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Fresh sophistication in picturesque riverside pocket

This iconic Mosman Park home incorporates multiple living zones, 5 bedrooms, undercroft garaging, 2 studies, gym, home theatre, alfresco entertaining, courtyards and pool. For sale by Richard Young and Michael Harries of Caporn Young.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

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‘Hayven’: grand Noosa estate of extraordinary scale

This spectacular Noosa home is expected to be one of Queensland’s most significant sales for 2019. For sale by Adrian Reed and Darren Neal of Reed & Co. Estate Agents and Paul Arthur of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty.

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Celebration of 2019 Australian Urban Design winners

The top projects in the 2019 Australian Urban Design Awards have been revealed.

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5 Tips To Present The Most Attractive Offer

The easiest way to make sure your offer on that house is noticed

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

Melbourne housing market recovering but apartments lagging

Consecutive dwelling value gains boosted by improving access to housing finance are all positive signs for Melbourne real estate although the apartment market has a struggle ahead, says Sam Tamblyn Urban Property Australia.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Hawthorne indoor/outdoor haven

Tailored for families, this architectural residence delivers sophisticated, open spaces and grandiose living areas. For sale by Paula Pearce and Mikaela Crone of Place Bulimba.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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The Hills are alive with Starrs

Starr Partners have opened a new office in North Kellyville in response to Sydney's growing Hills district.

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The power of community in digital marketing

Pepper IT Managing Director Ryan Shelley discusses the importance of understanding who your audience is, what they are interested in, their needs and how to interact with them in a digital environment.

Victoria (Vic.)

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Rustic Apollo Bay residence with multi-purpose barn

Offering rural tranquility, ocean views and income-generating potential, this coastal acreage is for sale by David Villarosa of Villarosa Real Estate.

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CPI continues to provide good news for buyers and renters

The REIA confirms that low interest rates should continue for some time.

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News Roundup

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/lack-of-new-stock-overshadows-strong-clearance-rates/news-story/4b0e5dd84ec34ad01aadafa827bd295b

Lack of new stock overshadows strong clearance rates

The national property market’s auction clearance rate is being maintained at strong levels, but the lack of new housing coming online is holding back potential buyers.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/jamie-mcintyre-capitulates-and-accepts-10year-ban-20161017-gs42jw

Jamie McIntyre 'capitulates' and accepts 10-year ban

21st Century Group CEO Jamie McIntyre and and his brother have accepted 10-year bans from managing corporations or offering financial services.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/business/construction/huxley-homes-buy-13-years-ago-sowed-seeds-of-day-destruction-20161017-gs43x8

Huxley Homes buy 13 years ago sowed seeds of Day destruction

An acquisition 13 years ago of NSW home builder Huxley Homes, a management structure which led to a string of complaints, and donations to the Family First party brought the house of Day down.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/business-spectator/commentary/apartment-oversupply-problem-worse-than-reserve-bank-is-saying/news-story/38552547cb88e76e3a7f516f8674901a

Apartment oversupply problem worse than Reserve Bank is saying

Last May CoreLogic estimated the number of apartments due for completion in the Brisbane-Melbourne-Sydney market in the following two years (ie to April 2018) was over 200,000, more than five times the RBA's estimate.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/financial-services/units-boom-to-trigger-defaults-and-price-falls-warns-rba/news-story/56419f1d8d31226431b3103c78df0a40

Units boom to trigger defaults and price falls, warns RBA

The RBA has warned the massive number of new apartment blocks approaching completion could send some developers broke and leave the banks with losses, as falling prices and difficulty obtaining finance cause buyers to default.

The Australian

http://www.domain.com.au/news/new-apartments-in-sydney-sell-like-hotcakes-despite-rbas-glut-warning-20161016-gs3llr/

Apartment sales soar despite RBA's glut warning

New apartment sales in Sydney soared on the weekend despite the RBA's warning on Friday of the risk of a glut in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne.

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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-10-16/inquiry-finds-nsw-homeowners-should-be-allowed-to-lease-rooms/7936984

Airbnb set to benefit from accommodation inquiry

All NSW home owners should be allowed to use online house-sharing websites to let rooms to holiday-makers and tourists without being fined, a NSW parliamentary inquiry has found.

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http://www.domain.com.au/news/elthams-one-of-a-kind-kevin-borlanddesigned-rice-house-for-sale-20161014-grzrl1/

Eltham's Kevin Borland-designed Rice House for sale

The Rice House, a unique, heritage-listed, mid-century building in Eltham, is on the market.

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