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“Must-see” whole floor apartment in boutique Brisbane block

One of only 10 apartments in 'The Hudson', this designer apartment is a just stroll away from some of Brisbane's finest dining, entertainment and shopping precincts. For sale by Denis Najzar of Place Woolloongabba.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Grove Architects: "Using drawing to solve problems is just fun"

“An architectural education will teach you to understand design and art and architecture, and to think and make good decisions,” John Grove, Grove Architects.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne Brighton

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Get to know Alex Schiavo Director Kay & Burton

"We have seen strong results at the luxury end of the market, which is giving prospective vendors confidence to list their homes."

Victoria (Vic.)

The Economy

2020 REIV Auction Competitions to go ahead

COVID-19 was not enough to stop the Real Estate Institute of Victoria from their Auction Competitions proceeding in 2020. This will be the first time the event is to be held online.

New South Wales (NSW)

Northern NSW Rainforest retreat with income potential for sale - Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty

A bushland property incorporating three self-contained villas for additional income potential is for sale through Carol Carter of Queensland Sotheby's International Realty.

Northern Territory (NT)

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2020 REINT Awards for Professional Excellence

The Real Estate Institute of the Northern Territory held its Awards for Professional Excellence last Saturday night.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Suburb record for Wynnum home sold off market, sight unseen

Sold by Caiti Shaw and Jane Hayes of Place Bulimba, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, “We are finding a spike in interest from interstate and more inner city Brisbane buyers wanting to buy a bay lifestyle."

Queensland (Qld)

Historic Larrakeyah for sale in Darling Downs - Queensland Sotheby's International Realty

The Larrakeyah rural residence in Queensland's Darling Downs region is for sale through Michael Vettoretto of Queensland Sotheby's International Realty.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

A phenomenal September says McGrath Northbridge

McGrath Northbridge have sold 10 properties in September with a total value of $36.6 million. One of the sales was the long-time home of Ron and Val Ewen. Ron supplied shredded lettuce and tomatoes to McDonalds, “the man who puts lettuce into your hamburgers”.

National

The Economy

BMT shares the top three depreciation mistakes

Depreciation saves investors thousands of dollars each and every year. It’s the only non-cash deduction available, meaning they never need to spend anything to claim it.

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News Roundup

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/the-times/grenfell-disaster-fire-stairs-were-filled-with-smoke/news-story/8d277c158c801b7389d3bc2bfc6973c1

Grenfell disaster: fire stairs were filled with smoke

A 'Sunday Times' investigation has established the narrow stairwell serving as the building’s only fire escape proved a significant obstacle to saving lives.

The Australian

http://thenewdaily.com.au/money/property/2017/06/23/property-prices-solitary-living/

The shift to solitary living is massively inflating property prices

Australians increasingly choose to live alone, and will push up prices and sprawl unless we accept higher density living.

The New Daily

https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/slow-road-to-recovery-as-perth-house-prices-hit-bottom-ng-b88517616z

Slow road to recovery as Perth house prices hit bottom

Perth home prices have bottomed out and will start to rise.

The West Australian

http://www.smh.com.au/business/the-economy/the-cities-that-run-the-world-20170623-gwx4y2.html

The cities that run the world

There are more than 500 cities with one million people or more, but only an elite 50 are global cities.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/commercial/beef-farmers-back-and-driving-up-prices-david-goodfellow-20170620-gwujan

Beef farmers back and driving up prices

Cashed up local farmers – especially in the beef sector – are competing for rural property and driving up prices at the smaller end of the market.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/nsw-government-fails-to-act-on-proposed-building-industry-reforms-for-almost-two-years-20170620-gwutt5.html

NSW government fails to act on building industry standard reforms

Private businesses, or certifiers, are currently contracted to ensure buildings meet their legal requirements, and some say they are routinely signing off unsafe buildings as ready to be occupied.

The Sydney Morning Herald

https://sourceable.net/police-investigate-cfmeu-setka-threats/

Police Investigate CFMEU Setka Threats

Police have been asked to investigate “thuggish” threats by the CFMEU boss that he will expose ABCC inspectors and make their children "ashamed of who their parents are".

Sourceable

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-06-22/housing-crisis-looms-for-older-australians/8641692

Housing 'crisis' looms for older Australians

Some older Australians are facing difficulties finding suitable housing, others are carrying a mortgage into retirement, says the Council on the Ageing.

ABC