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One Patonga: Luxury beachside escape – Cullen Royle

This luxe NSW Central Coast retreat is for sale by Deborah Cullen of Cullen Royle in conjunction with Trent Iverson of Harris Iverson.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Waterfront luxury with views over Sydney and the Bay – Ray White

Enviably positioned on the Bay Run circuit, this bespoke family home presents as a home of distinction in a prime foreshore location. For sale by Chris Wilkins of Ray White Drummoyne.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Resort style living in Paddington's best street - The Agency

Tranquil and open, yet embedded within the vibrant Paddington lifestyle, this freestanding home is for sale via Ben Collier of The Agency.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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House-sized Melbourne apartment 'Lucient' with stunning views – The Agency

For sale by Brendan Walker and Jesse Raeburn of The Agency, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA the apartment lets you “downsize without downgrading.”

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Potts Point sub penthouse with 270° views of Sydney Harbour sold prior to auction - McGrath

Omnia sub penthouse sold by Simon Exleton of McGrath Double Bay who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, "Interest came from people downsizing from large houses, from up-sizers keen on the double-sized floorplan, investors and buyers drawn to Potts Point for its cosmopolitan lifestyle."

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Hawthorn and The Agency join forces

Hawthorn is pleased to welcome The Agency onboard as its Official Real Estate Partner.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

The Australian dream is alive and well - REIV

For the first time, houses in metro Melbourne surpassed a median value of $1m jumping by 8.8 per cent from the previous quarter to land at $1,004,500.

Queensland (Qld)

People

Get to know Real Specialists Principal Eugene Stone

In sales for more than 50 years, Eugene says it's important to "move to what moves you".

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Private Brisbane River sanctuary for sale for first time in 50 years - Place

Next door to Chelmer Sailing Club, this riverfront residence delivers multiple living and entertaining spaces. For sale by Ann-Karyn Fraser of Place New Farm.

South Australia (SA)Adelaide

People

Get to know Mark Wedding of REAL Specialists

With over 25 years in high-level corporate management, Mark is bringing his passion for the industry to work with clients thinking of buying, selling, and investing in Adelaide.

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News Roundup

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-retail-housing-20170929-story.html#nws=mcnewsletter

Dying shopping malls can make room for new condos and apartments

The demise of retail centres across the US provides one of the best chances to add needed housing in California’s urban regions.

LA Times

https://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au/news/16916-no-evidence-chinese-buyers-are-driving-up-housing-prices?utm_source=SmartPropertyInvestment&utm_campaign=09_10_17&utm_medium=email&utm_content=2

‘No evidence’ Chinese buyers are driving up housing prices

Despite the public perception that Chinese buyers are pushing up housing prices, there’s “no evidence” of this, according to a new report from China research group, Cross Border Management.

Smart Property Investment

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-08/inner-city-retirement-high-rises-increasing-perth/9024936

'Like living on a cruise ship': WA retirement villages enter a new generation

A projected shortage of retirement village units over the next decade has left those in the industry scrambling to catch up, as discerning seniors demand ever more sophisticated facilities at their new homes.

ABC

http://www.smh.com.au/business/property/the-8b-exodus-sydney-home-owners-are-selling-up-and-queensland-is-the-big-winner-20171005-gyvdco.html

The $8 billion Sydney exodus

Sydney home owners are selling up and Queensland is the big winner

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/the-downside-of-purplebricks-12000-fee-house-still-for-sale-20171005-gyuple

The downside of Purplebricks: $12,000 fee, house still for sale

When Kerryn Lehmann decided to sell her Sydney home through Purplebricks, she thought she'd save thousands in commission, but she hasn't sold her house and has been left with a $12,000 bill.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.dezeen.com/2017/10/05/neave-brown-interview-high-rise-buildings-only-for-very-rich-social-housing/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Dezeen%20Mail%20538&utm_content=Dezeen%20Mail%20538%20Version%20A%20CID_1727bdb18744c26781ddd4023256eee7&utm_source=Dezeen%20Mail&utm_term=Read%20the%20interview

High-rise buildings should only be used to house the very rich, says Neave Brown

Tower blocks like Grenfell should never have been built, says 2018 Royal Gold Medallist Neave Brown, who believes high-rise housing ostracises council tenants.

Dezeen

https://theconversation.com/vital-signs-the-data-is-mixed-but-worrying-signs-from-mortgagees-85035

Vital Signs: the data is mixed but worrying signs from mortgagees

In the US leading up to 2008, many borrowers with adjustable-rate mortgages didn’t realise the rates ratcheted up sharply after a period.

The Conversation

https://sourceable.net/australia-must-improve-waterproofing-standards-practices/

Australia Must Improve Waterproofing Standards and Practices

Australian waterproofing standards and practices lag those in the UK and the US, says Paul Evans, President of the Australian Institute of Waterproofing.

Sourceable