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Quentin Kilian appointed REIV CEO

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) today announced that Quentin Kilian will succeed Gil King as the organisation’s CEO from mid-February 2022. REIV President Adam Docking congratulated Mr Kilian on his appointment.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Stunning design draws buyers to Teneriffe warehouse apartment sold by McGrath

The 269sqm Teneriffe warehouse apartment in Winchcombe Carson Wool Stores sold by Brett Greensill and Andrea Crossin of McGrath New Farm.

Victoria (Vic.)

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Rapid growth sees Buxton expand into Bellarine region with launch of Drysdale office

The new Buxton office will be the sixth in the Greater Geelong area led Buxton Geelong Group Director Ben Riddle. Buxton CEO Nathan Jones said “Ben is a tremendous leader who has a long track record of attracting the best agents and those who share our vision”.

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The Economy

John McGrath – Will the holiday home replace the holiday?

Demand for regional property is surging as local buyers upgrade their homes and tens of thousands of city dwellers relocate to the regions according to John McGrath founder and executive director of McGrath Estate Agents.

The Economy

Another year of change as buyers set to make a move in 2022 says LJ Hooker

Australians to make major life changing decisions, including where they live, over the next year, according to LJ Hooker’s ‘What’s in Store for 2022?’ Trends Whitepaper by Mathew Tiller LJ Hooker Group’s Head of Research.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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'Dream' Drummoyne home for sale - Ray White

106 Gipps Street Drummoyne, for sale by Chris Wilkins of Ray White, was completed in 2020, delivering lavish scale entertaining and relaxing zones.

New South Wales (NSW)

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Award-winning Megalong Valley Invisible House for sale - The Agency

The Invisible House at 2493 Jenolan Caves Road Hampton for sale by Ben Collier of The Agency is situated on approx 162 acres and was awarded the 'Australian House of the Year'.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Michael Suttor designed Vaucluse home sold in 4 days - The Agency

Steven Chen Co-founder of The Agency successfully sold 178 Hopetoun Avenue Vaucluse for over $35m, more than double the price paid by the vendors in 2018.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne Brighton

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Creative marketing for private Brighton home - Kay & Burton

Registered viewers of 39 Black Street Brighton, for sale by Tommy McIntosh, Alex Schiavo and Chelsie Cargill of Kay & Burton Brighton, are gifted fresh coffee, cupcakes and a Negroni cocktail in a bespoke bottle.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Project Zero’ sustainable Brisbane house sold - Place New Farm

The award-winning zero impact Donovan Hill Architect designed Alderley home sold above guide by Heath Williams and Tonia Ivanni of Place New Farm.

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News Roundup

https://www.9news.com.au/national/2018/03/26/05/47/salim-mehajer-former-auburn-deputy-mayor-property-developer-drug-dealing-court-crime

Disgraced former property developer Salim Mehajer charged with dealing prescription medication

Former Auburn deputy mayor Salim Mehajer has been slapped with drug dealing charges a week after being declared bankrupt.

nine.com.au

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/rise-in-sydneys-house-prices-in-2018-still-likely-sqm-research-20180323-h0xvkd

Rise in Sydney's house prices in 2018 still likely: SQM Research

Sydney house prices stand a good chance of posting growth in 2018, despite expectations they will fall by as much as 4%, says Louis Christopher of property research group SQM Research.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/life/weekend-australian-magazine/town-jewels/news-story/b8a0be476df0f6e695d81c478014f3f1?utm_source=The%20Australian&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=editorial&utm_content=TodaySHeadlines

City living now a mug’s game?

The towns that deliver this nation’s best country-town lifestyles.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/nsw-starts-consultation-on-banning-cladding-types-in-construction-20180325-h0xxxa

NSW starts consultation on banning cladding types in construction

The NSW government is pushing ahead with steps to ban the use of combustible cladding, with the state's consumer watchdog asking for public submissions on the topic.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/vic/sonya-miller-and-olivia-christie-look-to-carve-a-niche-in-maledominated-sector-20180313-h0xepj

Sonya Miller and Olivia Christie look to carve a niche in male-dominated sector

After long careers in construction, development and project management, the duo has launched its first standalone development project under the banner of Dynamic Property Group.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.dezeen.com/2018/03/24/desert-sand-could-offer-low-carbon-concrete-alternative/

New material made from desert sand could offer low-carbon alternative to concrete

British scientists have developed a biodegradable construction material called Finite that is made from desert sand and is as strong as concrete but has half the carbon footprint.

Dezeen

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/mumanddad-investors-go-for--affordable-housing-20180320-h0xr76

Mum-and-dad investors go for affordable housing

Development Finance Partners has raised $1.1m to support the development of an eight-dwelling project in Miranda, Sydney, with two of those dwellings allocated to affordable housing.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.au/news/is-it-wise-to-buy-property-with-family-or-friends-247977.aspx

Is It Wise To Buy Property With Family Or Friends?

While buying a property with a friend or family member may appear to be a great idea, it could be a source of strife down the road, warns a new study from GlobalX.

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