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GURNERTM announces luxury home design & construction arm with first project of 6 luxury homes in Armadale

Tim Gurner Multi-billion-dollar property and lifestyle developer GURNERTM has unveiled another arm to its expanding business with the launch of GURNERTM Luxury Homes – an end-to-end boutique development and construction business for high-end luxury homes Huntingtower Road Armadale Melbourne.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Architecturally designed Hunters Hill home for sale with stunning water and district views - The Agency

Boutique developer and owner of the Bonnefin Road home for sale, Mr Paul Cubelic told WILLIAMS MEDIA, “This is the perfect family home." Marketed by Lee Dowdall and Stephanie O’Sullivan of The Agency.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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c1895 heritage charm ‘Doon' in New Farm for sale - Place

Ideal as a large family home, this character-filled centenarian in Moreton Street New Farm for sale by Heath Williams of Place New Farm.

Queensland (Qld)

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Bribie Island beachfront penthouse for sale - Queensland Sotheby’s

As well as the entire top floor of 'Genoa One' the Bribie Island apartment for sale by Michael Vettoretto of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty also includes a fully self-contained flat.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Refined and remodelled Northbridge home for sale – The Agency

The Lower North Shore home for sale by Rick Woodward and Matt Lahood of The Agency is the epitome of sophistication and enduring appeal.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Riverside Norman Park home for sale with Brisbane skyline views - Place Bulimba

Built with no expense spared by the late founder of RP Data in one of Brisbane’s most prestigious enclaves, the Wendell Street home for sale by Sarah Hackett of Place Bulimba.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Hawthorne Queenslander for sale with city views - Place Bulimba

Perfect for families and entertainers alike. On two titles with dual-living potential, this renovated Brisbane Queenslander for sale by Sarah Hackett and Charmaine McDonald of Place Bulimba.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Darlinghurst terrace with stunning sandstone interiors sold by The Agency

The impeccably restored designer Darlinghurst terrace sold by Ben Collier of The Agency, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, “I am continuing to see strong interest for all of our properties.”

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Clayfield Queenslander sold at Place Ascot Spring Auction Event

43 Creswick Street Clayfied sold by Drew Davies and Carter Lagana of Place Ascot, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, “Prices continue to exceed expectation in many instances.”

National

The Economy

Lockdowns cast shadow on spring season despite strong buyer interest - REIA

Lockdowns are creating havoc on Australia’s property market as listings continue to be delayed, Real Estate Institute of Australia’s (REIA) President, Adrian Kelly said.

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News Roundup

https://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/11950-fhbs-urged-to-wait-on-the-sidelines

FHBs urged to ‘wait on the sidelines’

CoreLogic's Cameron Kusher has urged first home buyers to “wait on the sidelines” and “pay attention to the market conditions” before purchasing their first home, and not to be "lured" into purchasing property by “attractive incentives".

Mortgage Business

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/levy-change-could-boost-newhome-price-50000/news-story/e48f9c97efe0fd8e4484f9b8896a7fae

Levy change ‘could boost new-home price $50,000’

House prices on greenfield sites in Sydney could rise by as much as $50,000 following the NSW government’s decision to uncap infrastructure levies on developers.

The Australian

https://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/11953-major-bank-rolls-out-ccr-for-customers

Major bank rolls out CCR for customers

The Treasurer has said that CCR could result in “better deals” on loans, as it will enable lenders to access both positive and negative credit reports.

Mortgage Business

https://theconversation.com/teslas-virtual-power-plant-might-be-second-best-to-real-people-power-90319

Tesla’s ‘virtual power plant’ might be second-best to real people power

A Bruny Island Battery trial allows people to produce and store energy for themselves, and also share it, reducing pressure on the network.

The Conversation

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/mcgrath-assembles-new-board-peter-lewis-tipped-to-be-chairmain-20180219-h0wak1

McGrath assembles new board

McGrath has assembled a new board to be chaired by former Seven West Media chief financial officer Peter Lewis.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/best-indoor-trees-and-big-plants?mbid=nl_02182018PM_Weekly&spMailingID=12950776&spUserID=MjM4ODc1NTYxNTY2S0&spJobID=1341512880&spReportId=MTM0MTUxMjg4MAS2

The best plants to grow in your living room

And tips for keeping them alive and well for longer than one second.

Architectural Digest

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/distressed-1-millionplus-property-sales-a-warning-to-mortgage-holders-20180214-h0w32e

Distressed $1 million-plus property sales a 'warning' to mortgage holders

Estate agents Andrew Fawell has valued four distressed – or mortgagee – sales in the past two weeks for houses and apartments valued between $1m and $2.5m in Melbourne's coveted, prestigious and expensive inner south-east fringe.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/11945-rba-keen-to-see-household-debt-moderate-for-run-of-years

RBA keen to see household debt moderate for ‘run of years’

The head of the RBA doesn’t want the rate of growth of housing costs and debt to outstrip income growth as it has over the past five years.

Mortgage Business