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Kangaroo Point c1860s Brisbane heritage home for sale - SAI Real Estate Group

267 Main Street Kangaroo Point for sale by Varsha Daswani and Cooper Swift of SAI Real Estate Group provides stunning views of the Brisbane City skyline.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Across from Macquarie Lighthouse Vaucluse for sale - Biller / Bradfield BadgerFox

180 Old South Head Road Vaucluse for sale by Paul Biller and Ben Torban of Biller Property in conjunction with William Tsagaris and Alex Papa of Bradfield BadgerFox.

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The Economy

A new generation of proptech apps is saving tenants time, money and hassle when applying for rental accommodation in a crowded market

Against the background of Australia’s ongoing rental crisis, proptech apps can deliver tenants a winning edge in a tight market by saving them time, money and hassle when applying for a rental property.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

c1930s Ascot Queenslander for sale - Place

136 Oriel Road Ascot for sale by Drew Davies and Carter Lagana of Place Ascot offers a versatile proposition to live in now or add value with a renovation (STCA).

National

The Economy

Cyber security at forefront of industry concerns - REIA

Real Estate Institute of Australia’s contribution to the Cyber Security Strategy Discussion Paper found that cyber security issues are of paramount importance to the real estate industry with preliminary insights showing most agents are highly concerned with the economic and reputational implications.

National

The Economy

Inflation figures leave Australian mortgage holders in the dark about next rate decision - CoreLogic

Following ten consecutive rate hikes, mortgage holders may be relieved to learn that the Reserve Bank (RBA) is slowly getting closer to taming inflation.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Politics

REIV calls on Government to stamp out housing barriers

In an effort to create more efficient and equitable tax distribution, and enable greater housing accessibility, the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) is calling on the Victorian Government to replace property stamp duty with a broad-based tax.

New South Wales (NSW)

People

Belle Property continues expansion into key regional areas announcing new office in Armidale NSW

Leading real estate brand Belle Property today announced the opening of a new office in Armidale, NSW. Led by Co-Principals and leading agents Kari Maitz and Ronelle Gersbach, the opening extends the brand’s reach in the key regional area five hours from Sydney.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Restored c1888 St Kilda Hill Victorian for sale on 1300sqm - Marshall White

Kuala 7 Redan Street St Kilda for sale by Oliver Bruce and Nicholas Brooks of Marshall White is a generational home with a striking alfresco connection and separate guest cottage.

National

The Economy

Evidence suggests interest rates should stay on pause - REIA

ABS data shows that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 1.4% in the March quarter of 2023 and 7.0% over the twelve months.

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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