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Sydney agent William Phillips joins McGrath Byron Bay in his own seachange in anticipation of out-of-area buyer surge

McGrath Estate Agents today announced that Sydney agent William Phillips has relocated his family in his own seachange and brought forward his start date with McGrath Byron Bay, in preparation for an influx of out-of-area buyers as COVID lockdown eases.

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The Economy

John McGrath – Millennials' impact on the property market

According to John McGrath founder and executive director of McGrath Estate Agents the prevalence of working from home allows millennials to reset the boundaries of their property search away from pricey inner city districts.

Tasmania (Tas.)

People

REIT Awards for Excellence Winners

REIT recognise the outstanding achievement of the Real Estate Industry by announcing their 2021 Awards for Excellence winners.

Tasmania (Tas.)

People

New REIT President.

Michael Walsh of Roberts Real Estate in Launceston has been elected REIT President for the 2021/22 year.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Escape on Lake Macquarie waterfront reserve for sale - Cullen Royle

This stunning Eraring property for sale by Deborah Cullen of Cullen Royle and Trent Iverson of Harris Iverson Real Estate, delivers nearly 4 acres of waterfront reserve land with views over Lake Macquarie and Myuna Bay.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Elegant family home in Mosman for sale - The Agency

The reinvention of this lower North Shore home for sale by Scott Thornton and Oscar Lewis of The Agency, has created a luxurious sanctuary with city skyline views.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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"Perfection" beachfront Melbourne apartment for sale - The Agency

Located in the only apartment building in Melbourne where you can walk out onto sand, First Point Beach apartment for sale by Michael Paproth and Ben Hughes of The Agency.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

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Modern Perth riverside home for sale - Bellcourt Property Group

The single-level Applecross home, for sale by Nick Wallace of Bellcourt Property Group enjoys views over the Swan River and city.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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Classic Albert Park terrace for sale - The Agency

The Danks Street home for sale by Ben Hughes and Michael Paproth of The Agency, offers elegant, yet practical family living in a sought-after location.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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RP Data founder's Norman Park riverside home sold by Place Bulimba

The multi-level Norman Park home sold by Sarah Hackett of Place Bulimba, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA attracted strong interest from international, interstate, and local buyers.

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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