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Get to know Andrew Stephens of REAL Specialists

With over 30 years knowledge of the Currumbin area, and 15 years sales experience, Andrew couldn’t think of any other place to live.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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First National Elites and Rookies of the year flown to Melbourne for Chairman’s circle event

The elite of First National Real Estate’s agents, investment relations managers, and ‘Rookies of the Year’ have been flown into Melbourne today by First National Real Estate to be addressed about how to break the mould and achieve even better results by former AFL elite coach, Neil Craig.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Prize beachside Kingscliff home - REAL Specialists

As featured in ‘Home Beautiful’ magazine, this designer residence offers an inviting ambience nestled among tropical gardens. For sale by Mason Garten of REAL Specialists.

Western Australia (WA)

The Economy

WA house prices tipped to increase 15 per cent in 2021 - REIWA

Western Australian property prices are expected to grow by 15 per cent this year, according to REIWA’s revised 2021 forecast.

New South Wales (NSW)

The Economy

Historic Bickham Homestead sold - McGrath & Sotheby's

Historic Bickham Homestead has sold after an Expressions of Interest campaign through McGrath Upper Hunter Valley and Sydney Sotheby’s International.

National

The Economy

John McGrath – More homes for sale but demand swamping supply

A lack of stock for sale has been a key factor in rising property prices since late 2020, however new data indicates that more sellers are finally coming to market, according to John McGrath founder and executive director of McGrath Estate Agents.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

Featured Property

Grand Hinterland homestead with breathtaking views - Place

This former wedding venue is now the largest homestead in the Sunshine Coast region. For sale by Patrick McKinnon and Justin Robertson of Place Ascot.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

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

Featured Property

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

Featured Property

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!"

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News Roundup

http://thenewdaily.com.au/money/property/2017/09/14/car-share-economy/

Car-share economy the driving force behind a new real estate trend

In inner-Sydney's Surry Hills, real estate agent Paul Langsam has made a virtue out of a loft apartment’s lack of parking.

The New Daily

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/postcrisis-home-buyers-more-satisfied-with-finances/news-story/d0bf2441f1617e4798e65ce8734228e6

Post-crisis home buyers ‘more satisfied’ with finances

Cutting down on holidays and weekend drinks with friends to keep up with the mortgage on his first home wasn’t always easy for accountant Hadi Prayoga.

The Australian

https://sourceable.net/flood-protection-for-cities-needed-now/

Flood protection for cities needed now

Cities must seize the chance to build both high-tech and simple 'green' flood prevention measures into future infrastructure, experts say.

Sourceable

http://www.afr.com/news/economy/households-spending-more-on-the-basics-australian-bureau-of-statistics-20170913-gyggc8?eid=Email%3Annn-16OMN00050-ret_newsl-membereng%3Annn-06/09/2016-MarketWrap5PM-dom-business-nnn-afr-u&et_cid=29095363&et_rid=1925785124&Channel=Email&EmailTypeCode=&LinkName=http%3A//www.afr.com/news/economy/households-spending-more-on-the-basics-australian-bureau-of-statistics-20170913-gyggc8%3Feid%3DEmail%3Annn-16OMN00050-ret_newsl-membereng%3Annn-06%252F09%252F2016-MarketWrap5PM-dom-business-nnn-afr-u&Email_name=MW5-09-13&Day_Sent=13092017

Households spending more on the basics: ABS

An increasing number of Australians reported they were largely free of financial stress in 2015-16 even as households spent an increasing proportion of their incomes on basics such as housing.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/opinion/tiny-houses-should-be-permitted-in-australian-suburbs/news-story/a868a64ff705089461df191b2788d203

Tiny houses should be permitted in Australian suburbs

In Victoria, there are more than 2,000 new residents arriving every week. It is up to our political leaders to facilitate housing for these people.

The Australian

http://www.thebull.com.au/articles/a/69524-real-estate-sentiment-at-44-year-low.html

Real estate sentiment at 44-year low

The Westpac/Melbourne Institute survey of consumer sentiment showed “real estate” was selected as the wisest place for savings by just 10.5% of respondents, the lowest reading in 44 years.

The Bull

http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/australian-building-and-construction-commission-boss-nigel-hadgkiss-resigns-after-admitting-to-breaking-law-20170913-gygha0.html

ABCC boss Nigel Hadgkiss resigns after breaking law

Nigel Hadgkiss has resigned from his $426,000-a-year job after conceding to recklessly misrepresenting union rights to employers while he headed up a Fair Work office.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/chinese-investment-in-residential-housing-slowing-firb-adviser/news-story/165b2bd3c36e8d606d05e00bc384bc3a

Chinese investment in residential housing slowing: FIRB adviser

Inward Chinese investment in Australian residential real estate has started to slow but interest in the purchase of agricultural businesses and farms shows little sign of abating.

The Australian