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New NAWIC advocacy agenda announced at awards night

The National Association for Women in Construction Awards for Excellence held on Thursday were used to announce a new advocacy agenda for the program.

Western Australia (WA)

The Economy

Retirees found to be the most satisfied apartment dwellers

New research from the Western Australian Apartment Advocacy has shown the state's retirees have the highest satisfaction levels when it comes to apartments.

The Economy

Di Jones annual report reflects 'market recovery'

The green shoots of a property market recovery are "mapped out" in Di Jones' latest annual Market Report, according to CEO Rob Ward.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Grand country style just 3km from the city

Designed in the late 1800s, this spacious family home offers versatile accommodation and sweeping views. For sale by Tim Douglas of Place West.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

People

Queensland Sotheby's announces appointment of Gold Coast prestige agent

Queensland Sotheby's International Realty has recruited top-performing Gold Coast agent Isaac Genc.

Victoria (Vic.)

Construction

Ritz Development lowering risk of residential investment

Geelong’s new Ritz development represents a new type of residential property investment, says developer Integrated Development Solutions.

National

The Economy

New home sales rise in NSW, Victoria, Queensland and WA, but market has not yet bottomed out, says HIA

The Housing Industry Association's New Home Sales report has shown a quarterly increase in the number of new home sales, although the figure remains well below what it was at the same time last year.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

Wycefn: hills living with heart and soul

Sympathetically renovated, this classic country residence reveals glimpses of original charm, with views to the Warburton Ranges. For sale by Corinne Sukroo and Jo Hirst of Bell Real Estate Olinda.

National

Construction

Home owners with $10.5 billion defects bill from past decade, says report

A new report has found has repair costs for new home owners have totalled $10.5 billion over the past decade as poor construction standards have left them battling leaks, cracks and other problems.

International

People

Barfoot & Thompson Auckland wins 2019 REINZ Large Agency of the Year Award

The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) has named Barfoot & Thompson as 2019 REINZ Large Agency of the Year Award at the REINZ Awards.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/street-talk/mcgrath-franchisees-list-catalogue-of-problems-20160828-gr2vcc

McGrath franchisees list catalogue of problems

McGrath real estate group's trouble are unlikely to be relieved with a management shake-up if concerned franchisees are to be believed.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/milliondollar-smile-of-a-real-estate-agent-who-knows-her-business/news-story/406dbe08d011f28582b14c3ba99f18c8

Million-dollar smile of a real estate agent who knows her business

The property boom has created a new group of real estate agent millionaires.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/signs-strong-for-spring-property-sales-in-sydney-and-melbourne-20160828-gr2uxf

Signs for good spring property sales in Sydney and Melbourne

Almost 75% of apartments in a planned block of flats on Sydney's north shore sold within three hours of being offered on Saturday, highlighting the strength of demand for Sydney property.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/new-bendable-concrete-saving-time-in-road-works-an?mid=45cd955c6d&utm_source=Newsletter%20Lists&utm_campaign=ddb6dd9d76-Architecture%20and%20Design%20Newsletter%20-%20201&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3aac924711-ddb6dd9d76-100081773

New bendable concrete stronger and longer lasting than regular

Scientists from the Nanyang Technological Institute, Singapore, have invented a new type of concrete that has bendable properties, high strength and durability.

Architecture and Design

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/mark-steinert-lays-out-the-challenge-of-housing-affordability-20160828-gr2vaq

Mark Steinert lays out the challenge of housing affordability

Housing affordability will be a defining issue of the next decade says Mark Steinert, CEO of Stockland and president of the Property Council.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.domain.com.au/news/buying-a-house-at-auction-what-to-do-when-it-passes-in-20160826-gr29wi/

Buying a house at auction: what to do when it passes in

Hundreds of properties are being passed in at auction as capital city residential listings spike up for spring and buyers become more cautious.

Domain

http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/buying/subtropical-island-for-sale-for-289000/news-story/11f9a40855f024ca5097016f994174ee

Sub-tropical island for sale for $289000

For just $289,000, prospective buyers can purchase Queensland’s Suna Island, a sub-tropical island located in the in the Great Sandy Strait between the Dimonds, North Maaroom, and Fraser islands.

news.com.au

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/realestate/news/nsw-real-estate-rising-number-of-parents-buying-investment-properties-for-childrens-future/news-story/a64de974a2b65e12cde57acbca9fccd2

Parents fearing higher prices buy units for kids

A Milsons Point mum has joined the new wave of parents giving their children a leg-up into Sydney’s booming property market after buying a lower North Shore apartment for her six-year-old daughter.

The Daily Telegraph