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Birchgrove waterfront house for sale

'Obelia' is an absolute waterfront home with uninterrupted views down to Sydney Harbour and is for sale by Monique Dower and Lynsey Kemp of Belle Property.

National

The Economy

Affordable housing in, negative gearing stays, says Treasurer

Treasurer Scott Morrison has spoken of his commitment to home ownership as an achievable ambition for Australians.

National

The Economy

Auction sales strong ahead of holidays

More properties went to auction last week than in any other week of the year, but the increase in supply did nothing to dampen demand - the nation-wide clearance rate rose to 77.6 per cent.

New South Wales (NSW)

People

McGrath opens 100th office

The opening of its Toukley office marks an important milestone for agency network, McGrath - the establishment of its 100th office.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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Frankston South home for sale

This Hamptons style home, where relaxation and entertainment are the focus, is for sale by Vicki Sayers of RT Edgar.

New South Wales (NSW)

Politics

Moves afoot to ban NSW real estate agents, developers from local councils

Many residents of NSW are surprised to find that real estate agents and property developers are still allowed on local councils, says NSW shadow minister for local government, Peter Primrose.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

Perth markets showing signs of improvement: REIWA

"We’re regularly seeing activity levels show signs of improvement which is pleasing," says Hayden Groves, president of the REIWA.

New South Wales (NSW)

People

One in five NSW agents not meeting professional development standards

A random audit by NSW Fair Trading of 314 people working in the real estate industry found that 68 individuals had not completed their mandatory Continuing Professional Development training.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Castle Hill property for sale

Sharing its front entry with Heritage Park, this modern classic home is on half an acre of flat land and is for sale by Michael Roberts, Jessica Raeside and Hayden Warren of Louis Carr Real Estate.