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New South Wales (NSW)

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All in the family

Ray White Helensburgh celebrate the achievements of Ken McCarthy, one of Ray White’s oldest members.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Near new deep waterfront home on Scotland Island

This home on Sydney’s Pittwater is so close to the water that you could cast a line out of your kitchen window to catch dinner. For sale by Lachlan Elder of LJ Hooker Mona Vale.

National

The Economy

Apartment supply falls a further 12% - JLL

JLL data showed the number of apartments under construction in the inner-city regions of Australia’s six major capital cities fell a further 12% in 2Q19 to 39,660 apartments and was down 21% over the past year.

National Victoria (Vic.)

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Victoria recognises best building designs at awards

The Building Design Awards held last weekend at the National Gallery of Victoria celebrated the 42 awardees in building design.

Victoria (Vic.)

People

The Agency opens two new Victorian offices

The Agency has welcomed two brand new offices in Victoria, located in Mansfield and in Hawthorn.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

Featured Property

The Palms: a grand waterfront estate

Positioned on half an acre of prime north-facing land on Main River, this Broadbeach Waters home sprawls over 3 levels with internal lift. For sale by Sam Guo and Julia Kuo of Ray White Broadbeach.

National

The Economy

New home sales see growth for the first time since 2017, HIA

Around the states, new home sales rose for the June quarter compared to the previous quarter in Victoria (+5.1 per cent), Western Australia (+2.9 per cent) and South Australia (+2.6 per cent).

National

The Economy

Home loan borrowers no longer complacent, says report

The Lendi Home Loan Report highlights that homeowners who settled with a non-big four lender in 2019 have signed up to loans with median interest rates between five and 22 basis points lower than borrowers settling with a big four bank.

National Queensland (Qld)

People

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate welcomes James Bell

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate appoints new Growth Manager for Queensland.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Private Northbridge family haven

Positioned in a dream North Shore location, this single level residence boasts a stunning sunlit extension and child friendly yard. For sale by Chris Downie and Josh Forrest of Richardson & Wrench Northbridge.

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News Roundup

http://www.domain.com.au/news/eerie-abandoned-olympic-buildings-from-around-the-world-20160805-gqk0tu/

Eerie abandoned Olympic buildings from around the world

Every two years a city spends billions of dollars preparing for the summer or winter Olympics, but once the Olympic flame is extinguished some of these venues have no use.

Domain

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-05/reserve-bank-statement-on-monetary-policy/7693794

Reserve Bank confirms housing slowdown a key factor in cut

"A substantial slowing in demand in the Chinese property market would pose risks for property developers and related industries, including the steel industry," says RBA.

ABC

http://www.afr.com/personal-finance/banking/make-most-of-low-rates-and-pay-off-debt-20160804-gqlfd3

Make most of low rates and pay off debt

If you're a borrower it's time to seize the day – pay down mortgages and eliminate credit card debt.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/business/sport/olympics-for-se-queensland--its-being-talked-about-20160803-gqkc7m

Olympics for SE Queensland - it's being talked about

There is a new focus on making the Olympic Games more sustainable.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.smh.com.au/comment/for-lovers-of-sydney-disappointments-are-coming-thick-and-fast-20160804-gqkqyp.html

We're trashing Sydney's heritage

A culture that destroys its own treasures will end with no culture at all.