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Former footballer-turned-auctioneer John Rombotis joins Buxton Bentleigh

Former Australian Rules Footballer turned high caliber auctioneer, John Rombotis is set to join the ranks of Buxton Bentleigh.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Castle Cove villa in Spanish mission style

This singular home is nestled by harbourside bushland reserve overlooking Sugarloaf Bay. For sale by Piers van Hamburg and Grant Borley of McGrath Lower North Shore Neutral Bay.

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The Economy

Australians prepared to move interstate for affordable housing, new research shows

Australians are prepared to pack up and move interstate in their hunt for more affordable housing, according to new research.

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People

Knight Frank expands Global Prime Team

Knight Frank has expanded its market-leading Global Prime Team, strengthening their private client offering for Australian luxury homeowners.

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People

New sales platform REBid new way to buy and sell real estate

A new online sales platform designed for real estate agents is being supported by the Real Estate Institutes in Western Australia (REIWA) and in South Australia (REISA).

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Tri-level penthouse with iconic Sydney views

This world class investment opportunity in the heart of Sydney's CBD is for sale via Craig Donohue of McGrath Edgecliff.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Construction

Paddington residents protest against plans to sell Four in Hand Hotel as residence

Paddington locals are fighting back against plans to turn the Four in Hand Hotel into a house.

National

Design

Winners announced at 2018 Australian Housing Awards

Bold Living and Construct Central Coast have been announced as winners at the 2018 Housing Industry Association (HIA) Australian Housing Awards, held in Singapore.

National

Design

How to personalise an off-the-plan home

Off-the-plan doesn't need to mean cookie-cutter. Here are a few fun ways you can personalise an off-the-plan home.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

Elite golfer's sanctuary on the Bellarine Peninsula

This architect designed residence offers a low maintenance lifestyle within walking distance of the Barwon Heads Golf Club, beach and village. For sale by Andy Ingham and Candace Harrison-Smith of RT Edgar Barwon Heads.

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News Roundup

http://www.news.com.au/finance/money/sneaky-property-investors-are-lying-to-the-banks-to-get-lower-interest-rates/story-e6frfmdr-1227554219685

Sneaky property investors are lying to the banks to get lower interest rates

Insiders have revealed a clampdown on loans to investors ordered by Australia’s banking regulator is being subverted by wealthy investors who falsely claim they plan to live in properties when they are actually buying to rent out.

news.com.au

http://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/8983-developer-secures-65m-from-credit-suisse-for-future-growth

Developer secures $65m from Credit Suisse for future growth

A local residential property developer and builder has received a $65 million corporate financing facility from Credit Suisse. Metro Property Development, an Australian residential developer and builder, will use the proceeds from the financing to fund growth opportunities and the ongoing working capital needs of the group.

Mortgage Business

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AFL players’ properties

Ever wondered what the pillows looks like which footy players place their heads on at night?

realestateView.com.au

http://www.businessreviewaustralia.com/technology/1872/Stockland-Canada-Solar-partner-to-install-Australia's-largest-rooftop-solar-system

Stockland, Canada Solar partner to install Australia's largest rooftop solar system

As an increased number of Australian businesses are looking to go the solar energy route, property developer Stockland recently partnered with Canada Solar to install the nation’s largest single rooftop solar system, 1.22-megawatt Stockland Shellharbour.

Business Review Australia

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/uts-to-present-at-inaugural-chicago-architecture-b

UTS to present at inaugural Chicago Architecture Biennial

The UTS School of Architecture has been selected to present one of only two Australian projects at the inaugural Chicago Architecture Biennial. The three-month festival titled The State of the Art of Architecture is the first of its kind to be held in the USA.

Architecture & Design

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3255743/Celebrity-real-estate-agent-Fredrik-Eklund-reveals-secrets-selling-home-dollar.html

Celebrity real estate agent Fredrik Eklund reveals the secrets to selling your home for top dollar

New York real estate agent and reality television star Fredrik Eklund could sell ice to an eskimo. The 38-year-old salesman has sold more than $5 billion worth of properties in the last decade and is the top choice for Hollywood stars looking to purchase real estate.

Daily Mail

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/institutional-cash-flooding-into-retirement-villages/story-fn9656lz-1227556723614

Institutional cash flooding into retirement villages

Fresh institutional capital is pouring into retirement living at a time when the industry is looking for deep-pocketed partners to accommodate a surge in demand from retirees.

The Australian

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-05/asias-appetitie-for-agribusiness-investment-continues/6822658

Asia's increasing appetite to invest in Australian agribusiness

Asia's appetite to invest in Australian agribusiness projects continues to grow, according to attendees at a recent global investment forum. More than 200 delegates gathered in Singapore for the Global AgInvesting Asia Forum, to discuss opportunities and trends in the sector.

ABC Online