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Ray White Land Sales opens in Victoria

Real estate experts Karandeep Singh and Ash Kalkat have joined with Ray White to open Ray White Land Sales Victoria.

National

The Economy

Minister meetings must address housing supply: REIA

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has welcomed the renewed collaboration by State and Federal Governments and hopes it signals a commitment to urgently addressing housing supply and affordability with particular focus on the private rental sector.

New South Wales (NSW)

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Contemporary Banora Point coastal renovation for sale - REAL Specialists

119 Darlington Drive Banora Point for sale by Brent Hodge of REAL Specialists offers relaxed living with a splash of contemporary chic.

National

The Economy

How property owners can maximise their tax refund

Mark Chapman, Director of Tax Communications at H&R Block looks at what investors may not be claiming at tax time.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

McGrath Crows Nest expands into burgeoning Willoughby market with area specialist

Top-tier industry performer Peter Chauncy has welcomed area specialist Jason Georges to his McGrath Crows Nest team. Bringing 10 years’ experience in Lower North Shore sales, Mr Georges will concentrate on the highly prized Willoughby market.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

Outer Melbourne joins regional Victoria in record breaking prices - REIV

The flee from city living has intensified for Victorians, according to the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV), with new data showing outer Melbourne has joined regional Victoria in the latest round of record-breaking house prices.

National

The Economy

Pet-friendly rentals a rarity - Ray White

In this week's update, William Clark, Ray White's Economics Team looks at the state-of-play in pet-friendly listings, where a landlord explicitly states intent to grant permission for a potential tenant.

National

The Economy

Falling values spread to 40% of Australia’s house and unit markets - CoreLogic

CoreLogic’s interactive Mapping the Market tool, updated today, shows 41.9% of house and unit markets analysed in the June quarter declined in value, a significant increase on Q1, when 23.6% of markets recorded a fall in values.

National

The Economy

John McGrath – Rental shortage & rising rents: What it means for investors & tenants

According to John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents, it’s a good time for investors to get into the market.

National New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Knight Frank appoints Luke Hayes Director of Residential Project Sales Knight Frank

Knight Frank Interim Head of Residential Erin van Tuil said Knight Frank was expanding its residential team with a growing focus on Residential Project Sales.

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https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2018/08/08/150m-four-points-sheraton-hotel-sydney-central-park-officially-opens/1533681456

$150m Four Points by Sheraton hotel Sydney Central Park officially opens

Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Central Park is the latest addition to the multi-stage A$2 billion Central Park development, a joint venture between Frasers Property Australia and Sekisui House Australia.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2018/08/07/another-trifecta-activepipe-australian-business-awards-2018/1533594244

Another trifecta for ActivePipe at the Australian Business Awards 2018

The annual Australian Business Awards are an all-encompassing awards program which recognises organisations that demonstrate the core values of business innovation, product innovation, technological achievement and employee engagement.

The Business Conversation

https://www.mingalarrealestateconversation.com/news/2018/08/07/myanmar-grants-visa-free-entry-japan-and-south-korea/1533596438

Myanmar grants Visa-free entry for Japan and South Korea

Japanese and South Korean tourists will be granted visa-free entry into Myanmar in a move to attract more visitors to Asia, however, tourists from China, Hong Kong and Macau will still have to pay USD50 to receive visas on arrival.

Mingalar Real Estate Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2018/08/06/auckland-cbd-holiday-inn-and-even-hotel-site-sold-pro-invest-31m/1533531054

Auckland CBD Holiday Inn and EVEN Hotel site sold to Pro-Invest for $31m

Part of an Auckland CBD site which was previously home to the New Zealand Herald for over 150 years has sold for $31 million to Pro-Invest, who is planning a 490-room dual branded hotel development of around 37 levels on the site.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2018/08/06/savoy-hotel-little-collins-street-melbourne-open-october/1533528234

The Savoy Hotel Little Collins Street Melbourne to open in October

The existing Vibe Savoy Hotel Melbourne on the corner of Spencer and Little Collins Street will undergo a multi-million-dollar refurbishment and re-open as The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins in October this year.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/2018/08/06/entrepreneurs-need-look-after-their-personal-wellbeing-kpmg-australia/1533507302

Entrepreneurs need to look after their personal wellbeing: KPMG Australia

Long hours, high stress and low pay could be holding back Australia’s startup economy according to new research.

The Business Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2018/08/05/howard-smith-wharves-fit-out-begins-week/1533467546

Howard Smith Wharves fit-out begins this week

A year since construction started, the new $200 million Howard Smith Wharf Project is one step closer to reality as builders prepare restaurants and bars for fit-out this week.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.retalkasia.com/news/2018/08/06/strong-price-momentum-and-increases-launches-and-sales-q2-singapore/1533510070

Strong price momentum and increases in launches and sales for Q2, Singapore

Ong Teck Hui National Director for Research and Consultancy of JLL Singapore comments on the recent Urban Redevelop Authority statistics release for Singapore's residential property market.

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