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Leading Sunshine Coast agent Dan Smith joins The Agency

Prominent Sunshine Coast agent Dan Smith has joined The Agency, backed by decades of real estate experience in the Brisbane and Sunshine Coast real estate markets.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Thomas McGlynn appointed CEO of BresicWhitney

Renowned industry leader and auctioneer Thomas McGlynn has been announced as the new CEO of independent Sydney real estate group BresicWhitney.

National Queensland (Qld)Brisbane Gold Coast Sunshine Coast

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John McGrath – Time to shine for Brisbane & surrounds

According to John McGrath founder and executive director of McGrath Estate Agents, you’d be hard-pressed to beat South-East Queensland in 2022.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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c.1890 colonial Queenslander Ascot for sale - Place

This family manor in one of Brisbane's best streets, Towers Street for sale by Patrick McKinnon and Jill Wright of Place Ascot.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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‘House-like’ apartment overlooking Bondi Beach for sale - The Agency

This two-level Notts Avenue residence with private garden courtyard, for sale by Bethwyn Richards and Jess McGrath of The Agency captures incredible Bondi views.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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‘The Gables’ Coorparoo for sale - Place

Set on 1,942sqm, this spacious Brisbane home for sale by Sarah Hackett of Place Bulimba and Heath Williams of Place New Farm, offers a great foundation for an enviable family estate.

New South Wales (NSW)

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Lake Macquarie waterfront escape sold by Cullen Royle

This stunning Eraring property sold by Deborah Cullen of Cullen Royle and Trent Iverson of Vella Iverson Real Estate, delivers nearly 4 acres of waterfront reserve land, with original residence + pool.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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The Agency sells Woollahra apartment for $13 million

The brand new 321sqm Eastern suburbs penthouse, sold by Steven Chen of The Agency and Bill Malouf of Highland Property occupies the entire 'Queen Residences' top floor.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne Brighton

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Kay & Burton sold private Brighton oasis with a cocktail

39 Black Street Brighton sold by Tommy McIntosh and Alex Schiavo of Kay & Burton with personalised marketing including fresh coffee, cupcakes and a Negroni cocktail in custom bottle for registered viewers.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Developer’s own ‘Pinnacle’ penthouse for sale - Place

The two-storey Brisbane apartment for sale by Alex Rutherford of Place New Farm commands breathtaking Roma Street Park and city views.

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News Roundup

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/regional-victorian-vandals-smashed-avocado-tribute/news-story/52c9f6314b710019baf72dadedb16f4b?utm_source=The%20Australian&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=editorial&utm_content=TodaySHeadlines

Regional Victorian vandal’s smashed avocado tribute

A road sign to the Victorian regional centre of Avoca has been vandalised, with “Avoca” becoming “Smashed Avocado” and “13km” turning into “$13”.

The Australian

https://thewest.com.au/news/offbeat/melbourne-man-laurie-anderson-puts-house-with-australias-best-man-cave-up-for-sale-ng-b88808366z

House with Australia's best man cave up for sale

With beer on tap, a virtual driving range, billiards table, and walk-in wine cellar, there's actually something for everyone.

The West Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/get-out-of-airbnb-tasmania-offers-landlords-13000-for-longterm-rentals-20180412-h0yozy

Get out of Airbnb: Tasmania offers landlords $13,000 for long-term rentals

The Tasmanian state government is offering private landlords up to $13,000 to ease the shortage of affordable housing.

The Australian Financial Review

https://theconversation.com/precarious-employment-is-rising-rapidly-among-men-new-research-94821

Precarious employment is rising rapidly among men

Precarious employment is increasing over time.

The Conversation

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/life/home-design/prestige-property/millers-point-attracts-an-eclectic-group-of-buyers/news-story/32bf2eba1f5fa47064ffb7a7ba14bd50

Millers Point attracts an eclectic group of buyers

The sale of former housing commission real estate on the prime Sydney peninsula suburb of Millers Point has attracted buyers hailing from the Middle East, New Zealand’, and the outer reaches of Sydney’s western suburbs.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/what-property-buyers-need-to-know-about-making-a-preauction-offer-20180412-h0ynyi

What property buyers need to know about making a pre-auction offer

Buyers' agents claim one in three of their deals are made in the final days leading up to the advertised sale.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/melbourne-vic/melbourne-no-1-with-offshore-investors/news-story/3cd0133d959eedcc50df55ca4dee19da

Melbourne No. 1 with offshore investors

Melbourne is the top Australian city for global property players in the Asia Pacific region, Sydney has fallen down the rankings.

news.com.au

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/61bn-worth-of-apartments-shelved-over-past-year/news-story/47d69ff5dcfcb38caa144a5c64be2b6f

$6.1bn worth of apartments shelved over past year

The number of apartments shelved over the past year has risen to more than 12,000 - worth $6.1 billion - as residential values fall and banks tighten up on lending.

The Australian