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How to re-enter the workforce after time away

Tips and advice for people looking to re-enter the real estate industry after taking time off, from Virginia Brookes, director of Resolver Recruitment.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Entire art deco block on the market in Sydney’s Paddington

This exclusive address, featuring three strata apartments, has been completely refurbished for private, city living. For sale by Andrew Cary of Ray White Paddington.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

REIWA: Act quickly to ensure you don’t miss out

Hayden Groves, President of the REIWA and Tim Caporn of Caporn Young Estate Agents discuss the current market, following the REIWA's announcement that sales above $1 million account for 11 per cent of house sales in the Perth Metro region.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Construction

One of last remaining development pockets 15km from Brisbane CBD on the market

Ray White Special Projects Qld have just launched to the market a 2.03ha infill development site in Taigum.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

Get to know Matt Lancashire, principal of Ray White New Farm

Matt Lancashire, principal of Ray White New Farm is a leader in the industry having broken the Brisbane home price record at $18.48 million in 2017.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Balaam: a rare mix of urban retreat, riverside lifestyle and escape

This celebrated Hamilton home is a luxurious family sanctuary pushing the boundaries of contemporary architecture. For sale by Matt Lancashire of Ray White New Farm.

National

The Economy

Busiest week for auctions since June

There were 1,692 homes taken to auction across the combined capital cities this week, returning a preliminary auction clearance rate of 56.7 per cent, making it the busiest week for auctions since the week ending 24 June 2018.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

Sydney rental market “in line with the winter seasonal trend"

Matthew Mifsud from Raine & Horne City Living discusses the results of the July 2018 REINSW Vacancy Rate Survey.

National

The Economy

Top tips for first home buyers

Leanne Pilkington, President of the REINSW and Lynne Page of Knight Frank Hobart discuss their top tips for first home buyers.

South Australia (SA)Adelaide

Featured Property

Architectural symphony in Adelaide

Designed by Larry Piscioneri, this striking beachside home in Tennyson is a private family sanctuary less than 20 minutes from the CBD. For sale by Grant Giordano and Graham Bowie of South Australia Sotheby’s International Realty.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/new-crows-nest-metro-station-proving-profitable-for-sellers-20151124-gl6p9u

New Crows Nest metro station proving profitable for sellers

The proposed metro railway station in Sydney's Crows Nest has already started to deliver windfalls for property vendors.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/mortgage-default-risk-rising-as-affordability-worsens-moodys/story-fn9656lz-1227619609562

Mortgage default risk rising as affordability worsens: Moody's

Australian housing affordability has 'deteriorated significantly' over the last year, according to ratings agency Moody's.

The Australian

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/asian-developers-eager-to-fill-tourism-gaps/story-fn9656lz-1227617539233

Asian developers eager to fill tourism gaps

Chinese and Singaporean groups are developing hotels in Sydney's CBD as international tourist arrivals continue to rocket amid a chronic undersupply of hotel rooms.

The Australian

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/michael-clarke-mulls-future-in-property-development/story-fn9656lz-1227620075892

Michael Clarke mulls future in property development

Recently retired Australian cricket great Michael Clarke has revealed he is considering a future in property development.

The Australian

http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/sydneys-housing-crisis-thousands-seek-affordable-accommodation-20151119-gl2vg8.html

Sydney's housing crisis: thousands seek affordable accommodation

In six months, community housing organisation Link Housing listed 81 affordable units for rent in Sydney, which between them attracted 84,788 views online and 4,037 inquiries.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/how-it-sold-lastminute-offer-for-16m-house-beats-auction-in-marrickville-20151122-gl5bg4

Last-minute offer for $1.6m house beats auction in Marrickville

The story of an intriguing home sale.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/architects-sharpen-knives-to-carve-up-mcmansions-20151117-gl1k39

Architects sharpen knives to carve up McMansions

The Offset House exhibition, by Sydney architects David Neustein and Grace Mortlock at the Chicago Architecture Biennial, proposes stripping McMansions back to their timber fames and reconfiguring the living spaces inside.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/city-east/millers-point-residents-offered-28-apartments-and-a-chance-to-stay-in-their-community/story-fngr8h22-1227612263649

Millers Point residents offered 28 apartments and a chance to stay in their community

Public housing tenants have welcomes a 'massive shift' in government policy which will offer 28 apartments to the area's most vulnerable residents.

The Daily Telegraph