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REIA Launches campaign to axe Stamp Duty

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) President, Mr Hayden Groves has today launched a new national and multi-year campaign with a clear objective: the phase out of stamp duty.

Queensland (Qld)

Politics

REIQ calls for repeal of illogical land tax regime

REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella said the Treasurer slipped the Bill through parliament with haste and scant detail, and without proper legal and taxation advice from suitability qualified stakeholders.

National

People

Turning A 5-Year Dream into Reality: Clare Estate Agents Launches With UrbanX

After 5 years thinking about breaking free from the traditional agency model, Clare launched with Urbanx in under 3 months.

National

The Economy

John McGrath – Two benefits of using a mortgage broker that you don’t know about

According to John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents, more homeowners are reviewing their loans to make sure they’re getting the best deal.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Grand Victorian Toorak estate for sale on 1452sqm - RT Edgar

'Woodside' 19 Woodside Crescent Toorak for sale by Jeremy Fox of RT Edgar offers a grand, private Victorian estate with two street frontage.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

Featured Property

Sculptural Sunshine Coast Pelican Waters waterfront for sale - Henzells Agency

8 Delisser Place Pelican Waters for sale by Iain Simms of Henzells Agency is "the perfect waterfront entertainer".

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Warrawee estate Roseburn for sale on 3,714sqm - Di Baker Prestige Properties

23 Pibrac Avenue Warrawee for sale by Di Baker of Di Baker Prestige Properties is a grand scale family estate of resort style luxury designed by architect Howard Joseland.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

1895 Martinsville Schoolhouse acreage for sale - Belle Property

495 Martinsville Road Martinsville for sale by Cathy Baker and Ashleigh Dodt of Belle Property offers timeless Australian style on approximately 1.2 acres.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

150 Clarendon apartment for sale opposite Fitzroy Gardens - Kay & Burton

507/150 Clarendon Street East Melbourne for sale by Monique Depierre, Tom Staughton, and Jamie Mi of Kay & Burton enjoys green vistas and views taking in the MCG to Federation Square, and St Kilda Road.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Boutique New Farm Park townhouse for sale - Place

The Ivy 6/141 Sydney Street New Farm for sale by Heath Williams and Andrew Cumming of Place New Farm combines a deluxe interior with superb alfresco living.

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News Roundup

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2018/09/17/ipgs-sydney-park-regis-hotel-sold-54-million/1537148797

iPG's Sydney Park Regis Hotel sold for $54 million

iProsperity Group (iPG) has announced the sale of its Park Regis Hotel asset in Sydney’s City Centre for $54.18m to the Yeh Group, in a deal brokered by Gus Moors and Karen Wales of Colliers International.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2018/09/17/hrh-duke-york-meet-victorian-entrepreneurs-pitch-palace-tour-melbourne/1537134099

HRH The Duke of York to meet Victorian entrepreneurs for Pitch @ Palace On Tour Melbourne

The Pitch @ Palace programme connects start-ups with a global network of potential supporters including CEOs, influencers, angels, investors, mentors and business partners. London's St James's Palace will host the Pitch @ Palace Australia 2.0 winners in December.

The Business Conversation

https://gapurabali.com/news/2018/09/14/educating-next-generation-world-cleanup-day-2018-bali/1536906359

Educating the next generation on World Cleanup Day 2018 in Bali

More than 13,000 people are expected to participate across Bali in World Cleanup Day on September 15.

Gapura Bali

https://www.retalkasia.com/news/2018/09/14/infrastructure-positively-impact-residential-demand-manila/1536879332

Infrastructure to positively impact residential demand in Manila

WILLIAMS MEDIA speaks with Joey Roi Bondoc, Research Manager at Colliers International Philippines about residential demand in and outside Manila.

RETalk Asia

https://gapurajakarta.com/properties/2018/09/14/first-its-kind-office-building-private-concierge-jakarta/1536878485

The first of its kind? - office building with private concierge in Jakarta

Capital Place, an integrated business development, may be the first office building to offer Four Seasons style premium concierge services to tenants.

Gapura Jakarta

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2018/09/14/iconic-hotels-new-abode-kingston-hotel-canberra-reaches-100-occupancy/1536886008

Iconic Hotels new Abode Kingston hotel in Canberra reaches 100% occupancy

Leading independent hotel operator Iconic Hotels’ newest 63-room property, Abode Kingston, reached 100% occupancy just eleven days after officially opening.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/2018/09/14/tips-small-medium-size-businesses-award-winning-business-woman/1536882245

Tips for small to medium size businesses from an award-winning business woman

Founder of Expressions Australia, Emma McNeilly’s national tea towel fundraising business has grown from a one-woman operation in 1999 into a trusted brand.

The Business Conversation

https://www.retalkasia.com/news/2018/09/14/positive-results-bangkoks-condo-market-despite-supply-decreases/1536879659

Positive results for Bangkok's condo market despite supply decreases

Knight Frank Thailand reveals that across Q2 2018 Bangkok's condominium market remained good in terms of demand and prices, despite the fact that new supply declined by more than half compared to the previous quarter.

RETalk Asia