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Iconic boutique Brisbane riverfront apartment

This luxurious riverfront apartment commanding phenomenal views from Humbug Reach across to New Farm and beyond is for sale by Simon Caulfield of Place Kangaroo Point.

Victoria (Vic.)

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Drumferg Estate: Secluded acreage with craftsman built residence and private lake

A sizeable home office space, including private access and amenities, provides the best of both worlds in the one idyllic location. For sale by Sue Gratton of Circa Heritage and Lifestyle Property.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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'Olive Trees': bush serenity close to amenities

Enjoy the fresh country air and clear sounds of the Australian bush from this private homestead. For sale by Judy Goodger and Matthew Foote of Place New Farm.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Behind the ‘Smart’ studio that designed ‘the best house in the world’

“I know that emotive connection to architecture is real, so our work considers light, volume, harmony and delight,” Smart Design Studio Founder and Creative Director William Smart.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Get to know Robert Alfeldi of McGrath Pyrmont-Sydney

"I see a very strong second half of 2021 for luxury property and investors returning to the market as rents stabilize."

Tasmania (Tas.)

Featured Property

The enduring appeal of heritage homes: Wentworth House

Sold by Dominic Romeo of Circa Heritage and Lifestyle Property, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, “The dream and romance of owning a historic house is what captivates people.”

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

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Portsea seaside haven sold in 2 days over Zoom

Sold by Liz Jensen, Troy Schwarze and Lorna Duffy of Kay & Burton, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, “We are seeing a highly motivated keenness to secure a humble getaway, a luxury property or a new permanent home by the seaside.”

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

Auction for this single level sensation by The Agency

Caulfield South property for sale is to go under the hammer and is ideal for downsizers or young growing families, according to Eyal Malka of The Agency.

Victoria (Vic.)

The Economy

Inaugural report gives a snapshot of Victorian rental industry

The Commissioner for Residential Tenancies’ inaugural report, Renting in Victoria: Snapshot 2020 has been welcomed by the Minister for Consumer Affairs.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

Perth properties sell 57 days faster than September last year

Data from the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia finds houses in Perth are selling 27 days quicker last month, according to president Damian Collins.

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News Roundup

http://www.theage.com.au/business/aviation/backing-secured-for-major-airport-serving-melbournes-southeast-20170703-gx3efu.html

Backing secured for major airport serving Melbourne's south-east

A $7bm proposal to build a privately-owned international airport for Melbourne's south-east will be presented to the Victorian government next week.

The Age

http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/renting/minister-admits-government-has-no-idea-how-many-homes-fitted-with-noncompliant-cladding-amid-messy-review/news-story/5921a224e9ccc420b5d9dcbea8d90ca8

Minister admits government has 'no idea’ how many homes fitted with non-compliant cladding

Timing on a nationwide audit is unclear.

news.com.au

http://www.cairnspost.com.au/realestate/cairns-homeowners-get-no-relief-after-insurance-council-meeting/news-story/667906b9238420ff0799b64d260a4624

Cairns homeowners get no relief after Insurance Council meeting

Cairns residents paid higher insurance premiums than other parts of the country due to the higher risk of cyclones and severe storms.

The Cairns Post

http://www.afr.com/business/banking-and-finance/interestonly-loan-switch-could-hit-households-for-10b-macquarie-20170703-gx3azh

Interest-only loan switch could hit households for $10b

The banks' move to push borrowers out of interest-only loans and towards principal and interest loans will eventually hit lending growth rates.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/11239-indigenous-home-ownership-rates-improving-but-still-low-census?utm_source=MortgageBusiness&utm_campaign=MBDaily%20bulletin03_07_17&utm_medium=email&utm_content=2

Indigenous home ownership rates improving but still low: Census

Data from the ABS shows growth in overall Indigenous home ownership from 36% in 2011 to 38% in 2016, but that number is still lower than the 65.5% home ownership rate for Australia in general.

Mortgage Business

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/tax-hikes-on-foreign-buyers-risk-killing-the-golden-goose/news-story/a663620395759ab1101dce7111d4817b

Tax hikes on foreign buyers risk ‘killing the golden goose’

Changes in government changes on foreign property investors risks “killing the golden goose”, says Victorian developer Tim Gurner, as Chinese sales and inquiries for local dwellings tumble.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/business/media-and-marketing/publishing/fairfax-media-pressing-ahead-with-domain-spinoff-as-private-equity-bidders-move-on-20170702-gx2usm?eid=Email%3Annn-16OMN00049-ret_newsl-membereng%3Annn-06/09/2016-BeforeTheBell-dom-business-nnn-afr-u&et_cid=29084680&et_rid=1925785124&Channel=Email&EmailTypeCode=&LinkName=http%3A//www.afr.com/business/media-and-marketing/publishing/fairfax-media-pressing-ahead-with-domain-spinoff-as-private-equity-bidders-move-on-20170702-gx2usm%3Feid%3DEmail%3Annn-16OMN00049-ret_newsl-membereng%3Annn-06%252F09%252F2016-BeforeTheBell-dom-business-nnn-afr-u&Email_name=BTB-07-03&Day_Sent=03072017

Fairfax Media pressing ahead with Domain spin-off

Private equity bidders have moved on.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au/spi-plus/latest-hotspots/16267-smart-property-investors-need-to-target-cinderella-suburbs-says-real-estate-ceo

Smart property investors need to target Perth “Cinderella” suburbs: real estate CEO

Travis Coleman, CEO of ACTON, says property buyers should be taking advantage of the upcoming upswing in the Perth property market, with coastal property offering prices under $350,000.

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