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Ray White Surfers Paradise grows its leadership team

Charles Higgins has joined Ray White Surfers Paradise in the newly created role of CEO of Ray White Surfers Paradise Residential.

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The Economy

Lowest preliminary clearance rate of the year to date across the combined capital cities

There were 1,813 homes taken to auction across the combined capital cities this week, with the lower volumes attributed to the ANZAC Day long weekend, says Core Logic.

National

The Economy

John McGrath – Regional population growth highest in 40 years

According to John McGrath Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents, where to live for Australians has been profoundly impacted by the pandemic, with the highest regional population growth in 40 years.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Sydney waterfront with private sandy beach for sale - The Agency

30 Dick Street Henley for sale by Lee Dowdall and Stephanie O’Sullivan of The Agency combines light-filled interiors with magical views, just 7km from Sydney CBD.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Hyde Park view apartment in Sydney’s acclaimed King & Phillip for sale - The Agency

1202/148-160 King Street Sydney for sale by Brad Gillespie of The Agency delivers uninterrupted views of St James Church and St Mary's Cathedral.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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Historic bluestone terrace for sale in the heart of Port Melbourne - Kay & Burton

419 Bay Street Port Melbourne for sale by Eleisha Doherty and Tommy McIntosh of Kay & Burton Bayside has been transformed by award winners Technē Architecture and Interior Design.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Donovan Hill renovated Fortitude Valley Queenslander for sale - Place

The gracious Queenslander at 191 Arthur Street for sale by Heath Williams and Andrew Cumming of Place New Farm is positioned on a large allotment with city views.

New South Wales (NSW)

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‘Endcliffe’ Bulimba house for sale - Place

Brisbane Queenslander at 101 Henderson Street Bulimba for sale by Sarah Hackett of Place New Farm, close to Oxford Street and Hawthorne Road amenities.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

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Queensland Sunshine Coast hinterland for sale - The Agency

Private Queenslander at 23 Topview Drive Mons for sale with price expectations over $1.85Million by Dan Smith of The Agency offers spacious living among natural environs.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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Classic St Kilda Road apartment sold by Kay & Burton

Apartment 1403/469 St Kilda Road sold by Eleisha Doherty and Tommy McIntosh of Kay & Burton was popular with buyers seeking secure low maintenance living.

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https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/ugly-ducklings-or-swans-debate-rages-over-multi-storey-developments-20180601-p4ziz1.html

Ugly ducklings or swans? Debate rages over multi-storey developments

The developer promises a “vibrant, integrated community atmosphere” at the soon to emerge South Village on the Princes Highway at Kirrawee.

Sydney Morning Herald

https://www.afr.com/real-estate/big-australia-hia-upgrades-home-construction-outlook-on-population-economy-20180531-h10sc8

Big Australia: HIA upgrades home construction outlook on population, economy

Faster-than-expected population growth and an improving economy have triggered the country's largest housing industry group to upgrade its forecasts for new dwelling construction for over next five years.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/queenslanders-buy-with-strangers-to-break-into-property-market-20180530-p4zigl.html

Queenslanders buy with strangers to break into property market

Frustrated Queenslanders priced out of buying their own home are seeking alternative ways to break into the market, with property co-ownership one option people are exploring.

Brisbane Times

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/nsw/three-20-plus-storey-towers-to-sit-around-new-waterloo-metro-station-20180531-p4zimi.html

Three 20-plus storey towers to sit around new Waterloo metro station

Seven hundred apartments will be built on a large block around a new rail station in inner-Sydney Waterloo, government documents show.

WA Today

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/national/act/building-central-to-canberra-terror-attack-response-up-for-sale-20180530-p4zid5.html

Building 'central to Canberra terror attack response' up for sale

A building revealed to be crucial to a plan keeping the federal government in motion during a catastrophic attack on Parliament House is up for sale.

Canberra Times

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/funeral-parlour-plans-laid-to-rest-in-wake-of-residents-protest-20180531-p4zira.html

Funeral parlour plans laid to rest in wake of residents' protest

Brisbane City Council has refused the application for a funeral parlour to be built in Brisbane South as Lord Mayor Graham Quirk says it would be to the detriment of the local community.

Brisbane Times

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/building-approvals-in-april-housing-holds-up-but-commercial-projects-look-shaky-20180529-h10pqq

Building approvals in April: housing holds up but commercial projects look shaky

New housing approvals rose for a second month in the year to April as detached dwellings increased, offsetting a slip in the number of new units.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.smh.com.au/world/oceania/man-buys-house-only-to-find-out-five-years-later-he-doesn-t-own-it-20180531-p4zijc.html

Man buys house, only to find out five years later he doesn't own it

When Nigel Rothsay heard the police at his door in December, he had no idea the bizarre turn his life was about to take.

Sydney Morning Herald