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Philip Cox named RIBA international fellow

Australian architect Philip Cox has been awarded a prestigious international fellowship from the Royal Institute of British Architects.

National

Most Aussies believe a major bank wouldn't help them in a crisis

Despite 80 per cent of Australian mortgage holders have their home loan with one of the so-called 'big four', almost three-quarters believe a major bank would not be the best option if they faced a personal crisis.

National Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

The strategic approach to adding value to commercial property: Melbourne Acquisitions

In commercial or retail real-estate investment, make decisions about your tenancy, lease, and cash flow with a view to adding value to the investment over time, says real estate agent and property manager Melbourne Acquisitions.

National Tasmania (Tas.)Hobart

The Economy

Hobart leads price gains, but is still the nation's most affordable city

Hobart's median dwelling price is $366,000, compared with Sydney's $850,000, according to the CoreLogic Home Value Index.

National

The Economy

Aussies are fixing their mortgage rates

The looming threat of higher interest rates is prompting more mortgage holders to fix rates, says John Flavell of Mortgage Choice.

South Australia (SA)Adelaide

Featured Property

Award winning Adelaide apartment for sale

A penthouse in the award-winning Alta Apartments in Adelaide is for sale by Andrew Downing of Phillis Real Estate and was designed by the architect firm of Tectvs.

National

Construction

Which state has the cheapest tradies?

Western Australia has the best paid plumbers and electricians in the country, according to ServiceSeeking.com.au's Trade Index Survey.

National

Top 10 suburbs with the best schools

As kids head back to school this week, we go around the country looking at the top 10 suburbs with the best schools.

International

Picasso's French estate sold to Brunei financier

The vast French estate, L'Antre du Minotaure, which was once owned by Pablo Picasso, has been sold for an undisclosed sum to Brunei financier, Rayo Withanage.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Historic Balmain waterfront for sale

This late 1870s freestanding residence right on Mort Bay in Balmain has views down Sydney Harbour and is for sale by Monique Dower and Rita Lopresti of Belle Property.