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John McGrath – Victoria offers the best incentives for home buyers

According to John McGrath founder and executive director of McGrath Estate Agents, if there was ever any doubt about the resilience of Australian property, Melbourne provides a case study of strength in adversity.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

NYC inspired warehouse conversion in Paddington for sale – The Agency

Bespoke NY loft inspired conversion in an exclusive Paddington pocket near Trumper Park for sale by Ben Collier and Davide Talone of The Agency.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Sustainable ‘Project Zero’ Alderley house for sale - Place New Farm

Award-winning Brisbane Project Zero home for sale by Heath Williams and Tonia Ivanni of Place New Farm, offers a ‘zero’ impact urban oasis only 7km from the CBD.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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‘Botanic Collection’ South Yarra Penthouse for sale - Kay & Burton

The house-sized Melbourne penthouse for sale by Damon Krongold and Peter Kudelka of Kay & Burton enjoys sweeping views of The Royal Botanic Gardens, Port Phillip Bay and the CBD.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Beachfront Bronte record smashed as home sold for $23.3m by The Agency

Bronte suburb record 1 Bronte Marine Drive sold by Ben Collier of The Agency for $23.3m

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Hendra Queenslander suburb record broken by $650K - Place Ascot

The Pring Street Hendra home sold by Patrick McKinnon and Jill Wright of Place Ascot, is positioned less than 5km from Brisbane's CBD.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

'The Loch': Berrima estate sold by The Agency

The Southern Highlands property sold by Cameron McKillop and Ben Olofsen of The Agency, encompasses two converted barn structures featuring accommodation and a restaurant.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

Scenic rural Kyneton estate for sale – Broadhurst Property

This Victorian Kyneton property for sale by Robert Broadhurst of Broadhurst Property, offers an income generating, multi-functional family lifestyle within commuting distance of Melbourne.

National

The Economy

REIA delivers a three point plan to tackle big picture housing supply and affordability issues

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has made the case for tax and supply reform through a simple three point plan to the Standing Committee on Taxation and Revenue.

National

People

Continuous revenue streams must be the focus - Movinghub

Real estate business owners, heads of departments and chief executives have all recently had one eye on business revenue streams and the other on expenses given the times we’ve experienced recently. However, have these businesses thought outside the square and considered additional income streams that can become ongoing?

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News Roundup

https://www.dezeen.com/2018/03/13/richard-meier-leave-absence-sexual-harassment-allegations/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Richard%20Meier%20steps%20down%20following%20sexual%20harassment%20allegations&utm_content=Richard%20Meier%20steps%20down%20following%20sexual%20harassment%20allegations%20CID_2a544e28100a82226e0032e6e058bc21&utm_source=Dezeen%20Mail&utm_term=Read%20more

Richard Meier takes leave of absence following sexual harassment allegations

Pritzker Prize-winning architect Richard Meier says he was "deeply troubled and embarrassed" by accusations of sexual harassment against him, and has temporarily stepped down from his company.

Dezeen

https://theconversation.com/home-ownership-foundations-are-being-shaken-and-the-impacts-will-be-felt-far-and-wide-91664

Home ownership foundations are being shaken, and the impacts will be felt far and wide

Growing numbers of Australians clearly face an uncertain future in a changing housing system.

The Conversation

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/western-sydney-s-aerotropolis-a-game-changer-says?utm_source=Industry%20Newsletter&utm_campaign=fd79aff43e-Industry%2520Newsletter%2520-%252020180313091947&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b6d140c101-fd79aff43e-136160237

Western Sydney's Aerotropolis a game changer

Western Sydney's City Deal is a 'game changer' and could mean 200,000 new jobs, says the Property Council of Australia.

Architecture & Design

https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/national/2018/03/10/gum-trees-palm-trees-perils-investing-property-pacific-islands/

The perils of investing in property in the Pacific Islands

Retirees interested in buying homes in the Pacific are being warned they need to be very careful to avoid losing their money.

The New Daily

https://www.perthnow.com.au/business/property/reiwa-forecasts-upturn-in-wa-home-building-in-latest-sign-the-property-market-has-bottomed-out-ng-b88770883z?utm_campaign=AP-RED-13mar2018&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua

REIWA forecasts upturn in WA home building in latest sign the property market has bottomed

Tradies say they are starting to see an upturn in demand for their services.

Perth now

http://www.news.com.au/finance/money/costs/are-we-living-together-too-soon/news-story/7e8ed7776ef3dada6bce953ca161c573

Are we living together too soon?

With Sydney and Melbourne now two of the world’s most expensive cities for housing, many newly dating couples don’t feel they have much choice other than shacking up sooner than they’d planned.

news.com.au

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-12/australia-is-struggling-to-handle-its-swelling-population/9535116

'We've done an abysmal job'

Australia is struggling to handle its swelling population.

ABC

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/greystar-optimistic-on-tax-treatment-of-buildto-rent-units/news-story/4d09ff39f745a1f5e3472dc2450fb6f7

Greystar optimistic on tax treatment of build-to rent units

The local boss of US real estate giant Greystar is hopeful the federal government will reconsider the tax treatment of the build-to-rent apartment sector.

The Australian