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Errema: Historic Toowong residence

Dating to the 1930s, when elegant garden parties were hosted on the manicured lawns, the rarefied atmosphere of Errema remains. For sale by Tyson Clarke and Simon Young of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty - Brisbane.

National

The Economy

REIA says decline slowing on house price dive

The REIA Real Estate Market Facts for the June 2019 quarter show the decline in property prices may mark the bottom of the cycle

New South Wales (NSW)

The Economy

Rental vacancy rates vary across NSW, REINSW report says

The August Real Estate Institute of NSW Residential Vacancy Rate report has shown mixed results for landlords

New South Wales (NSW)

People

Dexar convention aims to inspire and motivate agents

Issues and ideas were explored at the recent 2019 Dexar Convention for its real estate professionals at Peppers Salt Resort and Spa in Kingscliff, NSW

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Grand Sydney residence in Mediterranean style

Featuring huge proportions and an expansive layout, this Vaucluse home is ideally placed to take in stunning northerly views of Sydney and the Harbour. For sale by Danny Doff and Krista Chen of Laing & Simmons Double Bay.

National Victoria (Vic.)

Design

Victorian builders win highest accolade at HIA awards

Beaumont Concepts has walked away with the highest Greensmart award

Victoria (Vic.)

People

Hat-trick for Victorian real estate agency hockingstuart’s Samantha McCarthy

hockingstuart Werribee celebrates Samantha McCarthy crowned Sales Agent of the Year for third year in a row.

National

The Economy

Highest rental yields are in Blackwater, according to CoreLogic report

Blackwater, Queensland has come up trumps in the latest CoreLogic rental report

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

Featured Property

Rainforest home in the Noosa Hinterland

This private welcoming sanctuary offers multiple lifestyle and income-generating options. For sale by Cathy Fraser of Tom Offermann Real Estate Noosa Heads.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Construction

Singaporean co-living company announces plans for Sydney expansion

Co-living company, Hmlet, has announced a partnership with Sydney-based developer Revelop to open four new co-living properties across Sydney.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/opinion/columnists/a-water-view-and-a-boat-deck-all-for-1m-20160905-gr9hdl

A water view and a boat deck all for $1m

Beautiful homes on the Potomac River outside Washington cost less than average properties in Australia.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.businessinsider.com.au/australias-national-architecture-advisory-firm-archicentre-has-gone-bust-right-in-the-middle-of-the-property-boom-2016-9

National architecture advisory firm Archicentre has gone bust - amid property boom

The Australian Institute of Architects has been forced to close its building advisory service, despite the east coast property boom.

Business Insider

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/09/04/science/flooding-of-coast-caused-by-global-warming-has-already-begun.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=photo-spot-region®ion=top-news&WT.nav=top-news&_r=0&referer=https%3A//t.co/NWwD0lZ0RN

Flooding of coast caused by global warming has already begun

The inundation of the American coast has begun; the sea has crept to the point that a high tide and brisk wind are all it takes to send water pouring into streets and homes.

New York Times

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/indigenous/aborigines-were-building-stone-houses-9000-years-ago/news-story/30ef4873a7c8aaa2b80d01a12680df77?utm_content=SocialFlow&utm_campaign=EditorialSF&utm_source=TheAustralian&utm_medium=Twitter

Aborigines were building ‘stone houses’ 9000 years ago

Archeologists have discovered the earliest “houses” in Australia.

The Australian

http://www.businessinsider.com.au/3-charts-that-show-australias-high-rise-construction-boom-is-scaling-to-new-heights-2016-7

Three charts showing Australian construction boom scaling new heights

There is an epic apartment construction boom underway across Australia’s eastern seaboard.

Business Insider Australia

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/analysis-shows-property-investors-saved-election-for-turnbull/news-story/faebbaa965ff7026b74991dd39e312df

Analysis shows property investors saved election for Turnbull

Labor’s plan to crack down on concessions in the housing investment market may have returned Turnbull to government, as research shows seats with many property investors bucked trend against government.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/the-small-melbourne-houses-that-are-surging-in-value-20160905-gr9epr

Small Melbourne houses are surging in value

Small period homes are surging in value across inner Melbourne.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/sydney-property-prices-are-ridiculously-high-20160905-gr9c2e

Sydney property prices are 'ridiculously high'

Spring has given the Sydney housing market a boost as buyers scoop up homes before they hit auction rooms.

The Australian Financial Review