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Stone Set to Conquer Sydney’s Engadine Region

Stone Real Estate enters one of Sydney’s largest regions this week with respected local business leader Wade Gilmore heading up Stone Engadine in the city’s south.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Gavin Croft has joined the global RE/MAX network’s top Australian office

Gavin Croft joins Brad Neilson’s Brisbane bayside real estate business RE/MAX Bayside Properties that has had nine consecutive years as RE/MAX Australia’s number one office.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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For Sale 'Coomalong': World Class Estate featured on ABC TV's ‘Gardening Australia’

This award winning home is nestled in parklike grounds, showcasing a spectacular Northern Pittwater panorama. For sale by Ryan Petrie and Lachlan Elder of LJ Hooker - Mona Vale.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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Transformed terrace in coveted St Kilda location

This renovated residence has been opened up for indoor/outdoor entertaining with a flexible, contemporary design. For sale by Sam Hobbs and James Smith of The Agency.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Holiday at home with this resort-style estate on 3.85 acres

This Kenmore property delivers the feel of a secluded Hamilton Island sanctuary within 13km of the CBD. For sale by Tyson Clarke of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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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.

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News Roundup

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/sydney-apartment-boom-continues-with-crown-group-offplan-sales/news-story/d29780592af015395a06e04ef306b5d9

Sydney apartment boom continues with Crown Group off-plan sales

The Sydney apartment boom is still raging with Crown Group selling a stronger-than-expected $300 million worth of units off the plan at the launch of Waterfall by Crown in Waterloo.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/affordable-housing-city-of-sydney-sells-alexandria-land-to-community-providers-20170619-gwtzeg?eid=Email%3Annn-16OMN00049-ret_newsl-membereng%3Annn-06/09/2016-BeforeTheBell-dom-business-nnn-afr-u&et_cid=29082623&et_rid=1925785124&Channel=Email&EmailTypeCode=&LinkName=http%3A//www.afr.com/real-estate/affordable-housing-city-of-sydney-sells-alexandria-land-to-community-providers-20170619-gwtzeg%3Feid%3DEmail%3Annn-16OMN00049-ret_newsl-membereng%3Annn-06%252F09%252F2016-BeforeTheBell-dom-business-nnn-afr-u&Email_name=BTB-06-20&Day_Sent=20062017

City of Sydney sells Alexandria land to community providers

The City of Sydney is selling more than 8,900sqm of surplus land to community housing providers.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/capital-city-house-prices-soar-more-than-10pc-over-past-year/news-story/f5cbe3b2c2226d97fb643609f2e5540a

Capital city house prices soar more than 10pc over past year

Home prices in Australia’s capital cities rose 10.2% in the year to March, driven by Sydney, which recorded average annual price growth of 14.4%, according to the ABS.

The Australian

https://www.houzz.com.au/ideabooks/86924682?utm_source=Houzz&utm_campaign=u5582&utm_medium=email&utm_content=gallery11&newsletterId=5582

Let's talk tiles

Be a discerning buyer by swotting up on the often baffling terminology surrounding tiles.

Houzz

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/nsw-budget-faulted-for-cutting-subsidies-for-new-homes-20170619-gwtw10

NSW budget faulted for cutting subsidies for new homes

NSW has been warned that some parts of the housing affordability package in Tuesday's state budget will reduce incentives to build the new dwellings.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/tax-paid-by-postcode-highlights-forces-of-growth-and-decay/news-story/7e9e031f65b258446c94856fb6a89929?utm_source=The%20Australian&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=editorial&utm_content=TodaySHeadlines

Tax paid by postcode highlights forces of growth and decay

To sketch the changing face of a nation, follow the money.