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Doubling of foreign investor fees is the wrong message to send to the world

The Property Council of Australia said the Federal government’s decision to increase foreign investor application fees will discourage investment and hurt our economic recovery.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

1,699sqm corner block Camp Hill Queenslander for sale - Place

23-27 Combles Road Camp Hill for sale by Sarah Hackett of Place New Farm boasts a tennis court, in-ground swimming pool, and stunning Brisbane city views.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Brand new Southern Highlands estate for sale on 4000sqm - The Agency

17 Heritage Drive Bundanoon for sale by Ben Olofsen and Steph Ash of The Agency is one of the first homes to grace this exclusive estate.

National

The Economy

Stamp Duty leaves Australians behind and holds them back - REIA

REIA has welcomed the Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s WA Report on ‘Stamping out stamp duty.’

Victoria (Vic.)

The Economy

Sector leaders push for property tax reform; Treasurers conference presents perfect platform for change - REIV

Leading property sector organisations, the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV), Australian Property Institute and Housing Industry Association (Victoria), are coming together to seek innovative property tax reform.

National

The Economy

Partial year deductions

BMT Tax Depreciation will explain partial year deductions and why it’s important to claim them.

National Queensland (Qld)

The Economy

In changing times, focus on what you can control

In changing market conditions, REIQ Auctioneer of the Year David Holmes said agents should focus on what they can influence and never mind the other noise.

Queensland (Qld)

The Economy

Queensland rental market remains under ‘squeeze’ - REIQ

The rental supply squeeze has kept a tight grip on Queensland, despite some slight increases in vacancies on the coasts, according to the Real Estate Institute of Queensland’s (REIQ) latest report.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

Auctions as a creative outlet with Haesley Cush

One half of the Ray White New Farm business partnership, Haesley Cush feels most at home with a gavel in his hand and a captivated audience.

National

The Economy

Updated rate hike forecasts and the outlook for housing values - CoreLogic

According to CoreLogic’s director of research, Tim Lawless housing values are slowing and it is likely more regions will succumb to negative movements over the coming months.

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News Roundup

https://www.retalkasia.com/news/2018/08/13/philippines-reach-1-million-sqm-manila-office-take/1534117795

Philippines to reach 1 million sqm in Manila office take-up

Colliers International Philippines reveal in their Quarterly Manila Office Q2 2018 report, that the city's office take-up is set to reach a record high of 1 million square metres within by 2018-end.

Retalk Asia

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2018/08/10/450m-melbourne-northbank-seafarers-place-hotel-and-mixed-use-redevelopment

$450m Melbourne Northbank Seafarers Place hotel and mixed-use redevelopment officially approved

Property developer Riverlee has received development approval for its $450 million redevelopment of the Northbank Goods Shed and surrounding land, that is set to revitalise the disused industrial waterfront site with a 5-star luxury hotel and mixed-use precinct.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/news/2018/08/10/report-finds-businesses-face-rising-staff-turnover-rates/1533853822

Report finds businesses face rising staff turnover rates

Millennials in particular are testing the job market more often than older workers.

The Business Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2018/08/10/45m-veriu-green-square-sydney-hotel-development-begins-construction/1533854319

$45m Veriu Green Square Sydney hotel development begins construction

The $45 million Veriu Green Square hotel development, a joint venture between Veriu Hotels & Suites and Folkestone, commenced construction this week which is set to bring a further 144 rooms to Sydney’s thriving hotel market when it opens late 2019.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.retalkasia.com/news/2018/08/10/phuket-thailands-most-popular-island-destination/1533855354

Phuket: Thailand's most popular island destination

With 8.4 million visitors in 2017 alone, Phuket is currently Thailand's most popular island destination. CBRE reveals that the 2017 figures set a new record for the fourth year in a row.

RE Talk Asia

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/properties/2018/08/09/atura-edmondson-park-hotel-sale-sydney-western-suburbs-wayne-bunz-rob-cross

Atura Edmondson Park Hotel for sale in Sydney Western Suburbs Wayne Bunz Rob Cross CBRE Hotels

The four star, 167-room Atura Edmondson Park Hotel in Sydney’s rapidly growing south-west is for sale - the centrepiece of Frasers Property Australia’s Ed.Square Town Centre which is anticipated for completion in the third quarter of 2020.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.retalkasia.com/news/2018/08/10/genghis-khan-gucci-retail-potential-mongolia/1533855034

Genghis Khan to Gucci: retail potential in Mongolia

With rapid economic growth off the back of its mineral wealth, APIP reveals why Ulaanbaatar is attracting real estate investors and high-end brands to its retail sector.

RE Talk Asia

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/profiles/2018/08/08/get-know-abid-butt-ceo-asia-pacific-middle-east-and-africa-dream-hotel-group

Get to know Abid Butt, CEO Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, Dream Hotel Group

Leading Dream Hotel Group's growth in Asia Pacific, Abid Butt exclusively talks to The Hotel Conversation and gives his insights into just how attractive the Asia Pacific hotel market is for the group - "The region's tourism outlook continues to be very positive and new destinations are being sought after by travelers."

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