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Modern Perth riverside home for sale - Bellcourt Property Group

The single-level Applecross home, for sale by Nick Wallace of Bellcourt Property Group enjoys views over the Swan River and city.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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Classic Albert Park terrace for sale - The Agency

The Danks Street home for sale by Ben Hughes and Michael Paproth of The Agency, offers elegant, yet practical family living in a sought-after location.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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RP Data founder's Norman Park riverside home sold by Place Bulimba

The multi-level Norman Park home sold by Sarah Hackett of Place Bulimba, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA attracted strong interest from international, interstate, and local buyers.

New South Wales (NSW)

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Stone homestead in Sutton Forest sold by The Agency

The Southern Highlands acreage sold by Cameron McKillop and Ben Olofsen of The Agency, who are seeing "extremely strong" interest in lifestyle/rural property throughout the area.

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People

Openn joins REACH Canada class of 2022

Online property sales platform Openn has been selected to participate in the REACH Canada 2022 scale-up program.

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People

The Agency partners with Australian Family Lawyers

In an industry first, The Agency has partnered with Australia’s largest specialised family law firm, Australian Family Lawyers (AFL), to provide training and family law legal services to agents and clients.

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The Economy

Practical policy measures to achieve home ownership are working: NHFIC report

Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has welcomed the release of the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) report which has found that the government schemes to help first home buyers is helping young and older Australians alike in achieving home ownership.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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Melbourne agent doubles GCI in lockdown under new brand

Last year, Daniel Di Battista launched his business in Melbourne, the most locked down city in the world and 12 months later has doubled his GCI in his first year with UrbanX.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane Gold Coast Sunshine Coast

The Economy

RE/MAX Australia financial arm named Queensland brokerage of the year

Pivotal Financial, the finance arm for RE/MAX Australia named Brokerage of the year at Connective Excellence Awards for QLD. “This is a huge achievement four years into our new brand and business,” said Pivotal Financial General Manager, Matthew Andrews.

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The Economy

Australian housing market surpasses $9 trillion valuation - CoreLogic

CoreLogic has today announced its estimate of the total value of residential real estate in Australia has surpassed a new record of $9.1 trillion.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/markets/get-ready-for-the-next-property-cycle-bank-of-americamerill-lynch-20180225-h0wmp7

Get ready for the next property cycle: Bank of America-Merrill Lynch

A record number of new apartments is set to hit the market this year, moderating the property market and leading to fewer housing starts and the onset of under supply come 2020.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/sydney-developer-buys-up-nurseries-to-secure-plant?utm_source=Industry%20Newsletter&utm_campaign=2a1f6f4e13-Industry%2520Newsletter%2520-%252020180226084200&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b6d140c101-2a1f6f4e13-136160237

Sydney developer buys up nurseries to secure plant supply for future builds

Barangaroo-based property developer Romeciti has purchased two nurseries, North Rocks Greenery and Camden Nursery, in a move that will give them the ability to guarantee green landscapes in their urban projects.

Architecture & Design

http://www.afr.com/personal-finance/small-business-bosses-use-home-equity-as-piggy-banks-to-keep-doors-open-20180222-h0wh4d

Small businesses use home equity as 'piggy banks' to keep doors open

Small business bosses are being forced to use their homes as 'piggy banks' to sustain cash flow, pay wages and keep their doors open shows analysis of residential property refinancing.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au/renovation/17613-how-to-avoid-being-hit-by-a-200-000-renovation-fine?utm_source=SmartPropertyInvestment&utm_campaign=26_02_18&utm_medium=email&utm_content=2

How to avoid being hit by a $200k renovation fine

When you want to inject value into your portfolio, the last thing you want to do is be hit with a large fine.

Smart Property Investment

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-26/wa-subcontractors-left-in-debt-as-bcl-group-enters-liquidation/9484052

BCL Group collapse fresh blow for WA building industry

WA subcontractors have been saddled with further debts after civil landscaping company BCL Group went into liquidation, following the appointment of administrators at Cooper and Oxley and Choice Living in the last month.

ABC

http://www.afr.com/news/policy/tax/expat-property-fire-sale-expected-20180223-h0wja9

Capital gains tax exemption changes expected to ignite expat property fire sale

Expatriates will not be entitled to a 50 per cent discount on capital gains if they sell the family home.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.commercialrealestate.com.au/news/seven-of-australias-best-heritage-redevelopments-shortlisted-for-national-award/

Seven of Australia's best heritage redevelopments shortlisted for national award

Old is the new new in the world of commercial real estate.

Commercial Real Estate

https://www.domain.com.au/news/air-space-above-tamarama-apartments-sold-for-penthouse-construction-part-of-national-trend-20180225-h0wek5/

Air space above Tamarama apartments sold for penthouse construction part of national trend

An increasing number of apartment blocks seek to make the most of empty space on their rooftops.