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Bilinga beachfront penthouse sold for $1.7 million - REAL Specialists

A three-level penthouse in the Gold Coast suburb of Bilinga has been sold for $1.7 million through Kasey Pereira of REAL Specialists.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Design

Deal Corp redesigns McKinnon to suit post COVID-19 lifestyles

Flexible floor plans have been added to the top floor of Dealcorp's MCKN development in south-east Melbourne, which is being sold through Projects by Buxton Real Estate's Heath Thompson.

National Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

The Economy

The Crystal Ball is Broken - Damian Hackett and predicting the market

Damian Hackett of Place Estate Agents looks at what 2020 meant for the industry and what this means for the future?

National Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

John McGrath – All signs point to growth in Melbourne & surrounds

John McGrath, founder and executive director, McGrath Estate Agents says Melbourne and surrounding regional areas are showing signs of potential growth and are likely to bounce back as they have after past crises.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Prestigious Brisbane Corso family residence

This tri-level riverfront home features wraparound lap pool, private deep-water jetty, and custom-built wet bar. For sale by Sarah Hackett of Place.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

People

Kay & Burton Concierge

Residents of Melbourne metro and Mornington Peninsula areas can access Kay & Burton's Concierge, a referral service for everything from styling a home for sale, to major renovations, dog walking, or wine recommendations.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Grand European-inspired Brisbane penthouse

Featuring expansive living spaces and access to Castlebar Cove’s resort-like amenities, this dual-level home is for sale by Sarah Hackett of Place Bulimba.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Spectacular Brisbane riverfront apartment sold to local Teneriffe family - McGrath

Ground floor riverfront apartment sold within two weeks for $5.7 Million by Brett Greensill and Andrea Crossan of McGrath New Farm.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Brisbane River home bought from Melbourne, sight unseen

The riverhome was sold for $3,525,000 by Sarah Hackett of Place Bulimba.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane Gold Coast Sunshine Coast

The Economy

Why should you use a buyer’s agent in QLD’s current market?

While 2020 has thrown up an unprecedented amount of uncertainty in the real estate industry, buyer interest in Queensland has risen 18 per cent in the last six months.

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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