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A phenomenal September says McGrath Northbridge

McGrath Northbridge have sold 10 properties in September with a total value of $36.6 million. One of the sales was the long-time home of Ron and Val Ewen. Ron supplied shredded lettuce and tomatoes to McDonalds, “the man who puts lettuce into your hamburgers”.

National

The Economy

BMT shares the top three depreciation mistakes

Depreciation saves investors thousands of dollars each and every year. It’s the only non-cash deduction available, meaning they never need to spend anything to claim it.

National

Politics

Real Estate Institute of Australia: Budget 2020 and what it means for Australia’s real estate professionals

"The Australian Government’s focus on creating employment and generating reemployment through various Budget measures is welcomed by REIA and is good news for tenants, investors, home owners and those wishing to sell."

National

Politics

Budget 2020: A strong budget if forecasts become reality says REIA

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has said that the critical Budget 2020 has provided an encouraging outlook for all players in the Australian property market.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

New-look Place expands presence as it celebrates 18th anniversary

Brisbane's Place Estate Agents have celebrated a triple milestone, with the opening of a new office on James Street coinciding with the agency's 18th anniversary and subsequent rebrand.

National New South Wales (NSW)

The Economy

John McGrath – Advice for Spring sellers

John McGrath, founder and executive director of McGrath Estate Agents outlines advice for selling in Spring.

National

The Economy

REIA Questions focus of 10,000 new places for First Home Buyers

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has expressed reservations about the release of 10,000 new places for first home buyers to build a new home or purchase a newly built home under the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Private sanctuary steps from vibrant Woollahra village

Delivering superior modern comfort and quality, this John Grove designed home is for sale by Ben Collier of The Agency.

Tasmania (Tas.)Victoria (Vic.)

People

Get to know Dominic Romeo of Circa Heritage and Lifestyle Property

“Knowledge, expertise and experience is key to selling heritage property,” Dominic Romeo, Circa Heritage and Lifestyle Property.

National

Design

The impact of COVID-19 on interior design: Charis James

"The COVID-19 pandemic has most definitely forced all of us to look at our working, social, and family lives and adapt in ways we never thought possible," Charis James, AKI interior architecture and design studio.

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Macquarie goes 'mystery shopping' for mortgages

A mortgage 'mystery shopping' exercise by Macquarie has found banks are offering Sydney first-time home buyers in Sydney lower loan amounts.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/prominent-australian-architects-honoured-in-the-20

Australian architects honoured in 2017 Queen’s Birthday Honours

Fender Katsalidis’ Karl Fender, Peddle Thorp’s Peter Harvey, Di Carlo Potts and Associates’ Neville Potts, the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects’ Dianne Firth, and Artists and Industry’s Geoffrey Fitzpatrick were among several architects and designers acknowledged.

Architecture & Design

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Home owners: you're not as rich as you think you are

While a home is a large source of wealth, at the same time, when the cost of housing increases we have less to spend on other things.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/commercial/hotels-and-leisure/airbnb-keeping-hobart-housing-market-robust-mystate-ceo-20170608-gwn25f

Airbnb keeping Hobart housing market 'robust': MyState CEO

The chief executive of Tasmania's second biggest lender, MyState Bank, says more investors are offering their homes on Airbnb rather than to long-term renters, because of a lack of hotel accommodation.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/opinion/richard-gluyas-banking/credit-rationing-now-a-feature-of-home-lending-market-macquarie/news-story/9bebd784fc2e3a598c0767afc172ad62

Credit rationing now a feature of home lending market: Macquarie

Credit rationing is now a feature of the home lending market, with tightening credit standards and other speed bumps likely to prevent some borrowers from refinancing interest-only loans.

The Australian

https://www.domain.com.au/news/queensland-state-budget-firsthome-buyers-among-the-winners-20170613-gwq48z/

Queensland state budget: First-home buyers among the winners

First-home buyers are among the winners in the Queensland state budget, after it was announced the $20,000 First Home Owner’s Grant would be extended.

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SumoSalad uses insolvency laws to fight Scentre's Westfield

The fight between fast food chain SumoSalad and several Westfield shopping centres over lease payments brings into focus the rising tension between tenants and landlords amid changing consumer shopping habits.

The Australian Financial Review

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Frank Lloyd Wright subverted typical art-gallery layouts with spiral Guggenheim museum

Frank Lloyd Wright designed the Solomon R Guggenheim Museum in New York as a spiral ramp for viewing avant-garde art.

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