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Positive trend for housing values through first half of March but bottom of the cycle could still be ahead - CoreLogic

According to CoreLogic Research Director Tim Lawless, the next few months will be critical to understand whether the housing market is indeed moving through an inflection point or if it is simply the eye of the storm.

National

The Economy

Housing shortage leading to record rental growth - REIA

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) Real Estate Market Facts report shows a mixed outlook for real estate as consumers deal with a more buyer friendly market, rising cost of living and aggressive interest rate hikes.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

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Chris Clout’s Eagles Nest Castaways Beach for sale - Century 21

Eagles Nest 46 Driftwood Drive Castaways Beach for sale by Rachel Sellman of Century 21 Noosa is the exclusive residence of designer Chris Clout, with no expense spared in its creation.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Flinders Apartments sub-penthouse New Farm riverfront for sale - Place

1611 / 22 Refinery Parade New Farm for sale by Sarah Hackett of Place New Farm offers sophisticated cosmopolitan living.

National

The Economy

APRA release shows an ongoing reduction in riskier types of lending for the December quarter - CoreLogic

New data from APRA this week shows a more conservative approach to housing lending in the December quarter of 2022.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Southern Highlands 105-acre Sutton Forest nature estate sold by Cullen Royle

371 Golden Vale Road Sutton Forest sold by Richard Royle and Deborah Cullen of Cullen Royle is a dream location with over 20 years investment in the grounds and gardens.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

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LJ Hooker expands its Southern Gold Coast network opening LJ Hooker Currumbin Waters

LJ Hooker Southern Gold Coast | Coolangatta | Tweed has continued its coastal expansion with the opening of a new Currumbin Waters office. LJ Hooker General Manager, Network, Stephen Mutton said: “Dan and his team are in growth mode and this expansion is a representation of the take-up of his value proposition to agents, property managers and support staff,” said Mr Mutton.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

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Sustainable dual living Currumbin Ecovillage for sale - Sotheby’s

7 Doolee Court Currumbin Valley for sale by Scott Keatley and Morgan Keatley of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty offers an idyllic lifestyle offsetting living costs.

Victoria (Vic.)

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Modernist Sorrento beachfront for sale first time in over 50 years - Kay & Burton

Paringa 8 Leggett Way Sorrento for sale by Gerald Delany and Liz Jensen of Kay & Burton delivers a substantial beachfront home on tightly held land.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

Vacancies continue downward spiral across New South Wales - REINSW

Residential vacancies in Sydney have fallen to a low not seen since November 2011, according to the REINSW Vacancy Rate Survey results for February 2023.

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https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/02/18/napier-art-deco-festival-2019-attracts-international-attention/1550434943

Napier Art Deco Festival 2019 attracts international attention

Napier Art Deco Festival 2019 has shaped up to be the biggest yet with more than 40,000 people participating in over 300 events at the five-day celebration.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/2019/02/18/beyond-books-transforming-unsw-sydney%E2%80%99s-award-winning-bookstore-social-and-cultural

Beyond books: transforming UNSW Sydney’s award-winning bookstore into a social and cultural destination

Amid changes to the traditional bricks and mortar bookstore model brought on by digital retailers, the UNSW Bookshop has introduced a café and event space open to the public.

The Business Conversation

https://www.retalkasia.com/news/2019/02/15/indonesia-investor-sentiment-should-strengthen-after-election-colliers/1550192779

Indonesia investor sentiment should strengthen after election - Colliers

Colliers International believes investment opportunities in Jakarta are set to improve, despite the city ranking 15th in Pricewaterhouse Cooper’s list of the top investment markets in the Asia Pacific.

RETalk Asia

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/02/14/sydney-and-melbourne-tipped-major-prime-office-rental-growth-2019/1550120799

Sydney and Melbourne tipped for major prime office rental growth in 2019

Knight Frank’s Global Outlook Report 2019 has predicted major growth for Sydney and Melbourne's prime office rental markets in 2019.

COMMO

https://www.theaseandeveloper.com/news/2019/02/14/singapore-housing-development-board-launches-new-flats/1550116656

Singapore Housing Development Board launches new flats

Nearly 4000 flats have been made available through Singapore's Housing Devleopment Board as part of its Built to Order and Re-Offer of Balance Flats initiatives.

The ASEAN Developer

https://www.thebusinessconversation.com.au/property/restaurant-business-bardon-4065/brisbane-restaurant-bar-venue-sale-breathtaking-views

Brisbane restaurant & bar venue for sale with breathtaking views

This spacious venue with a loyal regular customer base is located in a highly visible position with views, close to Brisbane's CBD. For sale by Ajay Bakshi of REMAX A1 Ipswich.

The Business Conversation

https://www.retalkmena.com/news/2019/02/14/omans-real-estate-market-growth-slows-2018/1550114993

Oman's real estate market growth slows in 2018

Oman's real estate market witnessed slow growth in 2018 but there were improvements in certain areas, according to Cavendish Maxwell's Oman Property Market Report 2018.

RETalk Mena

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/02/14/ihg-acquires-six-senses-300m/1550105548

IHG acquires Six Senses for $300m

InterContinental Hotels Group has today announced the acquisition of Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, one of the world’s leading operators of luxury hotels, resorts and spas for $300 million.

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