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McGrath Report 2019: Regional suburbs, Western Sydney 'hot property'

Leading real estate expert John McGrath says regional property markets, and Western Sydney are set to see massive growth, in the 2019 McGrath Report.

National

People

Attracting and recruiting strong women in real estate

Leading real estate recruiter Sharon Bennie says companies need to rethink the way they attract and recruit women in the real estate industry.

New South Wales (NSW)

People

Colliers International appoints Dennis Vertzayias Head of NSW Residential

Dennis Vertzayias has joined Colliers International as National Director, Head of Residential New South Wales Project Marketing.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

Featured Property

Relaxed Hamptons glamour on Surfer’s Paradise deep water

This 7 bedroom Gold Coast home features big-screen cinema room, saltwater swimming pool and spa, and waterfront boat and jet ski facilities. For sale by Mashelle Jones of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty - Gold Coast.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Design

Cottee Parker Architects reveal vision for Queens Wharf

Director of Cottee Parker Architects, Naveen Dath reveals the plans behind the $3.6 billion Queen's Wharf development in Brisbane.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

Sydney rental market picks up just in time for spring

Vacancy rates have steadied across Sydney, according to the REINSW Vacancy Rate Survey.

National

People

Get to know Heath Thompson, Director of Beller Project Marketing

Director of Beller Project Marketing, Heath Thompson has worked on a number of property developments across Melbourne.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Elaine: ‘a country house in the middle of the city’

Located within the 'Golden Mile', this historic family home features original details, entertaining spaces and a generous floorplan. For sale by Cameron Cleary and James Moss of McGrath Blackburn.

National

The Economy

Jolly's Lookout pre-auction $4.1 million offer, as more "quality" buyers enter market

Despite slowing clearance rates across the country, agents report higher quality buyers who are "motivated to purchase" are now entering the market.

National

The Economy

12 frequently asked depreciation questions

BMT Tax Depreciation answers your most commonly asked depreciation questions.

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News Roundup

http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/selling/do-vendors-need-a-reality-check-in-2016/news-story/5e189ce9cc17c93832a4da3d374b2e68

Do vendors need a reality check in 2016?

Tell 'em they’re dreaming. It’s the sentence plenty of potential buyers could be saying this year as sellers suffer from price point jetlag after 2015 dished up a hot real estate market in some corners of the country.

news.com.au

http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/australias-home-market-may-be-cooling-at-last

Australia's home market may be cooling at last

Australia's surging property prices have led to spiralling mortgages and left the nation's households ranked as the most indebted in the world, prompting concerns that the market is in a bubble.

The Straits Times

http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/realestate/australia-day-weekend-auction-numbers-solid-despite-few-sales-on-surf-coast-and-bellarine-peninsula/news-story/a458cd5a48ef28ecbb791fce86f9aaec

Auction numbers solid in bumper weekend

A bumper auction weekend along the Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula has been hailed a positive sign for the year to come, despite few sales under the hammer.

Geelong Advertiser

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/super-fund-ramps-up-uk-investment/news-story/e0333b80c0d94002bb74df469aa0e2e4

Super fund ramps up UK investment

Australia’s largest industry superannuation fund, $92 billion giant AustralianSuper, has poured a further $900 million into a mega apartment, office and retail project in London’s King’s Cross.

The Australian

http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/buying/just-how-much-home-can-you-realistically-buy-for-less-than-400000/news-story/710c434ac792b22874eaecc3fa9aa3d9

Just how much home can you realistically buy for less than $400000?

Think $400,000 and it sounds like a whole lot of cash. But start talking real estate and that kind of coin won’t get you much in the way of bricks and mortar in some of our cities.

news.com.au

http://www.propertywire.com/news/global-news/asia-pacific-commercial-property-2016011911454.html

Real estate investment likely to see a boost in Asia Pacific region in 2016

Improving economic conditions in the Asia Pacific region and general growth across developed Asia is set to boost real estate investment, according to a new report. The strongest rental growth prospects are expected in Australia and Japan this year, says the latest Asia Pacific outlook report from property fund manager M&G Real Estate.

Property Wire

https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/wa/a/30614788/resort-airstrip-on-lancelin-wish-list/

Resort, airstrip on Lancelin wish list

A Chinese conglomerate bidding for beachfront land in Lancelin wants to build a luxury resort and an airstrip so it can fly tourists in and fresh produce out, according to a part-owner of the property.

The West Australian

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/new-round-of-interim-planning-controls-announced-t

New round of interim planning controls announced this time for Yarra River, Melbourne

The Victorian Government has announced a new wave of interim planning controls for a key section of the Yarra River in inner Melbourne, the second of its kind in a six-month period. The new controls are effective immediately and will apply until 31 December 2017. They will include mandatory building height and setback rules to guide development along the river within the City of Yarra jurisdiction while permanent controls are being finalised.

Architecture & Design