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Busiest auction week across the combined capitals in CoreLogic history

The volume of scheduled auctions is set to reach new highs across Sydney, Canberra and Adelaide this week, marking the busiest auction week for the combined capitals since CoreLogic records commenced in 2008. By Kaytlin Ezzy, Research Analyst at CoreLogic.

National

People

Launch of Offer to Own

Deep Blue Company (DBC), owner of Conveyancing.com.au, First Class Legal and Rapid Building Inspections, is excited to announce the launch of Offer to Own, a digital property platform that creates efficiency and transparency in the sale-to-settlement journey for buyers and agents.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Place Ascot hosts Community Christmas Markets and Charity Auction Event

Place Ascot is bringing the Christmas spirit to Ascot Park for an afternoon of community markets and the final auction event series for 2021.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Mosman Federation investment property for sale - The Agency

As well as earning potential, 12 Melrose Street Mosman for sale by Dino Gatti and Adrian Garcia of The Agency invites buyers to reimagine the design to create a dream family home.

National

People

CoreLogic acquires prop-tech firm AiRE

CoreLogic International has acquired Brisbane-based prop-tech firm AiRE, as part of its expansion across real estate technology solutions.

National

People

REINSW to Suppawt assistance dogs Australia as charity of choice in 2022

The formal relationship with Assistance Dogs Australia means REINSW events including the Women in Real Estate initiative, Novice Auctioneers Competition, REINSW Roadshow and more will raise money for the important, life-changing work of the charity.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Art Deco Drummoyne apartment block for sale - Ray White

Featuring four semi-style strata units, the Tavistock Street property for sale by Chris Wilkins of Ray White also has an extensive rear garden delivering the possibility to extend.

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)Canberra

The Economy

John McGrath – Canberra home values keep pace with Sydney

Canberra is the quiet achiever amongst the East Coast capitals according to John McGrath founder and executive director of McGrath Estate Agents.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

1920s 'Glenrock' Huntleys Point home for sale - The Agency

The waterside Huntleys Point property for sale by Lee Dowdall and Stephanie O’Sullivan of The Agency, is positioned among park-like grounds just a short stroll from Hunters Hill Village.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Mosman family home for sale with bay views - The Agency

The elegant Clifton Gardens home for sale by Dino Gatti and Adrian Garcia of The Agency enjoys multiple living areas and tranquil alfresco spaces amid botanical surrounds.

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News Roundup

https://www.9news.com.au/national/2018/03/26/05/47/salim-mehajer-former-auburn-deputy-mayor-property-developer-drug-dealing-court-crime

Disgraced former property developer Salim Mehajer charged with dealing prescription medication

Former Auburn deputy mayor Salim Mehajer has been slapped with drug dealing charges a week after being declared bankrupt.

nine.com.au

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/rise-in-sydneys-house-prices-in-2018-still-likely-sqm-research-20180323-h0xvkd

Rise in Sydney's house prices in 2018 still likely: SQM Research

Sydney house prices stand a good chance of posting growth in 2018, despite expectations they will fall by as much as 4%, says Louis Christopher of property research group SQM Research.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/life/weekend-australian-magazine/town-jewels/news-story/b8a0be476df0f6e695d81c478014f3f1?utm_source=The%20Australian&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=editorial&utm_content=TodaySHeadlines

City living now a mug’s game?

The towns that deliver this nation’s best country-town lifestyles.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/nsw-starts-consultation-on-banning-cladding-types-in-construction-20180325-h0xxxa

NSW starts consultation on banning cladding types in construction

The NSW government is pushing ahead with steps to ban the use of combustible cladding, with the state's consumer watchdog asking for public submissions on the topic.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/vic/sonya-miller-and-olivia-christie-look-to-carve-a-niche-in-maledominated-sector-20180313-h0xepj

Sonya Miller and Olivia Christie look to carve a niche in male-dominated sector

After long careers in construction, development and project management, the duo has launched its first standalone development project under the banner of Dynamic Property Group.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.dezeen.com/2018/03/24/desert-sand-could-offer-low-carbon-concrete-alternative/

New material made from desert sand could offer low-carbon alternative to concrete

British scientists have developed a biodegradable construction material called Finite that is made from desert sand and is as strong as concrete but has half the carbon footprint.

Dezeen

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/mumanddad-investors-go-for--affordable-housing-20180320-h0xr76

Mum-and-dad investors go for affordable housing

Development Finance Partners has raised $1.1m to support the development of an eight-dwelling project in Miranda, Sydney, with two of those dwellings allocated to affordable housing.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.au/news/is-it-wise-to-buy-property-with-family-or-friends-247977.aspx

Is It Wise To Buy Property With Family Or Friends?

While buying a property with a friend or family member may appear to be a great idea, it could be a source of strife down the road, warns a new study from GlobalX.

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