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February 2020
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In this report, Secret Agent will look into the problems around air conditioning from an environmental, societal and behavioural perspective. We will also bring to light a variety of other cooling methods that should be considered as an alternative to air conditioning usage.
December 2019
Click here to read the Water Views report
The benefit of being able to see or enjoy the water from where we live is widely acknowledged as highly desirable and it would be easy, even logical, to assume that water-side homes and apartments are considered more valuable than those that aren’t accompanied by such a significant natural advantage.
In this report, Secret Agent will discuss water and the value it can add to property.
November 2019
Click here to read the Upzoning report now
In this report, Secret Agent will take a deeper look into upzoning and how it has been impacting property markets in various cities of the world. We will consider research by geographer Michael Storper in order to discuss the case for and against upzoning.
October 2019
Click here to read the Shrinking Cities report
In this report, Secret Agent will discuss the potential impact of de-urbanisation and shrinking cities.
September 2019
Click here to read the Downsizing report now
In this report, Secret Agent will give you some insight into the downsizing experience so you can get a better idea whether it’s the right move for you, and how to best prepare for it.
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Read Our Essays
A comprehensive guide to Inner Melbourne’s built fabric, by the CREATE By Secret Agent Team.
Thinking differently about buying property – a short book by Paul Osborne.
Paul Osborne discusses the long term debt cycle.
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