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Former quarry transformed into private architectural sanctuary – The Agency

One of the only fully new builds in the Queens Park Heritage zone, this urban oasis delivers high tech, low maintenance living. For sale by Ben Collier and Edward Reid of The Agency.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Clayfield home with award winning minimalist design - Ray White

This award winning home by respected architect James Russell is at one with its secluded surroundings. For sale by Christine Rudolph of Ray White New Farm.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Suburb record for Greenslopes heritage home with city views - Place

Sold by Sarah Hackett of Place Bulimba, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, “We are experiencing the best market Brisbane has experienced in over a decade.”

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Place Ascot sells character Queenslander for $2 million in 1 day

Sold off-market by Patrick McKinnon of Place Ascot, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA the number of off-market sales has increased significantly in the last quarter.

National

The Economy

CoreLogic: Australian housing market surpasses $8 trillion valuation

CoreLogic today announced its estimate of the total value of residential real estate in Australia has reached $8.1 trillion.

National Queensland (Qld)

People

Gold Coast glamour sells for $2.7 million

A luxurious property in one of Queensland’s most affluent areas has sold via online auction for $2.7 million, after sitting idle on the market for several years.

People

The creation of REAL Specialists

Jared and Shallain Hodge embarked on a new journey when they realised the old franchise model was dead.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Romantic Chelmer home in prestigious setting with separate studio for sale – Place

Built in 1947, this charming residence features beautiful gardens, modern updates and a functional separate studio. For sale by Ann-Karyn Fraser of Place New Farm.

National

The Economy

Detached dwelling approvals reach new record - HIA

“Detached building approvals in March reached their highest level since the ABS began this series in 1983,” stated Senior Economist, Nick Ward.

New South Wales (NSW)

People

REAL Specialist makes three record breaking sales across different categories

As an independent operator, Mason Garten appreciates the strong back of house support provided by REAL Specialists.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/nsw-transfers-14000-homes-to-community-housing-providers-20171017-gz2ay2

NSW transfers 14,000 homes to community housing providers

NSW has transferred nearly 14,000 social housing dwellings to community housing providers, boosting the growing sector of professional management by not-for-profit organisations.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/bumper-year-for-lendlease-apartments/news-story/f2dd7a8a469c19dc65135d76d6bcaf41

‘Bumper year’ for Lendlease apartments

Lendlease is likely to have a “bumper year” in its apartments business the year after next, says research by Shaw and Partners.

The Australian

https://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/11587-rba-to-begin-top-down-stress-testing

RBA to begin ‘top-down’ stress testing

The RBA has announced that it will conduct a series of “top-down” stress tests on Australia’s banking system.

Mortgage Business

http://thenewdaily.com.au/money/property/2017/10/14/private-sale/

A test of nerves: How to buy through private sale

Buying a place to live is a hugely emotional milestone and common sense and logic often go out the window.

The New Daily

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/mirvac-boss-backs-buildtorent-model-to-provide-cheaper-housing/news-story/47ac01a3b8390b6240c487aed026aad5

Mirvac boss backs build-to-rent model to provide cheaper housing

The head of one of Australia’s largest property groups says developers must be ready to build apartments to be rented rather than sold, to provide affordable housing for the nation’s rapidly expanding cities.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/how-it-sold-two-mums-have-their-alan-bond-moment-buy-in-sydneys-freshwater-20171016-gz1mrj

Two mums have their 'Alan Bond' moment, buy in Sydney's Freshwater

The property had two houses on one title. The two buyers, who are friends, bought both together and then separated them on separate titles.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/11580-higher-risk-rba-probes-multiple-property-owners?utm_source=MortgageBusiness&utm_campaign=MBDaily%20bulletin16_10_17&utm_medium=email&utm_content=1

‘Higher risk’: RBA, Citi sound alarm on property investment

More Australians are buying multiple properties, a high number of investors are over 60 and most investor mortgages are negatively geared, the RBA has warned.

Mortgage Business

https://architectureau.com/articles/backhouse/

Inclusiveness and community

A compact and sustainable house by Coda Studio prioritizes connection to family and community and encapsulates the progressive ideals of the architects who call it home.

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