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How to write the perfect job ad

The best real estate job ads are clear and concise, and they promote the benefits of working for your business as much as the qualities they are seeking in an applicant, says Sharon Bennie of Specialist Property Recruitment.

Tasmania (Tas.)

People

Get to know Tameka Smith of Key2 Property

Tameka Smith is a finalist in the residential property manager category at the upcoming REIA 2018 National Awards for Excellence.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Davaar: Grand 1912 Queensland home in iconic inner-city estate

This historic residence is set on 1,215sqm (approx) of landscaped grounds just 4km from Brisbane CBD. For sale by James Curtain and Warren Walsh of Place Bulimba.

National

The Economy

First-home buyers at highest share of market in five years

Continued weakness in housing finance numbers is leading the banks to compete for market share by lowering interest rates for both investors and owner-occupiers, says Malcolm Gunning, president of the REIA.

National

The Economy

Property prices on the rise: REIA report

The median property price for Australia's eight capital cities was $769,501 at the end of 2017, up 1.0 per cent for the quarter.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Design

Innovative Teaching and Learning Building at Monash University completed for start of academic year

The new $225 million Learning and Teaching Building at Monash University, designed by John Wardle Architects and built by Multiplex, has been completed ahead of schedule, in time for the start of the university academic year.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Industrial sophistication: Historic Annandale warehouse retreat

This former studio of Archibald winning artist Fred Cress won the 2015 Master Builders Association’s Award for Excellence. For sale by Damien West of McGrath Newtown.

National

Politics

Four Corners' 'Big Australia' report: REIA calls for housing minister

Malcolm Gunning, president of the REIA, says Australia needs a housing minister to help the country plan for its rapidly increasing population.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

Get to know leading Queensland agent Alex Jordan of McGrath Paddington

Alex Jordan of McGrath started out studying jazz piano, but quickly realised he was more suited to a career in sales.

New South Wales (NSW)

People

EAC Insight 2018: 'where the industry comes to the agency'

The Estate Agents Co-operative's Insight 2018 series has kicked off, with 29 events remaining in locations all around New South Wales.

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News Roundup

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/national-association-of-building-designers-to-get

First female president for building designers association

The National Association of Building Designers has confirmed that Tamica Lewis and Sam Payne will take over as the new President and Vice President respectively.

Architecture & Design

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-07/harry-triguboff-billionaire-property-developer-building-meriton/6676962

Harry Triguboff: Billionaire property developer on building the Meriton empire and housing affordability

Harry Triguboff, or "High-Rise Harry", is Australia's third richest man and the visionary responsible for introducing affordable apartment blocks to inner-city Sydney. The self-made billionaire's company, Meriton, is Australia's largest residential developer.

ABC News

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/architect-nik-karalis-made-head-of-woods-bagots-global-operations/story-fnko7zi0-1227471556562

Architect Nik Karalis made head of Woods Bagot’s global operations

Nik Karalis sounds relaxed, and with good reason. It’s been two weeks since being promoted to head of architecture firm Woods Bagot’s global operations. Woods Bagot now has 14 offices in five regions throughout the world.

The Australian

http://www.perthnow.com.au/realestate/news/joe-hockey-orders-foreign-investors-to-sell-australian-properties/story-fnhlgriw-1227475417364

Foreign investors in Hockey's sights

Treasurer Joe Hockey has ordered the sale of six foreign-owned residential properties, including in Perth, and warned there are others in his sights. Mr Hockey announced on Saturday five investors from four countries have 12 months to sell their half-dozen properties in Sydney and on the outskirts of Brisbane and in Perth.

Perth Now

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/key-housing-issues-not-being-addressed-says-john-symond/story-fn9656lz-1227474432646

Key housing issues not being addressed, says John Symond

Australia’s market regulators have failed to address fundamental problems in the housing sector, according to Aussie Home Loans chairman John Symond, who this morning used a parliamentary inquiry to lash taxation arrangements and foreign buyers for driving first-home buyers from the property market.

The Australian

http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/why-house-prices-dont-need-to-be-a-consistent-multiple-of-income/story-fncq3era-1227475132661

Should income keep pace with house prices?

It makes sense house prices should be linked to income. But if the graph creeps up, does that mean there’s going to be a housing crash?

news.com.au

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-08/investigations-into-illegal-foreign-investor-property-purchases/6682872

Investigations into foreign investors allegedly illegally buying Australian homes more than doubles

The number of investigations into foreign investors allegedly illegally purchasing Australian homes has more than doubled since June, Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey says. Mr Hockey said there were now 462 cases under investigation.

ABC Online

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/cba-tightening-up-on-property-developer-finance-20150804-gir2v0

CBA tightening up on property developer finance

Commonwealth Bank of Australia has tightened its lending to apartment developers because new capital requirements, and particularly the restrictions on lending to investors, increase the settlement risk at the end of the project.

The Australian Financial Review