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Thomas McGlynn appointed CEO of BresicWhitney

Renowned industry leader and auctioneer Thomas McGlynn has been announced as the new CEO of independent Sydney real estate group BresicWhitney.

National Queensland (Qld)Brisbane Gold Coast Sunshine Coast

The Economy

John McGrath – Time to shine for Brisbane & surrounds

According to John McGrath founder and executive director of McGrath Estate Agents, you’d be hard-pressed to beat South-East Queensland in 2022.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

c.1890 colonial Queenslander Ascot for sale - Place

This family manor in one of Brisbane's best streets, Towers Street for sale by Patrick McKinnon and Jill Wright of Place Ascot.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

‘House-like’ apartment overlooking Bondi Beach for sale - The Agency

This two-level Notts Avenue residence with private garden courtyard, for sale by Bethwyn Richards and Jess McGrath of The Agency captures incredible Bondi views.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

‘The Gables’ Coorparoo for sale - Place

Set on 1,942sqm, this spacious Brisbane home for sale by Sarah Hackett of Place Bulimba and Heath Williams of Place New Farm, offers a great foundation for an enviable family estate.

New South Wales (NSW)

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Lake Macquarie waterfront escape sold by Cullen Royle

This stunning Eraring property sold by Deborah Cullen of Cullen Royle and Trent Iverson of Vella Iverson Real Estate, delivers nearly 4 acres of waterfront reserve land, with original residence + pool.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

The Agency sells Woollahra apartment for $13 million

The brand new 321sqm Eastern suburbs penthouse, sold by Steven Chen of The Agency and Bill Malouf of Highland Property occupies the entire 'Queen Residences' top floor.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne Brighton

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Kay & Burton sold private Brighton oasis with a cocktail

39 Black Street Brighton sold by Tommy McIntosh and Alex Schiavo of Kay & Burton with personalised marketing including fresh coffee, cupcakes and a Negroni cocktail in custom bottle for registered viewers.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Developer’s own ‘Pinnacle’ penthouse for sale - Place

The two-storey Brisbane apartment for sale by Alex Rutherford of Place New Farm commands breathtaking Roma Street Park and city views.

National

Construction

Timber imports responding to record housing demand - HIA

“Shortages of timber have caused extended delays to house building over the last year and a half,” stated HIA Economist Tom Devitt.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/mortgage-delinquencies-to-rise-moderately-as-house-prices-fall-ratings-agencies-20180412-h0ynrd

Mortgage delinquencies to rise moderately as house prices fall

Ratings agency Moody's has warned mortgage delinquencies will increase moderately in 2018 as house prices soften, especially against low wage growth, and possible interest rate hikes.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/tour-homes-norman-foster-frank-gehry-famous-architects?mbid=nl_04112018PM_Weekly&CNDID=22176954&spMailingID=13289320&spUserID=MjM4ODc1NTYxNTY2S0&spJobID=1380892180&spReportId=MTM4MDg5MjE4MAS2

Tour the Homes of Norman Foster, Frank Gehry, and Other Famous Architects

Walk through the stunningly designed spaces that legendary architects call home.

Architectural Digest

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/sydney-land-prices-fall-for-first-time-in-two-years-as-melbourne-hits-new-high-20180412-h0yoin

Sydney land prices fall for first time in two years as Melbourne hits new high

Sydney land prices fell 6.3% in the December quarter – nearly three times the decline of the overall residential land market.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.teachermagazine.com.au/articles/the-worlds-most-innovative-school-architecture

The world’s most innovative school architecture

The German School is the largest civil architecture project by German architects abroad, and won an World Architecture Festival prize in 2016

Teacher

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/vic/melbourne-land-crisis-deepens-as-median-residential-lot-price-hits-346000-20180411-h0ylx5

Melbourne land crisis deepens as median residential lot price hits $346,000

Rampant lot price growth in Melbourne's outer suburbs is showing no sign of slowing down, with the median lot price up nearly $100,000 or 39% in 12 months.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/ahuri-backs-incentives-for-affordable-homes/news-story/42d24c3e8b1607c8c79e7d0b1e39f35e

AHURI backs incentives for affordable homes

Incentives and density bonuses for developers can help create more affordable housing for low income groups, following the experience of the US and Britain.

The Australian

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-11/real-estate-agent-crowdfunds-rent-pension-issues/9636184

Real estate agent crowdfunds client's rent after pension cut

Dark Holbrook fell behind with his rent after Centrelink mistakenly believed he was receiving an allowance from the UK where he once served in the military.

ABC

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/future-is-unclear-for-kushner-companies-666-fifth-avenue-office-tower-20180411-h0ylv3

Future is unclear for Kushner Companies' 666 Fifth Avenue office tower

Kushner Companies has been in a very public, three-year hunt for an investor to take over part of the Fifth Avenue office tower's $1.8 billion mortgage.

The Australian Financial Review