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Landmark Brisbane residence ‘Blair Lodge’ sold by Place

Sold by Courtney Caulfield and Simon Caulfield of Place, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA the Hamilton home was “a piece of history that can’t be repeated.”

New South Wales (NSW)

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Jamberoo Valley’s Karinya sells for record price - Di Jones

Karinya at Jamberoo Valley was sold or the record sale price of $7.65 million by Michael Cawthorn of Di Jones Bowral.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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1970s futurist home to go under the hammer in Brisbane - Sotheby’s

The Donald Spencer designed Carseldine home is on the market for the first time in over two decades. For sale by Michael Vettoretto of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Refined family luxury in tightly held Hendra street - Place

For sale by Patrick McKinnon of Place Ascot, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, "A level of luxury has been considered with the build on every aspect and feature.”

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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'Tarshaw': Romantic Queenslander c1909 on bayside acreage - Place

The Birkdale home is positioned on an approx. 6,045sqm allotment backing onto leafy Lachlan Street Park. For sale by Sarah Hackett of Place Bulimba.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Elegant riverfront home attracts strong interest from international and interstate buyers - Place

The New Farm property with some of the best city and river outlooks in Brisbane was sold by Sarah Hackett of Place Bulimba.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Tennyson riverfront home sold in the mid $4 million range - Place

Sold by Sarah Hackett of Place Bulimba, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA the lifestyle property attracted strong interest from buyers looking to upgrade.

New South Wales (NSW)

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Large family home with potential for dual occupancy sold by REAL Specialists

The Banora Point home was sold above reserve by Brent Hodge of REAL Specialists.

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Real Estate Sales Online (RESO) offers ideal solution for LJ Hooker

LJ Hooker Solutions in Nerang has reaped in the rewards since implementing digital platform, Real Estate Sales Online (RESO).

National New South Wales (NSW)Queensland (Qld)

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REAL Specialists – Real people see company evolve

Created three years ago after a decade of operating a lucrative franchise, Real Specialists has evolved into a powerful brand with an enviable reputation.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/nsw-transfers-14000-homes-to-community-housing-providers-20171017-gz2ay2

NSW transfers 14,000 homes to community housing providers

NSW has transferred nearly 14,000 social housing dwellings to community housing providers, boosting the growing sector of professional management by not-for-profit organisations.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/bumper-year-for-lendlease-apartments/news-story/f2dd7a8a469c19dc65135d76d6bcaf41

‘Bumper year’ for Lendlease apartments

Lendlease is likely to have a “bumper year” in its apartments business the year after next, says research by Shaw and Partners.

The Australian

https://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/11587-rba-to-begin-top-down-stress-testing

RBA to begin ‘top-down’ stress testing

The RBA has announced that it will conduct a series of “top-down” stress tests on Australia’s banking system.

Mortgage Business

http://thenewdaily.com.au/money/property/2017/10/14/private-sale/

A test of nerves: How to buy through private sale

Buying a place to live is a hugely emotional milestone and common sense and logic often go out the window.

The New Daily

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/mirvac-boss-backs-buildtorent-model-to-provide-cheaper-housing/news-story/47ac01a3b8390b6240c487aed026aad5

Mirvac boss backs build-to-rent model to provide cheaper housing

The head of one of Australia’s largest property groups says developers must be ready to build apartments to be rented rather than sold, to provide affordable housing for the nation’s rapidly expanding cities.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/how-it-sold-two-mums-have-their-alan-bond-moment-buy-in-sydneys-freshwater-20171016-gz1mrj

Two mums have their 'Alan Bond' moment, buy in Sydney's Freshwater

The property had two houses on one title. The two buyers, who are friends, bought both together and then separated them on separate titles.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/11580-higher-risk-rba-probes-multiple-property-owners?utm_source=MortgageBusiness&utm_campaign=MBDaily%20bulletin16_10_17&utm_medium=email&utm_content=1

‘Higher risk’: RBA, Citi sound alarm on property investment

More Australians are buying multiple properties, a high number of investors are over 60 and most investor mortgages are negatively geared, the RBA has warned.

Mortgage Business

https://architectureau.com/articles/backhouse/

Inclusiveness and community

A compact and sustainable house by Coda Studio prioritizes connection to family and community and encapsulates the progressive ideals of the architects who call it home.

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