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Mosman Federation investment property for sale - The Agency

As well as earning potential, 12 Melrose Street Mosman for sale by Dino Gatti and Adrian Garcia of The Agency invites buyers to reimagine the design to create a dream family home.

National

People

CoreLogic acquires prop-tech firm AiRE

CoreLogic International has acquired Brisbane-based prop-tech firm AiRE, as part of its expansion across real estate technology solutions.

National

People

REINSW to Suppawt assistance dogs Australia as charity of choice in 2022

The formal relationship with Assistance Dogs Australia means REINSW events including the Women in Real Estate initiative, Novice Auctioneers Competition, REINSW Roadshow and more will raise money for the important, life-changing work of the charity.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Art Deco Drummoyne apartment block for sale - Ray White

Featuring four semi-style strata units, the Tavistock Street property for sale by Chris Wilkins of Ray White also has an extensive rear garden delivering the possibility to extend.

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)Canberra

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John McGrath – Canberra home values keep pace with Sydney

Canberra is the quiet achiever amongst the East Coast capitals according to John McGrath founder and executive director of McGrath Estate Agents.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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1920s 'Glenrock' Huntleys Point home for sale - The Agency

The waterside Huntleys Point property for sale by Lee Dowdall and Stephanie O’Sullivan of The Agency, is positioned among park-like grounds just a short stroll from Hunters Hill Village.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Mosman family home for sale with bay views - The Agency

The elegant Clifton Gardens home for sale by Dino Gatti and Adrian Garcia of The Agency enjoys multiple living areas and tranquil alfresco spaces amid botanical surrounds.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Architect’s beloved Ashfield family home for sale - The Agency

The sustainable residence for sale by Shad Hassen and Danny Hassen of The Agency, was designed by award-winning architect Rachel Neeson for her parents.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Designer Newtown home for sale - The Agency

Crafted from unlikely collaboration the Darley Street home for sale by Nathan Briggs and Brad Gillespie of The Agency.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Hamilton Hill property with Brisbane city views sold for $7m – Place Ascot

25 Mullens Street Hamilton sold by Drew Davies and Patrick McKinnon of Place Ascot, attracted interest from both local buyers and developers keen to subdivide and build new.

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http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/brisbane-qld/the-sale-of-the-famous-fancutts-tennis-centre-at-lutwyche-has-delivered-a-solid-return/news-story/8a98a750d9e4661809210ed505c77f36

The sale of the famous Fancutts tennis centre at Lutwyche has delivered a solid return

Retirement developer Retire Australia has paid a combined $13.605m for 32 and 39 Laura St, Lutwyche, where tennis courts were once owned and operated by former tennis champs Daphne and Trevor Fancutt.

news.com.au

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/nsw/murdochs-quietly-buy-neighbours-44m-bellevue-hill-home-to-protect-their-view-20180318-h0xndz

Murdochs quietly buy neighbours' $4.4m Bellevue Hill home to protect view

While most people faced with an unwelcome DA plan from the neighbours can only write a firmly worded objection, media mogul Lachlan Murdoch and his wife Sarah took a different approach.

The Australian Financial Reviewv

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/hong-kong-mulls-tax-on-unsold-apartments-to-curb-soaring-prices-20180318-h0xmv0

Hong Kong mulls tax on unsold apartments to curb soaring prices

Hong Kong is looking for ways to unlock the supply of empty homes being hoarded by developers.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/companies/lews-premier-tells-landlords-to-cut-rent-or-face-store-closure/news-story/a06546da66f5791ece4ef9a484b4b75d

Lew's Premier tells landlords to cut rent or face store closure

Solomon Lew’s Premier Investments has warned it will close stores and refuse to work with landlords who do not offer competitive rents.

The Australian

https://thenewdaily.com.au/money/property/2018/03/15/mortgage-broker-consumer-protect/?utm_source=Responsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20180316_TND

Using a mortgage broker? Here’s how to protect yourself

If you're planning to use a mortgage broker, remember they are salespeople, not advisers.

The New Daily

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-43413989

Grenfell Tower doors 'resisted fire for half the time expected'

Doors for flats in Grenfell Tower could only hold back a fire for half the time they were designed to.

BBC

https://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/12039-aussies-struggling-to-grasp-mortgage-jargon

Aussies struggling to grasp mortgage jargon

A national survey of 1,006 Australians, commissioned by home loan provider State Custodians, revealed 21% of Aussies admitted they do not understand 11 key mortgage terms, including 'interest'.

State Custodians

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/rental-stress-worst-in-sydney-canberra/news-story/2dc8b960847ba3d04dda8528a5ba1f92

Rental stress worst in Sydney, Canberra

Sydney renters need to earn 47% more than the average wage to rent a property without suffering housing stress, new figures show.

The Australian