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'The Terrace', Shaun Lockyer fuses heritage elegance with modern functionality - Place

The Terrace Sherwood for sale by Ann-Karyn Fraser and Heath Williams of Place New Farm who told WILLIAMS MEDIA “It is everything a family could want in a house.”

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Centennial Coal lists 100-year old Lithgow residence ‘Lidsdale House’

The heritage estate is for sale via an Expressions of Interest campaign by Deborah Cullen of Cullen Royle and Jamie Giokaris of LJ Hooker Lithgow.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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‘Blair Lodge’ on the market for first time in 43 years - Place

The historic Queenslander c1907 includes two lots of land and views of the Brisbane River. For sale by Courtney Caulfield and Simon Caulfield of Place.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Brand new apartment with views over both reaches of the Brisbane River sold by Place

Sold by Sarah Hackett of Place Bulimba, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, "We've never seen market conditions like this before.”

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Design

Why Natural Floors Melbourne has partnered with Kay & Burton Concierge

With Rachel Gill's passion for her products, Natural Floors Melbourne perfectly complements Kay & Burton Concierge's integrated offering to their clients.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Exceptional Alderley Queenslander on substantial 1419 square metre site - Place

Stylishly renovated Alderley character home at 20 Plymouth Street for sale by Judy Goodger of Place Newfarm. The expansive residence in one of Brisbane’s most liveable suburbs will appeal to buyers looking for an inner-city haven with space to add lifestyle amenities such as a north-south tennis court. Judy Goodger told WILLIAMS MEDIA.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

REINSW: Fine details needed on rental repayment plan

The Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) has acknowledged the NSW Government’s intention to protect tenants in rental arrears beyond March 27 but has urged Government to provide clarity on what “support” for landlords and tenants actually means ahead of the looming deadline.

National

Real Estate Sales Online RESO Digital offer management tool, saving agents time

RESO the digital offer management tool saving agents time is fast becoming a popular platform to manage buyers and their offers for the property industry Williams Media talks with RESO CEO Kate Chalk.

National

The Economy

Two industry pioneers join to benefit both agents and their vendors

Renowned Pay On Success innovator ListSure and Pay Later rising star Campaign Flow are coming together to offer their Vendors the choice to Pay On Success, Pay Later or Pay Now.

National

The Economy

Tips for finding the perfect investment property in 2021 - BMT

BMT Tax Depreciation share their top five tips for finding the perfect investment property and to grow your portfolio in 2021.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/mirvac-pursues-more-house-and-land-in-brisbane-20170901-gy99jz

Mirvac pursues more house and land in Brisbane

Mirvac has acquired two more house and land development sites in Brisbane's north for $18.6m as it continues to expand its middle-density portfolio in Queensland.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.realestatebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/16404-tinder-for-real-estate-agents-get-ready-to-swipe-right?utm_source=RealEstateBusiness&utm_campaign=04_09_17&utm_medium=email&utm_content=1

Tinder for real estate agents? Get ready to swipe right

A new Tinder-style leads app offers owners a private way to search for a desirable real estate agent, in their own time and at their own pace for free.

Real Estate Business

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/life/home-design/prestige-property/mansion-global-11bedroom-villa-in-dubai-uae/news-story/ce564ec16fe801714ab6492e8bc192bb

The ultimate Dubai party villa

This 11-bedroom villa has its own nightclub that can accommodate 200 people.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/buildtorent-great-for-big-investors-good-for-overpriced-cities-20170831-gy89xv

Build-to-rent great for big investors, good for overpriced cities

it's time Australia establishes a build-to-rent sector, which provides long-term residential leases through an institutional landlord, an asset class which has been thriving in the US and Europe.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2017-kushners-china-deal-flop-was-part-of-much-bigger-hunt-for-cash/

Kushners’ China Deal Flop Was Part of Much Bigger Hunt for Cash

Jared Kushner's family real estate business owes hundreds of millions of dollars on a 41-story office building on Fifth Avenue, and has failed to secure new investors, despite an extensive search.

Bloomberg

https://sourceable.net/senate-inquiry-uncovers-scandalous-construction-con/

Senate Inquiry Uncovers Scandalous Construction Con

The Senate Inquiry into the construction industry’s use of dangerous and deadly building products has laid bare a lawless industry, firmly founded on fallacies.

Sourceable

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/council-sells-out-religious-familys-home/news-story/d276d6aacae147db33f76cf166990f32?utm_source=The%20Australian&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=editorial&utm_content=TodaySHeadlines

Tasmanian council sells rates-refusing family’s house

The house of a Tasmanian family that refuses to pay council rates on religious grounds has been sold to recoup $3,500 in unpaid rates.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/commercial/spring-in-the-bush-low-listing-volumes-put-rural-vendors-in-the-box-seats-20170901-gy8r9r

Low listing volumes put rural vendors in the box seats

Low listing volumes, strong demand from cashed-up farmers and corporate investors, and rising commodity prices are set to push up asking prices for rural trophy properties.

The Australian Financial Review