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Shelly Beach trophy residence overlooking Cabbage Tree Bay

Set among landscaped tropical gardens, this oceanfront residence cascades across three levels to a sunny terraced lawn and direct access to Shelly Beach. For sale by Michael Clarke and Cherie Humel of Clarke & Humel Property.

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Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate opens new Sydney Central office

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate has opened its Sydney CBD location following the successful grand opening of The Ponds on the 9th of May.

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'Brand integrity is our destination': Ray White on a new mission

Ray White Group Managing Director Dan White has vowed to bolster the company's brand as part of a new strategy.

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GBCA’s Tanya Cox re-elected Vice-Chair of World Green Building Council’s Board of Directors

Tanya Cox of the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has been re-elected Vice Chair of the World Green Building Council’s (WorldGBC) Board of Directors.

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Lothlorien: Enchanting Southern Highlands estate

Enhanced by serene gardens, this Exeter residence offers exceptional scale, beauty and modern opulence. For sale by Anne Stone of McGrath Bowral.

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The Economy

'Subtle' home value rises in major markets during June

CoreLogic's June Home Value Index results have shown growth in Sydney, Melbourne and Hobart.

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The Economy

Sydney and Melbourne help capital clearance rate remain above 60 per cent

The combined capital city preliminary auction clearance rate has risen above 60 per cent for the third consecutive week, with Sydney and Melbourne both returning rates above 70 per cent for the week ending June 30.

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Holt home takes out top honour at ACT Master Builders Awards

Classic Constructions and TT Architecture have been awarded the Home of the Year prize for Drake Brockman House at ACT Master Builders Building Excellence Awards on Friday night.

New South Wales (NSW)

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Central Coast Tuscan villa as featured in Australian House and Garden

Built as a labour of love, this warm family home combines fabulous entertaining spaces with intimate bespoke details. For sale by Carol Jennings of Raine & Horne Terrigal.

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Business auditor reveals the seven most frequent failures by Australian organisations

A leading global risk management provider has revealed the most common reasons why organisations fail to meet the goals they set.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/citi-ing-put-brakes-on-apartment-loans-20160710-gq2nnq

Citi, ING put brakes on apartment loans

Major foreign lenders are putting the brakes on lending to apartment buyers amid growing concerns about falling demand and oversupply.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-07-11/felling-of-150-year-old-fig-tree-huge-loss-randwick-councillors/7585048

150 year old fig tree felled for light rail

Local councillors are "shocked" a historic Moreton Bay fig tree known was partially cut down overnight, despite ongoing negotiations to save it.

ABC

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/life/weekend-australian-magazine/my-garden-home/news-story/c9a11e3c64e4dd3162d961be3cb4751f

My garden home

The spectacular house James Durie built for himself on Sydney's northern beaches owes its success as much to the gardens and as it does to the ocean views.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/vic/how-it-sold-excited-architects-battle-over-1970s-daryl-jackson-apartment-20160711-gq2un4

Excited architects battle over 1970s Daryl Jackson apartment

A one-bedroom apartment at 120/48C Napier Street South Melbourne sold by private treaty for $455,000.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/turnbull-government-should-address-housing-say-lobbyists-20160710-gq2jb8

Turnbull government should address housing

Housing affordability, and the housing industry itself, should be a focus of the new Turnbull government, say industry lobby groups.

The Australian Financial Review

http://thenewdaily.com.au/money/2016/07/10/australias-cheapest-rental-cities/

Australia’s cheapest rental cities

The chances of renters snagging a good deal are getting better.