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Brisbane City Council share five distinct visions for Victoria Park

The public has been given a glimpse into the future direction of Victoria Park after Brisbane City Council unveiled five concepts from the city's leading designers.

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RE/Max conference identifies Asia-Pacific as major growth area

Large commercial property investments on the radar of buyers in Hong Kong and mainland China.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Ray White and Loan Market's Concierge team donates $5000 to Orange Sky Australia

A Brisbane-based charity which helps the homeless with free mobile laundries and hot showers is the beneficiary of a $5,000 donation from Ray White and Loan Market.

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Three essential steps for negotiating a salary increase

Associate Director of Iconic Recruit, Elisiva Caesar, examines what is needed to have a positive and productive conversation with your manager about a potential salary increase.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Brand new penthouse with boutique riverfront address

Positioned atop an exclusive development, this expansive residence showcases never to be built out city and river views, including a rarely available private rooftop entertaining space. For sale by Kierin Strachan and Jeanette Jensen of Bold Residential.

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The Economy

Building approvals down but there is hope

Kickstarting major infrastructure projects, along with interest rate and tax cuts should jolt activity in the building industry, according to experts.

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The Economy

Higher auction volumes in final week of winter

The seasonal impact of Spring may already be starting to show in the national auction market, with the latest results from CoreLogic indicating a rise in volume for the combined capital cities in the week finishing September 1.

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The Economy

National dwelling values increase for the first time since October 2017

The CoreLogic August Home Value Index results showed the recovery in housing values accelerated in August 2019 with national dwelling values increasing by 0.8 per cent over the month

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Sydney eastern suburbs specialist Albert Sassoon joins McGrath

McGrath Estate Agents has announced that top eastern suburbs specialist Albert Sassoon has joined the agency as part of the Edgecliff team.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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Level 82: Melbourne Trophy Skyhome

Situated above the clouds, this magnificent penthouse apartment sprawls across the entire 82nd floor of Melbourne's Eureka Tower. For sale by Gerald Betts and Cristina Porto of RT Edgar Albert Park.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/street-talk/mcgrath-franchisees-list-catalogue-of-problems-20160828-gr2vcc

McGrath franchisees list catalogue of problems

McGrath real estate group's trouble are unlikely to be relieved with a management shake-up if concerned franchisees are to be believed.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/milliondollar-smile-of-a-real-estate-agent-who-knows-her-business/news-story/406dbe08d011f28582b14c3ba99f18c8

Million-dollar smile of a real estate agent who knows her business

The property boom has created a new group of real estate agent millionaires.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/signs-strong-for-spring-property-sales-in-sydney-and-melbourne-20160828-gr2uxf

Signs for good spring property sales in Sydney and Melbourne

Almost 75% of apartments in a planned block of flats on Sydney's north shore sold within three hours of being offered on Saturday, highlighting the strength of demand for Sydney property.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/new-bendable-concrete-saving-time-in-road-works-an?mid=45cd955c6d&utm_source=Newsletter%20Lists&utm_campaign=ddb6dd9d76-Architecture%20and%20Design%20Newsletter%20-%20201&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3aac924711-ddb6dd9d76-100081773

New bendable concrete stronger and longer lasting than regular

Scientists from the Nanyang Technological Institute, Singapore, have invented a new type of concrete that has bendable properties, high strength and durability.

Architecture and Design

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/mark-steinert-lays-out-the-challenge-of-housing-affordability-20160828-gr2vaq

Mark Steinert lays out the challenge of housing affordability

Housing affordability will be a defining issue of the next decade says Mark Steinert, CEO of Stockland and president of the Property Council.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.domain.com.au/news/buying-a-house-at-auction-what-to-do-when-it-passes-in-20160826-gr29wi/

Buying a house at auction: what to do when it passes in

Hundreds of properties are being passed in at auction as capital city residential listings spike up for spring and buyers become more cautious.

Domain

http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/buying/subtropical-island-for-sale-for-289000/news-story/11f9a40855f024ca5097016f994174ee

Sub-tropical island for sale for $289000

For just $289,000, prospective buyers can purchase Queensland’s Suna Island, a sub-tropical island located in the in the Great Sandy Strait between the Dimonds, North Maaroom, and Fraser islands.

news.com.au

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/realestate/news/nsw-real-estate-rising-number-of-parents-buying-investment-properties-for-childrens-future/news-story/a64de974a2b65e12cde57acbca9fccd2

Parents fearing higher prices buy units for kids

A Milsons Point mum has joined the new wave of parents giving their children a leg-up into Sydney’s booming property market after buying a lower North Shore apartment for her six-year-old daughter.

The Daily Telegraph