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Tasmanian agency changes approach to real estate

A Tasmanian LJ Hooker agency has launched its innovative real estate model that will recalibrate the local industry; and expand and re-establish the brand’s presence across Greater Hobart. LJ Hooker Pinnacle Managing Director Penny Higgs said the hybrid model was a new concept in the sector designed for the modern digital real estate environment.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Bondi penthouse like a “permanent vacation” - The Agency

Delivering the “very best” of Sydney’s most famous beach, this 4-bedroom penthouse is for sale by Ben Collier of The Agency.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Place sells Hendra’s ‘Caulfield House’ for new suburb record of $3.65m

The home was sold by Patrick McKinnon of Place Ascot, with buyer Caitlin describing the purchase as “totally unplanned and serendipitous”.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Heritage garden residence by Sydney Harbour - The Agency

This historic apartment features private garden, attached self-contained studio, and an absolute waterfront address. For sale by Dino Gatti of The Agency.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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One of Malvern East’s last 19th century homes sold by Kay & Burton

Sold by Adam Cashmore and Sophie Su of Kay & Burton, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA the home was very popular, despite a main road position.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne Brighton

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The ‘ultimate’ Brighton lifestyle domain sold by Kay & Burton

Sold by Sam Taylor, Eleisha Doherty and Dominic Storey of Kay & Burton, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA,“The Bayside market is incredibly buoyant at the moment."

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The Agency, Australian Turf Club’s official real estate agent and sponsor partner

The Australian Turf Club (ATC) welcomes the appointment of The Agency as official commercial and residential real estate agency partner across its five venues being Royal Randwick, Rosehill Gardens, Warwick Farm, Canterbury Park and Rosehill Bowling Club.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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Grand Victorian updated with modern flair - The Agency

Designed for both relaxed living and lavish entertaining, this refined terrace is immediately ready for its next family. For sale by Emily Adams and Michael Paproth of The Agency

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Show will go on for Australian real estate as Facebook removes posts - REIA

REIA President, Adrian Kelly said we are confident real estate marketing will continue to reach its customers.

Queensland (Qld)

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Coolangatta home with rainforest feel sold for $930k – REAL Specialists

Featuring a granny flat and less than 500m from beaches, the coastal home was sold by Cait Hodge of REAL Specialists.

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https://sourceable.net/nsw-house-prices-push-aussies-into-flats/

NSW House Prices Pushing Aussies into Flats

Development approvals for units, townhouses and semi-detached houses, grew almost 6% in NSW in the year to March 2017, says Bankwest's Housing Density Report.

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https://sourceable.net/trump-to-revoke-infrastructure-standards/

Trump to revoke infrastructure standards

US President Donald Trump will revoke an Obama-era executive order that requires strict building standards for government-funded projects to reduce exposure to increased flooding from sea level rise.

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http://www.afr.com/business/banking-and-finance/accc-scrutinising-big-five-for-home-loan-rate-rises-20170816-gxxcuf

ACCC scrutinising 'big five' for home loan rate rises

The ACCC is scrutinising the big four banks and Macquarie Bank for how they set interest rates on residential mortgage products, as it seeks to stop the banks from passing on the government's $6.2bn bank levy.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/inquirer/maha-sinnathamby-visionary-builds-up-his-springfield-dream/news-story/3974ab25907dd0e5ebd4b485d0e3b407

Maha Sinnathamby: visionary builds up his Springfield dream

Haha Sinnathamby is the chairman of Springfield Land Corporation, and the public face of Australia’s largest master-planned community.

The Australian

https://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/11388-marginal-borrower-activity-critical-to-financial-stability-rba

'Marginal’ borrower activity critical to financial stability: RBA

Monitoring what 'marginal' borrower groups are doing is more important to financial stability than the actions of 'average borrowers, the RBA has said.

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https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/perths-western-suburbs-the-fastest-in-apartment-growth-ng-b88568775z

Perth’s western suburbs the fastest in apartment growth

The Cottesloe-Claremont area is the apartment lifestyle centre of the country with a new report showing record levels of townhouses and apartments going up across the area.

The West Australian

https://www.dezeen.com/2017/08/14/historic-england-makes-five-new-listings-celebrate-70th-anniversary-architecture-news/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Daily%20Dezeen%20Digest&utm_content=Daily%20Dezeen%20Digest%20CID_89011944e9e885251a268fc86bee0683&utm_source=Dezeen%20Mail&utm_term=More

Historic England lists London cabbies' hut and Yorkshire "hobbit's home"

A London cabbies' shelter, a turf-covered home in Yorkshire, and a Royal Navy intelligence-gathering station in Durham are among five new listings by Historic England to mark the 70th anniversary of 'The List'.

Dezeen

https://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/11384-1m-property-sales-hit-record-high?utm_source=MortgageBusiness&utm_campaign=MBDaily%20bulletin15_08_17&utm_medium=email&utm_content=3

$1 million property sales hit record high

The number of properties selling for more than $1 million has continued to grow despite attempts to improve housing affordability, recent research by CoreLogic has found.

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