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Realmark rookie takes out the top spot

Realmark star performer Ryan Smith stole the show at the REIWA awards last weekend, taking out the Number 1 position for Top WA Listing Rookie of the Year.

The Economy

Clearance rates reach new heights in latest auction results

Buyers continue to be out in force during the final weeks of winter, with the latest preliminary results from CoreLogic indicating the capital city clearance rate for the week ending August 25 could surpass the previous week's mark.

Victoria (Vic.)

Politics

New approach to reduce homelessness in Victoria

The Victorian Government has joined forces with Sacred Heart Mission and NAB to provide long-term housing and improved health and wellbeing outcomes for vulnerable Victorians.

Tasmania (Tas.)

The Economy

Economic revival drives detached housing boom in Tasmania, says HIA

Tasmania's residential construction industry has responded "in spades" to the increased demand for housing in the state, the Housing Industry Association says.

People

Sitzler takes out national Business Leadership Award

Sitzler Pty Ltd has been named as one of Australia’s best businesses at the National Business Leadership Awards yesterday.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

‘Kilora’: historic single level home

Situated beside the Botanical Gardens in Hamilton, Victoria, this substantial home offers period charm with spacious family living. For sale by Stewart Otton of Stewart Otton Real Estate Hamilton.

National

People

Federation Square to host 2019 Australasian Auctioneering Championships

There is less than two months to go until the 2019 Australasian Real Estate Institutes’ Auctioneering Championships, with the best auctioneers from across the country and New Zealand to battle it out at Federation Square in October.

National

Design

Refined studies

A dedicated room or a built-in nook, these refined studies provide motivational spaces when you need a place to work within your home. As seen on Luxury List.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

Award-winning residence with commercial vineyard

Set on an estate of approx. 40 hectares, 'Vineyard House' estate boasts the award-winning Robinson Vineyard, on approx. 23 hectares. For sale by Gowan Stubbings and Tom Barr Smith of Kay & Burton.

People

Three-peat for Ray White Ferntree Gully at Victorian and Tasmanian awards

Ben Thomas and the Ray White Ferntree Gully team have celebrated their third award for top-performing office at Ray White Victoria and Tasmania Awards held on Thursday night.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/street-talk/mcgrath-franchisees-list-catalogue-of-problems-20160828-gr2vcc

McGrath franchisees list catalogue of problems

McGrath real estate group's trouble are unlikely to be relieved with a management shake-up if concerned franchisees are to be believed.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/milliondollar-smile-of-a-real-estate-agent-who-knows-her-business/news-story/406dbe08d011f28582b14c3ba99f18c8

Million-dollar smile of a real estate agent who knows her business

The property boom has created a new group of real estate agent millionaires.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/signs-strong-for-spring-property-sales-in-sydney-and-melbourne-20160828-gr2uxf

Signs for good spring property sales in Sydney and Melbourne

Almost 75% of apartments in a planned block of flats on Sydney's north shore sold within three hours of being offered on Saturday, highlighting the strength of demand for Sydney property.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/new-bendable-concrete-saving-time-in-road-works-an?mid=45cd955c6d&utm_source=Newsletter%20Lists&utm_campaign=ddb6dd9d76-Architecture%20and%20Design%20Newsletter%20-%20201&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3aac924711-ddb6dd9d76-100081773

New bendable concrete stronger and longer lasting than regular

Scientists from the Nanyang Technological Institute, Singapore, have invented a new type of concrete that has bendable properties, high strength and durability.

Architecture and Design

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/mark-steinert-lays-out-the-challenge-of-housing-affordability-20160828-gr2vaq

Mark Steinert lays out the challenge of housing affordability

Housing affordability will be a defining issue of the next decade says Mark Steinert, CEO of Stockland and president of the Property Council.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.domain.com.au/news/buying-a-house-at-auction-what-to-do-when-it-passes-in-20160826-gr29wi/

Buying a house at auction: what to do when it passes in

Hundreds of properties are being passed in at auction as capital city residential listings spike up for spring and buyers become more cautious.

Domain

http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/buying/subtropical-island-for-sale-for-289000/news-story/11f9a40855f024ca5097016f994174ee

Sub-tropical island for sale for $289000

For just $289,000, prospective buyers can purchase Queensland’s Suna Island, a sub-tropical island located in the in the Great Sandy Strait between the Dimonds, North Maaroom, and Fraser islands.

news.com.au

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/realestate/news/nsw-real-estate-rising-number-of-parents-buying-investment-properties-for-childrens-future/news-story/a64de974a2b65e12cde57acbca9fccd2

Parents fearing higher prices buy units for kids

A Milsons Point mum has joined the new wave of parents giving their children a leg-up into Sydney’s booming property market after buying a lower North Shore apartment for her six-year-old daughter.

The Daily Telegraph