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‘Cedardell Hill’ for sale for the first time in 17 years - Queensland Sotheby’s

The hilltop sanctuary features 260 degree views of the Gold Coast coastline from a sprawling bushland acreage. For sale by Veronika Princeton-Hall of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty.

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The Economy

First home buyers flee the market as housing prices continue to soar - REIA

The number of first home buyers has plummeted over July as housing affordability continues to be an issue for those entering the market, Real Estate Institute of Australia’s (REIA) President, Adrian Kelly said.

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Selling, Buying and Moving can be frustrating: Movinghub

Professional Movologists from Movinghub can help reduce the stress associated with moving house.

Victoria (Vic.)

The Economy

Housing inspections critical for Victorian renters, buyers and health of property sector - REIV

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) is calling on the Victorian Government to allow private one-on-one property inspections, as part of any changes to lockdown measures potentially announced this week.

New South Wales (NSW)

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First National Real Estate Casino RE Launch

First National Real Estate Casino co-principals, Mark Formiggan and Kel Gunther plan to deliver new marketing technologies that will ‘shake up the real estate playbook locally’.

New South Wales (NSW)

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Spacious Lennox Head home with bushland views - REAL Specialists

The 5-bedroom home is within walking distance of the beach and lake and just 15 minutes drive to Byron Bay. For sale by Jodie Mitchell of REAL Specialists.

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Openn Negotiation launches free private treaty solution

Online real estate sales platform, Openn Negotiation, has launched its private treaty solution – Openn Offers.

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The Economy

Unity key to sustained fight against Covid-19 as property industry takes a hit says REIA

OPINION PIECE By Adrian Kelly, President, Real Estate Institute of Australia.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

LJH Prestige Brand Atlas names new partners

Two high-performance agents Mark Diamond and Stephanie Hearne have been named partners of Atlas by LJ Hooker, a company that services some of Australia’s most prestige marketplaces.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

Meet McGrath Brisbane’s Top 5 Performers

Five of McGrath’s Brisbane team have emerged as top performers over the past few years, with end of Financial Year results confirming their status as elite agents. Charles Higgins, General Manager of Company Owned Sales in Queensland shares what it takes to be an elite agent.

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https://www.vice.com/en_au/article/9kn7gz/photos-showcase-the-rebirth-of-puerto-rico-after-hurricane-maria

Photos Showcase the Rebirth of Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria

Ruben Natal-San Miguel, a former resident of Puerto Rico, made these photographs from December 9 to 26 2017 to investigate, document, and assess conditions after Hurricane Maria.

Vice

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/melbourne-sydney-homes-face-1in5-chance-of-price-correction-jp-morgan-20180129-h0pw85

Melbourne, Sydney homes face 1-in-5 chance of price correction: JP Morgan

Melbourne and Sydney housing prices face a near one-in-five risk of price correction after rising faster against wages than in other cities, says JP Morgan.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/11880-report-finds-negative-gearing-is-not-driving-up-prices

Report finds negative gearing is not driving up prices

A new report by the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute has found that negative gearing is not responsible for high home prices.

Mortgage Business

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/meritons-interest-claim-with-councils-denied-20180129-h0q0a4

Meriton's interest claim with councils denied

Apartment developer Meriton will not be paid interest on overpaid rate levies, the Land and Environment Court ruled on Monday.

The Australian Financial Review

https://sourceable.net/#

Queensland in No Rush to Ban Developer Political Donations

Lapsed laws to ban property developer donations to political parties in Queensland will be reintroduced within the next six months, but not immediately, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says.

Sourceable

https://www.thefifthestate.com.au/urbanism/planning/the-elephant-in-the-planning-scheme-how-cities-still-work-around-the-dominance-of-parking-space/97504

How cities still work around the dominance of parking space

Car parking is expected but often unnoticed, taking up surprisingly large proportions of city space.

The Fifth Estate

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/chinese-edict-sees-companies-offload-800m-in-property/news-story/aa90d7a05550a49f22c81eed4dc477ae

Chinese edict sees $800m sold

The Chinese government’s crackdown on debt-heavy companies led to $800 million of property sales in Australia this week.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/commercial/investment/cotton-lamb-avos-nuts-and-grapes-the-hot-rural-property-sectors-20171122-gzqhh2

The top rural property sectors

Australian farmland values are expected to rise for a fifth consecutive year in 2018 fuelled by low interest rates, rising commodity prices, favourable growing conditions and more profitable farmers looking to expand. Sectors like sheep, avocados, citrus fruits, nuts, mangos and table grapes are in high demand globally.

The Australian Financial Review