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'Wharemata': original Federation cottage with Hamptons style update - Ray White

Following a grand transformation, this landmark Drummoyne home displays its historic details yet evokes an immediate sense of sophisticated luxury. For sale by Chris Wilkins of Ray White Drummoyne.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Large Federation Semi in prestigious Neutral Bay address - The Agency

This Sydney Semi delivers timeless elegance with an exclusive address close to Hayes Street Beach. For sale by Dino Gatti and Adrian Garcia of The Agency.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Drummoyne townhouse with spectacular water and city views - Ray White

The waterfront home features shared jetty and swimming pool by the harbour's edge. For sale by Chris Wilkins and Fiona Hellams of Ray White Drummoyne.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Get to know Aaron Woolard of Place New Farm

An award-winning agent, Place's Aaron Woolard is the most recommended agent for New Farm and a passionate member of the local community.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Northern Beaches waterfront home sold prior to auction for $8.57 million - McGrath

McGrath Manly’s Matt McEwan has negotiated the sale of a waterfront home on Sydney’s Northern Beaches ahead of its scheduled June 19 auction.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Indooroopilly Queenslander fetches $2,820,000 at auction - Place New Farm

Sold by Ann-Karyn Fraser of Place New Farm, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA there was a high level of interest despite the shorter than normal campaign.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

REINSW - Sydney’s vacancy rate shows positivity for areas hit hardest by pandemic

The REINSW Vacancy Rate Survey results for May 2021 signals some signs of recovery for a market hit hardest by international border closures, with fewer empty properties since the start of lockdown last year.

National

The Economy

Population growth at record low - HIA

“Australia’s annual population growth has fallen to its slowest rate since 1916 with the sharpest decline occurring in Victoria,” stated Tim Reardon, HIA’s Chief Economist.

Queensland (Qld)

People

Making a name for himself - Adam Boettcher of Boettchers

36-year-old Adam Boettcher chose to establish his own real estate career away from the family business, there was little hesitation in calling his new agency Boettchers – launched this month.

National

Politics

REIA calls for Australian Governments to urgently tackle housing issues

Real Estate Institute of Australia is calling on the Federal Government to urgently address issues surrounding home ownership as supply continues to diminish.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/bill-gates-just-bought-a-huge-chunk-of-land-to-build-his-own-smart-city-20171116-gzn6do

Bill Gates just bought a huge chunk of land to build his own 'smart city'

The richest man in the United States wants to build his own city.

The Australian Financial Review

https://theconversation.com/how-liar-loans-undermine-sound-lending-practices-87073

How ‘liar loans’ undermine sound lending practices

How truthful are we when it comes to negotiating loans in Australia?

The Conversation

https://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/11685-bank-highlights-lgbtqi-financial-discrimination?utm_source=MortgageBusiness&utm_campaign=MBDaily%20bulletin16_11_17&utm_medium=email&utm_content=2

Bank highlights LGBTQI financial discrimination

The marriage law postal survey has thrown a light on the need to provide better financial support to the LGBTQI community, says St George Bank.

Mortgage Business

https://www.dezeen.com/2017/11/16/survey-leading-architecture-firms-reveals-shocking-lack-gender-diversity-senior-levels/amp/

Survey of top architecture firms reveals "quite shocking" lack of gender diversity at senior levels

Just three of the world's 100 biggest architecture firms are headed by women, a survey by Dezeen has found.

Dezeen

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/local-developer-snaps-up-defaulted-apartment-site-for-32-million-20171117-gzntkv

Local developer snaps up defaulted apartment site for $32m

A local developer has snapped up a 7879sqm amalgamated site in Pymble, in Sydney's north, for $23m, after a syndicate of Chinese buyers failed to settle on the site due to capital transfer constraints in China.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.domain.com.au/news/empty-melbourne-properties-should-be-offered-to-lowincome-tenants-advocates-say-20171119-gznak5/

Empty Melbourne properties should be offered to low-income tenants, advocates say

In the wake of a new vacancy tax, housing advocates want owners of empty properties in inner Melbourne to consider renting to tenants on low incomes.

Domain

http://www.afr.com/business/banking-and-finance/nab-staff-sacked-over-missing-home-loan-documentation-20171116-gzmi65

NAB staff sacked over missing home loan documentation

National Australia Bank has parted ways with 20 bankers and disciplined another 32 after discovering it sold around 2,300 home loans based on inaccurate or incomplete information and documentation.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/chinese-investors-lead-charge-for-two-sydney-towers/news-story/30413bd73cb868d18de65f731d90b957

Chinese investors lead charge for two Sydney towers

Chinese investors are targeting more towers in the heart of Sydney, striking two property deals with a combined value of about $450m.

The Australian