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Howard Smith Wharves development to breathe new life into Brisbane river

Brisbane's derelict Howard Smith Wharves site will soon be unrecognisable, with the development of the $200 million riverside restaurant and hotel complex underway.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

People

Award-winning Perth agent Sam Bevan joins Realmark Coastal

After winning the Elite Agent 2018 Program, Sam Bevan decided to make a career change and become a real estate agent at Realmark in Perth, WA.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Brand new Toorak family residence featuring cutting edge wellness technology

For sale by Oliver Booth and Abby Innes of RT Edgar Toorak, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, “This is the first home in Australia with 'wellness package', which purifies the water and air throughout the house.”

Victoria (Vic.)

People

Two finalists announced in Senior Auctioneering Competition

Luke Banitsiotis of Woodwards Blackburn and Michael Wood of Marshall White were announced as finalists in the REIV 2018 Senior Auctioneer of the Year finals yesterday afternoon.

National

Design

ToopTech driving change in real estate technology

With national accolades for their work in the technology space, Toop&Toop is changing the way buyers, sellers, landlords and agents manage real estate transactions and properties.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

Queensland Sotheby's International Realty welcomes new auctioneer Gavin Croft

The Brisbane market is beginning to take on a more sophisticated approach to its auction culture, according to Gavin Croft.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Grand Chandler estate set on sprawling outdoor space with rolling lawns and hedgerows

This impressive seven-bedroom Georgian-inspired residence is for sale through Sarah Hackett of Place Bulimba.

National

The Economy

Federal Budget holds good news for buyers and sellers

While the 2018 Budget had no measures specifically addressing housing supply and affordability, the Budget's approach recognised the state of the property market, according to the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA).

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Women dominate novice auctioneering competition

An all female final is looming at the 2018 Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW) Novice Auctioneers Competition for the first time, according to the REINSW.

National

Design

Housing affordability driving Aussies to spend up big on styling

Australians are spending more money than ever on styling their homes to compensate for being unable to afford their dream home, a recent survey from ME Bank has revealed.

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News Roundup

http://www.propertywire.com/news/australasia/australia-property-auctions-cities-2015082510906.html

Auctions set to continue as popular means of selling a home in Australia

While housing market conditions remain strong in Australian cities, particularly in Sydney and Melbourne, auctions will continue to be a popular way of selling a residential property, new research suggests.

Property Wire

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/latest/sydney-property-gains-to-ease-in-2016/story-e6frg90f-1227493051384

Sydney property gains to ease in 2016

Sydney's red hot housing boom is tipped to come to an end next year, and the market will even play second fiddle to Melbourne. Prices in Sydney for houses and units are expected to rise by five per cent next year, following years of double digit price growth, property valuation firm Propell says in its latest housing report.

The Australian

http://www.straitstimes.com/business/park-hotel-group-expands-into-australia

Park Hotel Group expands into Australia

Singapore-based Park Hotel Group has inked a deal to manage an upcoming hotel in Adelaide. The 30-storey project in the city centre will consist of 280 private residences, 250 guest rooms and suites, a restaurant, swimming pool and other facilities. The private residences will be put up for sale.

The Straits Times

http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/auctions-popular-in-hot-home-markets/story-fndban6l-1227492093802

Cities that are addicted to auctions

Just over a quarter of residential properties offered for sale in Australia went to auction last financial year, but the proportion was over a third for Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra.

news.com.au

http://www.domain.com.au/news/agrade-properties-to-hit-the-melbourne-auction-market-come-spring-20150822-gj5f0l/

A-grade properties to hit the Melbourne auction market come spring

"For Sale" signs were placed on hundreds of million-dollar-plus properties in Melbourne last week as the market readied for the peak spring selling season.

Domain News

http://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au/opinion/14499-how-property-is-shaping-australia-s-wealth

How property is shaping Australia's wealth

Property and its ability to supercharge investors' fortunes continues to produce headlines and generate debate - but what role is it actually playing in our wealth creation?

Smart Property Investment

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/health-and-welfare-on-the-up-but-house-prices-dragging-us-down-report-20150820-gj3hlp.html

Health and welfare on the up, but house prices dragging us down: report

The massive jump in the cost of buying or renting a house is having a profoundly negative impact on Australia, and policies imposed by Canberra and state governments are making the problem worse, a housing expert has warned.

The Age

http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2015/aug/24/luke-foley-wants-ban-on-property-developers-and-agents-being-councillors

Luke Foley wants ban on property developers and agents being councillors

Luke Foley, leader of the Labor opposition in New South Wales, wants to ban property developers and real estate agents from being local councillors. Foley has also called on the NSW government to reverse the decision to let councillors vote on planning controls that could benefit them.

The Guardian