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Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Woolstore rooftop penthouse sold for $6m - Place

Sold by Heath Williams of Place New Farm, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, "The Brisbane market is going crazy."

National

The Economy

John McGrath – Pandemic creates prestige property boost

Prestige property has been a major beneficiary of the COVID-induced market and is expected to continue throughout 2021 according to John McGrath, founder and executive director of McGrath Estate Agents.

Tasmania (Tas.)Hobart

People

Tasmanian agency changes approach to real estate

A Tasmanian LJ Hooker agency has launched its innovative real estate model that will recalibrate the local industry; and expand and re-establish the brand’s presence across Greater Hobart. LJ Hooker Pinnacle Managing Director Penny Higgs said the hybrid model was a new concept in the sector designed for the modern digital real estate environment.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Bondi penthouse like a “permanent vacation” - The Agency

Delivering the “very best” of Sydney’s most famous beach, this 4-bedroom penthouse is for sale by Ben Collier of The Agency.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Place sells Hendra’s ‘Caulfield House’ for new suburb record of $3.65m

The home was sold by Patrick McKinnon of Place Ascot, with buyer Caitlin describing the purchase as “totally unplanned and serendipitous”.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Heritage garden residence by Sydney Harbour - The Agency

This historic apartment features private garden, attached self-contained studio, and an absolute waterfront address. For sale by Dino Gatti of The Agency.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

One of Malvern East’s last 19th century homes sold by Kay & Burton

Sold by Adam Cashmore and Sophie Su of Kay & Burton, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA the home was very popular, despite a main road position.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne Brighton

Featured Property

The ‘ultimate’ Brighton lifestyle domain sold by Kay & Burton

Sold by Sam Taylor, Eleisha Doherty and Dominic Storey of Kay & Burton, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA,“The Bayside market is incredibly buoyant at the moment."

National

Markets

The Agency, Australian Turf Club’s official real estate agent and sponsor partner

The Australian Turf Club (ATC) welcomes the appointment of The Agency as official commercial and residential real estate agency partner across its five venues being Royal Randwick, Rosehill Gardens, Warwick Farm, Canterbury Park and Rosehill Bowling Club.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Grand Victorian updated with modern flair - The Agency

Designed for both relaxed living and lavish entertaining, this refined terrace is immediately ready for its next family. For sale by Emily Adams and Michael Paproth of The Agency

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News Roundup

https://www.domain.com.au/news/are-auctions-sexist-why-women-buyers-are-reluctant-to-bid-20170821-gxfxok/

Are auctions sexist?

Why women buyers are reluctant to bid.

Domain

http://www.afr.com/technology/mark-bouris-joins-young-rich-lister-jeremy-same-to-back-virtual-estate-agent-propertynow-20170818-gxzclp

Mark Bouris backs virtual estate agent PropertyNow

Entrepreneur Mark Bouris has taken a stake in fast-growing DIY property sale firm, PropertyNow.

The Australian Financial Review

https://sourceable.net/aussies-losing-faith-in-home-ownership/

Aussies losing faith in home ownership

More than one third of Australians who are either home owners or aspire to buy in the future no longer believe it’s the best way to guarantee their financial future.

Sourceable

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/small-lenders-offer-biggest-savings-on-1m-property-loans-20170817-gxy71m

Small lenders offer biggest savings on $1m property loans

Small lenders are offering the lowest rates on $1m mortgages, sometime lowering repayments by $500 a month, or $200,000 over a 30-year term.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/stockland-rediscovers-apartments-says-walkable-property-gains-value-faster-20170817-gxypht

Stockland rediscovers apartments, says 'walkable' property gains value faster

Stockland says property values rise faster in areas where people walk more and drive less.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.smh.com.au/comment/the-battle-for-small-can-become-big-business-20170817-gxyoc7.html

The battle for small can become big business

If we routinely considered the kind of place we're making, the things that give us joy, the value of localism, shared exercise, community and tradition – our cities might be very different.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/share-of-homes-selling-for-less-than-400000-halves-over-past-decade/news-story/ac2d071403f2de53a09613d45f67a38c

Share of homes selling for less than $400,000 halves over past decade

Some 31.2% of houses sold in Australia now change hands for less than $400,000, down from 32.8% a year ago.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/mirvac-posts-higher-profits-from-strong-residential-business-20170815-gxwqg3

Mirvac posts higher profits from strong residential business

Mirvac has posted a 13% increase in net profit after tax of $1.16bn, with its residential business the most profitable overall.

The Australian Financial Review