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First National Real Estate opens new office in Sydney’s Bella Vista

The new First National Bella Vista office represents an admirable success story for Tanmay Goswami, who started as a sales agent First National Westsyde in Pendle Hill just seven years ago.

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The Economy

John McGrath – What we should do about housing affordability

John McGrath founder and executive director of McGrath Estate Agents says any assistance that can be provided to first home buyers to get themselves on the first rung of the property ladder should be considered.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne Brighton

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Golden Mile Brighton Penthouse for sale - Kay & Burton

The Penthouse at 22A Glyndon Avenue Brighton for sale by Alex Schiavo and Tracy Tian Belcher of Kay & Burton delivers high-end appointments and a rooftop terrace with views to the bay and You Yangs.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Get to know Sarah Hackett of Place New Farm

Known for her ability to maximise the perceived value of a property for her clients, Sarah Hackett is the #1 Female Agent in QLD 2022.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Suburb record Greenslopes home sold for over $5 million – Place

158 Sackville Street Greenslopes sold by Sarah Hackett of Place New Farm prior to auction, setting a new suburb record.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

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Builder’s own home lakeside Pelican Waters for sale - The Agency

10 Tooringoor Close Pelican Waters for sale by Jemma Wilson of The Agency was designed by renowned master builder Terry Beavis, as his private waterfront residence.

New South Wales (NSW)

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Southern Highlands acreage for sale with vineyard and cellar door - The Agency

135 Kells Creek Rd Woodlands for sale by Cameron McKillop and Ben Olofsen of The Agency is a lifestyle property with business and future potential.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Brand new luxury Enfield terraces for sale - The Agency Projects

The Henley Residences at 6 Mitchell Street Enfield for sale by Steven Chen of The Agency Projects offer personalised dream homes beside Henley Park.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

Perth sales volumes reach highest level in 12 years during March - REIWA

REIWA President Damian Collins said the Perth market was showing no signs of slowing down, with reported weekly sales back to levels last seen in March 2010.

National

The Economy

Australia's smallest cities drive growth in national housing values as Sydney and Melbourne decline - CoreLogic

CoreLogic’s national Home Value Index (HVI) was up 0.7% in March, a subtle increase on the 0.6% lift recorded in February. The uptick in the monthly rate of growth was primarily driven by stronger conditions in Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and the ACT, along with several regional areas, offsetting a slip in values across Sydney and Melbourne.

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https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/after-three-years-still-no-master-plan-for-sydney-olympic-park-20180521-p4zglm.html

After three years, still no master plan for Sydney Olympic Park

Three years after it was required to start drawing up a master plan for the fast-growing Sydney Olympic Park, the state government remains unable to settle on a scheme for the area.

Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/perri-gets-merry-with-carlton-gardens-tower-20180521-h10bz5

Perri gets merry with Carlton Gardens tower

Private developer Perri Projects, with its joint-venture partner Wingate Property, have won approval for a $150 million tower, mostly upmarket apartments, on the northern edge of the Melbourne CBD, overlooking Carlton Gardens.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/you-see-a-sandpit-but-east-perth-river-precinct-is-transforming-20180517-p4zfz8.html

You see a sandpit, but East Perth river precinct is transforming

All eyes are on East Perth as the stadium is completed, the arches of Matagarup Bridge lifted into place and the sod turned for the new raceway and residential towers at Belmont Park.

WA Today

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/residents-plan-brisbane-s-future-in-council-campaign-20180518-p4zg86.html

Residents plan Brisbane's future in council campaign

More than 270,000 people have responded to a $2.1 million ratepayer-funded campaign to have their say on what Brisbane should look like in the future.

Brisbane Times

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/the-parts-of-sydney-with-the-most-development-and-those-with-the-least-20180518-p4zg1y.html

The parts of Sydney with the most development - and those with the least

Ron Gornall’s story of suburban woe should not surprise anyone living in Sydney. His quiet, tree-lined street in Lane Cove has been turned into a noisy, traffic-choked rat run since two apartment buildings, each eight storeys high, were built opposite his home.

Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.afr.com/technology/airbnb-letting-manager-madecomfy-raises-6m-from-investec-20180516-h104fp

Airbnb letting manager MadeComfy raises $6m from Investec

Short-term rental management company MadeComfy has raised $6 million from South African wealth group Investec as the NSW government moves closer to regulating Airbnb after a three-year lull.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/residents-plan-brisbane-s-future-in-council-campaign-20180518-p4zg86.html

Residents plan Brisbane's future in council campaign

More than 270,000 people have responded to a $2.1 million ratepayer-funded campaign to have their say on what Brisbane should look like in the future.

Brisbane Times

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/commercial/investment/2018-afr-rich-list-billionaire-investor-alex-waislitz-planning-big-property-move-20180514-h101qe

2018 AFR Rich List: Billionaire investor Alex Waislitz planning big property move

Billionaire investor Alex Waislitz in considering launching a listed property fund modelled on his successful investment companies Thorney Opportunities and Thorney Technologies. Mr Waislitz, who has made his $1.39 billion fortune from investing in ASX-listed small and mid cap companies, has been increasingly shifting his attention to the property industry in the past few years.

The Australian Financial Review