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Perth’s inner-city suburbs are a bargain compared to Sydney and Melbourne - REIWA

REIWA President Damian Collins said the dream of home ownership was still very much alive in Perth, which was clearly illustrated when comparing Perth’s inner-city house prices to those on the east coast in places like Sydney and Melbourne.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Stunning Casuarina beach house in central location for sale - REAL Specialists

This Tweed Shire property offers the ultimate lifestyle home or investment. For sale by Shaun Cardillo of REAL Specialists.

National

The Economy

John McGrath – Top growth suburbs reflect pandemic trends

According to John McGrath founder and executive director of McGrath Estate Agents almost all of this price growth is a direct result of pandemic trends.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

How these brothers are breaking the old model

Brothers Harry and Julian Gale have spent most of their lives living under the same roof. But the blood ties are now even stronger with the launch of their own business, Gale & Co. powered by UrbanX.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Design

GURNERTM announces luxury home design & construction arm with first project of 6 luxury homes in Armadale

Tim Gurner Multi-billion-dollar property and lifestyle developer GURNERTM has unveiled another arm to its expanding business with the launch of GURNERTM Luxury Homes – an end-to-end boutique development and construction business for high-end luxury homes Huntingtower Road Armadale Melbourne.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Architecturally designed Hunters Hill home for sale with stunning water and district views - The Agency

Boutique developer and owner of the Bonnefin Road home for sale, Mr Paul Cubelic told WILLIAMS MEDIA, “This is the perfect family home." Marketed by Lee Dowdall and Stephanie O’Sullivan of The Agency.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

c1895 heritage charm ‘Doon' in New Farm for sale - Place

Ideal as a large family home, this character-filled centenarian in Moreton Street New Farm for sale by Heath Williams of Place New Farm.

Queensland (Qld)

Featured Property

Bribie Island beachfront penthouse for sale - Queensland Sotheby’s

As well as the entire top floor of 'Genoa One' the Bribie Island apartment for sale by Michael Vettoretto of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty also includes a fully self-contained flat.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Refined and remodelled Northbridge home for sale – The Agency

The Lower North Shore home for sale by Rick Woodward and Matt Lahood of The Agency is the epitome of sophistication and enduring appeal.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Riverside Norman Park home for sale with Brisbane skyline views - Place Bulimba

Built with no expense spared by the late founder of RP Data in one of Brisbane’s most prestigious enclaves, the Wendell Street home for sale by Sarah Hackett of Place Bulimba.

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News Roundup

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/life/home-design/prestige-property/point-pipers-150m-apartment-development-a-rare-event/news-story/55ca6cd48f3f02430630c93ebd547f42

Point Piper’s $150m apartment development a rare event

Chinese developer Jack Nie, of the Green Wall Group, and two partners, are planning a $150m, 30-unit development on New South Head Road in Point Piper, Australia's most expensive suburb.

The Australian

https://thenewdaily.com.au/money/property/2018/02/16/sharemarket-fall-worries-property-investors/

Sharemarket jitters give property investors the shakes

The sharemarket might have more wobbles this year, but it’s simple to mitigate: make sure you’re not overexposed to the market and have a spread of investments in property and shares.

The New Daily

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/nsw-department-of-fair-trading-probing-unique-estates-collapse/news-story/83d7c6bd0f6ac95e14ca6b20ddc79c4c

NSW Department of Fair Trading probing Unique Estates collapse

As hundreds of vendors and holiday makers, coupled with loyal staff, are drawn into the collapse of Unique Estates Australia, The NSW Department of Fair Trading has launched an investigation.

The Australian

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/opinion/robert-gottliebsen/apartment-catastrophe-avoided-for-now/news-story/62f021035808a598def826fc94a1db86

Apartment catastrophe avoided, for now

Australian banks have started lending on inner city apartments and they have been joined by the HSBC, which is funding the Chinese.

The Australian

https://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/11942-government-to-establish-housing-affordability-body

Government to establish housing affordability body

The Australian government has tabled legislation to establish the Housing Finance and Investment Corporation as part of its housing affordability plan announced in the 2017–18 budget.

Mortgage Business

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/derelict-sydney-terrace-attracts-offers-of-over-1m/news-story/f783247f6f565075dbc70a18ca27f997

Derelict Sydney terrace attracts offers of over $1m

What cooling property market? A derelict two-bedroom terrace in inner-western Sydney has been listed for sale with a price guide of $1 million.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/john-mcgrath-makes-personal-statement-as-shares-remain-in-trading-halt-20180215-h0w615

John McGrath makes personal statement as shares remain in trading halt

McGrath has put out a statement from founder John McGrath confirming there was no connection between his gambling and the McGrath business.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/mcgrath-nicol-to-jointly-manage-embattled-unique-estates/news-story/0f3bac3a6672526b927abde3fdac141f

McGrath Nicol to jointly manage embattled Unique Estates

Unique Estates confirmed in an email to staff is unable to pay wages.