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Veronika Princeton-Hall joins Amir Prestige Property Agents Gold Coast

Gold Coast prestige property specialists Amir Prestige welcomes Veronika Princeton-Hall to the sales team of their new Bundall office, set to open in two weeks.

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The Economy

John McGrath – Return of the neighbourhood

The pandemic is shining a spotlight on the importance of building connections within local communities, changing the way Australians live, play and work. That focus is unlikely to shift once COVID-19 restrictions end, according to John McGrath founder and executive director of McGrath Estate Agents.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Georgian Paddington terrace for sale - The Agency

The two-level Paddington home for sale by Ben Collier of The Agency has been architecturally redesigned with a mid-century modern aesthetic.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Classic Dural estate for sale - Ray White Dural

The sprawling Dural home for sale by Sandra Ward of Ray White Dural, situated on 6.5 acres (approx.) features "everything a family needs right there in its own resort.”

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Miles Felstead: 2021 Woodrow Weight award winner REINSW

The most prestigious award at last nights REINSW Awards for Excellence 2021 was the Woodrow Weight Award, which recognises outstanding contribution to real estate agency practice was presented to Miles Felstead from Miles Felstead Realty.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Luxe Bondi house for sale steps from the beach - The Agency/ Ray White

The 4-bedroom North Bondi home for sale by Paula Simoes of The Agency and Graham Berman of Ray White Double Bay, boasts a prized north to rear aspect and striking living and entertaining zones.

New South Wales (NSW)

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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!”

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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.