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Updated Tudor becomes super stylish Relbia home

A transformative renovation has converted this 1980s home into a light-filled, contemporary lifestyle residence. For sale by Richard Sims and Rachael Briggs of Sims For Property.

The Economy

Sydney's preliminary clearance rate climbs above 80 per cent as market continues to make up lost ground

Auction volumes remained steady across the capital cities for the week ending August 11, while preliminary clearance rates rose in Melbourne and Sydney.

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The Economy

Household financial comfort dragged down by residential property price falls and weakening labour market: report

Australian households are feeling overall worse about their net wealth, jobs, income and living expenses, a new report from ME has found.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Knight Frank expands Prestige Residential sales team with two new appointments

Knight Frank has welcomed two new agents to its Prestige Residential sales team, with Adam Ross and Oliver Stillman adding to the firm's global presence in the sector.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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Inspiring family eco retreat with treetop aspect

This stunning Donvale property features a luxury main residence, as well as converted barn accommodation, mini orchard, paddocks, stables and more. For sale by Daniel Broadbent and Sophie Broadbent of Jellis Craig Doncaster East.

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Four great estates

These stunning estate properties are not only picturesque and significant, but they also offer income-generating options. As seen on Luxury List.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

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Striking Sunshine Coast beachfront oasis

Perched on one of the largest absolute beachfront land parcels on the Sunshine Coast, this stunning home boasts amazing views and a resort-size pool featuring the ultimate slide. For sale by Milan Markanovic of Tom Offermann Real Estate Noosa Heads.

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Dentons and Colliers achieve landmark NSW sale

Dentons advised on all aspects of the collective sales process and handled the Land and Environment Court proceedings, while Colliers International agents Gus Moors and Karen Wales marketed 252 Sussex Street through an International Expressions of Interest campaign.

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The Economy

Housing finance figures show slight growth

Real Estate Institute of Australia President Adrian Kelly said overall the figures for June 2019 show, in seasonally adjusted terms, that the number of owner-occupied finance commitments excluding refinancing increased by 0.4 per cent.

Victoria (Vic.)

People

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate opens Richmond office

The footprint for Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate continues to grow with the opening of the first Victorian office in Richmond.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/merivale-buys-the-alexandria-hotel-for-10-million-20160811-gqq9rj

Merivale buys the Alexandria Hotel for $10m

Justin Hemmes hospitality group has acquired the Alexandria Hotel in Sydney's Redfern for $10m with plans to update.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/qld/brisbanes-surprising-milliondollar-suburbs-20160811-gqpwqs

Brisbane's surprising million-dollar suburbs

Bulimba has been named Brisbane's top suburbs for million-dollar-plus sales.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/opinion/columnists/reserve-banks-glenn-stevens-argues-against-an-overreliance-on-low-rates-20160810-gqpfd5

Glenn Stevens argues against an over-reliance on low rates

Glenn Stevens has highlighted the limitations of relying on ultra-low interest rates to boost growth.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/business/banking-and-finance/financial-services/five-cba-charts-that-tell-us-about-the-health-of-the-economy-20160810-gqozpq

Five CBA charts that tell us about the health of the economy

Chart 5 shows property supply is ahead of demand, largely as a result of slower population growth.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.dezeen.com/2016/08/05/new-york-supertall-towers-damage-city-fabric-elizabeth-diller-interview/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Daily%20Dezeen%20Digest&utm_content=Daily%20Dezeen%20Digest%20CID_8177ce8cfe38ffd9d5fc21c7e9632d45&utm_source=Dezeen%20Mail&utm_term=Elizabeth%20Dillers%20warning%20that%20supertall%20towers%20are%20damaging%20the%20city

New York's supertall towers 'damage the city fabric' says Elizabeth Diller

Diller Scofidio + Renfro co-founder Elizabeth Diller has hit out at New York's spate of luxury skyscrapers, saying the city is being developed piecemeal with no overarching plan.

Dezeen

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/private-lenders-lining-up-1b-for-developers-and-residential-buyers-20160809-gqog8p

Private lenders lining up $1b for developers and residential buyers

Private lenders are about to pour another $1 billion into Australian real estate, filling the gap left by the withdrawal of major Australian banks.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/lifestyle/the-garden-path-to-architect-lucy-clemengers-home-20160731-gqhve8

Why architect Lucy Clemenger chose this Melbourne home

Melbourne architect Lucy Clemenger bought a Victorian home in Prahran, Melbourne, because it backed onto Victoria Gardens, which was designed by eminent landscape designer Edna Walling in the late 1940s.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/barangaroo-sales-to-help-charity-housing/news-story/06d31f35db5b627bd6cb783efe5f76ca

Barangaroo sales to help charity housing

Luxury apartments at Sydney’s Barangaroo have been earmarked to boost NSW’s affordable housing supply under a plan compelling buyers to set aside a portion of the proceeds for charity.

The Australian Financial Review