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‘Planetrees’: Sophisticated country living with boutique income stream

Whether it is a lifestyle change or escape to the country with substantial income in place and future potential, Planetrees Estate has it all in one of Victoria’s most picturesque locations. For sale by Sue Gratton of Circa Heritage and Lifestyle Property.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne Brighton

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Buyer purchases Tuscan style apartment for his wife to create art

The buyer loved this building so much he purchased all 3 apartments in the building. Sold by Chelsie Cargill and Alex Schiavo of Kay & Burton.

New South Wales (NSW)

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Stunning Southern Highlands estate on 65 acres for sale: The Agency

Horse lovers take note of this outstanding French inspired farmhouse with Olympic sized arena and stabling for six horses, nestled in beautiful Berrima, for sale through Ben Olofsen and Cameron McKillop of The Agency.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Husband buys Norman Park home while wife is away on girls’ weekend

The magnificent Queenslander with city views was sold sold on first open home after 3 days on the market by Shane Hicks of Place Bulimba.

Victoria (Vic.)

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Real estate stars shine in Victoria at REIV awards online

The 2020 REIV Awards for Excellence and Commercial & Industrial Marketing Awards were held online due to COVID-19 this year with innovation being a strong theme.

Tasmania (Tas.)

The Economy

Market activity returns to pre-COVID-19 levels in Tasmania: REIT

The REIT's September Quarterly Report shows market activity is on target to achieve a ninth successive record year.

New South Wales (NSW)

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Rustic Country Charm and Refined Contemporary Style for sale: The Agency

This property offers the best of both worlds with all the charm of a country home and convenience of modern living, for sale through Ben Olofsen and Cameron McKillop of The Agency.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

Perth hits rental crisis as vacancy rate plummets below one per cent - REIWA

REIWA President Damian Collins said the vacancy rate is tracking to potentially reach the lowest we have seen which was 0.8 per cent in March 2007.

National

The Economy

As state borders open we need to remain vigilant: REIA

While no incidences of COVID-19 have occurred in the real estate industry, REIA president Adrian Kelly states we need to continue safe practices.

Western Australia (WA)

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Historic WA deceased estate hotel for sale through Ray White

Freehold interest on this 120 year old hotel and two retail shops for sale through Phil Zoiti of Ray White Commercial (WA).

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News Roundup

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/firsthome-buyers-return-to-market-enticed-by-grants/news-story/a1a16854b354644bbd9236a915a144ea

First-home buyers return to market, enticed by grants

First-home buyers are coming back into the market after months on the sidelines, drawn by government grants in some states that came into effect on 1 July.

The Australian

http://thenewdaily.com.au/money/property/2017/07/09/tasmania-cheapest-auction/

Despite rapid price growth, there are still bargains in Tasmania

Australia's cheapest sale at the weekend was in Tasmania.

The New Daily

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/lendlease-global-push-gains-pace-in-us-britain/news-story/c08e46609b2ec2e9da11a5a413dc2a08

Lendlease global push gains pace in US, Britain

Lendlease is stepping up its global push with its next major development in London winning preliminary approval and its shift into the US apartment market gathering pace.

The Australian

https://www.domain.com.au/news/new-teachers-among-those-struggling-to-secure-housing-near-schools-20170709-gx54ij/

New teachers among those struggling to secure housing near schools

The education union is concerned new teachers are struggling to secure housing near schools in metropolitan areas.

Domain

https://www.dezeen.com/2017/07/07/10-low-cost-homes-could-help-tackle-global-housing-crisis-roundup/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Daily%20Dezeen%20Digest&utm_content=Daily%20Dezeen%20Digest%20CID_4fd1ce24d79fb28b4196e68b5f35258d&utm_source=Dezeen%20Mail&utm_term=More

10 low-cost homes that could help to tackle the global housing crisis

Dezeen takes a look at 10 properties around the world that have been completed on extremely tight budgets and offer a possible solution to housing shortages.

Dezeen

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/sydney-mortgage-costs-eat-almost-half-of-household-income-says-corelogic-20170707-gx6izk

Sydney mortgage costs eat almost half of household income

Sydney home owners now spend 45 per cent of their household income servicing their mortgage repayments, despite benefiting from record low interest rates.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au/opinion/16273-tips-for-buying-and-selling-in-winter?utm_content=2

Tips for buying and selling in winter

When it comes to entering the property market, instead of waiting for the perfect season and market conditions, it’s best to buy when you have the available finances.

Smart Property Investment

http://www.afr.com/personal-finance/tenants-highrise-fears-a-new-headache-for-apartment-investors-20170705-gx4xqq

Tenants' high-rise fears a new headache for apartment investors

Frightened high-rise tenants are imploring their landlords to move them to another property or rescind the lease because of fire concerns, and investors worried about valuations.

The Australian Financial Review