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New South Wales (NSW)

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Getting to know Mason Garten of REAL Specialists

"There is no better feeling than helping a family settle in their dream home." says Mason Garten, REAL Specialists.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

Numbers tell the real story in Victoria says REIV

REIV President Leah Calnan says Victorian property values continue to defy gloomy price predictions and are holding firm despite six months of the Coronavirus pandemic.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Stone Set to Conquer Sydney’s Engadine Region

Stone Real Estate enters one of Sydney’s largest regions this week with respected local business leader Wade Gilmore heading up Stone Engadine in the city’s south.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

Gavin Croft has joined the global RE/MAX network’s top Australian office

Gavin Croft joins Brad Neilson’s Brisbane bayside real estate business RE/MAX Bayside Properties that has had nine consecutive years as RE/MAX Australia’s number one office.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

For Sale 'Coomalong': World Class Estate featured on ABC TV's ‘Gardening Australia’

This award winning home is nestled in parklike grounds, showcasing a spectacular Northern Pittwater panorama. For sale by Ryan Petrie and Lachlan Elder of LJ Hooker - Mona Vale.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Transformed terrace in coveted St Kilda location

This renovated residence has been opened up for indoor/outdoor entertaining with a flexible, contemporary design. For sale by Sam Hobbs and James Smith of The Agency.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Holiday at home with this resort-style estate on 3.85 acres

This Kenmore property delivers the feel of a secluded Hamilton Island sanctuary within 13km of the CBD. For sale by Tyson Clarke of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

“Must-see” whole floor apartment in boutique Brisbane block

One of only 10 apartments in 'The Hudson', this designer apartment is a just stroll away from some of Brisbane's finest dining, entertainment and shopping precincts. For sale by Denis Najzar of Place Woolloongabba.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Grove Architects: "Using drawing to solve problems is just fun"

“An architectural education will teach you to understand design and art and architecture, and to think and make good decisions,” John Grove, Grove Architects.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne Brighton

People

Get to know Alex Schiavo Director Kay & Burton

"We have seen strong results at the luxury end of the market, which is giving prospective vendors confidence to list their homes."

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News Roundup

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/the-times/grenfell-disaster-fire-stairs-were-filled-with-smoke/news-story/8d277c158c801b7389d3bc2bfc6973c1

Grenfell disaster: fire stairs were filled with smoke

A 'Sunday Times' investigation has established the narrow stairwell serving as the building’s only fire escape proved a significant obstacle to saving lives.

The Australian

http://thenewdaily.com.au/money/property/2017/06/23/property-prices-solitary-living/

The shift to solitary living is massively inflating property prices

Australians increasingly choose to live alone, and will push up prices and sprawl unless we accept higher density living.

The New Daily

https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/slow-road-to-recovery-as-perth-house-prices-hit-bottom-ng-b88517616z

Slow road to recovery as Perth house prices hit bottom

Perth home prices have bottomed out and will start to rise.

The West Australian

http://www.smh.com.au/business/the-economy/the-cities-that-run-the-world-20170623-gwx4y2.html

The cities that run the world

There are more than 500 cities with one million people or more, but only an elite 50 are global cities.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/commercial/beef-farmers-back-and-driving-up-prices-david-goodfellow-20170620-gwujan

Beef farmers back and driving up prices

Cashed up local farmers – especially in the beef sector – are competing for rural property and driving up prices at the smaller end of the market.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/nsw-government-fails-to-act-on-proposed-building-industry-reforms-for-almost-two-years-20170620-gwutt5.html

NSW government fails to act on building industry standard reforms

Private businesses, or certifiers, are currently contracted to ensure buildings meet their legal requirements, and some say they are routinely signing off unsafe buildings as ready to be occupied.

The Sydney Morning Herald

https://sourceable.net/police-investigate-cfmeu-setka-threats/

Police Investigate CFMEU Setka Threats

Police have been asked to investigate “thuggish” threats by the CFMEU boss that he will expose ABCC inspectors and make their children "ashamed of who their parents are".

Sourceable

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-06-22/housing-crisis-looms-for-older-australians/8641692

Housing 'crisis' looms for older Australians

Some older Australians are facing difficulties finding suitable housing, others are carrying a mortgage into retirement, says the Council on the Ageing.

ABC