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3 Powerful Communication Tips for Agents: Rik Rushton

An accomplished communications professional and performance coach, Rik Rushton has worked with agencies around Australia, as well as big-name institutions like: Emirates, Holden, Cricket Australia, Collingwood Football Club and many more.

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The Economy

John McGrath – A million dollar median has created wealth for many homeowners

Here are the million dollar markets of the East Coast according to John McGrath founder and executive director of McGrath Estate Agents.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

‘St. Brelades’: Tightly held Woolwich home in premium waterfront location - Ray White

Occupying a street-to-waterfront landholding featuring stunning river views, this Woolwich trophy home is for sale by Chris Wilkins of Ray White Drummoyne.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Brand new architect designed home Paddington - The Agency

Geoform Architect designed Paddington home for sale by Ben Collier of The Agency, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, "Its very rare that a brand new home in Paddington hits the market."

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Contemporary family and entertainers' Wooloowin sanctuary for sale - Place

Only 7Km from Brisbane CBD this stunning home in leafy Wooloowin designed by Profile Architecture is for sale by Patrick McKinnon of Place Ascot.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Prestigious Robertson home offers contemporary luxury 15 minutes from Brisbane City - Sotheby’s

For sale by Michael Vettoretto of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA the magnificent home "makes its mark" from the outset.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne Brighton

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Get to know Tracy Tian Belcher of Kay & Burton

“I often feel blessed to live in such a beautiful part of the world and I am privileged to have a job selling this wonderful lifestyle to my clients.”

National Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Architecture

Founder of Carr architecture and interior design studio Sue Carr recognised in 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours

In recognition of significant service to interior design, to education, and to women in business. "I am humbled to have been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia. It has been a rich and rewarding journey, and one I continue to share with so many remarkable and talented people."

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Elwood home with industrial style extension sold by The Agency and Whiting & Co.

The 5-bedroom home was sold by Sam Hobbs and Justin Reed of The Agency in conjunction with Marcus Peters of Whiting & Co.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Iconic St Kilda residence 'Granada' sold off-market for $5.25m - The Agency

The Spanish Mission style home was sold by Sam Hobbs of The Agency after just 3 inspections.

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http://thenewdaily.com.au/entertainment/celebrity/2017/11/21/taylor-swift-house/?utm_source=Responsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20171121_PM_Update

Privacy-seeking Taylor Swift makes Beverly Hills home into a fortress

Taylor Swift has received approval to build an almost two-metre tall visibility block around her front porch.

The New Daily

http://blogs.unsw.edu.au/cityfutures/blog/2017/11/facts-sink-glib-housing-supply-mantra-the-focus-must-be-on-affordable-rental/

Facts sink glib housing supply mantra – the focus must be on affordable rental

ANU academics Ben Phillips and Cukkoo Joseph have blown a hole in the sacred claim that fixing housing unaffordability is simply a matter of boosting housing supply.

City Futures Blog

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-11-20/foreign-investment-surcharge-could-turn-away-buyers-agents-warn/9171982

Foreign investment surcharge could turn buyers away from South Australia, agents warn

Real estate agents specialising in overseas investors have warned the South Australian government a new levy on foreign investment will damage the state's reputation as a good place to invest.

ABC

http://www.afr.com/news/economy/rba-calls-out-lack-of-transparency-in-mortgage-rates-20171120-gzp2on?eid=Email%3Annn-16OMN00049-ret_newsl-membereng%3Annn-06/09/2016-BeforeTheBell-dom-business-nnn-afr-u&et_cid=29105325&et_rid=1925785124&Channel=Email&EmailTypeCode=&LinkName=http%3A//www.afr.com/news/economy/rba-calls-out-lack-of-transparency-in-mortgage-rates-20171120-gzp2on%3Feid%3DEmail%3Annn-16OMN00049-ret_newsl-membereng%3Annn-06%252F09%252F2016-BeforeTheBell-dom-business-nnn-afr-u&Email_name=BTB-11-21&Day_Sent=21112017

RBA calls out lack of transparency in mortgage rates

The RBA has called for more transparency on mortgage rates as the gap in mortgage rates between new and old borrowers widens.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/the-housing-boom-is-over-but-so-is-the-mining-drag-hsbcs-paul-bloxham-20171120-gzoszk?eid=Email%3Annn-16OMN00049-ret_newsl-membereng%3Annn-06/09/2016-BeforeTheBell-dom-business-nnn-afr-u&et_cid=29105325&et_rid=1925785124&Channel=Email&EmailTypeCode=&LinkName=http%3A//www.afr.com/real-estate/the-housing-boom-is-over-but-so-is-the-mining-drag-hsbcs-paul-bloxham-20171120-gzoszk%3Feid%3DEmail%3Annn-16OMN00049-ret_newsl-membereng%3Annn-06%252F09%252F2016-BeforeTheBell-dom-business-nnn-afr-u&Email_name=BTB-11-21&Day_Sent=21112017

The housing boom is over, but so is the mining drag

A slowdown in the housing market will not lead to a hit in consumer spending because Australian households have been paying spare cash into their mortgages rather than withdrawing it.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.smh.com.au/business/the-economy/housing-supply-alone-wont-fix-the-affordability-crisis-modelling-shows-20171119-gzobxa.html

Housing supply alone won't fix the affordability crisis, modelling shows

Claims that simply increasing the number of homes in Sydney will fix the housing affordability crisis have been challenged by new modelling.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/real-estate/chinese-buyers-go-cool-on-australia-homes

Chinese buyers go cool on Australia homes

Chinese demand for Australian residential property has eased because of tighter capital controls imposed by Beijing and tougher restrictions on mortgage lending by local banks.

Business Times

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/bargainhunt-buyers-bussed-in-as-brisbane-unit-sales-fall-over/news-story/ce18697f5a0129ae6ea4a3d0086f6ec0

Bargain-hunt buyers bussed in as Brisbane unit sales fall over

The wave of new apartments flooding the Brisbane market has spawned property tours in which bargain hunters are bussed to newly built projects where defaults — largely by Chinese buyers — have led to units being put back on the market at deep discounts.

The Australian