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Federation Square to host 2019 Australasian Auctioneering Championships

There is less than two months to go until the 2019 Australasian Real Estate Institutes’ Auctioneering Championships, with the best auctioneers from across the country and New Zealand to battle it out at Federation Square in October.

National

Design

Refined studies

A dedicated room or a built-in nook, these refined studies provide motivational spaces when you need a place to work within your home. As seen on Luxury List.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

Award-winning residence with commercial vineyard

Set on an estate of approx. 40 hectares, 'Vineyard House' estate boasts the award-winning Robinson Vineyard, on approx. 23 hectares. For sale by Gowan Stubbings and Tom Barr Smith of Kay & Burton.

People

Three-peat for Ray White Ferntree Gully at Victorian and Tasmanian awards

Ben Thomas and the Ray White Ferntree Gully team have celebrated their third award for top-performing office at Ray White Victoria and Tasmania Awards held on Thursday night.

National

The Economy

Market to stabilise 20 per cent below peak: HIA

The Housing Industry Association has released its quarterly economic and industry outlook report, revealing a "convergence of conditions" in the building industry.

Victoria (Vic.)

Politics

Smoke alarm warning to landlords and tenants

Victoria’s fire services have come together to remind landlords and tenants of their responsibilities when it comes to smoke alarms.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

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.

Politics

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.

National

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

People

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.

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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