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Architecturally designed Hunters Hill home for sale with stunning water and district views - The Agency

Boutique developer and owner of the Bonnefin Road home for sale, Mr Paul Cubelic told WILLIAMS MEDIA, “This is the perfect family home." Marketed by Lee Dowdall and Stephanie O’Sullivan of The Agency.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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c1895 heritage charm ‘Doon' in New Farm for sale - Place

Ideal as a large family home, this character-filled centenarian in Moreton Street New Farm for sale by Heath Williams of Place New Farm.

Queensland (Qld)

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Bribie Island beachfront penthouse for sale - Queensland Sotheby’s

As well as the entire top floor of 'Genoa One' the Bribie Island apartment for sale by Michael Vettoretto of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty also includes a fully self-contained flat.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Refined and remodelled Northbridge home for sale – The Agency

The Lower North Shore home for sale by Rick Woodward and Matt Lahood of The Agency is the epitome of sophistication and enduring appeal.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Riverside Norman Park home for sale with Brisbane skyline views - Place Bulimba

Built with no expense spared by the late founder of RP Data in one of Brisbane’s most prestigious enclaves, the Wendell Street home for sale by Sarah Hackett of Place Bulimba.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Hawthorne Queenslander for sale with city views - Place Bulimba

Perfect for families and entertainers alike. On two titles with dual-living potential, this renovated Brisbane Queenslander for sale by Sarah Hackett and Charmaine McDonald of Place Bulimba.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Darlinghurst terrace with stunning sandstone interiors sold by The Agency

The impeccably restored designer Darlinghurst terrace sold by Ben Collier of The Agency, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, “I am continuing to see strong interest for all of our properties.”

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Clayfield Queenslander sold at Place Ascot Spring Auction Event

43 Creswick Street Clayfied sold by Drew Davies and Carter Lagana of Place Ascot, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, “Prices continue to exceed expectation in many instances.”

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Lockdowns cast shadow on spring season despite strong buyer interest - REIA

Lockdowns are creating havoc on Australia’s property market as listings continue to be delayed, Real Estate Institute of Australia’s (REIA) President, Adrian Kelly said.

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REAP Dashboard co-founder, Chris Mercer talks to Ewan Morton and David Elton of Morton Real Estate Group

"I want to know what the problem is, fix it and see if that makes us Platinum." After 6 months of using REAP Dashboard, Ewan Morton and David Elton of Morton Real Estate Group share their experience with Chris Mercer Co-founder of REAP Dashboard.

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http://www.afr.com/real-estate/interestonly-property-investor-cash-flow-crunch-sparks-fears-of-fire-sales-20180212-h0vyli

Interest-only property investor cash flow crunch sparks fears of fire sales

Interest-only property investors seeking to switch their loan to principal and interest may be forced to sell because of lenders' tough new serviceability requirements.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/hobart-melbourne-homes-the-fastest-to-find-buyers/news-story/a755dfd5cd5185d410ddc5978fcbce96

Hobart, Melbourne homes the fastest to find buyers

Buyers have been snapping up homes in Hobart’s hot property market, where properties are typically selling within 33 days.

The Australian

https://www.commercialrealestate.com.au/news/the-property-sectors-you-werent-expecting-to-go-gangbusters-this-year/

The unlikely property sectors that are tipped to go gangbusters this year

For investors chasing yield growth, 2018 is the year to start looking at emerging property sectors.

Commercial Real Estate

http://www.smh.com.au/national/catholic-church-s-massive-wealth-revealed-20180209-p4yzus.html

Catholic Church's massive wealth revealed

The Catholic Church in Australia is one of the country’s biggest non-government property owners.

The Sydney Morning Herald

https://www.businessinsider.com.au/australia-house-prices-capital-cities-2018-2

Annual house price growth in Sydney is now falling in real terms

Prices in Australia’s largest and most expensive housing market fell by a further 0.2% last week, says CoreLogic, extending the losses for the month to 1%.

Business Insider

http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/2018-02-10/architecture-was-meant-to-solve-the-housing-crisis-instead-it-betrayed-us/1735196

Architecture was meant to solve the housing crisis, instead it betrayed us

Once driven by social responsibility and the dream of affordable housing for all, architects now favour profits over people, architectural theorist Reinier de Graaf says.

Radio Australia

https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/pantone-there-was-werners-nomenclature-of-colours?mbid=nl_102017PM_Weekly&spMailingID=12911397&spUserID=MjM4ODc1NTYxNTY2S0&spJobID=1340941058&spReportId=MTM0MDk0MTA1OAS2

Before Pantone There Was 'Werner’s Nomenclature of Colours'

Charles Darwin diligently consulted his copy while aboard the Beagle and used color names supplied by 'Werner's Nomenclature'.

Architectural Digest

http://www.afr.com/personal-finance/property-slump-could-push-the-economy-into-recession-top-economists-warn-20180206-h0uumi

Property slump could push the economy into recession, economists warn

Falling property prices in Sydney and Melbourne could cause the nation's wealthiest consumers to cut back sharply on spending.

The Australian Financial Review