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Charcuterie to You - curated delicacy deliveries limited only by imagination

Kay & Burton Concierge partner ‘Charcuterie to You’ was founded in 2020 by Allegra Rotella, blending her passions for food and creativity into edible works of art.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Double lot riverside East Brisbane home for sale - Place

34 Laidlaw Parade East Brisbane for sale by Charmaine McDonald and Sarah Hackett of Place features stunning river and city views just 4km from the CBD.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Waterfront Hunters Hill home sold at auction for $8.66m - The Agency

23 Bonnefin Road sold by Lee Dowdall and Stephanie O’Sullivan of The Agency set a record sale price for a non-peninsula home in Hunters Hill.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

What's ahead for the WA market in 2022? - Realmark

The strong WA economy and affordability factors have contributed to an optimistic outlook for the WA residential market. But what does this mean for buyers, renters, sellers and investors?

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

The 10 premium Perth suburbs with the most affordable median unit prices

REIWA President Damian Collins said the suburbs on the list all had median house sale prices exceeding $1 million dollars, however their median unit sale prices were significantly cheaper.

National

The Economy

New research reveals extent of housing affordability concern - Property Council of Australia

New research has revealed almost 70 per cent of voters fear younger people will never be able to buy a home in this country, believing the great Australian dream of home ownership is now out of reach for most Australians.

People

How keeping more of his commission enabled Antony Thompson to grow his business 140%

When Antony Thompson decided to go out on his own, and launch Blac Property Group powered by UrbanX, he was nervous about running his own business. After achieving 140% growth in his first 12 months, he couldn’t be happier with his decision.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

Experience added to experience team - RE/MAX

RE/MAX Experience welcomes Mike McCullough, an agent and auctioneer with 35 years of residential real estate experience.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

‘Brand new’ Fortitude Valley sanctuary sold by Place in less than three days

27 Prospect Street Fortitude Valley sold by Heath Williams and Andrew Cumming of Place New Farm features subtropical design in finishes of concrete, timber, white, and bronze.

New South Wales (NSW)

People

REINSW: Women in Real Estate event coming soon

The 15th annual Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) Women in Real Estate (WIRE) conference will be held at Royal Randwick Races in Sydney on Tuesday 29 March and a high-profile selection of inspiring local and international speakers headline the major professional development event.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/commercial/development/ashemorgan-embarks-on-second-phase-to-revive-docklands-mall-20180514-h101bi

AsheMorgan embarks on second phase to revive Docklands mall

Sydney investment house AsheMorgan has embarked on the final phase of its $150 million plan to turn Docklands' unloved former Harbour Town mall into a retail, food and entertainment mecca.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/commercial/investment/15m-suburban-office-sale-sets-new-32-per-cent-yield-benchmark-in-melbourne-20180514-h101m8

$15m suburban office sale sets new 3.2 per cent yield benchmark in Melbourne

A record for suburban office buildings has been broken in Melbourne after a marathon 52 bids at auction that resulted in a two-storey building sell on a yield of 3.2 per cent, reflecting the incredible heat in the market.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/pool-plans-cost-perth-building-surveyor-2500-20180514-p4zf8u.html

Pool plans cost Perth building surveyor $2500

A Perth building surveying company has been fined $2500 after the Building Services Board found it had certified plans that breached pool safety regulations at an Iluka property in 2016.

WA Today

http://www.afr.com/business/banking-and-finance/brookfield-trumps-bgh-bid-for-healthscope-20180514-h101ls

Brookfield trumps BGH bid for Healthscope

Canadian giant Brookfield Asset Management has signalled its intent to be a major player in Australia's healthcare sector with an aggressive $4.35 billion bid for Healthscope, trumping a rival private equity bid for the nation's second largest private hospital operator.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/ivanhoe-redevelopment-criticised-for-lack-of-affordable-housing-20180511-p4zeqr.html

Ivanhoe redevelopment criticised for lack of affordable housing

The NSW government promises its redevelopment of a public housing estate in Sydney’s north will provide up to 1000 dwellings for social housing as well as community facilities and services.

Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/trophy-properties-sell-for-record-prices-despite-lending-squeeze-pinching-buyers-20180513-h0zzw6

Trophy properties sell for record prices despite lending squeeze pinching buyers

Demand remains strong for Melbourne and Sydney "trophy" properties but overall sales are slowing because of tougher lending conditions, particularly in the $3 million to $5 million sector, according to real estate specialists.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/landowners-fight-pipeline-in-case-headed-to-us-appeals-court-20180509-h0zvfj

Landowners fight pipeline in case headed to US appeals court

The pipeline is routed to run through the farm George Jones' family owned for seven generations but state law meant he couldn't even keep surveyors out.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/national/act/new-suburb-could-heighten-risk-of-flooding-on-light-rail-route-20180503-p4zd24.html

New suburb could heighten risk of flooding on light rail route

A new suburb planned for Canberra's north could heighten the risk of flooding along a section of Canberra's light rail route that was inundated during a one-in-100-year weather event earlier this year.

Canberra Times