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New South Wales (NSW)

The Economy

Rental vacancy rates vary across NSW, REINSW report says

The August Real Estate Institute of NSW Residential Vacancy Rate report has shown mixed results for landlords

New South Wales (NSW)

People

Dexar convention aims to inspire and motivate agents

Issues and ideas were explored at the recent 2019 Dexar Convention for its real estate professionals at Peppers Salt Resort and Spa in Kingscliff, NSW

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Grand Sydney residence in Mediterranean style

Featuring huge proportions and an expansive layout, this Vaucluse home is ideally placed to take in stunning northerly views of Sydney and the Harbour. For sale by Danny Doff and Krista Chen of Laing & Simmons Double Bay.

National Victoria (Vic.)

Design

Victorian builders win highest accolade at HIA awards

Beaumont Concepts has walked away with the highest Greensmart award

Victoria (Vic.)

People

Hat-trick for Victorian real estate agency hockingstuart’s Samantha McCarthy

hockingstuart Werribee celebrates Samantha McCarthy crowned Sales Agent of the Year for third year in a row.

National

The Economy

Highest rental yields are in Blackwater, according to CoreLogic report

Blackwater, Queensland has come up trumps in the latest CoreLogic rental report

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

Featured Property

Rainforest home in the Noosa Hinterland

This private welcoming sanctuary offers multiple lifestyle and income-generating options. For sale by Cathy Fraser of Tom Offermann Real Estate Noosa Heads.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Construction

Singaporean co-living company announces plans for Sydney expansion

Co-living company, Hmlet, has announced a partnership with Sydney-based developer Revelop to open four new co-living properties across Sydney.

Design

Australian property companies 'providing global leadership' on sustainability with 2019 GRESB results

Australian property companies have improved their sustainability performance and increased their lead globally, while maintaining their ranking as the best in the world in the internationally recognised 2019 GRESB Real Estate Assessment results for the ninth year running.

The Economy

Home loan data suggests 'strong reaction' to RBA rate cuts

The rise in home loan demand seen throughout June and July could continue throughout the next few months, Mortgage Choice says.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/selling-property-privately-the-pros-and-cons-20160906-gragvy

Selling property privately: The pros and cons

The ubiquity of the internet means more people are attempting private property sales.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/millers-point-residents-fight-over-bridge-view/news-story/83f6e32c3b037fe126f5cd53981a6afc

Millers Point residents fight over Bridge view

Some of Sydney’s wealthiest real estate executives are furious the NSW Government is selling a site in Walsh Bay capable of supporting an apartment tower potentially blocking harbour views.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/news/politics/change-negative-gearing-to-stop-middle-class-shrinking-boost-economy-shorten-20160907-grb2zw

Apartments loom over the housing boom

Concerns about widespread apartment price falls are overblown, BIS Shrapnel's Angie Zigomanis says.

The Australian Financial Review

The inside story of Australia’s first skyscraper

http://www.domain.com.au/news/suburbs-across-australia-that-have-defied-the-odds-to-rise-in-price-20160823-gqz502/

Suburbs across Australia that have defied the odds to rise in price

Where property prices have been growing the most over the last six months across Australia.

Domain

https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2016/sep/07/melbourne-australia-first-skyscraper-ici-orica-house

The inside story of Australia’s first skyscraper