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Second busiest week for auctions across the combined capital cities so far this year - CoreLogic

The combined capital cities have seen 3,033 homes taken to auction this week, the second busiest auction week so far this year.

National New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Chris Duggan Welcomed as New SCA (National) President

Strata Community Association (SCA National) is excited to announce Chris Duggan as its next President along with Joshua Baldwin as Vice-President.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane Gold Coast Sunshine Coast

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2021 REIQ Awards for Excellence winners

Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) 2021 REIQ Awards for Excellence was held on Saturday night with a record number of 820 real estate practitioners packed into The Star Gold Coast for the industry peak body’s sell-out gala event.

National

The Economy

John McGrath – COVID-19 creates the ‘digital nomad’

According to John McGrath founder and executive director of McGrath Estate Agents, Australian holiday homes are looking appealing as both a financial investment and a safe place to go for vacations until more of the world is vaccinated and quarantine and lockdowns are things of the past.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Modernist Rothwell Hill 'Immersion House' for sale - Jellis Craig

The newly renovated Ascot Vale home for sale by Jerome Feery and Simon Mason of Jellis Craig - Kensington, sets a new benchmark of luxury family living for the local area.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Luxurious ‘Bowral Park Farm’ for sale - First National Real Estate Bowral

This Southern Highlands estate for sale by Reece Woods of First National Real Estate Bowral, offers a serene setting and the idyllic Highlands lifestyle on the fringes of Bowral.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Waterfront Darling Point home for sale – The Agency/ LJ Hooker Double Bay

This elegant Sydney home for sale by Steven Chen of The Agency and Bill Malouf of LJ Hooker Double Bay, offers exclusive waterfront access to Sydney Harbour and a separate apartment for dual living.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Modern Hendra Queenslander for sale - Place Ascot

This Pring Street Brisbane home for sale by Patrick McKinnon and Jill Wright of Place Ascot, offers an uncompromised executive family lifestyle on approximately 1,019sqm just 5km from the CBD.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Newly built, designer Hunters Hill home for sale - The Agency

Custom designed and built for modern living, this Hunters Hill home for sale by Lee Dowdall and Stephanie O’Sullivan of The Agency, offers low maintenance living and a practical family floorplan.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Architect-designed Clayfield sanctuary for sale - Place Ascot

This Clayfield Queenslander for sale by Patrick McKinnon and Jill Wright of Place Ascot is like living in a five-star resort, with fantastic entertainment options.

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News Roundup

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/companies/mcgrath-unveils-fresh-profit-downgrade/news-story/d424272f1b491820f039e8a718288ae0

McGrath unveils fresh profit downgrade as new team takes charge

John McGrath’s listed real estate agency has issued a further profit warning blaming the lower sales volumes for its ongoing woes.

The Australian

https://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/12018-io-loans-have-always-been-safe-says-nab-chief-economist

‘IO loans have always been safer’, says NAB chief economist

The argument that interest-only loans are risky is “factually untrue”, says Alan Oster.

Mortgage Business

https://www.smh.com.au/business/banking-and-finance/westpac-cuts-fixed-rates-for-first-home-buyers-20180312-p4z3yv.html

Westpac cuts fixed rates for first home buyers

Westpac is cutting interest rates for first home buyers looking to fix their loan repayments, as banks target the bounce back in lending to customers entering the property market for the first time.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.afr.com/personal-finance/flexible-developers-and-bargainhunting-investors-the-perfect-property-match-20180308-h0x6xm

Flexible developers and bargain-hunting investors the perfect property match

Buyers wanting to create bigger living spaces are merging adjoining off-the-plan apartments, particularly in middle-ring suburbs.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/sale-of-38m-toorak-trophy-home-raises-eyebrows/news-story/2db0f65bd8e6d37b47154e873f935916

Sale of $38m Toorak trophy home raises eyebrows

The sale of the trophy home on a large block in Melbourne’s Toorak to a non-resident buyer has raised eyebrows, given the restrictions on foreign buyers.

The Australian

https://www.curbed.com/2018/3/9/17097772/shipping-container-house-for-sale-alternative-living-spaces

Light-filled shipping container house cost just $46K to build

More and more people are interested in alternative types of homes, including shipping container houses.

Curbed

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/buyers-clamour-for-cpcs-vast-outback-kingdom/news-story/a18f9479c0e956c6bbdc8ade77af16c9

Buyers clamour for Consolidated Pastoral Company's vast outback kingdom

Open bidding for 16 cattle stations, a herd of 400,000 cattle, and a major Indonesia cattle fattening division is under way.

The Australian

https://www.dezeen.com/2016/11/06/residents-inside-iconic-barbican-estate-homes-anton-rodriguez/amp/

Barbican residents offer a look inside their homes

Photographer Anton Rodriguez gives us a rare glimpse inside the Barbican estate and introduces readers to some of its residents.