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A unique approach to a specific niche. Find out why this agent is going out on her own (but not by herself)

After over three decades of local real estate experience in the Forster - Tuncurry region Vicki Bidner was ready to build an agency her of her own, and after talking with industry peers, she chose UrbanX as a partner for the journey ahead.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane Gold Coast Sunshine Coast

The Economy

Queensland is still worlds away from a healthy rental market - REIQ

Obscenely tight rental conditions continue in Queensland according to the latest Residential Vacancy Rate Report released by the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ).

National

The Economy

When will house prices be back to peak?

We’re now consistently seeing house price growth across every Australian capital city. Like every downturn, we’ve seen prices fall far less than what’s generally predicted. Housing markets almost always surprise with strength on the upside and see far less robust declines when the market turns, says Nerida Conisbee, Ray White Chief Economist.

National

The Economy

Growth in Australian construction costs finally show signs of easing - CoreLogic

After two years of unabated increases in the price to build a new home or renovation, there are signs pressures on construction costs are easing despite lingering labour shortages and volatility among timber, metal and petrol prices.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired Teneriffe sold for suburb record $6m - Place

281 Kent Street Teneriffe sold by Heath Williams of Place New Farm smashed the Teneriffe suburb record for a sub 400sqm non riverfront block.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

House prices settle across Victoria - REIV

Andrew Meehan REIV President noted that the property market is still stabilising after the price boom the pandemic instigated, and while there’s still uncertainty around the future impact of interest rate rises in the market, there is positive activity.

National

The Economy

John McGrath – Best tips for buying pre-auction and on the day

According to John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents, fate can play a hand in finding the right property.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

The Oxlade New Farm riverfront whole floor sub-penthouse for sale - Place

18/80 Oxlade Drive New Farm for sale by Sarah Hackett and Charmaine McDonald of Place New Farm offers 507sqm whole floor luxury with a notable riverfront address.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

5-acre Mornington Peninsula for sale - RT Edgar

Iragana 534 Purves Road Main Ridge for sale by Samantha Moffatt, Jo Brady, and Holly Longmuir of RT Edgar Mornington Peninsula offers some of the best views in the area.

National

Politics

Superannuation reform an opportunity lost to assist younger generations and retiree renters being denied home ownership - REIA

Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA)’s ‘Submission: Legislating the Objective of Superannuation’ has encouraged the Treasury to take a bigger picture approach to defining what a successful retirement means.

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News Roundup

https://www.mingalarrealestateconversation.com/news/2019/03/19/nydc-addresses-key-public-concerns-new-yangon-city%C2%A0/1552964417

The NYDC addresses key public concerns on New Yangon City

Serge Pun, NYDC CEO addresses topics raised about the New Yangon City a recent townhall meeting.

Mingalar real estate conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/03/20/queenstown-waterfall-park-hotel-approved-council/1553073753

Queenstown Waterfall Park Hotel approved by council

Queenstown Lakes District Council has granted Resource Consent for a hotel and related activities, including a wellness centre, restaurants, and conference and event facilities, at Waterfall Park.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/03/19/savills-celebrates-reiq-commercial-success/1552963991

Savills celebrates REIQ commercial success

Savills has been recognised for its contribution to Queensland's commercial property sector, winning Commercial Agency of the Year at the 2019 REIQ Awards.

Commo

https://www.rethinktokyo.com/startup-lady-japan-women-entrepreneurs-network

Game changers: The women taking on Tokyo’s business world

From networking to entrepreneur nights, Startup Lady Japan is providing a network for female entrepreneurs in Japan.

REthink Tokyo

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/03/20/skye-suites-hotel-open-infinity-crown-group-sydney-green-square-development

SKYE Suites hotel to open in Infinity by Crown Group Sydney Green Square development

Crown Group will open its third luxury serviced apartment hotel, SKYE Suites Green Square, mid-year as part of the iconic $575 million development Infinity by Crown Group.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/03/18/fantauzzo-art-series-hotel-howard-smith-wharves-opening-next-tuesday/1552882993

The Fantauzzo Art Series Hotel at Howard Smith Wharves opening next Tuesday

The Fantauzzo Art Series Hotel at Howard Smith Wharves has appointed Shaun Fields as general manager of its brand new $100m Brisbane hotel, opening next Tuesday, 26 March 2019.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.retalkasia.com/news/2019/03/18/singapore-record-property-auction-listings-2018-amid-slower-sales/1552859814

Singapore - record property auction listings in 2018 amid slower sales

Colliers International recently released its Colliers Flash report which tracked transactions and listings in the property auction market in Singapore during the second half (H2) of 2018.

RETALK ASIA

https://www.suayphuket.com/news/2019/03/14/data-shows-increase-phuket-airport-arrivals/1552512444

Data shows increase in Phuket Airport arrivals

Annualised figures from C9 Hotelworks have shown that Phuket Airport hosted nine million arrivals in 2018, representing a year-on-year increase of 8%.

SUAY PHUKET