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Stamp duty and land tax hikes the final straw - REIV

The Victorian Government’s planned assault on property owners with stamp duty and land tax increases in the 2021-22 State Budget will hurt self-funded retirees and worsen housing affordability.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne Collingwood

Design

Tim Gurner brings forward Brooklyn private club inspired $45m Collingwood Residences by GURNERTM

Multi-billion-dollar lifestyle developer GURNERTM has unveiled its latest project, E.S. Smith, located at 368 – 374 Smith Street, Collingwood, featuring retail, hospitality, commercial office and 41 residences across eight levels in what is Tim Gurner’s favourite pocket of Melbourne.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Contemporary Hamilton Hill residence with enviable outlook - Place

Close to Racecourse Road’s attractions and the fashionable Portside Wharf precinct, this dual level Brisbane home is for sale by Heath Williams of Place New Farm.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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Elwood family home moments from St Kilda Beach – The Agency

For sale by Sam Hobbs and Justin Reed of The Agency, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, “It’s a really cleverly zoned house, ideal for families.”

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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House-sized Balmoral penthouse with Brisbane city views - Place

For sale by Drew Davies of Place Ascot, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, "This is likely the best penthouse offering you'll view this year.”

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Design

Design and Diplomacy bring international experience into Melbourne real estate

How a great designer and a diplomat with global commercial experience are redesigning Melbourne's homes to be relatable to any potential buyer.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Place sells contemporary Clayfield Californian Bungalow for over $5m

Sold by Drew Davies of Place Ascot, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, “Demand is still outstripping supply especially when it comes to higher end properties."

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

People

Get to know Tommy McIntosh of Kay & Burton

After a successful career in events, catering, and cafes, building 25 successful brands from the ground up, Tommy has followed his passion into luxury real estate.

National

The Economy

REIA - Social housing commitment welcomed for the most vulnerable

The Real Estate Institute of Australia has welcomed the Leader of the Opposition’s Budget-In-Reply commitment for a $10 billion dollar social and affordable housing fund for those that need it most.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

People

REAL Specialists buyer database helps Steve Rogers sell 2 Gold Coast homes off-market

Steve also received multiple offers for 21 Forest Drive Elanora, selling the family home for a street record price.

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News Roundup

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/salim-mehajer-in-car-crash-on-way-to-court/news-story/8da22f7bb14e2d9db4f6e4144f8dcdd4

Salim Mehajer ‘in car crash’ on way to court

Embattled property developer Salim Mehajer has been involved in an alleged car accident on his way to Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court to begin an assault trial.

The Australian

http://thenewdaily.com.au/money/property/2017/10/15/the-block-open-inspection/

The Block: Thousands turn out to tour finished houses

Melbourne’s embrace of the 13th season of The Block has drawn huge crowds to the inspections of the five Elsternwick house offerings.

The New Daily

https://theconversation.com/room-sharing-is-the-new-flat-sharing-84359

Room sharing is the new flat sharing

High rents and short-term rentals are driving people to organise themselves to share rooms with strangers in order to live in the city.

The Conversation

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential-rezoning-announced-for-telopea-in-sydneys-west-20171013-gz0omw

Residential rezoning announced for Telopea in Sydney's west

The NSW government has announced a rezoning proposal for Sydney northwestern suburb Telopea to accommodate residential development of 4,900 new social and affordable homes.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/controversy-over-bronte-rsl-site-redevelopment-turns-violent-20171009-gyx8h3.html

Controversy over Bronte RSL site redevelopment turns violent

An incident involving the opponent of the redevelopment of the Bronte RSL is the latest flashpoint in a battle between residents and property speculators, one of a number of similar disputes taking place across Sydney.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.smh.com.au/business/the-economy/chinese-buyers-set-to-keep-underpinning-australian-home-prices-analysts-20171011-gyynlx.html

Chinese buyers set to keep underpinning Australian home prices

Almost one in four new homes in NSW is being snapped up by a Chinese buyer, according to Credit Suisse analysis of NSW Revenue figures.

Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.afr.com/business/infrastructure/australias-hot-infrastructure-market-cools-as-investors-take-fright-20171010-gyygge?eid=Email%3Annn-16OMN00049-ret_newsl-membereng%3Annn-06/09/2016-BeforeTheBell-dom-business-nnn-afr-u&et_cid=29099246&et_rid=1925785124&Channel=Email&EmailTypeCode=&LinkName=http%3A//www.afr.com/business/infrastructure/australias-hot-infrastructure-market-cools-as-investors-take-fright-20171010-gyygge%3Feid%3DEmail%3Annn-16OMN00049-ret_newsl-membereng%3Annn-06%252F09%252F2016-BeforeTheBell-dom-business-nnn-afr-u&Email_name=BTB-10-12&Day_Sent=12102017

Australia's 'hot' infrastructure market cools as investors take fright

Australia is no longer the world's hottest market for infrastructure investment as unpredictable federal policies and a slowdown in asset sales encourages investors to look elsewhere.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/2017/10/10/fearless-real-estate-agent-catches-shark-and-throws-it-back-into-ocean_a_23239273/

Fearless Real Estate Agent Catches Shark And Throws It Back Into Ocean

Sydney real estate agent Melissa Hatheier has attracted attention after catching a shark with her bare hands on Monday and returning it to the ocean.

Huffington Post