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Historic Corinda mansion c1883 Lynne Grove House for sale - Sotheby’s

147 Lynne Grove Avenue Corinda for sale by Gabrielle Baker of Queensland Sotheby's International Realty has stood the test of time for over 140 years.

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The Economy

Illawarra and regional Tasmania experience highest growth: CoreLogic

CoreLogic's latest quarterly regional review uncovers units in regional Tasmania showing highest growth along with Illawarra a standout performer across the housing market.

New South Wales (NSW)

The Economy

Outer Sydney sees sharp vacancy increase as inner city eases

REINSW has released its Vacancy Rate Survey results showing a large increase in outer Sydney suburbs.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Grand Ascot homestead ‘Kulumadau’ sold for $2.3m

Sold by Christine Rudolph of Ray White New Farm, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, “The Brisbane prestige market continues to perform well.”

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The Economy

HomeBuilder is doing its job but it needs a renovation

Master Builders Deputy CEO, Paul Bidwell say HomeBuilder is encouraging people to buy into the market, but changes are still needed.

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People

New CEO for national real estate body

Get to know the new REIA CEO Anna Neelagama.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

People

Gold Coast prestige agent joins Queensland Sotheby's International Realty

Queensland Sotheby's International Realty welcomes Gabel Stathis to the fold.

Queensland (Qld)

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Privacy and seclusion at Quamby Falls Lodge

Quamby Falls Lodge is Aboriginal for "a place to camp, settle down and rest" and is for sale through agent Stewart Baericke of Ray White.

Western Australia (WA)

The Economy

Signficant reduction in real estate listings for WA

REIWA president Damian Collins reports on a reduction in listings for the Western Australia market in the June quarter.

National

The Economy

Reduced days on market for properties in capital cities: Market Wrap

High end and record-breaking sales in short periods of time for The Agency, McGrath and Place.

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News Roundup

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-05-15/where-should-gen-y-put-their-cash/8506738

Where should Gen Ys actually put their cash?

Build up an emergency fund, get rid of bad debt, top up your super, consider insurance, invest in shares - but do you research.

ABC

http://www.afr.com/leadership/getting-to-know-harry-triguboff-20170508-gw0ht9?eid=Email%3Annn-16OMN00049-ret_newsl-membereng%3Annn-06/09/2016-BeforeTheBell-dom-business-nnn-afr-u&et_cid=29077769&et_rid=1925785124&Channel=Email&EmailTypeCode=&LinkName=http%3A//www.afr.com/leadership/getting-to-know-harry-triguboff-20170508-gw0ht9%3Feid%3DEmail%3Annn-16OMN00049-ret_newsl-membereng%3Annn-06%252F09%252F2016-BeforeTheBell-dom-business-nnn-afr-u&Email_name=BTB-05-15&Day_Sent=15052017

Getting to know Harry Triguboff

Triguboff has developed an estimated 70,000 apartments in a career that started 57 years ago, building high-rise towers that critics pan as ugly but that he says meet a need for affordable accommodation.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/nsw-unveils-plans-to-boost-home-development-in-sydneys-northwest/news-story/48a3ed5a8fa43e605987f5f9efadea7e

NSW unveils plans to boost home development in Sydney’s northwest

The NSW government has unveiled plans to deliver 90,000 homes in Sydney’s northwest, 20,000 more than originally planned.

The Australian

http://www.economist.com/news/asia/21721961-weeks-budget-offers-little-comfort-smashed-avocado-generation-buoyant-prices-mean-ever?fsrc=scn/tw/te/bl/ed/shuttereddreamsbuoyantpricesmeaneverfeweraustralianscanbuyahouse

Buoyant prices mean ever fewer Australians can buy a house

This week’s budget offers little comfort for the “smashed avocado” generation.

The Economist

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/firsthome-savers-try-riskier-strategies-as-dwelling-prices-spiral/news-story/97234279c240bfaee2d8a06fe20032af

First-home savers try riskier strategies as dwelling prices spiral

First-home hopefuls are being pushed into riskier savings strategies to build a deposit.