Huge name ‘behind record-breaking property deal’
One of Australia’s most respected billionaires is rumoured to be behind a massive property deal that is set to reshape part of Sydney.
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Intimate secrets of unexpected Aussie pub
An iconic drinking hole known to many Aussies, has deep secrets which involves a woman, intimate entertainment and her 50 Shades of Grey ways. And now there’s a major update to this location.
Secret war to transform Sydney’s favourite pubs
Powerful families are waging a battle for Sydney’s best bars, splashing out billions and reshaping the city’s nightlife.
Hidden benefits of new savvy investment trend
A new investment trend has revealed hidden benefits that could help you build wealth and save you thousands of dollars.
New age for data centres
The need to power artificial intelligence products and changes to cooling methods are changing the face of data centres.
Jinding goes beyond the fringes in $70m buying spree
The company is making strides in building up a national operation at a time when industry conditions remain tough.
Housing shortage hits morale
The property industry fears that housing targets will be missed unless governments move to slash tax burdens.
Era of the office squeeze coming to an end
With staff in top firms demanding more space, big companies are tipped to make the switch back to having more spacious offices.
Resimax boosts housing estate pipeline by $8bn
The private developer is backing a surge in immigration and economic activity in Melbourne’s west to drive demand for homes.
Metricon keeps crown as biggest residential builder
Australia’s largest residential builder, Metricon Homes, has been named Australia busiest builder for the ninth consecutive time as the sector shows signs of recovery.
Popular cafe to open new Lara outlet
A coffee house operator with several successful venues across Geelong has signed on to deliver a caffeine hit at Club Coridale.
New shopping centre set to boom in Melbourne’s west
A massive $60m shopping mecca with a major supermarket and speciality stores is set to shake up Melbourne’s west – with real estate agents predicting a boom for the area.
5-star eco retreat listed with $1.9m price hopes
Aussies have been flocking to this romantic getaway for years. But now, one lucky couple has the chance to stay indefinitely with one of SA’s top eco retreats listed for sale.
Shock $300m Mormon buy out in Qld triggers big guns
The Mormon church’s eye-watering $300m land buy out in Queensland has opened the floodgates as more families hit the market.
Sizzling Hungry Jacks site sells after whopping 700 enquiries
A record 700-plus investors lined up for a chance at a flaming hot deal with Australia’s second largest fast food franchise, Hungry Jack’s – driving up a whopping sale price.
Surf Coast hub offers income, development upside
A rare opportunity to secure a sizeable piece of Anglesea commercial real estate will provide new owners with a significant development upside.
Billionaire Clive Palmer to reveal controversial $150m reno
Aussie multibillionaire Clive Palmer is set to unveil a controversial $150m major renovation almost a decade in the making.
World-renowned Great Ocean Road restaurant up for sale
Hospitality icon Chris Talihmanidis is hanging up the apron on his beloved Chris’s Beacon Point Restaurant, where many A-list stars like Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise have dined.
Cabot forges into local market with $137m Matraville buy
The transaction signals that global capital will pay up for local industrial assets.
WFH hit as ATO slashes Adelaide office space
The ATO is considering its future at one of Adelaide’s largest CBD towers, as it slashes its office accommodation requirements.
Slice of Westfield centre trades for $195m as JY inks deal
The sale is another sign that shopping mall values have reset and liquidity is back in the market.
Real estate trusts staging a comeback with good yields
The outlook for investing in REITS has improved dramatically, according to Euree Asset Management CEO James Hird and property director Winston Sammut.
Back on radar: REITs recovering from high rates, office market fears
The sector was beaten down by high interest rates and concerns about the office market, but now could be on the way back.
Growthpoint fund launch on back of $90m building play
The purchase of the block in the national capital would be the year’s largest office transaction in that market.
Bizarre inclusion in ghost town pub sale
It’s the South Aussie pub with no beer. But this ghost town watering hole could be set for a bright future after selling for a spooky price – all thanks to a bizarre feature.
Rare Bayside pub hits the market, could sell for $40m
One of Melbourne’s only waterfront pubs is for sale, with suggestions that accommodation or apartments could be built in the carpark.
Sydney’s Tea Gardens Hotel sold as pub families bet on recovery
The pub industry is coming back and experienced players are making big purchases as conditions improve.
Arada launches into Australia with $2.5bn housing foray
The Middle Eastern developer is looking to bring its smarts into the market Down Under – and one of its main advantages is a homegrown CEO.
Hawaiian goes shopping for QIC’s Claremont Quarter stake
The private giant is securing one of Perth’s key retail assets.
Realestate.com.au takes on renovation market with AI tool
What would happen if you painted that room white or tiled your bathroom? Now you can find out with the help of artificial intelligence.
Square, Afterpay relocate to Tech Central
Australia’s largest buy now, pay later operator and a payment terminal giant plan to woo customers after relocating to the most unlikeliest of locations – a reimagined brewery.
The quiet rise of a property billionaire
Nick DiMauro has emerged as one of Australia’s richest property magnates. This is his rags-to-riches story and why he wants other migrants to be given a chance.
Sex venue with ‘menu of ladies’ exposed
An adult entertainment venue in a once notorious Aussie suburb has been listed for sale, revealing an unusual list of property inclusions.
Hotel on top of Bunnings could sell for $60m+
An award-winning hotel built atop a Bunnings store in Melbourne is on the market with a massive price tag. Find out why it could trade for such a big number.
Ambitious plan to build new ‘suburb’ inside a quarry
An ambitious plan is underway to create a new ‘suburb’ with over 1,800 homes inside an underused quarry as land begins to run out in capital cities.
‘Grandfathers of Gruner’ to part ways with iconic Hills winery
An award-winning Hills winery, home to Australia’s only plantings of a rare Pinot Noir-style grape, has been listed for sale, with ill-health forcing its owners into retirement.
SA real estate agents branch out across Adelaide
It’s not just house prices on the move in South Australia, with residential industry stars starting three new real estate brands in Adelaide’s northern and western suburbs.
Circa $20m price hopes for Lara land
The big prices achieved for land near the Geelong Ring Road are predicted to continue as an 8ha Lara property hits the market. Here’s why.
More homes mooted for land near affordable housing project
A Corio landowner is seeking developers to capitalise on a growing residential building boom in the suburb with a site suited to townhouses or a medical centre.
‘Exceptional’: It takes hard work, creativity to win the pub game
There are challenges that come with operating a country pub, but that won’t stop people from taking the plunge.
Tas childcare unicorn sold for seven-figure sum
A childcare asset on Hobart’s Eastern Shore has been sold for a cracking price under the hammer. PRICE REVEAL
Meet the tycoon betting big on his Gold Coast penthouse project
Singapore property tycoon Ching Chiat Kwong, who made a fortune developing tiny units in Asia, is behind a $150m Sovereign Islands development offering 10 sprawling homes.
Metricon bounces back after tough times for home builders
The country’s largest home builder expects lower interest rates will drive demand next year and warns customers not to wait for costs to come back down.
High rise tower forges ahead at Macquarie Park
Deicorp is planning an 180-apartment development in the northern Sydney suburb of Macquarie Park as it steps up the pace of building projects in the unit-starved city.
Ultimo project to ease housing squeeze in Sydney
The build-to-rent investment group is expanding its Sydney footprint at a time when many rivals have stalled.
Abacus grabs bigger stake in iconic Myer building
Large retail assets are coming back into fashion after a pricing reset.
Developer exits North Sydney as office pressures rise
Chinese-backed Maville Bay is joining a growing list of companies getting out of Australia.
Barista signs on to serve Newtown business park
Coffee runs will a local twist feel have been sorted for the first businesses to move in to a new business park in Newtown, with a house blend even in development.
Oprah’s Aussie butcher shop in $10m sell off
The Sydney building that houses ‘the world’s most beautiful butcher shop’, loved by celebrities including Anthony Bourdain and Oprah Winfrey is having a $10m sell off.
Tourist icon can’t snag Olympics money
The construction of a nearby retail centre has closed this iconic old Brisbane site – and without a clear reopening time, its director cannot apply for Brisbane’s new tourism funds.
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