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Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired Teneriffe for sale with Steven Clegg gardens - Place

281 Kent Street Teneriffe for sale by Heath Williams of Place New Farm offers exceptional proportions and references Frank Lloyd Wright’s design.

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Cash rate hits highest level since May 2012 - CoreLogic

RBA decision for a 25 basis point lift takes the cash rate to 3.6%, the highest level since May 2012. To date, this rate tightening cycle has been both the largest and the most rapid on record by some margin.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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Kay & Burton unveils brand evolution

Leading premium real estate agency Kay & Burton has unveiled its brand evolution project which will re-establish its preeminent position as advisor of choice for the most coveted property in Australia.

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The Economy

Rental affordability sees slight improvement but no joy for mortgage holders - REIA

The Real Estate Institute of Australia’s (REIA) Housing Affordability Report (HAR) story for the December quarter 2022 is all about interest rates at 3.1% and increased home loan repayments, with no joy in sight for mortgage holders.

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The Economy

Investments still driving gender gap in home ownership - CoreLogic

CoreLogic’s 2023 Women & Property report released ahead of International Women’s Day, found men were associated with ownership of 3.1% more of the housing stock analysed than women.

Victoria (Vic.)

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Belle Property welcome Waller Realty team’s three Central Victorian offices in Bendigo, Castlemaine and Maldon

Belle Property announce the opening of 3 Central Victorian offices in Bendigo, Castlemaine and Maldon, led by the respected Waller family of Rob and Narelle Waller, together with lead agent Tim Noonan as Principal and Co-Director of Bendigo office. Belle Property CEO Peter Hanscomb welcomed the Waller Realty team to the group.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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Prahran garden residence in boutique Wood Marsh development - Kay & Burton

G03/6 Sydney Street Prahran for sale by Matt Davis and Andrew Sahhar of Kay & Burton offers a private haven of contemporary home comforts in one of Melbourne's most desirable suburban neighbourhoods.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

The Economy

Colliers report finds the Gold Coast riding out the great property correction of 2023

The great property market correction of 2023 has been kept at bay on the Gold Coast with research from Colliers revealing national house prices have fallen more than five times as much as Australia’s lifestyle capital.

Queensland (Qld)

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Mount Tamborine home for sale with sweeping Gold Coast views - Ray White

18 Coomera Gorge Drive Tamborine Mountain for sale by Nori Hasenbein of Ray White Rural Tamborine Mountain for $975,000 is located a few minutes walk from Tamborine Mountain Golf Course.

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The Economy

John McGrath – Today’s market ideal for new investors

According to John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents, today’s market is a great buying opportunity for investors.

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https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/01/30/brisbane-international-visitors-hit-record-high/1548823707

Brisbane International visitors hit record high

Brisbane’s international visitor numbers and spending have soared to record highs with Chinese visitors up 15.8 per cent, New Zealand visitors climbing 13 per cent, UK visitors rising 4.4 per cent and US visitors up 5.7 per cent in the year to September.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2019/01/30/open-air-concert-venue-proposed-star-gold-coast/1548847650

Open-air concert venue proposed for The Star Gold Coast

Plans are underway for an open-air concert venue at The Star Gold Coast that will deliver a new entertainment offering capable of attracting frontline local and overseas music acts.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/01/31/docklands-space-sells-41-million/1548889377

Docklands space sells for $4.1 million

Two-levels of strata office/retail space at Docklands’ Waterfront City in Melbourne have sold for $4.1 million.

COMMO

https://www.theaseandeveloper.com/news/2019/01/30/zootopia-set-take-over-shanghai-disneyland/1548822014

Zootopia set to take over Shanghai Disneyland

Shanghai Disneyland will expand further this year after a Zootopia-themed land was announced for the site.

The ASEAN Developer

https://www.commo.com.au/2019/01/30/edison-exchange-answers-market-call/1548820430

Edison Exchange answers market call

Nearly 150 years of Brisbane CBD history will soon be for sale with the announcement that the Edison Exchange on Elizabeth Street is being brought to market.

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https://www.theaseandeveloper.com/news/2019/01/29/longba-town-goes-market/1548728504

Longba Town goes to market

The 19 villages of Longba Town in China have welcomed a versatile market space to their region.

The ASEAN Developer

https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/01/30/excitement-builds-east-melbourne-office-building/1548803464

Excitement builds for East Melbourne office building

Pent-up buyer demand and a shortage of available, investment grade property has prompted the owners of an East Melbourne office freehold to list the property for sale.

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https://www.commo.com.au/news/2019/01/29/savills-celebrates-property-council-australia-success/1548733546

Savills celebrates Property Council of Australia success

Savills staff have secured places on various committees within the Property Council of Australia, with 13 representatives from the company announced as members for the 2019/2020 year.

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