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Opulent 'One Macquarie' sanctuary

Residents of this elegant apartment enjoy stunning waterfront views and use of a lap pool, gym, and manicured grounds. For sale by Brett Greensill of McGrath New Farm and Wendy Strano and John Strano of Precinct Residential Brisbane.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

People

Kollosche expansion continues

Gold Coast real estate firm, Kollosche, who service the prestige property market continues to expand their team of agents.

National

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First National partners with Zenu Real Estate

First National has been working with a real estate software company, Zenu, to keep up with the changing dynamics of real estate.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

The Economy

Sunshine State capital predicted to grow by 120 per cent

“I believe that Brisbane will be the property winner over the next decade and not because it seems to have missed out on growth in the most recent market cycle,” said Your Property Your Wealth director and buyer’s agent Daniel Walsh.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Quarry Heath': sandstone farmhouse-style home in secluded setting

This Federation cottage circa 1920 offers superb flexibility with leafy district views. For sale by Shayne Hutton of Sydney Country Living.

The Economy

Auction clearance rates continue to climb in major markets over June quarter

Auction clearance rates have trended higher across the June quarter, according to CoreLogic.

National

The Economy

Brisbane expected to record biggest rise in house prices, says report

New research from BIS Oxford Economics has indicated that while there are positives emerging for Australia's residential market, they are a way off being felt.

National

People

Villawood Properties announce new CEO

Former Delphin Development Director Alan Miller has been appointed as the new CEO of Villawood Properties.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

Featured Property

Sprawling Main River residence with two self-contained apartments

Smart home entertainment automation, master craftsmanship, cutting edge style and a family friendly floorplan with dual living options complete this magnificent waterfront residence. For sale by Sam Guo and Julia Kuo of Ray White Broadbeach.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

Featured Property

Distinctive Noosa Waters property with 26m water frontage

Each turn within this striking home reveals complex architectural features. Under contract by Adrian Reed and Darren Neal of Reed & Co. Estate Agents.

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News Roundup

http://www.realestatebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/10963-one-simple-tactic-that-can-help-make-a-hot-auction?utm_source=RealEstateBusiness&utm_campaign=30_07_16&utm_medium=email&utm_content=2

One simple tactic that can help make a hot auction

A Brisbane-based agent has sold a property for well above the suburb average after employing an extensive door-knocking campaign.

Real Estate Business

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/lenders-blacklist-nongenuine-savings-in-home-loan-crackdown-20160727-gqfd6j

Lenders blacklist 'non-genuine' savings in home loan crackdown

Gifts, inheritances and wage advances are among 'savings' being discreetly banned by lenders assessing property buyers' eligibility for mortgages.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/business/australias-middle-class-shrinks-as-property-creates-great-divide/news-story/3bb5af104bac7cc435fc330586003fa8

Australia’s middle class shrinks as property creates great divide

Buoyed by rising real estate values, the income and wealth of the richest two million households is more than twice as high as the next two million households, according to research by social research group McCrindle.

The Daily Telegraph

http://probonoaustralia.com.au/news/2016/07/nsw-needs-100000-new-homes-beat-housing-stress/

NSW Needs 100,000 New Homes to Beat Housing Stress

NSW needs 100,000 new social and affordable houses over the next 20 years to prevent decade-long waiting lists blowing out even further, according to a report from the University of Sydney.

probonoaustralia.com.au

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/media/news-corp-launches-global-real-estate-network/news-story/bd65749f6d2308f0ef1e0553b50a9847

News Corp launches global real estate network

News Corp is launching a global real estate network by bringing together listings from REA Group and Move to deliver the world’s largest source of properties.

The Australian

http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/buying/australias-buckingham-phallus-is-on-the-market/news-story/15343a60c3cf53e954aef1aac6cff617

Australia’s ‘Buckingham Phallus’ is on the market

Real estate agents say it’s “unique and very private”.

news.com.au

http://thenewdaily.com.au/money/property/2016/07/27/generation-selfish-housing/

‘Generation Selfish’ blamed for housing crisis

Mr Gunning’s claim that many young Australians are not entering the property market is borne out by recent data.

The New Daily

http://www.chinatopix.com/articles/96372/20160726/australias-real-estate-giant-ray-white-launches-china-teams-up.htm

Ray White Teams up With Lianjia to Enter China

Australia's biggest real estate group Ray White has expanded its services to China after teaming up with China's largest real estate company, Lianjia (or Homelink).

China Topix