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Get to know Cara Bergmann of new Coronis office at Bridgeman Downs / Albany Creek

Cara Bergmann began her real estate career in South Africa, but since moving to Australia in 2007, she has become one of Brisbane's top real estate agents.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

The Walker House: Contemporary coastal architecture with endless Pittwater views

Set on a large allotment with world-class vistas in three directions, it’s easy to see why this residence has been featured in numerous design publications. For sale by Claudio Marcolongo of LJ Hooker Avalon.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Design

What colour will add the most value to my property?

It might not be the most exciting hue, but grey homes, or homes with a variation on grey, tend to sell for the highest prices in Melbourne, according to a new report on Colours by Secret Agent.

National

The Economy

RBA holds cash rate at 1.50 per cent for twentieth month

The Reserve Bank of Australia has held the cash rate steady at 1.50 per cent for the twentieth consecutive month.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Randwick flat and Di Jones agent fee donated to St Vincent's Hospital

The proceeds from the sale of a three-bedroom Randwick flat will go to St Vincent's hospital after engineer, Donald Stone, left his apartment to the hospital in his will.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

Modern design meets rich organic materials at Okaeri

This Mornington VIC home with multi award-winning landscaped gardens is for sale by Dean Phillips and Marcus Gollings of McEwing Partners.

The Economy

CoreLogic March data captures shifting Australian property market

CoreLogic's March data shows Hobart remains Australia's strongest capital city market, while the regions are outpacing cities, and apartment prices are growing more quickly than house prices.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

Buyers save millions making apartments their entry point into Melbourne's top suburbs

Buyers can save more than $3 million by buying an apartment rather than a house in some of Melbourne's most exclusive suburbs.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

Get to know Drew Davies of McGrath New Farm

Drew Davies swapped architecture for real estate after a chance encounter with a real estate agent on a long-haul flight between Brisbane and LA.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

Alpine-inspired chalet 'Buffalo Lodge' with sweeping views over Mt Buller

After a long day on the slopes, cozy up in this freestanding Alpine home seconds from Bourke Street. For sale by Mark Adams and Zach Adams of Mark Adams Real Estate.

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News Roundup

http://www.propertywire.com/news/australasia/australia-property-auctions-cities-2015082510906.html

Auctions set to continue as popular means of selling a home in Australia

While housing market conditions remain strong in Australian cities, particularly in Sydney and Melbourne, auctions will continue to be a popular way of selling a residential property, new research suggests.

Property Wire

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/latest/sydney-property-gains-to-ease-in-2016/story-e6frg90f-1227493051384

Sydney property gains to ease in 2016

Sydney's red hot housing boom is tipped to come to an end next year, and the market will even play second fiddle to Melbourne. Prices in Sydney for houses and units are expected to rise by five per cent next year, following years of double digit price growth, property valuation firm Propell says in its latest housing report.

The Australian

http://www.straitstimes.com/business/park-hotel-group-expands-into-australia

Park Hotel Group expands into Australia

Singapore-based Park Hotel Group has inked a deal to manage an upcoming hotel in Adelaide. The 30-storey project in the city centre will consist of 280 private residences, 250 guest rooms and suites, a restaurant, swimming pool and other facilities. The private residences will be put up for sale.

The Straits Times

http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/auctions-popular-in-hot-home-markets/story-fndban6l-1227492093802

Cities that are addicted to auctions

Just over a quarter of residential properties offered for sale in Australia went to auction last financial year, but the proportion was over a third for Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra.

news.com.au

http://www.domain.com.au/news/agrade-properties-to-hit-the-melbourne-auction-market-come-spring-20150822-gj5f0l/

A-grade properties to hit the Melbourne auction market come spring

"For Sale" signs were placed on hundreds of million-dollar-plus properties in Melbourne last week as the market readied for the peak spring selling season.

Domain News

http://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au/opinion/14499-how-property-is-shaping-australia-s-wealth

How property is shaping Australia's wealth

Property and its ability to supercharge investors' fortunes continues to produce headlines and generate debate - but what role is it actually playing in our wealth creation?

Smart Property Investment

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/health-and-welfare-on-the-up-but-house-prices-dragging-us-down-report-20150820-gj3hlp.html

Health and welfare on the up, but house prices dragging us down: report

The massive jump in the cost of buying or renting a house is having a profoundly negative impact on Australia, and policies imposed by Canberra and state governments are making the problem worse, a housing expert has warned.

The Age

http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2015/aug/24/luke-foley-wants-ban-on-property-developers-and-agents-being-councillors

Luke Foley wants ban on property developers and agents being councillors

Luke Foley, leader of the Labor opposition in New South Wales, wants to ban property developers and real estate agents from being local councillors. Foley has also called on the NSW government to reverse the decision to let councillors vote on planning controls that could benefit them.

The Guardian