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Derek Trebilcock Ascot entertainer for sale - Place

The 1910 Queenslander at 48 Charlton Street for sale by Drew Davies and Patrick McKinnon of Place Ascot on 1,012sqm has been redesigned to meet the needs of modern families.

New South Wales (NSW)

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Graceful heritage Moss Vale home for sale - The Agency

39 Robertson Road Moss Vale for sale by Ben Olofsen and Stephanie Blatch of The Agency delivers character and charm in a convenient Southern Highlands location.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Parkside Victorian terrace for sale Randwick - The Agency

28 The Avenue Randwick for sale by Bethwyn Richards and Jess McGrath of The Agency combines traditional features with modern style overlooking Alison Park.

Western Australia (WA)

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Innovative Quedjinup home for sale in stunning WA bush setting – The Agency

353 Yungarra Drive Quedjinup for sale by Tommy McNeil of The Agency delivers innovative Balinese style in a rural setting.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Hamptons-inspired luxury Ascot home for sale - Place

142 Yabba Street Ascot for sale by Drew Davies and Carter Lagana of Place Ascot provides the pinnacle in living and entertaining with prestigious address.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Six-bedrooms and city views Red Hill home for sale - Place

27 Elston Street Red Hill for sale by Heath Williams and Tonia Ivanni of Place New Farm presents a buying, renovation or investment opportunity close to Brisbane CBD.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

McGrath smashes the billion-dollar barrier in Sydney’s Greater West

McGrath West offices are celebrating this week as they’ve reached their $1 billion target ahead of their June 30th target.

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RESO’s technology is achieving what most agents thought impossible – keeping vendors and buyers happy and inspired in a changing market

According to Emily Morgan, the revolutionary benefits of RESO’s technology are coming into sharp focus for anyone buying or selling property in the current changing and increasingly challenging market.

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The Economy

Building approvals fell 3.1 per cent in March - HIA

The Australian Bureau of Statistics today released its monthly building approvals data for March for detached houses and multi-units covering all states and territories.

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AREC 2022 reveals powerhouse line up of speakers

The Australasian Real Estate Conference (AREC) now in its 24th year, will draw upon 33 speakers from overseas and around Australia in an intensive program for residential sales and property management. The two-day conference returns to the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre on Sunday 29 May and Monday 30 May.

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News Roundup

https://www.thehotelconversation.com.au/news/2018/06/14/w-hotel-announced-ribbon-development-sydney/1528935445

W Hotel announced for Ribbon development Sydney

W Sydney will form part of Marriott International’s rapidly-expanding portfolio of 18 hotels in Australia, who have close to 20 properties under development in Australia including The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne, The Ritz-Carlton Perth, and The Tasman, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart.

The Hotel Conversation

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/national/act/a-bit-grand-designs-on-site-at-the-anu-s-new-260-million-precinct-20180611-p4zkte.html

'A bit Grand Designs': On site at the ANU's new $260 million precinct

"We've gone a bit Grand Designs," staff at the Australian National University explain as they lead the way through scaffolds and puddles on site at the university's new $263 million development.

Canberra Times

https://www.afr.com/real-estate/gene-and-brian-sherman-sell-woollahra-home-corinth-for-around-16-million-20180612-h11aqr

Gene and Brian Sherman sell Woollahra home "Corinth" for around $16 million

Sydney's eastern suburbs' well-known art patrons Dr Gene and Brian Sherman have sold their Woollahra home, the 1880s residence "Corinth" ahead of auction, for around $16 million.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/powerhouse-documents-show-ultimo-sell-off-plans-20180612-p4zkxn.html

Powerhouse documents show Ultimo sell-off plans

The NSW government has quietly costed the sell-off of parts of the Powerhouse Museum site at Ultimo for residential and commercial development according to "sensitive" documents made public on Tuesday.

Sydney Morning Herald

https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/west-gate-tunnel-project-embroiled-in-industrial-relations-stand-off-20180610-p4zknx.html

West Gate Tunnel project embroiled in industrial relations stand-off

Victoria’s biggest transport project, the $6.7 billion West Gate Tunnel, is embroiled in an industrial relations stand-off between the consortium appointed to build it and Victoria’s powerful building unions.

The Age

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/optus-stadium-jetty-would-you-take-the-ferry-to-the-footy-20180611-p4zksu.html

Optus Stadium jetty: Would you take the ferry to the footy?

Football fans attending the West Coast Eagles’ next home game at Optus Stadium now have the option of taking a ferry, with the opening of the new $5 million Burswood Jetty.

WA Today

https://www.afr.com/news/economy/sydney-melbourne-prices-to-fall-9pc-on-labors-negative-gearing-changes-20180611-h118hg

Sydney, Melbourne prices to fall 9pc on Labor's negative gearing changes

Sydney and Melbourne's already faltering house prices are set to slide by another 9 per cent under Labor's planned property tax changes which would be the equivalent of borrowing costs rising by more than 20 per cent.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.afr.com/real-estate/blue-skys-rob-shand-sells-brisbane-home-20180611-h1194r

Blue Sky's Rob Shand sells Brisbane home

Former chief executive of the embattled Blue Sky Alternative Investments Rob Shand has sold his rural home in Pullenvale, Brisbane, for an undisclosed price.

The Australian Financial Review