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Magnificent period residence in the heart of Old Bowral - The Agency

Located in one of Bowral's most exclusive tree-lined streets, with breathtaking street appeal, this c.1925 residence is for sale by Cameron McKillop and Ben Olofsen of The Agency.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Architecturally renovated Californian Bungalow in exclusive Clayfield position - Place

Set among immaculate gardens, with large pool and lush grassed yard, this 5 bedroom residence provides a perfect foundation for families. For sale by Drew Davies of Place Ascot.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Track-side residence by Eagle Farm Racecourse - Place

For sale by Patrick McKinnon of Place Ascot, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, "Any closer to the track and you’d have to be a jockey!"

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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Colourful reinvention sees St Kilda home sell above guide – The Agency

Refreshed by Doherty Design Studios in 2018, there was "solid" interest in the home. Sold by Sam Hobbs and Justin Reed of The Agency.

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FV Peppers Residences Sub-Penthouse with 6-Star amenities - Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty

Luxe building amenities include a heated u-shaped skyline pool, cinema, state-of-the-art gymnasium, and yoga retreat. For sale by Malcolm Li of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty.

National

The Economy

How do dwelling values compare with previous highs? - CoreLogic

Low mortgage rates, a swift economic recovery, which has spurred consumer sentiment, and low listing volumes have catapulted national housing values to new record highs. By Eliza Owen, Head of Research Australia at CoreLogic.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Grand Hamptons inspired elegance in Mount Gravatt East - Place

Situated at the highest point in its exclusive street, this magnificent near new home weaves Hamptons-inspired elegance with the ultimate in contemporary style. For Sale by Denis Najzar of Place Woolloongabba.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

People

Melanie Symons to front new real estate series

One of the Gold Coast’s most loved personalities, Melanie Symons, will present a new digital series to launch this month to help buyers, sellers, property investors and tenants on their real estate journey.

National

The Economy

Reserve prices smashed around the country

Online property sales platform, Openn Negotiation, have put the spotlight on five of their recent sales that demonstrate just how competitive the 2021 market is.

National

People

McGrath expands Oxygen Home Loans business

McGrath Limited (ASX: MEA) today announced it has entered into a transaction that will deliver enhanced scale and optimisation of its Oxygen home loan business (“Oxygen”).

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News Roundup

https://www.curbed.com/platform/amp/2017/9/12/16294628/teacher-housing-real-estate-low-income-teachers-village

Can teacher housing entice educators to work in expensive cities?

Experiments in making life as a teacher more affordable show how rising real estate costs hurt urban districts.

Curbed

https://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/11474-major-flaw-with-mortgage-comparison-rates-says-ceo?utm_source=MortgageBusiness&utm_campaign=MBDaily%20bulletin13_09_17&utm_medium=email&utm_content=1

‘Major flaw’ with mortgage comparison rates, says CEO

RateCity CEO Paul Marshall said that while comparison rate sites are a good concept, they don't consider a customer’s specific lending requirements.

Mortgage Business

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-12/location-important-queensland-real-estate-prices/8899830

South-east Queensland house price growth not extending to state's regional cities

There is a two-stroke economy in Queensland's property market, with the state's south-east booming while many regional markets struggle.

The ABC

https://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/11477-reverse-mortgages-in-for-asic-scrutiny?utm_source=MortgageBusiness&utm_campaign=MBDaily%20bulletin13_09_17&utm_medium=email&utm_content=3

ASIC targets reverse mortgages as lenders ditch products

In a bid to address the issues that affect older Australians, ASCI will impose greater scrutiny on reverse mortgages.

Mortgage Business

http://www.afr.com/business/banking-and-finance/financial-services/ban-on-loans-for-apartments-more-than-six-storeys-stays-firmly-in-place-20170910-gyeq55

Ban on loans for apartments more than six storeys stays firmly in place

The chief executive of Australia's second-largest credit union says a long-standing policy of not lending to buyers of apartments in developments more than six storeys high will prove shrewd if the apartment market suffers a downturn.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/real-estate/queensland/gold-coast/million-dollar-listing-new-york-star-ryan-serhant-reveals-future-of-hamptons-style-and-next-big-trend/news-story/b17d40cbf69cb188299f3da6b2b288bb

Million Dollar Listing star Ryan Serhant reveals future of Hamptons style

Million Dollar Listing New York star Ryan Serhant revealed the style that was taking Queensland homes by storm would never go out of fashion and was a safe investment.

The Weekly Times

https://theconversation.com/flat-white-urbanism-there-must-be-better-ways-to-foster-a-vibrant-street-life-78338

Australia is dominated by flat-white urbanism

Responding to the proliferation of cafes by creating incentives for, or regulating, other uses could be one way to diversify street life.

The Conversation

https://sourceable.net/housing-responding-to-australias-population-explosion/

Responding to Australia’s Population Explosion

If not managed and responded to adequately, strong immigration can represent a source of social and political instability.

Sourceable