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'Oakvale': Rustic Southern Highlands lifestyle property for sale - The Agency

The Mittagong acreage for sale by Ben Olofsen and Cameron McKillop of The Agency would be ideal for a weekend hideaway, a permanent residence or a holiday rental.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

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Iconic 1970s Noosa home breaks state record for highest auction sale price of $16.45m - Dowling Neylan

Located for exceptional convenience close to Hastings Street, the 4-bedroom Noosa Heads home sold by Lisa Hornsby of Dowling Neylan, boasts arguably one of Noosa's finest views.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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c.1895 Heritage New Farm home sold by Place in 22 days

The price of the heritage Brisbane home sold by Heath Williams of Place New Farm increased by almost $1m since Heath last sold the property in 2020.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Striking Robertson home sold for $2.3m by Sotheby's

The Brisbane home sold by Michael Vettoretto of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty who told WILLLIAMS MEDIA, “This home makes its mark from the outset!”

Western Australia (WA)Perth

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Julie Cross and son Jamie join Realmark Coastal

Perth’s largest Realmark agency, Realmark Coastal, has welcomed the number one sales agent for Connolly, Julie Cross, and her son Jamie, to its highly-successful, growing team.

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The Economy

Maximising cash flow from Spring clean and maintenance costs - BMT

According to BMT Tax Depreciation property investors have the added benefit of claiming their Spring maintenance and cleaning costs as immediate tax deductions.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Teneriffe home sold by Place for over $5m off-market in less than a day

Owned by the same family for 56 years, the Teneriffe home sold by Heath Williams and Andrew Cumming of Place New Farm is now expected to undergo a major renovation.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

People

Shahbaj Brar joins Realmark Coastal

Thornlie's real estate agent of the year for the past three years running, Shahbaj Brar, joins Realmark Coastal.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

People

Aaron Green achieves REIWA Grand Master 2 years in a row

With a wealth of experience in the WA property market, Aaron and his team are helping clients achieve their property aspirations along Perth's Northern Coast and inner suburbs whilst taking out key awards and recognitions.

National

The Economy

CoreLogic September Quarter Auction Market Review: Australian vendors in the auction box seat despite lockdowns

Despite lower volumes and a slew of withdrawals due to tough lockdown conditions in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra, Australia’s residential auction market proved resilient throughout the September quarter.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/markets/get-ready-for-the-next-property-cycle-bank-of-americamerill-lynch-20180225-h0wmp7

Get ready for the next property cycle: Bank of America-Merrill Lynch

A record number of new apartments is set to hit the market this year, moderating the property market and leading to fewer housing starts and the onset of under supply come 2020.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/sydney-developer-buys-up-nurseries-to-secure-plant?utm_source=Industry%20Newsletter&utm_campaign=2a1f6f4e13-Industry%2520Newsletter%2520-%252020180226084200&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b6d140c101-2a1f6f4e13-136160237

Sydney developer buys up nurseries to secure plant supply for future builds

Barangaroo-based property developer Romeciti has purchased two nurseries, North Rocks Greenery and Camden Nursery, in a move that will give them the ability to guarantee green landscapes in their urban projects.

Architecture & Design

http://www.afr.com/personal-finance/small-business-bosses-use-home-equity-as-piggy-banks-to-keep-doors-open-20180222-h0wh4d

Small businesses use home equity as 'piggy banks' to keep doors open

Small business bosses are being forced to use their homes as 'piggy banks' to sustain cash flow, pay wages and keep their doors open shows analysis of residential property refinancing.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au/renovation/17613-how-to-avoid-being-hit-by-a-200-000-renovation-fine?utm_source=SmartPropertyInvestment&utm_campaign=26_02_18&utm_medium=email&utm_content=2

How to avoid being hit by a $200k renovation fine

When you want to inject value into your portfolio, the last thing you want to do is be hit with a large fine.

Smart Property Investment

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-26/wa-subcontractors-left-in-debt-as-bcl-group-enters-liquidation/9484052

BCL Group collapse fresh blow for WA building industry

WA subcontractors have been saddled with further debts after civil landscaping company BCL Group went into liquidation, following the appointment of administrators at Cooper and Oxley and Choice Living in the last month.

ABC

http://www.afr.com/news/policy/tax/expat-property-fire-sale-expected-20180223-h0wja9

Capital gains tax exemption changes expected to ignite expat property fire sale

Expatriates will not be entitled to a 50 per cent discount on capital gains if they sell the family home.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.commercialrealestate.com.au/news/seven-of-australias-best-heritage-redevelopments-shortlisted-for-national-award/

Seven of Australia's best heritage redevelopments shortlisted for national award

Old is the new new in the world of commercial real estate.

Commercial Real Estate

https://www.domain.com.au/news/air-space-above-tamarama-apartments-sold-for-penthouse-construction-part-of-national-trend-20180225-h0wek5/

Air space above Tamarama apartments sold for penthouse construction part of national trend

An increasing number of apartment blocks seek to make the most of empty space on their rooftops.