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Consolidated Properties Group marks major milestone in diversity journey

Consolidated Properties Group boss Don O’Rorke has hailed its now female-dominated office as Hannah Tohill and Demi Panagakos both take up the positions of Residential Development Manager and Denai Rex as Assistant Development Manager.

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The Economy

Monetary policy remains conducive to house price growth, but headwinds could be on the horizon - CoreLogic

RBA maintained its current monetary policy settings, with the cash rate target remaining at 0.1%, and the interest rate on exchange settlement balances at 0.0%.

National

The Economy

What can go wrong when converting management authorities – A case study

There is often a great misunderstanding of the processes when selling a rent roll specifically as to what constitutes the sale of the portfolio.

National

The Economy

John McGrath – The Value Buy: Inner Ring Apartments

John McGrath founder and executive director of McGrath Estate Agents says the softening in apartment values due to the closed international borders is temporary and in the meantime, local buyers have the advantage.

National

People

RE/MAX adds two key corporate team members

RE/MAX Australia announced two strategic appointments Chris Fox RE/MAX Business Growth Manager and Daniel Mumford RE/MAX Client Engagement Manager. RE/MAX Managing Director Joel Davoren said the two latest additions to the team were a sign of strength and growth in the innovative, agile RE/MAX network.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Bronte beachfront home for sale with breathtaking ocean views – The Agency

This Bronte Beach home for sale by Ben Collier of The Agency is one of the closest to the sand.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

Featured Property

Gidgegannup acreage for sale offering award-winning luxury outside of Perth - The Agency

This prestigious Gidgegannup property for sale by Kerrie-lee Marrapodi of The Agency, showcases a distinctive modern façade on acres of natural beauty.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Bardon Art Deco residence “like a permanent vacation” – Place Kangaroo Point

The elegant sanctuary in Bardon for sale by Rebecca Russell and Simon Caulfield of Place Kangaroo Point, features a contemporary update and phenomenal Bardon views.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Albert Park family home for sale with cutting edge design - The Agency

Featuring a zen-like courtyard and contemporary interiors, the 3-bedroom Albert Park home for sale by Michael Paproth and Ben Hughes of The Agency.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Reimagined St Kilda oasis for sale - The Agency

Delivering cutting edge living in the heart of the seaside suburb, this single level St Kilda home for sale by Sam Hobbs and Justin Reed of The Agency.

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News Roundup

http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/australias-latest-property-boom-story-tasmania

Australia's latest property boom story: Tasmania

The boom in Tasmania has partly occurred because there has been an exodus of people moving to the island to escape the unaffordable property prices and growing congestion of Sydney and Melbourne.

The Straits Times

https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/frank-lloyd-wright-buildings-demolished?mbid=nl_02222018PM_Weekly&spMailingID=12980266&spUserID=MjM4ODc1NTYxNTY2S0&spJobID=1341948726&spReportId=MTM0MTk0ODcyNgS2

Seven demolished Frank Lloyd Wright Buildings

He might be one of the greatest architects of all time, but his works aren’t immune to bulldozers

Architectural Digest

https://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/11960-crazy-mortgage-rates-to-hit-7-1-in-four-years?utm_source=MortgageBusiness&utm_campaign=MBDaily%20bulletin22_02_18&utm_medium=email&utm_content=1

‘Crazy’: Mortgage rates to hit 7.1% in four years

AMP Capital chief economist Shane Oliver says the IMF’s forecast for mortgage rates hitting 7.1 per cent is “crazy” and would lead to “significant delinquencies”.

Mortgage Business

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/asian-buyers-lucky-88m-gold-coast-mansion-grab/news-story/4d25090e5b28fab9b72c77818893e748

Asian buyer’s ‘lucky’ $8.8m Gold Coast mansion grab

“Lucky” Chinese lunar week has been credited for the sale of a Gold Coast mansion to an interstate Asian buyer for $8.8m.

The Australian

https://www.dezeen.com/2018/02/21/zaha-hadid-proposes-pedestrianising-infrastructure-london-uk-news/

Zaha Hadid Architects proposes pedestrianising London

Zaha Hadid Architects has proposed creating a network of pedestrian routes across London to reintroduce walking as a viable form of transport in the city.

Dezeen

http://www.afr.com/leadership/entrepreneur/ray-white-lj-hookerbacked-startup-pays-for-your-house-before-its-sold-20180220-h0wdtp

Big names back Sellable, the start-up that pays for your house before it's sold

A start-up backed by Ray White and LJ Hooker pays vendors an agreed preliminary price upfront, then takes over renovations and marketing for a 25% share of any upside on the final sale price.

The Australian Financial Review

https://thenewdaily.com.au/money/property/2018/02/16/housing-estates-fail-residents/

Life on the outer: Why housing estates fail residents

“We do housing development in this country very badly,” says Professor Michael Buxton, Professor of Environment and Planning at Melbourne’s RMIT.

The New Daily

http://www.afr.com/news/economy/monetary-policy/rba-pushes-back-against-debt-doomsayers-20180220-h0wdc8

RBA pushes back against debt doomsayers

The RBA has expressed renewed optimism that wages growth will gradually firm and the financial risk associated with the nation's debt load is relatively modest.

The Australian Financial Review