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Award winning Hamilton home for sale

'Cremorne' sits on top of Hamilton Hill with 180-degree views of the CBD and Brisbane River. The property is for sale by Sarah Hackett and Damian Hackett of Place Bulimba.

National

Borrowers well placed to withstand modest rises in interest rates

Borrowers have not rushed to fix mortgage interest rates as rates rise, says John Flavell, CEO of Mortgage Choice.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

People

Get to know Seada Linardi, founder of SLAB Architecture

Seada Linardi was motivated to start her own firm, SLAB Architecture, by a desire to be a 'girl boss', as well as by her interest in forming a creative hub.

National

Design

Construction boom driving sector, shows Kitchens and Bathrooms Report

Kitchen and bathroom renovations will pick up as the construction boom eases, says Harley Dale, chief economist of the HIA.

Tasmania (Tas.)

Featured Property

Modern waterfront in Bicheno for sale

'Seamist' is on the East Coast of Tasmania and is a contemporary home designed by Glen Smith Associates and is for sale by Nicolette van Wijngaarden of Unique Estates Australia.

National New South Wales (NSW)Sydney Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

Auction market still going strong

The national auction market achieved a clearance rate in the high 70s again last week.

National

The Economy

Make it easier for pensioners to downsize, says Property Council

Reducing transaction costs for the elderly could add 50,000 properties to the market and improve overall housing affordability, says Ken Morrison, chief executive of the Property Council.

National

The Economy

Company tax cut good news for builders

Denita Wawn, CEO of Master Builders Australia, says the senate's passing of the tax cut bill is good news for small builders, but she is calling on the government to lower taxes for larger businesses too.