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Bilinga beachfront penthouse sold for $1.7 million - REAL Specialists

A three-level penthouse in the Gold Coast suburb of Bilinga has been sold for $1.7 million through Kasey Pereira of REAL Specialists.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Design

Deal Corp redesigns McKinnon to suit post COVID-19 lifestyles

Flexible floor plans have been added to the top floor of Dealcorp's MCKN development in south-east Melbourne, which is being sold through Projects by Buxton Real Estate's Heath Thompson.

National Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

The Economy

The Crystal Ball is Broken - Damian Hackett and predicting the market

Damian Hackett of Place Estate Agents looks at what 2020 meant for the industry and what this means for the future?

National Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

John McGrath – All signs point to growth in Melbourne & surrounds

John McGrath, founder and executive director, McGrath Estate Agents says Melbourne and surrounding regional areas are showing signs of potential growth and are likely to bounce back as they have after past crises.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Kilwinning renovated Southern Highlands for sale - Di Jones

40 Eridge Park Road Burradoo for sale by Sarah Wotton and Amy Bregonje of Di Jones is the epitome of the turn-key property, geared for entertaining.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Prestigious Brisbane Corso family residence

This tri-level riverfront home features wraparound lap pool, private deep-water jetty, and custom-built wet bar. For sale by Sarah Hackett of Place.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

People

Kay & Burton Concierge

Residents of Melbourne metro and Mornington Peninsula areas can access Kay & Burton's Concierge, a referral service for everything from styling a home for sale, to major renovations, dog walking, or wine recommendations.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Grand European-inspired Brisbane penthouse

Featuring expansive living spaces and access to Castlebar Cove’s resort-like amenities, this dual-level home is for sale by Sarah Hackett of Place Bulimba.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Spectacular Brisbane riverfront apartment sold to local Teneriffe family - McGrath

Ground floor riverfront apartment sold within two weeks for $5.7 Million by Brett Greensill and Andrea Crossan of McGrath New Farm.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Brisbane River home bought from Melbourne, sight unseen

The riverhome was sold for $3,525,000 by Sarah Hackett of Place Bulimba.

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News Roundup

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-16/housing-affordability-whats-happening-to-great-australian-dream/8694330

What's happening to the Great Australian Dream?

Are there smart ways to win the housing game — or should you just refuse to play?

The ABC

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/property-market-sees-baby-boomers-combine-apartments-for-space/news-story/53d97cb887db4fb6145c346102cc7caa

Property market sees baby boomers combine apartments for space

The Australian

http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=408639

Real estate agent enters Fiji market

Raine and Horne Australia has launched a Fijian branch in Lautoka, hoping to take advantage of the booming real estate market.

The Fiji Times

http://www.smh.com.au/comment/richard-glover-the-sydneymelbourne-rivalry-is-over-melbourne-has-won-20170711-gx98us.html?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nc&eid=socialn%3Atwi-13omn1677-edtrl-other%3Annn-17/02/2014-edtrs_socialshare-all-nnn-nnn-vars-o%26sa%3DD%26usg%3DALhdy28zsr6qiq

The Sydney-Melbourne rivalry is over: Melbourne has won

Melbourne will become the nation's most populous city by 2050.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/nab-cuts-housing-price-growth-forecasts-as-property-sentiment-weakens-20170713-gxaa5m

NAB cuts housing price growth forecasts as property sentiment weakens

National Australia Bank has cut its growth forecasts for both houses and units this year on the back of sharply deteriorating sentiment about the property market.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/markets/opportunities--and-pitfalls--to-investing-in-baby-boomers-retirements-ubs-20170713-gxabwq

Opportunities - and pitfalls - to investing in baby boomers' retirements: UBS

Within the next 15 years, almost all of the 6 million Australians who make up the 'baby boomer' generation will reach or be well into their retirement. The vast majority will not be wealthy enough to get by without an income unless they sell the equity in their home and move into some form of retirement accommodation.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.au/news/jll-lists-the-next-wave-of-chinese-developers-in-australia-238693.aspx

JLL Lists The Next Wave Of Chinese Developers In Australia

At least 10 Chinese investors and developers who have yet to make their mark on Australian property are preparing to make their foray.

Your Investment Property

https://www.domain.com.au/news/more-australian-adult-children-are-living-at-home-census-data-shows-20170711-gx8urj/

More Australian adult children are living at home, census data shows

What do you do when you are priced out of the housing market?

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