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Drumferg Estate: Secluded acreage with craftsman built residence and private lake

A sizeable home office space, including private access and amenities, provides the best of both worlds in the one idyllic location. For sale by Sue Gratton of Circa Heritage and Lifestyle Property.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

'Olive Trees': bush serenity close to amenities

Enjoy the fresh country air and clear sounds of the Australian bush from this private homestead. For sale by Judy Goodger and Matthew Foote of Place New Farm.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Behind the ‘Smart’ studio that designed ‘the best house in the world’

“I know that emotive connection to architecture is real, so our work considers light, volume, harmony and delight,” Smart Design Studio Founder and Creative Director William Smart.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Get to know Robert Alfeldi of McGrath Pyrmont-Sydney

"I see a very strong second half of 2021 for luxury property and investors returning to the market as rents stabilize."

Tasmania (Tas.)

Featured Property

The enduring appeal of heritage homes: Wentworth House

Sold by Dominic Romeo of Circa Heritage and Lifestyle Property, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, “The dream and romance of owning a historic house is what captivates people.”

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Portsea seaside haven sold in 2 days over Zoom

Sold by Liz Jensen, Troy Schwarze and Lorna Duffy of Kay & Burton, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, “We are seeing a highly motivated keenness to secure a humble getaway, a luxury property or a new permanent home by the seaside.”

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

Auction for this single level sensation by The Agency

Caulfield South property for sale is to go under the hammer and is ideal for downsizers or young growing families, according to Eyal Malka of The Agency.

Victoria (Vic.)

The Economy

Inaugural report gives a snapshot of Victorian rental industry

The Commissioner for Residential Tenancies’ inaugural report, Renting in Victoria: Snapshot 2020 has been welcomed by the Minister for Consumer Affairs.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

Perth properties sell 57 days faster than September last year

Data from the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia finds houses in Perth are selling 27 days quicker last month, according to president Damian Collins.

National

The Economy

REIA welcomes mortgage repayments resumption across the nation

REIA says resumption of mortgage repayments on nearly half the deferred mortgages and small business loans is a promising sign for the economy.

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News Roundup

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/the-times/grenfell-disaster-fire-stairs-were-filled-with-smoke/news-story/8d277c158c801b7389d3bc2bfc6973c1

Grenfell disaster: fire stairs were filled with smoke

A 'Sunday Times' investigation has established the narrow stairwell serving as the building’s only fire escape proved a significant obstacle to saving lives.

The Australian

http://thenewdaily.com.au/money/property/2017/06/23/property-prices-solitary-living/

The shift to solitary living is massively inflating property prices

Australians increasingly choose to live alone, and will push up prices and sprawl unless we accept higher density living.

The New Daily

https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/slow-road-to-recovery-as-perth-house-prices-hit-bottom-ng-b88517616z

Slow road to recovery as Perth house prices hit bottom

Perth home prices have bottomed out and will start to rise.

The West Australian

http://www.smh.com.au/business/the-economy/the-cities-that-run-the-world-20170623-gwx4y2.html

The cities that run the world

There are more than 500 cities with one million people or more, but only an elite 50 are global cities.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/commercial/beef-farmers-back-and-driving-up-prices-david-goodfellow-20170620-gwujan

Beef farmers back and driving up prices

Cashed up local farmers – especially in the beef sector – are competing for rural property and driving up prices at the smaller end of the market.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/nsw-government-fails-to-act-on-proposed-building-industry-reforms-for-almost-two-years-20170620-gwutt5.html

NSW government fails to act on building industry standard reforms

Private businesses, or certifiers, are currently contracted to ensure buildings meet their legal requirements, and some say they are routinely signing off unsafe buildings as ready to be occupied.

The Sydney Morning Herald

https://sourceable.net/police-investigate-cfmeu-setka-threats/

Police Investigate CFMEU Setka Threats

Police have been asked to investigate “thuggish” threats by the CFMEU boss that he will expose ABCC inspectors and make their children "ashamed of who their parents are".

Sourceable

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-06-22/housing-crisis-looms-for-older-australians/8641692

Housing 'crisis' looms for older Australians

Some older Australians are facing difficulties finding suitable housing, others are carrying a mortgage into retirement, says the Council on the Ageing.

ABC