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New sales platform REBid new way to buy and sell real estate

A new online sales platform designed for real estate agents is being supported by the Real Estate Institutes in Western Australia (REIWA) and in South Australia (REISA).

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Tri-level penthouse with iconic Sydney views

This world class investment opportunity in the heart of Sydney's CBD is for sale via Craig Donohue of McGrath Edgecliff.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Construction

Paddington residents protest against plans to sell Four in Hand Hotel as residence

Paddington locals are fighting back against plans to turn the Four in Hand Hotel into a house.

National

Design

Winners announced at 2018 Australian Housing Awards

Bold Living and Construct Central Coast have been announced as winners at the 2018 Housing Industry Association (HIA) Australian Housing Awards, held in Singapore.

National

Design

How to personalise an off-the-plan home

Off-the-plan doesn't need to mean cookie-cutter. Here are a few fun ways you can personalise an off-the-plan home.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

Elite golfer's sanctuary on the Bellarine Peninsula

This architect designed residence offers a low maintenance lifestyle within walking distance of the Barwon Heads Golf Club, beach and village. For sale by Andy Ingham and Candace Harrison-Smith of RT Edgar Barwon Heads.

National

The Economy

While Sydney and Melbourne record decline, more housing stock positive for buyers

While clearance rates across the country have recorded a decline over the weekend, the increase in housing stock coming to the market is positive news for buyers.

National

Design

Winners of 2018 Australian Interior Design Awards announced

Handpicked from a shortlist of over 200, the 12 winners of the 2018 Australian Interior Design Awards represent the benchmark for interior design in Australia.

National

People

AFL sports star Corey Adamson joins Realmark team

West Coast Eagles player Corey Adamson has hung up his footy boots for a career in real estate, joining the team at Realmark.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne Fitzroy

Featured Property

The Fitzroy Fire Station (1912): a stunningly spacious converted home

This boutique home with city views is ideally located close to parkland, transport and village cafes. For sale by Arch Staver and David Sanguinedo of Nelson Alexander Fitzroy.

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News Roundup

http://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au/news/14626-city-records-astronomical-price-growth

City records astronomical price growth

Melbourne's median house price rose 7.4% over the September quarter.

Smart Property Invetment

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/sydney-and-melbourne-markets-revive-values-of-coastal-property-20151002-gjztmn

Coastal property values bounce back

Agents and developers are seeing a revival in coastal property prices.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2015/06/01/house-of-secrets

House of Secrets

Who owns London's most expensive mansion?

The New Yorker

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/life/home-design/apartment-marketing-goes-hi-tech-for-virtual-realty/story-fn6njxlr-1227554532911?sv=9837be3746c2fe1112a33f865adda1b1

Apartment marketing goes hi-tech for virtual realty

Developers and agents in Melbourne's competitive apartment market are embracing technology in a bid to give them an advantage over other sellers.

The Australian

http://www.domain.com.au/advice/ten-ways-you-know-you-bought-or-rented-a-unit-in-a-good-block-20151001-gjyt84/

Ten ways you know you bought or rented a unit in a good block

Ten sure signs the building you chose is a good place to live... and hints on how to improve it if it isn't.

Domain

http://www.smh.com.au/business/the-economy/australia-cant-afford-to-burst-housing-bubble-as-wave-of-chinese-money-looms-20151001-gjysne.html

Australia can't afford to burst housing bubble as wave of Chinese money looms

Australian house prices will keep getting higher and the government will do nothing to prick the bubble because the country simple can't afford it, says investment banker.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.businessinsider.com.au/the-number-of-millionaires-in-china-2015-9

The chart that shows the incredible increase in the number of millionaires in China

The rise of China over the past 15 years has created huge wealth for a select group of citizens.

Business Insider

http://architectureau.com/articles/1-billion-project-cluster-for-inner-Melbourne/

$1 billion project cluster for inner Melbourne

The Victorian government has approved an activity zone 8km from Melbourne's CBD that it says could help prevent urban sprawl.

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