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Consumers to feel the pinch of Eastern Europe Crisis says REISA

Barry Money, CEO of Real Institute of South Australia (REISA) foresees consumers carrying the can of high fuel prices across the board.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

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Realmark Urban Welcomes Ryan Smith as Equity Partner

Welcoming Ryan Smith as an equity partner in Realmark Urban, Managing Director of Realmark John Percudani said “The ‘Never give up’ is a mantra shared universally by successful sportspeople and real estate agents.

New South Wales (NSW)

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Bathampton Luxury Bowral acreage estate for sale - First National

Flawless 5.6 acre Hamptons style Southern Highlands estate for sale by Reece Woods First National Real Estate Bowral.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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Entertainer’s oasis Beaumaris for sale - Kay & Burton

71 Fourth Street for sale by Eleisha Doherty and Tommy McIntosh of Kay & Burton delivers ample space for all the family in Melbourne bayside suburb of Beaumaris.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Kirribilli terrace for sale with harbour views - The Agency

35 Willoughby Street Kirribilli for sale by Dino Gatti and Adrian Garcia of The Agency offers a classic Parisian style terrace with Sydney Harbour views.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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360° view Melbourne Magnolia sub-penthouse for sale - Kay & Burton

The sub-penthouse at 1601/601 St Kilda Road for sale by Eleisha Doherty and Tracy Tian Belcher of Kay & Burton showcases some of the best 360 degree views in Melbourne.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Historic Chatswood bungalow for sale first time in 60 years - The Agency

8 Albert Avenue Chatswood for sale by Dino Gatti and Adrian Garcia of The Agency is an award winning restored First World War cottage with Federation elements.

South Australia (SA)Adelaide

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REISA launching South Australian real estate into the future

The Real Estate Institute of South Australia launches its Future Leaders Taskforce consisting of the next generation of eight of the brightest, and highly motivated real estate professionals in South Australia.

National

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Deep Blue Company acquires conveyancing firm bytherules

Deep Blue Company (DBC) has successfully completed the acquisition of conveyancing firm, bytherules (BTR).

National

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OIKOS Real Estate launches with a focus on relationships and creating life-long clients

With over 25 years of combined real estate and business experience, Nunzio Lo Castro, Harrison Mastrapostolos and Angela Mastrapostolos have joined forces to launch their own brand, OIKOS Real Estate, powered by UrbanX.

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http://www.afr.com/markets/the-rba-cant-lift-rates-when-house-prices-are-falling-20180501-h0zhxm

The RBA can't lift rates when house prices are falling

House prices are dropping well ahead of a tightening monetary policy cycle, complicating the RBA's efforts to escape rates at "emergency" levels.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/commercial/hotels-and-leisure/yours-for-just-20m-great-keppel-island-on-the-market-as-terry-agnew-seeks-exit-20180501-h0zhht

Yours for just $20m: Great Keppel Island on the market as Terry Agnew seeks exit

Property tycoon Terry Agnew is cutting his losses and selling Great Keppel Island after battling to secure funding to develop a luxury casino resort on a 162-hectare portion of the island at the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/national/act/contentious-red-hill-land-could-become-massive-storage-facility-20180426-p4zbsj.html

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/foreign-money-needed-for-buildtorent-funds-20180430-h0zfz5

Foreign money needed for build-to-rent funds

Limits on managed investment trusts could put a brake on the foreign capital needed for a build-to-rent sector in Australia.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/old-office-building-at-499-kent-street-sold-for-over-50-million-20180430-h0zfzv

Old office building at 499 Kent Street sold for over $50 million

A Sydney-based Chinese investor and developer has forked out just over $50 million for a commercial freehold building and site at 499 Kent Street in Sydney with plans for future redevelopment.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/bulldozers-in-every-street-nsw-govt-facing-suburban-revolt-over-new-housing-code-20180427-p4zc48.html

'Bulldozers in every street': NSW govt facing suburban revolt over new housing code

The NSW government is facing a suburban revolt over its new medium-density housing code, with one mayor predicting bulldozers in every street if the rules are implemented.

Sydney Morning Herald

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/politics/act/civic-library-could-be-moved-in-plan-to-renew-canberra-arts-precinct-20180423-p4zb6o.html

Civic library could be moved in plan to renew Canberra arts precinct

It has a rating of two-and-a-half stars on Trip Adviser despite hosting a comedy festival and speigeltent in recent weeks, but Canberra's Civic Square could be in for a makeover.

The Canberra Times

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/brisbane-cbd-parkland-proposed-ahead-of-development-20180427-p4zc2l.html

Brisbane CBD parkland proposed ahead of development

High-rise CBD buildings will be reduced to rubble and replaced with parkland as a developer prepares the land for the next development.

Brisbane Times