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ACT real estate celebrates 25th anniversary of Awards for Excellence

The ACT real estate sector celebrated its achievements for the past year on Saturday night with a Gala Dinner at the QT Hotel.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

Featured Property

Central Gold Coast waterfront luxury

This contemporary family home offers indoor outdoor waterfront living for an inspired Gold Coast lifestyle. For sale by Paul Arthur of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty - Gold Coast.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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c.1870's Queenslander for 21st Century

Transformed Paddington Queenslander - 'Rockbourne' the original farmhouse meets the modern city. For sale by Tyson Clarke of Queensland Sotheby's International Realty - Brisbane. Open for inspection Saturday 14th September.

National

Design

Awe-inspiring apartments

Expect amazing views, luxury appointments and locations that deliver endless lifestyle options, with these six awe-inspiring apartments, found on Luxury List.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

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Lake Weyba foreshore sanctuary

Nestled among botanical-style gardens, this private lakeside residence offers a tropical lifestyle retreat with dedicated spa/massage room, infinity pool, lagoon views, and your own 9-tee, 3-hole golf course. For sale by Michelle van der Splinter and Tom Offermann of Tom Offermann Real Estate Noosa Heads.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Increased buyer activity on Sydney’s Upper North Shore, says McGrath Lindfield’s specialist

McGrath Lindfield’s prestige specialist Glenn Curran has seen a significant increase in buyer activity since June

National Queensland (Qld)

People

Ray White Commercial Queensland celebrates its 2019 winners

More than 150 guests descended on the Great Room in Brisbane’s W Hotel on Friday, August 30 for the annual Ray White Commercial awards.

Western Australia (WA)

People

Chemistry between Ray White Cottesloe and newest Sales Executive

The newest member of the Ray White Cottesloe team is Dr Jen Lowe, with a PhD in science and research at Australia’s only nuclear reactor.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Errema: Historic Toowong residence

Dating to the 1930s, when elegant garden parties were hosted on the manicured lawns, the rarefied atmosphere of Errema remains. For sale by Tyson Clarke and Simon Young of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty - Brisbane.

National

The Economy

REIA says decline slowing on house price dive

The REIA Real Estate Market Facts for the June 2019 quarter show the decline in property prices may mark the bottom of the cycle

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News Roundup

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/sydney-world-s-top-sustainable-city-but-london-bes

Sydney world’s top sustainable city

London may have strengthened its claim to be the world’s best business centre, but Sydney continues to set the benchmark for sustainability.

Architecture and Design

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/steve-waughs-property-company-targets-india/news-story/7ee508184b5b5059e2a3bc7ffd1c1a37

Steve Waugh’s property company targets India

Waugh Global, which is part owned by Steve Waugh, has carved out a reputation as the premier real estate platform for non-resident investment into the subcontinent.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/farm-property-values-on-the-rise-across-australia-in-early-spring-20160908-grbryb

Farm property values on the rise across Australia in early spring

This year spring is likely to bring strong farm sale results, with early sales indicating increases in value as low interest rates help drive demand.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.wsj.com/articles/sully-sullenbergers-serene-texas-home-1472568788

‘Sully’ Sullenberger’s Serene Texas Home

"Today, my wife, Lorrie, and I live in the San Francisco Bay area in a 1990s tract house. It’s a two-story stucco home with a tile roof. It’s on a cul de sac with a canyon view," says Chesley 'Sully" Sullenberger, the pilot who safely landed a passenger jet on the Hudson River.

The Wall Street Journal

http://www.afr.com/news/rba-interview-series/glenn-stevens-admits-sydney-house-prices-give-me-some-discomfort-20160908-grbjyj

Glenn Stevens admits Sydney house prices 'give me some discomfort'

The Reserve Bank governor says concerns about rising Sydney house prices need to be weighed up against the need to stimulate economic activity.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/triguboff-predicts-more-buyers-will-forfeit-their-unit-deposits/news-story/ef1fac92244872219749fa3c8fcf46e9

Triguboff predicts more buyers will forfeit their unit deposits

Rapid price growth in Sydney and Melbourne has come to end, says founder of Meriton Group, Australia’s richest man.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/myer-family-sells-stake-in-myer-on-bourke-street-20160908-grbeme

Myer family sells stake in Myer on Bourke Street

Global funds manager TH Real Estate has bought the Myer family's one-third stake in the flagship Myer store on Bourke Street, Melbourne, in a $151.3m deal.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.dezeen.com/2016/09/07/lincoln-plaza-housing-buj-architects-worst-new-building-uk-carbuncle-cup-2016/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Daily%20Dezeen%20Digest&utm_content=Daily%20Dezeen%20Digest%20CID_68eaa2f732fb424643e38dd30fab28d7&utm_source=Dezeen%20Mail

Lincoln Plaza named Britain's worst building in Carbuncle Cup 2016

Architect and critic Ike Ijeh, one of the competition judges, called the building a "putrid pugilistic horror show that should never have been built".

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