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Unforgettable St Kilda penthouse for sale with 360-degree views – The Agency

For sale by Jesse Raeburn and Sam Hobbs of The Agency, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, “It’s hard to describe how ‘Holly’ makes you feel, it’s really an experience”

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Bondi Beach entertainer with spectacular views - The Agency

'PACIFIC' Bondi Beach apartment for sale by Edward Reid of The Agency, in conjunction with James Ledgerwood of Ray White Double Bay.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Cute Brisbane cottage sold prior to auction - Place

Sold by Courtney Caulfield of Place Kangaroo Point, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA the home appealed to first home buyers, families, and downsizers.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Woollahra apartment ideal for downsizers – The Agency

For sale by Ben Collier of The Agency, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, "Its top floor location is ideal to lock and leave.”

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Contemporary haven with breathtaking harbour and national park views - The Agency

Sitting above Taylors Bay, this Mosman residence for sale by Nic Yates of The Agency features multiple indoor and outdoor living areas.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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St Kilda home for sale with stunning architectural renovation - The Agency

In a location that's both secluded and surrounded by local culture, this stunning renovation is a must-see property. For sale by Sam Hobbs and Justin Reed of The Agency.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

Melbourne’s property market leads the charge in 2021 - Urban Property Australia

Urban Property Australia Founder and Managing Director, Sam Tamblyn said that the growth of Melbourne house prices has been underpinned by a disconnect between demand and supply. Total advertised listings remained extremely low throughout 2021 to date with buyer demand consistently outweighing new advertised supply.

National

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After over 100 years, the Real Estate Institute of South Australia is set for a big shift

Over the next year, there will be a significant focus on REISA, its collaboration in the data and technology space, the services and tools it provides to members, the data-driven policy it advocates with government and its partnership opportunities both within the industry and externally through supply chain initiatives.

New South Wales (NSW)

People

Get to know Jodie Mitchell of REAL Specialists

Jodie Mitchell manages all of the finer details of selling a home with an eye on the big picture.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne Brighton

Design

500+ jobs to be created as Landream and V-Leader award $50m construction contract at Brighton International

The International Brighton embarks on next chapter - Landream & V-Leader award $50 million plus construction contract to VCON.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/melbourne-apartment-settlements-holding-up-data-from-financier-maxcap-shows-20171003-gytvdn

Melbourne apartment settlements holding up

Apartment settlements are holding up in one of the densest clusters of the Melbourne CBD, says construction financier MaxCap.

The Australian Financial Review

https://sourceable.net/melbourne-beats-sydney-architecture-innovation/

Melbourne Beats Sydney For Architecture Innovation

Chris Johnson, CEO of the Sydney-based Urban Taskforce and a former New South Wales Government Architect, says Melbourne has the more innovative architectural culture.

Sourceable

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-04/chinese-developers-struggle-to-get-finance-for-australian-jobs/9016150

Chinese developers 'walking away' from Australian projects amid lack of finance

The party is over for many China-backed megaprojects, says Tim Murray, research managing partner of J Capital.

ABC

https://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/11548-securitised-student-loans-performing-quite-well?utm_source=MortgageBusiness&utm_campaign=MBDaily%20bulletin05_10_17&utm_medium=email&utm_content=1

Securitised student loans performing ‘quite well’

Despite receiving some bad press, securitised US student loans originated by the right counterparties are providing decent returns, says HSBC.

Mortgage Business

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/britain-offers-ideas-on-affordable-housing/news-story/ef55b49c4fc327f96a2159f3a76ddd3a

Britain offers ideas on affordable housing

The expansion of community housing in Britain has seen the sector gain scale and access cheaper financing.

The Australian

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/salim-mehajers-2950aweek-mansion-taken-off-rental-market/news-story/0c2670890cdf4fc1b79641abf00d9357

Salim Mehajer’s $2950-a-week mansion ‘taken off rental market’

The western Sydney mansion of disgraced property developer Salim Mehajer, who had been seeking a tenant to pay $2950 a week, has been removed from the rental market more than two months after it was listed.

The Australian

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-03/will-australias-small-time-aviation-industry-a-thing-of-the-past/9007176

Will Australia's small airports soon be a thing of the past?

Sixty-one per cent of small aerodromes ran at a loss in 2014-15, and expenditure is expected to rise by 38% in the next decade.

ABC

https://www.domain.com.au/news/melbourne-a-bit-too-comfortable-with-worlds-most-liveable-city-ranking-dutch-expert-says-20171004-gytilo/

Melbourne ‘a bit too comfortable’ with world’s most liveable city ranking, Dutch expert says

Famous Dutch architect, David Gianotten of OMA, says Melbourne needs to concentrate more seriously on planning and less on the city’s ranking in The Economist survey, which Melbourne has topped for seven years in a row.

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