of Kay & Burton offers luxury, sophistication and exclusivity with extraordinary views of the Yarra River, MCG and Dandenong Ranges.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

Affordability declines but WA remains affordable to buy and rent - REIWA

Interest rates are starting to bite, with housing affordability declining across the country according to the REIA Housing Affordability Report for the December 2022 quarter.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Lighthouse Collection Bondi Beach penthouse for sale - The Agency

519/180 Campbell Parade Bondi for sale by Steven Chen and Ben Collier of The Agency delivers a luxury coastal lifestyle with incredible city views.

International

Featured Property

Paris Magdalinos designed 61-acre Ongaonga for sale - Bayleys

This Ongaonga estate for sale by Gretchen Paape of Bayleys is located in Central Hawke’s Bay New Zealand and has been built to the finest detail with no expense spared.

National

The Economy

Sales of new homes in February remain low - HIA

The HIA New Home Sales report – a monthly survey of the largest volume home builders in the five largest states – is a leading indicator of future detached home construction.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Newly transformed 976sqm Parkfront Rose Bay Estate for sale - Ray White

22 Kent Road Rose Bay for sale by Ashley Bierman and Thomas Popple of Ray White Double Bay is a c1924 Inter-war home luxuriously recrafted by Molnar Architects and Jacket Curated.

People

Run a real estate agency to simplify life? Learn how these 3 mates have achieved just that

Launching Wilton Lemke Stewart in partnership with UrbanX, Jesse Wilton explains, “This was a merge of two business, we made the decision to simplify our lives and rather than go it alone we wanted to share the rewards of being business owners.”

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne Brighton

Featured Property

Builders own Martin Friedrich Architects Brighton residence for sale with 12-car garage - RT Edgar

34 Middle Crescent Brighton for sale by Sarah Case and Chelsie Cargill of RT Edgar was built by The Edge Development Group’s Cieran Kayes as his personal home.

New South Wales (NSW)

Design

Port Stephens: the perfect place to co-own a luxury holiday home

With Ko Homes now available for fractional ownership in the region, this is the perfect opportunity to explore Port Stephens.

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News Roundup

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/properties/2019/02/13/wayside-inn-melbourne-hotel-lease-will-connolly-cbre-hotels/1550044633

Wayside Inn Melbourne Hotel for lease - Will Connolly CBRE Hotels

Located in iconic South Melbourne, just minutes from Melbourne’s CBD, amongst commercial warehouse and office space providing patrons at your door, the Wayside Inn is poised to maintain South Melbourne’s pub resurgence.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/02/13/resilient-australian-investment-market-continues-grow-colliers/1550031593

'Resilient' Australian investment market continues to grow - Colliers

Changes to the composition of Australian shopping centres is a key factor underpinning the resilience of bricks-and-mortar retailing, according to Colliers International's 2019 Investment Review.

COMMO

https://www.theaseandeveloper.com/news/2019/02/13/burj-jumeira-launched-dubai/1550029178

Burj Jumeira launched in Dubai

Construction has begun on Dubai Holding's next contribution to the Dubai city skyline, Burj Jumeira

The ASEAN Developer

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/profiles/2019/02/13/barry-fleischmann-joins-colliers-hotels-brisbane/1550013346

Barry Fleischmann joins Colliers Hotels in Brisbane

Barry Fleischmann has joined the Hotels team at Colliers International in Brisbane as a Director, following an extensive career in the hospitality industry both here and in the US.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/02/13/bendigo-banks-dockland-headquarters-hits-market/1550010370

Bendigo Bank's Dockland headquarters hits the market

Colliers International and CBRE are expected to field offers in excess of $80 million for Bendigo Bank‘s Melbourne headquarters, after it was listed by Singapore-based Wharf Street Investments.

COMMO

https://www.retalkasia.com/news/2019/02/12/savills-korea-release-their-seoul-office-sector-briefing-q4-2018/1549940541

Savills Korea release their Seoul Office Sector Briefing Q4 2018

Savills' latest research report has found that Demand for Seoul’s prime offices continued to rise in Q4 after two straight quarters of growth.

RETalk Asia

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/property/42-donkin-lane-mission-beach-4852/pippis-beach-waterside-restaurant-sale-mission-beach

Pippi's on the Beach: waterside restaurant for sale in Mission Beach

This former beach house has been redesigned into an absolute beachfront restaurant with stunning views. For sale by Tania Steele of Tropical Property.

The Business Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/02/12/construction-new-200-million-westin-darwin-hotel-will-begin-month/1549920180

Construction of the new $200 million Westin Darwin hotel will begin this month

Construction of the The Westin Darwin Hotel will commence this month, overlooking the Darwin Harbour and adjoining the CBD, providing a significant boost for the local tourism industry, and act as a major drawcard for high-end business people and more tourists.

The Hotel Conversation