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New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Freestanding Queen Street terrace with a creative history - The Agency

Delivering timeless grandeur and privacy, this classic Woollahra home is for sale through Ben Collier of The Agency.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

Regional record for Victorian High Country lifestyle property Hayfield Rise sold - McGrath

The much-lauded 'Hayfield Rise' in Victoria’s south-east has been sold by McGrath Mansfield principal, Kate McDougall, creating a regional price record for a property under 50 acres.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Hamilton Hill home with breathtaking Brisbane views - Place

Designed by Chris Clout, the home's city and river views can be enjoyed across the many living and entertaining spaces. For sale by Patrick McKinnon of Place Ascot.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Bulimba Queenslander with international appeal – Place

For sale by Charmaine McDonald and Sarah Hackett of Place Bulimba who told WILLIAMS MEDIA that potential buyers have flown in from Sydney just to view the home.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Brand new entertainer in the heart of Hawthorne - Place

With luxe New York-inspired interiors and rooftop terrace, the Brisbane home is ideal for gatherings. For sale by Sarah Hackett of Place Bulimba.

National Australian Capital Territory (ACT)Canberra New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Natalie Mikhael joins the LJ Hooker performance team

LJ Hooker has continued to bolster its network performance team with the appointment of Natalie Mikhael as Business Growth Manager. At LJ Hooker, Ms Mikhael will partner with Rhonda Olsson, State Director of NSW & ACT, and fellow Business Growth Managers across the network.

International

The Economy

The next challenge? …. a shortage of prime housing stock - Knight Frank

Evidence is emerging of prime stock shortages in European residential markets brought about by an uptick in pandemic-induced sales and the ‘race for space’.

New South Wales (NSW)

Get to know REAL Specialists Partner Aaron Highfield

REAL Specialists has helped Aaron grow his commission by around 50%.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

The Perth suburbs that have reached their highest median house sale price on record - REIWA

The recovery of the Perth property market continues to gain momentum, with reiwa.com data revealing 20 suburbs have now reached their highest median house sale price on record.

National

The Economy

CBRE Valued Insights: Senior Housing

Ageing populations and retiree wealth drive senior living demand says, Grant Gilbett, National Head of Retirement and Health Care, Valuation & Advisory Services, CBRE.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/personal-finance/budgeting/macquarie-slashes-rates-in-cutthroat-battle-for-more-property-borrowers-20171029-gzanvv

Macquarie slashes rates in battle for more property borrowers

Macquarie Bank is taking on the big four with a low-priced mortgage package that includes premium features competitors have had to strip out.

The Australian Financial Review

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Non-bank lender breaks the $9bn barrier

Queensland-based Firstmac has added more than $1bn to its loan book in just four months.

Mortgage Business

https://sourceable.net/population-growth-driving-strong-housing-demand/

Population Growth Driving Strong Housing Demand

Continued strong population growth will drive demand for housing, infrastructure and social assets such as schools and hospitals in east-coast markets, says property economist Gary Emmett of Turner & Townsend.

Sourceable

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/louis-vuitton-gives-way-to-bar-in-hong-kongs-new-retail-mix-20171026-gz8r7t

Louis Vuitton gives way to bar in Hong Kong's new retail mix

The retail mix is changing.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.propertycouncil.com.au/Web/Content/News/National/2017/Sir_Bob_Geldof_s_advice_to_Australia_s_property_players.aspx

Sir Bob Geldof's advice to Australian Property Players

“Tread softly, property dudes, because you can tread on people’s dreams.”

Property Council

http://www.financialstandard.com.au/news/australia-lax-in-fighting-financial-crime-106055742

Australia lax in fighting financial crime

Australia's passive and disparate approaches to combatting financial crime, particularly money laundering, require a more holistic approach say a panel of experts.

Financial Standard

http://thenewdaily.com.au/money/finance-news/2017/10/25/revolution-unlock-thousands-family-homes/

The revolution that could unlock thousands of family homes

The Productivity Commission says that each “dollar collected by way of stamp duties on residential property reduces the living standards of Australian households by 72 cents in the long run due to the lower investment and mobility effects”.

The New Daily

https://theconversation.com/becoming-more-urban-attitudes-to-medium-density-living-are-changing-in-sydney-and-melbourne-84693

Becoming more urban

Attitudes to medium-density living are changing in Sydney and Melbourne.

The Conversation