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Spacious family living in Geelong’s inner west

Suitable for large families, this Newtown home offers modern luxury with outdoor living room and pool. For sale by Heidi Trempel of Whitford.

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Housing choice and affordability key to Victorian Government's 20-minute neighbourhoods

The Victorian Government has identified increased housing choice and affordability as one of the ways to make its 20-minute neighbourhood pilot program a reality.

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The Economy

Fixed rate demand falls further

New data from Mortgage Choice has indicated a further drop in demand for fixed home loans across the country.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

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Realmark staff recognised for practice, performance, and passion at awards

Realmark staff had more than one reason to celebrate at the agency's annual awards night held last week.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Oversized Surry Hills warehouse apartment

Designed by BKH with bespoke finishes, this two-level apartment sits within No 1 Lacey, a warehouse conversion circa 1912. For sale by Caroline Fagerlund of CBRE Residential Agency North Sydney.

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Politics

Building Ministers need to 'maintain momentum' on compliance, says Property Council

The Property Council of Australia has urged the country's building ministers to continue the momentum on building regulation compliance and enforcement to deliver better outcomes for property owners and tenants.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Brisbane property big guns on expansion drive

Ray White New Farm owners Matt Lancashire and Haesley Cush, together with two of their top agents from New Farm, Scott Darwon and Brandon Wortley, will now trade as Ray White Bulimba to service the vibrant inner city riverside community.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

REINSW Breakfast aims to bring more women on board

More than 50 women from real estate and associated industries gathered at the Sydney Opera House last week for the second REINSW Women on Board Breakfast.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

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‘The Copper House’: award-winning hilltop home

This family residence in Currumbin, Queensland fuses bush and beachside living with a flexible layout. For sale by Michael Kollosche and Eoghan Murphy of Kollosche.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Politics

'Skyrocketing' stamp duty in Victoria needs to be reviewed - Property Council

There are fresh calls for Victoria's stamp duty brackets to be reviewed in the wake of new data from the Property Council of Australia showing Melbournians now have to pay, on average, an additional 9 weeks of salary to cover the inflating cost of the tax.

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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