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French-inspired Rose Bay home sold by The Agency in a week

This refined residence attracted interest from young families as well as downsizers for its easy, convenient lifestyle. Sold by Ben Collier of The Agency.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

'One Macquarie' riverfront apartment sold by Place in one week

Sold by Judy Goodger and Matthew Foote of Place New Farm, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, "I have never seen such a high level of competition when it comes to buying property in Brisbane.”

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Spacious St Kilda ‘Holly Residences’ penthouse sold by The Agency

Sold by Jesse Raeburn and Sam Hobbs of The Agency, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, “We have seen a strong demand for larger properties, with multiple living areas and home offices.”

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

House-sized Walan apartment capturing Brisbane city and river views - Place

Set within the iconic Walan Apartments, this full-floor residence delivers 4 bedroom luxury with an enviable riverfront lifestyle. For sale by Simon and Courtney Caulfield of Place Kangaroo Point.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Full floor Silt apartment delivers cutting-edge inner city living - Place

Award winning bureau proberts designed Kangaroo Point apartment for sale by Annabelle O’Hare and Simon Caulfield of Place Kangaroo Point.

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The Economy

A new record in housing finance approvals - REIA

The April 2021 Lending to Households and Business figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that the value of new loan commitments for housing rose for the second consecutive month after a brief fall in February which came after eight consecutive months of growth, according to the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA).

National

The Economy

REAP Dashboard launched at AREC 21

78% of Real Estate Business owners don’t know how well their business is performing say REAP's Chris Mercer and Aaron David.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

People

Get to know Ben Brock of REAL Specialists

A lifelong resident of South East Queensland, Ben Brock has a unique first-hand perspective that allows him to truly understand the needs and desires of his clientele.

Queensland (Qld)

People

REAL Specialists takes over admin tasks for First National Real Estate Western Edge

REAL Specialists have taken over the daily administrative tasks of Property Managers at First National Real Estate Western Edge in the Chinchilla and Toowoomba regions, west of Brisbane.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

Get to know Mark Ibrahim of Coronis Group

"We have mapped out some exciting goals and I see my role as being key to ensuring that we remain focussed while navigating any challenges that present along the way."

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News Roundup

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/business/house-prices-play-second-fiddle-to-units-in-almost-half-our-cities/news-story/db03cf766ad1ba2c6704a39036a50613

House prices play second fiddle to units in almost half our cities

Apartment and unit prices have grown more than house prices in the past 20 years in almost half of the nation’s capitals, News Corp analysis reveals.

The Daily Telegraph

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/capital-controls-hit-foreign-buyers-in-brisbane-says-ubs/news-story/c22be1691ffd12de9c3842302dfd8472

Capital controls hit foreign buyers in Brisbane, says UBS

The Brisbane apartment market is seeing one in five foreign buyers fail to settle due to tighter capital controls, according to investment bank UBS.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/commercial/development/hong-kongs-li-kashing-sells-skyscraper-for-world-record-68b-20171102-gzdz8r

A 73-storey Hong Kong tower has been sold for a world record price

Hong Kong's richest man Li Ka-shing has sold his skyscraper to CHMT Peaceful Development Asia Property for $HK40.2 billion ($6.8bn), the world's biggest ever single property sale.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.domain.com.au/news/developer-who-knocked-down-heritage-facade-of-hensley-hall-in-potts-point-fined-6000-by-city-of-sydney-council-20171103-gzdont/

Developer who knocked down Potts Point heritage facade fined $6000 by City of Sydney Council

The developer who smashed down the protected heritage facade of a 1912 building in Potts Point has been fined $6000 by the City of Sydney Council as well as being ordered to rebuild the wall.

Domain

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/winning-awards-for-architecture-but-not-popularity-home-renovation-market-slows-20171103-gze3lq

Home renovation market slows

Official figures show Australia is losing its love for home renovations.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.thenatureofcities.com/2017/04/30/re-wilding-cities-nature/?utm_content=buffer871ff&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Re-Wilding: Cities by Nature

The historic gardens of Western civilization typically include segments that were municipal areas, hunting grounds, or, on occasion, fragments of the region’s original forest.

The Nature of Cities

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/mortgage-stress-soars-to-record-highs-as-borrowers-struggle-with-jumbo-loans-20171101-gzd5so

Mortgage stress soars to record highs as borrowers struggle with jumbo loans

The number of Australian families facing mortgage distress has soared by nearly 20% in the past six months to more than 900,000.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.sgsep.com.au/maps/thirdspace/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=When%20does%20your%20commute%20begin%20Visualising%20Opal%20data&utm_content=When%20does%20your%20commute%20begin%20Visualising%20Opal%20data%20CID_bde5c4dde890f59c8cc597e0f0e0b626&utm_source=Email%20marketing%20software&utm_term=Read%20the%20full%20article%20here#map12

Visualising Opal data

Transport NSW's recent release of Opal data can provide a better understanding of commuter patterns, infrastructure requirements, and public transport usage.

SGS Economics & Planning