At <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-regent-fitzroy-340-fitzroy-street-fitzroy-vic-3065">The Regent</a> in Fitzroy, future residents aren’t simply choosing a home; they’re shaping one that reflects who they are and how they live.

Melbourne-based interior design studio <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/studio-tate">Studio Tate</a>, led by Alex Hopkins, has partnered with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sma-projects">SMA Projects</a> to offer something rare in apartment living — the opportunity to collaborate directly on the design of their new home and create a place that truly feels like their own.

Set on the historic site of the former Regent Theatre at 340 Fitzroy Street, moments from Johnston and Brunswick Streets, the nine-storey development reimagines Fitzroy’s heritage through contemporary design by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/hayball">Hayball</a> and Studio Tate — creating a future <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/fitzroy-vic-3065">Fitzroy</a> classic, inspired by the past and designed for contemporary life.

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Studio Tate’s personalised interiors begin with two distinct palettes: the light and timeless Classic Collection, and the moodier Arthouse Collection.&nbsp;

Within these foundations, buyers are invited to co-author their home, customising everything from finishes and joinery to reconfigured layouts in consultation with the Studio Tate team.

From there, residents can refine finishes, adjust layouts, and add details that reflect their lifestyle, aesthetic, and daily rituals — from subtle changes like repositioning a kitchen sink to more ambitious transformations.&nbsp;

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One buyer, an architect, worked with Studio Tate to merge a two-bedroom layout into a spacious one-bedroom home, creating a larger kitchen and living area designed for entertaining.

This level of collaboration is almost unheard of in off-the-plan developments, where efficiency often takes precedence over individuality. For Studio Tate, it’s not a novelty but an extension of their philosophy — to design homes that are intelligent, responsive, and genuinely personal.

“Homes should evolve with the people who live in them,” says Alex Hopkins. “No two apartments at The Regent are the same, and that’s exactly how it should be.”

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The studio’s work centres on intelligent, responsive design that enhances how people live - an approach that has resulted in homes that feel personalised rather than prescribed.

SMA Projects Founder Martin Strode says the partnership reflects the developer’s belief that off-the-plan buyers deserve more meaningful choice.&nbsp;

SMA’s guiding philosophy, “If you haven’t found it, let’s create it for you,” has become central to The Regent’s appeal. Buyers who modify their layouts receive credits for unused fit-outs, allowing them to reinvest in other elements like upgraded appliances or bespoke finishes.

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Residents will also enjoy a collection of shared spaces that reflect the project’s attention to design, including a 315-square-metre rooftop terrace with dining and barbecue areas, a concierge, a guest suite, and a workshop and dog wash for everyday convenience.

The Regent will comprise 64 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, with two-bedroom, two-bathroom residences starting from $699,000 and the penthouse selling at $8.5 million. Currently, off-the-plan apartment buyers in Victoria can purchase with no stamp duty for a limited time only.

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Curated for the way you live: Studio Tate brings personalised interiors to The Regent

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/callista-on-park-west-end-49-mollison-street-west-end-qld-4101">Callista on Park</a> marks the final chapter of West End's celebrated West Village precinct, emerging alongside the expansive green canopy of Mollison Park.&nbsp;

This new addition seamlessly integrates into a vibrant urban fabric where lush parklands, riverfront walkways, and a thriving retail and dining village come together within metres of home.

Residents will be immersed in one of Brisbane’s most walkable neighbourhoods. With a 99/100 walk score, West Village places daily conveniences and lifestyle luxuries on foot.&nbsp;

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Woolworths, Harris Farm Markets, and a mix of retail and dining venues anchor the precinct, while boutiques like Mott and Mulberry and homewares from ZJOOSH offer an afternoon of leisurely discovery.

Everyday wellbeing is supported by a 24/7 Goodlife gym and a suite of health-focused operators including Soak Bathhouse, Next Medical Practice, Modern Dentistry, and Vitalign Chiropractor.

The broader <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/west-end-qld-4101">West End</a> district adds depth to this convenience. Boundary Street, just moments away, is a cultural corridor of indie retailers, acclaimed restaurants, and local institutions like the West End Markets, drawing residents into a weekly rhythm of fresh produce, global cuisine, and lively community exchange.

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Just a five-minute walk from home, tranquil riverside paths shaded by jacarandas offer a leafy escape for rowers and morning walkers alike.

Art and performance are ever-present, with Metro Arts hosting regular exhibitions within the precinct and South Bank’s cultural quarter - home to QAGOMA, Queensland Performing Arts Centre, and the State Library - just 500 metres away.

Education and healthcare infrastructure are close at hand, with proximity to universities, elite schools, and medical centres enhancing the area's liveability.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a> and delivered by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sekisui-house-australia">Sekisui House Australia</a>, Callista on Park also completes a decade-long transformation of the heritage-listed Peters Ice Cream Factory site.&nbsp;

The tower introduces 96 residences and an elevated rooftop conservatory complete with infinity pool, spa, private dining, and undulating gardens that echo the nearby parkland setting.

The Level 6 slab has just been poured at Callista on Park, with completion expected in late 2027. Three-bedroom residences are priced from $2.4 million.

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Callista on Park completes West Village’s walkable, parkside vision

Challenging the trend of compact living, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/the-eighth-south-melbourne-22-kings-place-south-melbourne-vic-3205">The Eighth</a> delivers true house-like scale in a vertical format.

Positioned on the penultimate level of The Eighth, a newly completed development by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/crema-group">Projects by Crema</a>, the sub-penthouse offers more than just generous dimensions, it redefines what sub-penthouse living can look like in Melbourne’s Domain Precinct.

At 256 sqm, this residence exceeds the scale of most new apartments on the market. It provides the proportions of a freestanding home - three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a study, walk-in laundry, and a separate retreat - all within the security and convenience of a high-end vertical community.

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Its elevated corner position allows for uninterrupted, 270-degree views across the city skyline, Albert Park and the Botanic Garden, an outlook increasingly difficult to replicate in denser urban pockets. Full-height glazing frames these views throughout the home, anchoring each room to its setting.

Designed by Miriam Fanning of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/mim-design">Mim Design</a>, the interiors prioritise durability and spatial clarity. Stone benchtops, cove lighting, custom joinery and a fireplace enrich the central living areas.&nbsp;

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A Gaggenau kitchen with integrated Liebherr refrigeration and a full butler’s pantry supports serious home cooking and entertaining, while a wine cellar and media room add versatility.

Each bedroom features a tiled ensuite and bespoke robes, with the main suite offering privacy and corner views. Private lift access, ducted air conditioning, three side-by-side car parks and ample storage round out the functional offering.

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Residents of The Eighth benefit from a cohesive lifestyle ecosystem. A rooftop pool and BBQ terrace, wellness facilities at EQ, and an Italian café downstairs all contribute to a vertically integrated community - balancing amenity with calm, day-to-day usability.

Located just off St Kilda Road and moments from ANZAC Station and The Tan, The Eighth provides immediate access to transport, green space and cultural institutions, while remaining quietly removed from the city’s pace.

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Importantly, the building is complete. With just 36 apartments across 18 levels, The Eighth offers long-term privacy, minimal turnover, and immediate move-in certainty.&nbsp;

The sub-penthouse stands as one of the final, and most compelling, opportunities within this now-established address.

Taylor Dow of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/dow-real-estate">DOW Real Estate</a> is the exclusive selling agent for the sub-penthouse, and the remaining few apartments in The Eighth.

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A rare South Melbourne sub-penthouse with room to move

Just weeks after launching to their latest new Melbourne apartment development to the market, national apartment developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/abadeen-group">Abadeen</a>&nbsp;has secured the sale of its sub-penthouse.

A local downsizer has spent $6.25 million on a sub-penthouse in The Parker, just 24 apartments on the the doorstep of Caulfield Park. The sale equated to $23,000 per sqm.

The buyer was drawn to the&nbsp;park-fronted lifestyle and panoramic city and bay views.

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“The first sale at $6.25 million completely vindicated our decision to acquire the site and reimagine it for owner-occupiers,” said Andrew Leoncelli, Managing Director of Abadeen.

“We took what was originally conceived as a smaller apartment product and transformed it into something exceptional — larger homes of enduring quality and understated luxury.”

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-parker-on-caulfield-park-219-balaclava-road-caulfield-north-vic-3161">The Parker</a>&nbsp;has been designed by&nbsp;award-winning architecture firm&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/powell-glenn">Powell &amp; Glenn</a> and will be enveloped in landscaping by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/acre">Acre</a>. It was the position within the context to the park that drove the design of the building, with 70 per cent of the apartments overlook the 28-hectare space complete with&nbsp;walking trails, ovals, and playgrounds.

“Caulfield Park isn’t a typical recreational space, it has a generosity and nuance in its layering of trees and light,” said Ed Glenn, Principal at Powell &amp; Glenn.

“Our aim was to create a building that feels grounded and connected, with spaces that open to the park and unfold with light. The architecture provides a sense of refuge and prospect, balancing intimate privacy with expansive views."

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The architecture is defined by sculptural columns that flare like tree trunks, cascading greenery by Acre that softens the façade, and interior spaces by Powell &amp; Glenn’s Clementine Jacobs that use stone, timber, and brass finishes designed to age beautifully over time.

“The Parker is about connection where the building meets the park, people meet nature, and elevated design meets everyday life,” said Brett Robinson, Creative Director of Acre.

“We’ve created lush, year-round gardens that drape the building, softening its form and bringing the outdoors in. Every balcony and outdoor space is treated as an intimate ‘room’ framed by planting, texture, and movement. Sustainability is about timelessness; using robust, natural materials and drought-tolerant plantings that endure.”

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The Parker is Abadeen's second Melbourne apartment development, following the successful Malea, on Central Park in Malvern, which recently completed its construction.

“The Parker offers something truly unique; design elegance, community connection, and green space at your door,” Leoncelli added.

“It’s the kind of place you dream about, then realise you can actually live in.”

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Abadeen launches The Parker in Caulfield North, secures $6.25 million sub-penthouse sale

It’s been 15 long years since the former Balmain Leagues Club was open to the public. The large 7,330 sqm Victoria Road site had grown progressively more derelict since the doors to the former club shut back in 2010.

Earlier this year, the vertically integrated developer PERIFA, part of the Versatile Group of companies, stepped in and acquired the site, quickly getting to work on construction through its building business Versatile Construction.

PERIFA teamed up with financier Mitsubishi Estate Asia to create <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/rozelle-village-rozelle-152-victoria-road-rozelle-nsw-2039">Rozelle Village</a>, a new community heart of the charming inner west suburb. The mixed-use precinct will not only be home to around 150 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, but also feature a fully activated ground plane with extensive hospitality venues and retail spaces.

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A new club will replace the old Balmain Leagues Club. The public plaza will include a range of new food and hospitality venues, a community art studio, and a retail precinct anchored by a full-line supermarket, a first for the peninsula.

The apartments will be spread across three interconnected buildings designed by Studio SC, with interiors by SJB.

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Buyers weren’t prepared to wait any longer to purchase. When it was time to start selling the development, PERIFA and SRM Residential had buyers queuing out of the display suite door. They secured over 40 sales on launch, including several high-end three-bedroom apartments with sales reaching up to $6.9 million.

Demand has been driven largely by local owner-occupiers who have had <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/rozelle-nsw-2039">Rozelle</a><a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/rozelle-village-rozelle-152-victoria-road-rozelle-nsw-2039"> Village</a> on their radar for some time, many of them already living in apartments and looking to upgrade without giving up lifestyle, walkability, or views.

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Perilli, Co-Founder and Managing Director of PERIFA and Versatile Group, said the community has had to put up with a derelict site on their doorstep for too long.

“The Balmain Leagues Club in Rozelle, which closed in 2010 to make way for the NSW Government Metro Transport Project, was once a hub for local families to come together and enjoy entertainment and hospitality. We’re delighted to embark on a new era for the site, together with our partners Mitsubishi Estate Asia,"&nbsp;Perilli said.

"Our shared vision for <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/rozelle-village-rozelle-152-victoria-road-rozelle-nsw-2039">Rozelle Village</a> is to create a mixed-use precinct that is thoughtfully designed and caters to new residents and the community alike. It will be a major meeting place for the community that embraces the unique character of the Balmain/Rozelle peninsula, while helping to shape its next chapter.”

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The residential offering will cater to downsizers, families, and local owner-occupiers, with an emphasis on larger floorplans, high-quality finishes, and expansive views across Iron Cove, Sydney Harbour, and the Parramatta River.

Residents will have private access to a rooftop pool, taking in the views, a rooftop yoga lawn, and podium level gardens.

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From leagues club to lifestyle precint: Inside Rozelle Village 

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As is the case with a range of sectors, Facebook has removed the posting of a range of major real estate portals, trade media and real estate member organisations.

The Facebook pages of Realestate, Domain, Allhomes and Urban, have all been obstructed as real estate portals have been affected by Facebook’s decision to ban Australian news content from its platform.

REIA is currently assessing the situation and the impact on the industry as a whole as Facebook has been an important channel to connect with Australian’s looking to buy and rent property.

The move follows the debate on proposed legislation from the Australian government that seeks to push internet platforms — with a particular focus on advertising giants Facebook and Google — to pay news publishers directly for access to share their content.

REIA President, Adrian Kelly said he is confident real estate marketing will continue to reach its customers.

“From a real estate sales perspective, buyers will go where the properties are being advertised which could ultimately be to Facebook’s detriment," Mr Kelly said

“Covid has proven that estate agents are very quick to adapt to new technologies and that will be the case in the current environment."

“As with COVID-19, for agencies and our customers, the show must go on,” Mr Kelly added.
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Facebook has removed the posting of a range of major real estate portals, trade media and real estate member organisations as of this week

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For the first time in NSW, the Government and non-Government sector will combine to conduct large-scale street counts in regional and rural areas, to help inform the state’s homelessness investment.
Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services Gareth Ward said the initiative would complement the $10.7 million expansion of assertive outreach services to Newcastle and Tweed Heads.
“This week is National Homelessness Week and I’m proud to be part of a Government that is leading the charge on this important issue,” Mr Ward said.
“We are committed to halving rough sleeping by 2025 and these street counts will assist with planning and investment around this ambitious target.
“We are supporting people at risk of homelessness by putting more boots on the ground in the form of assertive outreach teams, which engage directly with rough sleepers and help them into stable homes.”
Assertive outreach already operates in Sydney’s CBD, Parramatta and on trains at night. They work in partnership with health services, general practitioners and NGOs to provide a targeted response and case management approach.
Recent figures reveal that more than 455 people previously sleeping rough on Sydney streets have been housed since 2017, with 92 per cent sustaining their tenancies.
“The NSW Government’s assertive outreach program is achieving great outcomes for some of the most vulnerable people in our State,” Mr Ward said.
“However, we recognise that homelessness can also be hidden. Our $1 billion investment includes initiatives to address all forms of homelessness, including programs to increase the supply of social and affordable housing.”
In 2019, Sydney became the tenth city, and NSW the first state, to join the Institute for Global Homelessness Vanguard City program. The first trial street counts will take place in Newcastle, Tweed Heads and Western NSW in coming months with a statewide count planned for February 2020.
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The much anticipated purchase of Top Level Real Estate Pty Ltd by the Perth-based publicly listed The Agency Group Australia has been delayed yet again.
The Agency advised the December 17 settlement would be "slightly delayed."
It claimed it was "due to the time of year and public holidays."
The parties apparently remain committed to completing the transaction, and "are hopeful of doing so prior to year’s end."
It told shareholders that final consents to satisfy all conditions precedent to the acquisition are yet to be finalised.
The company undertook to keep the market updated on the move that would consolidate its east coast status.
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The Agency Group has advised its desired East Coast operations undertaken by Top Level have delivered its best month to date for FY2019.
For November 2018, The Agency (East Coast) reported Gross Commission Income (GCI) of A$2.4 million for the month.
The sales included Bellevue Hill’s Rona estate which sold for $58 million in conjunction with L&amp;S in an Australian record for a non-waterfront property.
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The Agency (WA) reported 65 sales worth $33.2 million with GCI of $655,595.30 while SLP reported 61 sales worth $28.8 million with GCI of $556,000 for November 2018.
It was December two years ago when McGrath Limited has lost its head of sales, Matt Lahood.
Lahood had been with the McGrath business since 1997. He was director of sales for 12 years.
It was September when The Agency reportedly secured the funds to secure Top Level Real Estate, run by the east coast McGrath rebel agents.
It is via a complicated $8.4 million share placement, along with $5 million of Top Level debt to be converted into shares at $0.01 per share.
The extensive documentation advised total debts of Top Level currently sit at $26,993,812, and immediately following the deal will be $18,760,100.
It's less than the simple outright $10 million capital raising being sought to fund the purchase, which they <a href="/news/the-agency-secures-two-month-extension-to-find-funds-for-the-mcgrath-rebels-acquisition">continually delayed</a>.
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Three Australian cities, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, feature in the Top 15 most transparent real estate markets in the world, according to JLL’s new City Transparency Report analyzing 158 cities.
By country rankings, Australia has been consistently ranked in the top two globally.
JLL and LaSalle’s Global Real Estate Transparency Index, which has "tracked the evolution of real estate transparency for two decades," has been expanded to cover 158 metropolitan areas across the globe.
In the inaugural City Transparency Index: ‘2018 Transparency in 158 cities’, London tops the ranking with the world’s most transparent real estate market.
Los Angeles, Sydney, San Francisco and New York City round out the top five.
CEO of JLL Australia, Stephen Conry said:
“We see a strong relationship between transparency and cross-border investment activity.
“New investment mandates into Australia from cross-border investors typically specify Sydney and Melbourne as their preferred destination with Brisbane increasingly identified as a market on the cusp of a cyclical recovery.
“For the three Australian cities highlighted in the JLL Global rankings – Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane – the cross border investment figures for 2018 demonstrate the investor interest.
Among their finding JLL figures also showed that 89% of all offshore investment in the first nine months of 2018 has been concentrated in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland.
Offshore investment into office, retail and industrial totaled $5.1 billion in the first nine months, compared to $5.73 billion across all of Australia.
“For Queensland, the offshore proportion of total investment has been high at 46.3% and New South Wales and Victoria are both at about 25%,” said Conry.
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AMP Capital announced new appointments in its real estate business, including a new role focused on growing its real estate capabilities in international markets.
Kylie O’Connor has been appointed Chief Operating Officer for Real Estate, responsible for AMP Capital Real Estate’s group-wide functions of finance, strategy, research, governance, risk and compliance, sustainability, business platforms and corporate marketing and communications.
Currently Fund Manager for AMP Capital Diversified Property Fund (ADPF), AMP Capital’s largest pooled real estate fund.
To continue to leverage the strengths of AMP Capital’s real estate capabilities globally, Merran Edwards has been appointed to the new role of Head of International Strategy, Real Estate. 
Merran Edwards joined AMP Capital in March 2016 as Executive Manager, Origination and soon after was appointed to the role of Head of Corporate Portfolio Strategy. 
Luke Briscoe, as Managing Director Office &amp; Industrial, will assume a broader role with accountability for office and mixed-use development. This change aligns with AMP Capital’s integrated management model and includes the delivery of office development including the Quay Quarter Sydney project.
AMP Capital Global Head of Real Estate Carmel Hourigan said she was delighted to announce these appointments to her leadership team, and Briscoe’s expanded role.
“I’m confident these changes support our continual focus on delivering outstanding investment experiences and our aspiration to maximise opportunities for our clients. The changes align to our ambitious international and domestic growth strategy and also demonstrate the strong talent pipeline and succession planning of our people,” Hourigan said.
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Knight Frank and the Launceston firm Woolcock Partners Real Estate will be merged on July 1.
The merged operation will employ a total of 85 people.
The new firm will be branded Knight Frank with Knight Frank CEO Scott Newton and Woolcock Partners Director Sam Woolcock taking places on a Tasmanian Knight Frank board.
The new entity will offer commercial, residential, consulting and research, project marketing and valuation services.
“The new firm comes into operation on July 1. Initially our two Launceston offices … will continue to trade as normal and we aim to launch our new single brand Knight Frank in new premises in the coming months,” Newton said.
“Together we will be able to offer our clients in Northern Tasmania a complete real estate package.”
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The property industry is buzzing, with subscribers to the Avdiev Property Remuneration Report 2018 suggesting business conditions are better than ever in 2018.
97% of subscribers to the Avdiev Report are doing well or very well, none are doing badly, according to Avdiev.
Rita Avdiev, managing director of the Avdiev Group, says the speed of property activity is ramping up.
“From a slow start in January, companies expect to be flat out till Christmas and beyond”.
Property salary rises are up again, well above the general workforce 1.8% (ABS) and CPI 1.9 percent increases.
The juniors are doing best in the pay stakes, especially in development, design and building.
The report found that shortages of competent staff with desirable skills and attitudes are keenly felt by employers. 
The young are outpacing their seniors in the race for remuneration rises.
“The young are the future of the industry” says Avdiev. 
”Recognized and rewarded at last, they are pushing the boundaries, bypassing old hierarchies and may bring some much needed change into attitudes and working relationships of the 21st Century.”
The RBA no longer frets about the property bubble. Its new focus is on Australia's fast growing economy, expecting the flow on effect of rising company profits to lift pay levels in the general workforce this year. 
The report found that the commercial sector is set to provide the most work, with competition forcing retail assets into redevelopment.
A solid two year pipeline of work is predicted, most from the commercial sector with foreign fund inflow, asset growth and capital raisings the source. 
The Avdiev Property Industry Remuneration Report © is published annually in March.
It is the product of a formal Australia wide survey of property, investment, construction employers and built environment related consulting companies. It gives vital information on current remuneration ...
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LJ Hooker's think-tank LJX-Lab has developed an online and offline real estate agency model to work in partnership with the LJ Hooker business.
Named Settl, it is led by a start-up team staffed with people from Uber, Atlassian, Freelancer and Airtasker. It has been in development for 18 months and is expected to launch Q2 2017. 
L Janusz Hooker, chairman LJ Hooker, said LJX-Lab is perfectly placed to create and commercialize PropTech like Settl in Australasia.
“Australia is on the cusp of a wave of property innovation. By leveraging our global network of 650 offices and partners to identify the best home grown inventions and entrepreneurs, LJX-Lab is in a unique position to develop and launch technology for the real estate industry," he said.
“We have been closely monitoring global trends for several years, and have seen new models gain momentum in overseas markets like the UK. Settl will open up this new market in Australia, giving digital-natives the choice and control they want,” he said.
 “Australia is a unique market with its own distinct circumstances - and we’ve seen time and time again that standardised overseas models are not overly successful here.
“We see the ongoing human value added from agents a critical part of real estate services into the future. To ensure customer satisfaction, Settl’s unique hybrid “online to offline” model aligns the agent 100 percent with the vendor’s result.
“By developing a model that is custom-built by Australians for Australia, and scaling it with the LJ Hooker network, we will bring more choice to consumers while growing an exciting new market for the entire industry.” 
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Over 100 real estate industry professionals faced the winter chill at Bondi Beach on Monday, spending the night sleep on the sand to raise funds and awareness for Youth Off The Streets. 
Damien Cooley of Cooley Auctions, who put together the initiative, had his initial expectations exceed, with 104 people registering for the event.
Hi initial total fundraising goal was also far surpassed, with it currently sitting at over $133,000.
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Cooley and Youth off The Street’s Father Chris Riley have had a relationship for over 10 years.
There were a number of agencies that raised money as a team. Savills Real Estate is the current fundraising leader. 
Rain on the day didn't get in the way of the sleep out going ahead and despite the unfavourable conditions, the attendees were in great spirits.
Cardboard boxes to sleep on were provided by Storage King Eastgardens, with some attendees also bringing swags.
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Everyone made it through the night to be greeted the next morning with a bacon and egg roll from a BBQ trailer by Youth Off The Streets Volunteers.
Damien Cooley of Cooley Auctions and Youth off The Street’s Father Chris Riley have had a relationship for over 10 years.
Damien is a member of the Youth Off The Streets development committee and dedicates a lot of professional and personal time to the cause. 
“The wind got up at about 3am but I think everyone had a pretty good sleep and it really was an iconic experience sleeping on Bondi Beach,” Damien said. 
The success of the event has encouraged Damien to aim higher, with hopes of one year raising $1 million for Youth off The Streets and getting more of the industry involved.
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“Next year we would really love all of the real estate agencies to really get behind and support the event by promoting it within their networks”.
“Youth Off The Streets is all about taking kids off the street and giving them a home and as agents and auctioneers, we put people in homes for a living!”
The Real Estate Sleep Out everydayhero donation page will be open until August 30, so it’s not too late to contribute to this great cause and help change the lives of youth in need.
<a href="https://www.everydayhero.com.au/event/youthoffthestreetssleepout" target="_blank">Click here to donate</a>
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