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Increased auction volumes across Sydney and Melbourne as spring seller bounce continues

There was another slight increase in auction volumes across the capital cities for the week ending September 15, as clearance rates remained strong.

National

The Economy

What you can claim in the great outdoors

Owners of income-producing properties can claim the wear and tear of certain outdoor structures and assets as a depreciation deduction when completing their annual income tax returns with their accountant.

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

People

ACT real estate celebrates 25th anniversary of Awards for Excellence

The ACT real estate sector celebrated its achievements for the past year on Saturday night with a Gala Dinner at the QT Hotel.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

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Central Gold Coast waterfront luxury

This contemporary family home offers indoor outdoor waterfront living for an inspired Gold Coast lifestyle. For sale by Paul Arthur of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty - Gold Coast.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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c.1870's Queenslander for 21st Century

Transformed Paddington Queenslander - 'Rockbourne' the original farmhouse meets the modern city. For sale by Tyson Clarke of Queensland Sotheby's International Realty - Brisbane. Open for inspection Saturday 14th September.

National

Design

Awe-inspiring apartments

Expect amazing views, luxury appointments and locations that deliver endless lifestyle options, with these six awe-inspiring apartments, found on Luxury List.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

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Lake Weyba foreshore sanctuary

Nestled among botanical-style gardens, this private lakeside residence offers a tropical lifestyle retreat with dedicated spa/massage room, infinity pool, lagoon views, and your own 9-tee, 3-hole golf course. For sale by Michelle van der Splinter and Tom Offermann of Tom Offermann Real Estate Noosa Heads.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Increased buyer activity on Sydney’s Upper North Shore, says McGrath Lindfield’s specialist

McGrath Lindfield’s prestige specialist Glenn Curran has seen a significant increase in buyer activity since June

National Queensland (Qld)

People

Ray White Commercial Queensland celebrates its 2019 winners

More than 150 guests descended on the Great Room in Brisbane’s W Hotel on Friday, August 30 for the annual Ray White Commercial awards.

Western Australia (WA)

People

Chemistry between Ray White Cottesloe and newest Sales Executive

The newest member of the Ray White Cottesloe team is Dr Jen Lowe, with a PhD in science and research at Australia’s only nuclear reactor.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/opinion/columnists/a-water-view-and-a-boat-deck-all-for-1m-20160905-gr9hdl

A water view and a boat deck all for $1m

Beautiful homes on the Potomac River outside Washington cost less than average properties in Australia.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.businessinsider.com.au/australias-national-architecture-advisory-firm-archicentre-has-gone-bust-right-in-the-middle-of-the-property-boom-2016-9

National architecture advisory firm Archicentre has gone bust - amid property boom

The Australian Institute of Architects has been forced to close its building advisory service, despite the east coast property boom.

Business Insider

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/09/04/science/flooding-of-coast-caused-by-global-warming-has-already-begun.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=photo-spot-region®ion=top-news&WT.nav=top-news&_r=0&referer=https%3A//t.co/NWwD0lZ0RN

Flooding of coast caused by global warming has already begun

The inundation of the American coast has begun; the sea has crept to the point that a high tide and brisk wind are all it takes to send water pouring into streets and homes.

New York Times

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/indigenous/aborigines-were-building-stone-houses-9000-years-ago/news-story/30ef4873a7c8aaa2b80d01a12680df77?utm_content=SocialFlow&utm_campaign=EditorialSF&utm_source=TheAustralian&utm_medium=Twitter

Aborigines were building ‘stone houses’ 9000 years ago

Archeologists have discovered the earliest “houses” in Australia.

The Australian

http://www.businessinsider.com.au/3-charts-that-show-australias-high-rise-construction-boom-is-scaling-to-new-heights-2016-7

Three charts showing Australian construction boom scaling new heights

There is an epic apartment construction boom underway across Australia’s eastern seaboard.

Business Insider Australia

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/analysis-shows-property-investors-saved-election-for-turnbull/news-story/faebbaa965ff7026b74991dd39e312df

Analysis shows property investors saved election for Turnbull

Labor’s plan to crack down on concessions in the housing investment market may have returned Turnbull to government, as research shows seats with many property investors bucked trend against government.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/the-small-melbourne-houses-that-are-surging-in-value-20160905-gr9epr

Small Melbourne houses are surging in value

Small period homes are surging in value across inner Melbourne.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/sydney-property-prices-are-ridiculously-high-20160905-gr9c2e

Sydney property prices are 'ridiculously high'

Spring has given the Sydney housing market a boost as buyers scoop up homes before they hit auction rooms.

The Australian Financial Review