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Get to know Marisol Moylan of REAL Specialists

Pottsville’s leading female real estate agent, Marisol Moylan moved to the area after selling land for Seabreeze Estate.

Queensland (Qld)

People

Stone Real Estate opens Queensland franchise at Logan

Stone Real Estate has today announced the opening of a new office in Logan Queensland one of Australias fastest growing cities. The office is opened by local agent Jason Savage who will be supported by Chris Roy as director of sales and Tara Platell, as director of property management.

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People

If your a buyer today you need an auction strategy Joel Davoren RE/MAX

If you are a buyer today you need to feel very comfortable with auctions and have a clear strategy, Joel Davoren Managing Director RE/MAX Australia

New South Wales (NSW)

Under the hammer suburb record - McGrath Forestville

A four-bedroom Northern Beaches home sold for $3.51 million, a record price Forestville. Sold by McGrath Forestville agents Karen Terry and Stephen Bock.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Dual living residence with Terranora Inlet views sold by REAL Specialists

The 5-bedroom home in Tweed Heads South was sold by Kasey Pereira of REAL Specialists.

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The Economy

John McGrath – Regional areas outperform cities: The top 10 hotspots

One of the enduring legacies of COVID will be that it opened so many Australians’ eyes to the amazing lifestyle options available right here at home, according to John McGrath founder and executive director of McGrath Estate Agents.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Elegant French inspired family home with garden setting – The Agency

Close to Rose Bay and Vaucluse villages and the harbour foreshore, this refined residence is for sale by Ben Collier of The Agency.

Queensland (Qld)

Featured Property

Escape the suburbs to a private Great Barrier Reef Island for the price of a house

A Whitsundays escape lifestyle is up for sale through Deborah Cullen and Richard Royle of Cullen Royle, in conjunction with Pat O'Driscoll of Knight Frank Rockhampton

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Freestanding Queen Street terrace with a creative history - The Agency

Delivering timeless grandeur and privacy, this classic Woollahra home is for sale through Ben Collier of The Agency.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

Regional record for Victorian High Country lifestyle property Hayfield Rise sold - McGrath

The much-lauded 'Hayfield Rise' in Victoria’s south-east has been sold by McGrath Mansfield principal, Kate McDougall, creating a regional price record for a property under 50 acres.

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http://www.afr.com/personal-finance/budgeting/macquarie-slashes-rates-in-cutthroat-battle-for-more-property-borrowers-20171029-gzanvv

Macquarie slashes rates in battle for more property borrowers

Macquarie Bank is taking on the big four with a low-priced mortgage package that includes premium features competitors have had to strip out.

The Australian Financial Review

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Non-bank lender breaks the $9bn barrier

Queensland-based Firstmac has added more than $1bn to its loan book in just four months.

Mortgage Business

https://sourceable.net/population-growth-driving-strong-housing-demand/

Population Growth Driving Strong Housing Demand

Continued strong population growth will drive demand for housing, infrastructure and social assets such as schools and hospitals in east-coast markets, says property economist Gary Emmett of Turner & Townsend.

Sourceable

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/louis-vuitton-gives-way-to-bar-in-hong-kongs-new-retail-mix-20171026-gz8r7t

Louis Vuitton gives way to bar in Hong Kong's new retail mix

The retail mix is changing.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.propertycouncil.com.au/Web/Content/News/National/2017/Sir_Bob_Geldof_s_advice_to_Australia_s_property_players.aspx

Sir Bob Geldof's advice to Australian Property Players

“Tread softly, property dudes, because you can tread on people’s dreams.”

Property Council

http://www.financialstandard.com.au/news/australia-lax-in-fighting-financial-crime-106055742

Australia lax in fighting financial crime

Australia's passive and disparate approaches to combatting financial crime, particularly money laundering, require a more holistic approach say a panel of experts.

Financial Standard

http://thenewdaily.com.au/money/finance-news/2017/10/25/revolution-unlock-thousands-family-homes/

The revolution that could unlock thousands of family homes

The Productivity Commission says that each “dollar collected by way of stamp duties on residential property reduces the living standards of Australian households by 72 cents in the long run due to the lower investment and mobility effects”.

The New Daily

https://theconversation.com/becoming-more-urban-attitudes-to-medium-density-living-are-changing-in-sydney-and-melbourne-84693

Becoming more urban

Attitudes to medium-density living are changing in Sydney and Melbourne.

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