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Bespoke bushland Castlecrag home for sale – The Agency

The contemporary aesthetic of 94 Sugarloaf Crescent Castlecrag for sale by Rick Woodward and Sophia Wiseman of The Agency is complimented by the restoration and preservation of its surrounding environment.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

People

Charcuterie to You - curated delicacy deliveries limited only by imagination

Kay & Burton Concierge partner ‘Charcuterie to You’ was founded in 2020 by Allegra Rotella, blending her passions for food and creativity into edible works of art.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Double lot riverside East Brisbane home for sale - Place

34 Laidlaw Parade East Brisbane for sale by Charmaine McDonald and Sarah Hackett of Place features stunning river and city views just 4km from the CBD.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Waterfront Hunters Hill home sold at auction for $8.66m - The Agency

23 Bonnefin Road sold by Lee Dowdall and Stephanie O’Sullivan of The Agency set a record sale price for a non-peninsula home in Hunters Hill.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

What's ahead for the WA market in 2022? - Realmark

The strong WA economy and affordability factors have contributed to an optimistic outlook for the WA residential market. But what does this mean for buyers, renters, sellers and investors?

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

The 10 premium Perth suburbs with the most affordable median unit prices

REIWA President Damian Collins said the suburbs on the list all had median house sale prices exceeding $1 million dollars, however their median unit sale prices were significantly cheaper.

National

The Economy

New research reveals extent of housing affordability concern - Property Council of Australia

New research has revealed almost 70 per cent of voters fear younger people will never be able to buy a home in this country, believing the great Australian dream of home ownership is now out of reach for most Australians.

People

How keeping more of his commission enabled Antony Thompson to grow his business 140%

When Antony Thompson decided to go out on his own, and launch Blac Property Group powered by UrbanX, he was nervous about running his own business. After achieving 140% growth in his first 12 months, he couldn’t be happier with his decision.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

Experience added to experience team - RE/MAX

RE/MAX Experience welcomes Mike McCullough, an agent and auctioneer with 35 years of residential real estate experience.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

‘Brand new’ Fortitude Valley sanctuary sold by Place in less than three days

27 Prospect Street Fortitude Valley sold by Heath Williams and Andrew Cumming of Place New Farm features subtropical design in finishes of concrete, timber, white, and bronze.

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http://www.afr.com/real-estate/singapore-sovereign-backs-108m-brisbane-property-20180517-h106y5

Singapore sovereign backs $108m Brisbane property

Charter Hall Group has purchased, on behalf of the government of Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC, an office tower in Brisbane for more than $100 million.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/festival-hall-gets-heritage-listing-could-be-spared-wrecking-ball-20180517-p4zfyu.html

Festival Hall gets heritage listing, could be spared wrecking ball

The springy timber floor at its centre; the old, tiered wooden bleachers to the east and west; the theatre-like balcony to the south; the low stage to the north.

The Age

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/terrace-housing-backflip-councils-density-code-20180517-p4zfyj.html

Missing muddle: government gives ground on terrace housing plan

The NSW Planning Minister, Anthony Roberts, will consider suspending a new code that makes it easier to build medium-density housing for any council that wants to change its planning rules.

Sydney Morning Herald

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/council-resumes-land-bought-130-years-ago-after-failing-to-find-owner-20180516-p4zfpt.html

Council resumes land bought 130 years ago after failing to find owner

A small lot of land in Brisbane’s west purchased by a man 130 years ago has been resumed by Brisbane City Council.

Brisbane Times

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/politics/act/new-public-housing-to-be-built-on-fluffy-blocks-20180515-p4zfbv.html

New public housing to be built on Fluffy blocks

New public housing will be built on five former Mr Fluffy blocks, as the Barr government continues to decommission and demolish ageing public housing flats across Canberra.

Canberra Times

http://www.afr.com/business/not-the-home-of-pool-parties-malouf-familys-100m-calile-hotel-20180514-h101tc

Not the home of pool parties: Malouf family's $100m Calile Hotel

Brisbane's Malouf family is set to capitalise on the city's appetite for new high-end hotels when its $100 million urban resort The Calile Hotel opens in Fortitude Valley later this year.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/cladding-fire-risk-for-12-000-queensland-buildings-20180517-p4zfrx.html

Cladding fire risk for 12,000 Queensland buildings

Flammable cladding blamed for London's Grenfell Tower fire has been used on as many as 12,000 buildings in Queensland, a taskforce has found.

Brisbane Times

https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/road-that-swallowed-homes-may-come-back-for-second-bite-20180516-p4zfn4.html

Road that swallowed homes may come back for second bite

Residents in the path of the dumped East West Link could again face the forced sale of their homes if the Coalition wins the November election.

The Age