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Sunshine Coast trio launch their own boutique brand to capitalise on their reputation

A Sunshine Coast team of three Sam Walker, Warren Walker, and James Rigby to has capitalised on over 40 years of real estate experience and launched their own business, Walker & Rigby powered by UrbanX

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People

When is the right time to grow your business and take your career to the next level? - UrbanX

The opportunity for real estate agents to launch their own business and work for themselves is a goal that many work towards. In most cases, this dream of being their own boss isn’t achieved because they are held back by their own fears.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Family and entertaining lifestyle Coorparoo home for sale - Place

Close to Brisbane CBD 9 Glyn Street Coorparoo for sale by Sarah Hackett of Place New Farm boasts a half basketball court and pool.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Design

Aqualand reveals final stage of Barangaroo

Leading Australian developer Aqualand has today unveiled its plans for the future of Central Barangaroo, the final stage of the Sydney CBD waterfront precinct.

Queensland (Qld)

People

New LJ Hooker office opens in booming regional Queensland market

LJ Hooker has further expanded its network along Queensland’s Capricorn Coast with the opening of LJ Hooker Agnes Waters headed up by Paul Saayman.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

People

Ray White Surfers Paradise grows its leadership team

Charles Higgins has joined Ray White Surfers Paradise in the newly created role of CEO of Ray White Surfers Paradise Residential.

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The Economy

Lowest preliminary clearance rate of the year to date across the combined capital cities

There were 1,813 homes taken to auction across the combined capital cities this week, with the lower volumes attributed to the ANZAC Day long weekend, says Core Logic.

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The Economy

John McGrath – Regional population growth highest in 40 years

According to John McGrath Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents, where to live for Australians has been profoundly impacted by the pandemic, with the highest regional population growth in 40 years.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Sydney waterfront with private sandy beach for sale - The Agency

30 Dick Street Henley for sale by Lee Dowdall and Stephanie O’Sullivan of The Agency combines light-filled interiors with magical views, just 7km from Sydney CBD.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Hyde Park view apartment in Sydney’s acclaimed King & Phillip for sale - The Agency

1202/148-160 King Street Sydney for sale by Brad Gillespie of The Agency delivers uninterrupted views of St James Church and St Mary's Cathedral.

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https://www.afr.com/news/world/europe/london-mandarin-oriental-hotel-fire-draws-120-firefighters-to-luxury-venue-20180606-h112hr

London Mandarin Oriental Hotel fire draws 120 firefighters to luxury venue

More than 100 firefighters have tackled a blaze at a luxury hotel in central London that produced thick black smoke visible for miles around and required people inside to evacuate the building.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/council-has-grave-concerns-for-new-queen-s-wharf-pathway-20180605-p4zjmn.html

Council has 'grave concerns' for new Queen's Wharf pathway

Hundreds of cyclists and pedestrians will be forced to battle for space under a new bikeway design for the Bicentennial Bikeway within the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane development.

Brisbane Times

https://www.theage.com.au/business/banking-and-finance/fall-in-house-prices-is-quite-a-bit-larger-than-expected-says-anz-20180606-p4zjr9.html

Fall in house prices is 'quite a bit larger' than expected, says ANZ

ANZ Bank has warned the pace of decline in Australia's house prices is "quite a bit larger" than expected, and likely to last longer than it previously forecast.

The Age

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/politics/act/canberra-s-first-home-buyers-could-soon-broaden-their-horizons-20180606-p4zju7.html

Canberra's first home buyers could soon 'broaden their horizons'

Canberra's first home buyers could soon look to established suburbs to enter the property market, industry figures say, as the ACT Government moves to abolish stamp duty and the first home owners grant.

Canberra Times

https://www.afr.com/real-estate/harry-triguboff-pours-cold-water-on-buildtorent-tax-break-push-20180604-h10yoy

Harry Triguboff pours cold water on build-to-rent tax break push

Harry Triguboff, the country's biggest owner of rental apartments, said developers such as Lendlease, Mirvac and Stockland wanted a low-tax vehicle to invest in build-to-rent housing because they were trying to drum up capital at a time of harder access to funds.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/reopening-of-a-sydney-landmark-to-be-decided-in-court-20180602-p4zj2j.html

Reopening of a Sydney landmark to be decided in court

A stoush over a derelict motel on Sydney's northern beaches is heading to court, with some residents determined to stop the site’s owner from opening a restaurant and boutique hotel.

Sydney Morning Herald

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/politics/act/act-budget-stamp-duty-scrapped-for-first-home-buyers-from-next-july-20180604-p4zjbw.html

Here's how rates will change for every suburb in Canberra next year

About 48,000 houses and 39,000 units will see their general rates increase by $100-$150, while around 28,000 houses and 3200 units will have an increase of between $150-$200.

Canberra Times

https://www.watoday.com.au/business/banking-and-finance/desperate-people-do-desperate-things-loan-fraud-alleged-at-giant-20180605-p4zjm6.html

'Desperate people do desperate things': loan fraud alleged at giant

The crisis at Mortgage Choice is deepening with documents emerging that show almost half its brokers are considered "low performers" for failing to meet the loan giant's controversial sales targets.

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