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New Farm riverside apartment for sale in boutique Zahra - Place Kangaroo Point

Zahra’s vision is to create an iconic riverside address through its unique architecture and a rich, opulent material palette. For sale by Rebecca Russell and Simon Caulfield of Place Kangaroo Point.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Largest land holding in Dutton Park sold by Place Kangaroo Point

Known as ‘Kurrowah’, the expansive 1918 home is “unique as an inner-city acreage”, selling agent Simon Caulfield of Place Kangaroo Point told WILLIAMS MEDIA.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Newly built Ascot home sold for $2.65m - Place

Sold by Drew Davies and Carter Lagana of Place Ascot, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA the area is seeing increasing interest from interstate buyers and expats.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

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The future of real estate isn’t franchises

The coronavirus pandemic prompted 32-year-old Aaron Worrad, of Worrad Property on the Gold Coast, to think about the real estate industry and where it is heading. A new way of doing business is emerging and he wanted to be part of the wave of change.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

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‘Cedardell Hill’ for sale for the first time in 17 years - Queensland Sotheby’s

The hilltop sanctuary features 260 degree views of the Gold Coast coastline from a sprawling bushland acreage. For sale by Veronika Princeton-Hall of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty.

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First home buyers flee the market as housing prices continue to soar - REIA

The number of first home buyers has plummeted over July as housing affordability continues to be an issue for those entering the market, Real Estate Institute of Australia’s (REIA) President, Adrian Kelly said.

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Selling, Buying and Moving can be frustrating: Movinghub

Professional Movologists from Movinghub can help reduce the stress associated with moving house.

Victoria (Vic.)

The Economy

Housing inspections critical for Victorian renters, buyers and health of property sector - REIV

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) is calling on the Victorian Government to allow private one-on-one property inspections, as part of any changes to lockdown measures potentially announced this week.

New South Wales (NSW)

People

First National Real Estate Casino RE Launch

First National Real Estate Casino co-principals, Mark Formiggan and Kel Gunther plan to deliver new marketing technologies that will ‘shake up the real estate playbook locally’.

New South Wales (NSW)

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Spacious Lennox Head home with bushland views - REAL Specialists

The 5-bedroom home is within walking distance of the beach and lake and just 15 minutes drive to Byron Bay. For sale by Jodie Mitchell of REAL Specialists.

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News Roundup

https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/jennifer-aniston-los-angeles-home?mbid=nl_102017PM_Weekly&spMailingID=12891880&spUserID=MjM4ODc1NTYxNTY2S0&spJobID=1340651704&spReportId=MTM0MDY1MTcwNAS2

Inside Jennifer Aniston's dreamy California home

Jennifer Aniston's home is a scene of pure domestic bliss with husband Justin Theroux, a spectacular midcentury house, and a trio of happy dogs.

Architectural Digest

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/british-expats-in-australia-look-to-buy-uk-buildtorent-apartments-20180207-h0v5l1

British expats in Australia look to UK build-to-rent options

A growing number of British expatriates living in Australia are rushing to invest in build-to-rent apartments in the UK, research by mortgage broker Cherry Mortgage and Finance shows.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/11912-bill-to-boost-apra-powers-one-step-closer-to-law

Bill to boost APRA powers one step closer to law

The Turnbull government’s Banking Executive Accountability Regime bill, which will equip the regulator with greater powers, has passed the House of Representatives and is expected to ease through the Senate with bipartisan support.

Mortgage Business

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/mcgrath-board-unaware-of-any-breaches-by-founder/news-story/a216f0848fc0f6378a63e44161ac310d

McGrath board ‘unaware of any breaches by founder’

The board of embattled real estate agency McGrath “haven’t been aware” of any breaches to the company’s regulations or code of conduct by founder John McGrath, who has been reported to have run up $16m in gambling debts.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/street-talk/alceon-plugs-1b-lending-gap-to-developers-20180206-h0v3jo

Alceon plugs $1b lending gap to developers

Advisory and capital solutions firm Alceon has wasted no time breaching the gap left by the major banks in property funding markets.

The Australian Financial Review

https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/youngsters-turn-their-backs-on-bricklaying-trade-ng-b88734682z

Youngsters turn their backs on bricklaying trade

A shortage of bricklaying apprentices has emerged as young people take the view the job is too much like hard work.

The West Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/lack-of-apartments-to-rent-will-hurt-in-18-months-says-tim-gurner-20180131-h0r401

Lack of apartments to rent will hurt in 18 months, says Tim Gurner

Queues of people snaked around the block to inspect 47 newly completed rental apartments in Gurner's South Melbourne development, confirming his strongly-held view that Melbourne is chronically undersupplied with rental accommodation.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/property-agents-keep-it-real-to-seal-the-deal/news-story/833bdb1138ff2bcf6b1b87b3822dd657

Property agents keep it real to seal the deal

As property markets across the country become increasingly competitive, BresicWhitney is standing out from the crowd by using residents and their pets in their advertising.

The Australian