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Timaru: Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired waterfront estate - Ray White

The award-winning Westlake residence features an iconic curved design and northerly views across the Brisbane River. For sale by Christine Rudolph of Ray White New Farm.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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Live, Work, and Play by design: Studio Tate

"Not only are we passionate about the creation of intelligent interior architecture that inspires, we also strive to nurture a collaborative environment where young designers can learn and grow." Alex Hopkins.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Boutique house-inspired Woollahra garden apartment - The Agency

For sale by Ben Collier of The Agency, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, “This apartment is perfect for downsizers or young families.”

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Classic Indooroopilly Queenslander set to be auctioned on Sat 12 June - Place New Farm

Unveiling timeless elegance, this Brisbane home is brimming with period charm. For sale by Ann-Karyn Fraser of Place New Farm.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Elegant Kedron entertainer’s sanctuary across from parklands - Place New Farm

For sale by Aaron Woolard of Place New Farm, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, “This family home is a true testament to luxury living, from the dual staircase and grand spaces not often present in newer builds.”

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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As new contemporary home with sought after Paddington address - Place

The tri-level home delivers multiple areas to relax, work and entertain, in a highly desirable location. For sale by Sacha Hennessy of Place West.

International

The Economy

Knight Frank releases Global House Price Index for Q1

Knight Frank have released their latest Global House Price Index for Q1 2021, analysing the residential market across the globe. Over the most recent 6 month period, Australian house prices have grown by 8.7%, constituting the fourth fastest rate of growth globally

National

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REIA announces the winners of its National Awards for Excellence 2021

The winners of the 2021 REIA National Awards for Excellence presented by realestate.com.au have been announced by the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA).

National Northern Territory (NT)Darwin

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REIA Presidents award goes to the territory

Northern Territory real estate stalwart, Mr Tony Pickering, has won the prestigious REIA Presidents Award at last night’s REIA National Awards for Excellence.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

Sales activity more than doubles in 10 Perth suburbs as first home buyer activity ramps up 105 per cent - REIWA

reiwa.com settled sales data for the March 2021 quarter has revealed that 10 Perth suburbs have more than doubled their sales volumes when compared to the March 2020 quarter.

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https://www.dezeen.com/2017/10/10/ikea-launches-first-furniture-range-pets-cats-dogs/

IKEA launches first range of furniture for cats and dogs

IKEA's first furniture collection designed specifically for pets includes a treehouse-like cat hideaway, and a bowl that encourages dogs to eat slowly.

Dezeen

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/capital-controls-hit-foreign-buyers-in-brisbane-says-ubs/news-story/c22be1691ffd12de9c3842302dfd8472

Capital controls hit foreign buyers in Brisbane, says UBS

The Brisbane apartment market is seeing one in five foreign buyers fail to settle due to tighter capital controls, according to investment bank UBS.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/markets/equity-markets/mcgrath-is-a-sign-of-things-to-come-for-property-and-rates-20171106-gzflwf?eid=Email%3Annn-16OMN00049-ret_newsl-membereng%3Annn-06/09/2016-BeforeTheBell-dom-business-nnn-afr-u&et_cid=29103085&et_rid=1925785124&Channel=Email&EmailTypeCode=&LinkName=http%3A//www.afr.com/markets/equity-markets/mcgrath-is-a-sign-of-things-to-come-for-property-and-rates-20171106-gzflwf%3Feid%3DEmail%3Annn-16OMN00049-ret_newsl-membereng%3Annn-06%252F09%252F2016-BeforeTheBell-dom-business-nnn-afr-u&Email_name=BTB-11-07&Day_Sent=07112017

McGrath is a sign of things to come for property and rates

If there is going to be a major slow down in property, surely it's going to show up early in the performance of a listed real estate agent.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au/news/17097-negative-gearing-mortgage-stress-and-foreign-investment-driving-unsustainable-property?utm_source=SmartPropertyInvestment&utm_campaign=07_11_17&utm_medium=email&utm_content=1

Negative gearing, mortgage stress and foreign investment driving unsustainable property

According to one expert, the current state of housing affordability stems from tax incentives such as negative gearing, and first home buyer grants, low interest rates, lax lending standards and foreign investing.

Smart Property Investment

https://sourceable.net/has-fire-safety-been-ignored-for-profits/

Has fire safety been ignored for profits?

Questions must be asked about whether fire safety has taken a back seat in the the ‘gold rush’ of money flooding in to multi-residential building.

Sourceable

https://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/11647-westpac-still-dominating-investor-lending-market

Westpac still dominating investor lending market

Westpac's full-year results suggest the group continues to be a beacon for property investors, who accounted for 47% of mortgage flows in 2H17.

Mortgage Business

http://www.afr.com/opinion/columnists/what-australian-really-wants-lower-house-prices-20171105-gzf2p8?eid=Email%3Annn-16OMN00049-ret_newsl-membereng%3Annn-06/09/2016-BeforeTheBell-dom-business-nnn-afr-u&et_cid=29102875&et_rid=1925785124&Channel=Email&EmailTypeCode=&LinkName=http%3A//www.afr.com/opinion/columnists/what-australian-really-wants-lower-house-prices-20171105-gzf2p8%3Feid%3DEmail%3Annn-16OMN00049-ret_newsl-membereng%3Annn-06%252F09%252F2016-BeforeTheBell-dom-business-nnn-afr-u&Email_name=BTB-11-06&Day_Sent=06112017

What Australian really wants lower house prices?

Housing makes up about 55% of the gross assets of Australians, it is worth more than three times as much as our superannuation, and its total value was $6.7 trillion in the June quarter. It makes sense to care about property values.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.smh.com.au/comment/from-boom-to-gloom-how-rising-house-prices-have-become-a-worry-20171103-gzeh8r.html

From boom to gloom: how rising house prices have become a worry

When Australians are asked what worries them most, things such as healthcare, the cost of living, unemployment and crime are always near the top of the list. But in the past two years a new source of anxiety has registered in the polls: housing.

The Sydney Morning Herald