RVA / CB Richard Ellis / BankWest breakfast sold out

May 06 2009 Updated July 4, 2023

The Weekly Source

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There has been an overwhelming response to the RVAs Positioning for a rebound in the retirement sector breakfast, sponsored by CB Richard Ellis, with an impressive attendance by CEOs of leading private and not-for-profit villages. See the attached brochure. If you would like a similar forum held in your state please email the RVA Sydney office to register your interest on 02 9261 1777.

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