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John McGrath – Sydneysiders triple their income by owning a house

According to John McGrath founder and executive director of McGrath Estate Agents, many Australians are earning more per year in capital gains than work income and nowhere more so than Sydney.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Rose Bay beachfront for sale first time in 35 years – The Agency

The spectacular Sydney Harbour front home for sale by Ben Collier of The Agency, delivers panoramic views across the Harbour, the city skyline, Harbour Bridge, and Bradley’s Head.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Design

Victoria Whitelaw Beautiful Flowers: bringing joy during difficult times

Melbourne florist Victoria Whitelaw designs award-winning floral arrangements, from flowers by subscription to incredible standalone pieces using taxidermy pieces for private events.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Italian villa inspired Woollahra for sale - The Agency

This architectural tri-level Woollahra home for sale by Ben Collier of The Agency, was over 20 years in the making.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Paddington terrace sold by The Agency for $8.35m prior to auction

The three-level Elizabeth Street terrace sold by Ben Collier of The Agency, features a stunning Pohio Adams transformation.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Hamilton Hill development site for sale with Brisbane city views – Place Ascot

This 1,690sqm (approx.) property with significant Hamilton home for sale by Drew Davies and Patrick McKinnon of Place Ascot, offers potential to divide and build new (STCA).

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Entire floor Brisbane City apartment for sale - Place Ascot

One of only 10, The Hudson apartment for sale by Drew Davies and Olivia Charlton of Place Ascot, offers 270-degree views of the Brisbane River, city and Story Bridge.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Suburb and street record for brand new Bundanoon home sold by The Agency

The 5-bedroom Southern Highlands home sold by Ben Olofsen and Cameron McKillop of The Agency, delivers luxurious country living.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

Speculators show interest in office space for residential conversions - Colliers

Inner city office suites are in high demand, with strategic buyers looking to undertake possible residential transformations.

National

RESO set to expand as eastern Australia opens up

RESO expansion sees two key appointments with Sean Scoffield and Jon Baker joining the firm.

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News Roundup

https://www.dezeen.com/2018/03/13/richard-meier-leave-absence-sexual-harassment-allegations/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Richard%20Meier%20steps%20down%20following%20sexual%20harassment%20allegations&utm_content=Richard%20Meier%20steps%20down%20following%20sexual%20harassment%20allegations%20CID_2a544e28100a82226e0032e6e058bc21&utm_source=Dezeen%20Mail&utm_term=Read%20more

Richard Meier takes leave of absence following sexual harassment allegations

Pritzker Prize-winning architect Richard Meier says he was "deeply troubled and embarrassed" by accusations of sexual harassment against him, and has temporarily stepped down from his company.

Dezeen

https://theconversation.com/home-ownership-foundations-are-being-shaken-and-the-impacts-will-be-felt-far-and-wide-91664

Home ownership foundations are being shaken, and the impacts will be felt far and wide

Growing numbers of Australians clearly face an uncertain future in a changing housing system.

The Conversation

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/western-sydney-s-aerotropolis-a-game-changer-says?utm_source=Industry%20Newsletter&utm_campaign=fd79aff43e-Industry%2520Newsletter%2520-%252020180313091947&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b6d140c101-fd79aff43e-136160237

Western Sydney's Aerotropolis a game changer

Western Sydney's City Deal is a 'game changer' and could mean 200,000 new jobs, says the Property Council of Australia.

Architecture & Design

https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/national/2018/03/10/gum-trees-palm-trees-perils-investing-property-pacific-islands/

The perils of investing in property in the Pacific Islands

Retirees interested in buying homes in the Pacific are being warned they need to be very careful to avoid losing their money.

The New Daily

https://www.perthnow.com.au/business/property/reiwa-forecasts-upturn-in-wa-home-building-in-latest-sign-the-property-market-has-bottomed-out-ng-b88770883z?utm_campaign=AP-RED-13mar2018&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua

REIWA forecasts upturn in WA home building in latest sign the property market has bottomed

Tradies say they are starting to see an upturn in demand for their services.

Perth now

http://www.news.com.au/finance/money/costs/are-we-living-together-too-soon/news-story/7e8ed7776ef3dada6bce953ca161c573

Are we living together too soon?

With Sydney and Melbourne now two of the world’s most expensive cities for housing, many newly dating couples don’t feel they have much choice other than shacking up sooner than they’d planned.

news.com.au

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-12/australia-is-struggling-to-handle-its-swelling-population/9535116

'We've done an abysmal job'

Australia is struggling to handle its swelling population.

ABC

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/greystar-optimistic-on-tax-treatment-of-buildto-rent-units/news-story/4d09ff39f745a1f5e3472dc2450fb6f7

Greystar optimistic on tax treatment of build-to rent units

The local boss of US real estate giant Greystar is hopeful the federal government will reconsider the tax treatment of the build-to-rent apartment sector.

The Australian