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Kay & Burton Foundation launch formalises Kay & Burton’s community support

Seed funding has been pledged by the Board of the Kay & Burton Group to the Foundation for the 2021/22 year, continuing Kay & Burton's long history of supporting causes across many communities.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

Auction listings breakthrough 2000 for the first time - REIV

A record 2040 residential property auctions will be staged by the end of this weekend, 244 more than previous highest (1796) in October 2017.

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Openn US Pilot Program: Century 21 and RE/MAX broker agreements

Openn has entered into binding agreements with two real estate brokerage firms to participate in the Company’s Pilot Program in the United States, Century 21 and RE/MAX.

National

The Economy

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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/australia-takes-inspiration-from-singapore-s-smart

Australia takes inspiration from Singapore’s smart city model

Prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has announced greater collaboration with Singapore in several fields, including building smart cities.

Architecture & Design

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/fishermans-bend-project-needs-tram-extension-to-draw-private-capital-aecom-says-20180320-h0xr4a

Fishermans Bend project needs tram extension to draw private capital

Australia's largest urban regeneration project needs to prioritise a tramline extension into the former industrial precinct to maximise its economic benefit to the wider economy, says AECOM.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.mansionglobal.com/articles/91756-5-penthouses-around-the-world-for-5-million?mod=mansion_global_articles_en_wsj_home

5 Penthouses Around the World for $5 Million

Apartments from Manhattan to London at the top of the building.

Mansion Global

http://www.afr.com/business/banking-and-finance/financial-services/banking-royal-commission-anz-is-still-charging-the-wrong-interest-rate-20180320-h0xr4j

ANZ is still charging the wrong interest rate

Problems with ANZ's administrative systems that led the bank to charge customers the wrong interest rate are still being found almost 10 years after they were first discovered.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/unit-market-shows-pockets-of-weakness/news-story/bda7cff69ef7d7043b06909e55fe3597

Unit market shows pockets of weakness

The apartment market is showing pockets of weakness with clusters of units in inner Brisbane and inner Melbourne reselling for a loss.

The Australian

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/residential-apartments-energy-efficient-flats-the-way-of-the-future/news-story/187c6592fefb4654d9c845560e795d16

Energy-efficient flats ‘way of the future’

Residential developments that reduce the energy bills of residents by up to 70 per cent are the way of the future, according to Mirvac head of residential Stuart Penklis.

The Australian

https://www.dezeen.com/2018/03/20/adjaye-cullinan-architects-ideas-grenfell-tower-lancaster-west-estate/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Daily%20Dezeen%20Digest&utm_content=Daily%20Dezeen%20Digest%20CID_5a90f11924133db1e7137e5d92873c35&utm_source=Dezeen%20Mail&utm_term=More

Architects working on ideas for Grenfell Tower estate

Six architecture firms are working to generate ideas for the refurbishment of London's Lancaster West Estate, where Grenfell Tower is located.

Dezeen

https://www.insideretail.com.au/blog/2018/03/20/hm-unveils-location-for-first-tasmanian-store/?utm_campaign=AP-RED-21mar2018&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua

H&M unveils location for first Tasmanian store

H&M's highly-anticipated first Tasmanian store will be in the Cat and Fiddle Arcade, Hobart, and will open on 5 May.

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