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Strike while the iron is hot in Perth, Knight Frank report

Now is the time for buyers to pounce on prime Perth real estate, amid a promising swell of activity, according to the latest Knight Frank's Prime Global Cities Index - Q3 2018.

National

People

Get to know architect Phillip Mannerheim

Renowned architect Phillip Mannerheim's award-winning architectural practice spans everything from architecture (inclusive of interior and landscape design), to historic conservation and restoration.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Bates Smart luxury sky home with exhilarating CBD backdrop

One of the largest apartments in the block, this 8th floor, corner apartment boasts stunning, never to be built out views extending from Fitzroy Gardens to the Dandenong Ranges. For sale by Sarah Case and Rudy Van Der Berg of RT Edgar Toorak.

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The Economy

Latest CPI figures spells "good news for home buyers and renters" says industry body

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) says the latest CPI figures brings good news for renters and home buyers, as interest rates remain stable.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

The Economy

Approved Taigum development site sells for $6.4 million

A 2.33ha block of land has been sold to a south-east Queensland project developer and builder for $6.4 million at 281-295 Handford Road, Taigum, through Ray White Special Projects QLD.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane Gold Coast Sunshine Coast

The Economy

These are Queensland's most expensive suburbs

High rollers are parking their cash in these most expensive suburbs in Queensland, according to the latest CoreLogic data.

Queensland (Qld)

Featured Property

Tanamera: Port Douglas rainforest paradise

Set amid lush tropical gardens, this residence features rainforest viewing room, wet edge sky spa, infinity edged pool, and views from the Coral Sea to the Macalister Ranges. For sale by Callum Jones of The Pink Company Port Douglas.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

Why vendors are tightly holding onto these Melbourne suburbs

Data from industry body the Real Estate Insitute of Victoria (REIV) reveals properties are being tightly held in inner Melbourne, as vendors wait out a period of sluggish growth.

National

People

Job seekers beware: Red flags that scream "don't take this job!"

Leading real estate recruitment expert Virginia Brookes of Resolver Recruitment says job seekers should be wary of these red flags when job hunting.

Design

Australia's landscape architecture celebrated

Western Australia has dominated the 2018 National Landscape Architecture Awards, held by the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA).

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News Roundup

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Mortgage delinquencies tipped to rise: Moody’s

A slowing housing market and rising macroeconomic challenges will lead to an increase in Australian mortgage delinquencies in 2016, according to Moody's Investors Service.

Mortgage Business

http://www.yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.au/news/wa-removes-cap-on-valuation-and-conveyancing-fees-211205.aspx

WA removes cap on valuation and conveyancing fees

The Western Australia state government believes buyers and sellers of property in the state won’t be worse off after announcing fees charged by settlement agents and land valuers will no longer be capped. From 3 February, the government will no longer enforce a maximum limit on what can be charged by settlement agents and valuers, believing there is sufficient competition to ensure consumers are not faced with exorbitant fees.

Your Investment Property

http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/real-estate/australia-city-home-prices-rebound-in-jan-melbourne-hot

Australia city home prices rebound in Jan, Melbourne hot

Australian home prices rebounded in January with Melbourne boasting especially strong growth, a counter to speculation the market was at risk of crashing after a rapid run up last year.

Business Times

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-01-29/canada-s-one-legged-stool-economy

Canada's real estate problem

The Canadian economy was largely stagnant through the first 11 months of last year, shrinking by 0.09 percent. In light of the collapse in oil prices, however, things could have been worse. But the relative resilience of headline growth belies the extent to which the economy is now being supported by one sector: real estate.

Bloomberg

http://www.businessinsider.com.au/san-franciscos-real-estate-war-2016-1

Real Estate Wars: San Francisco's fight over class and culture

America’s biggest cities are experiencing a land rush, with the wealthiest residents buying up property and squeezing out the middle and lower classes. In San Francisco, the battle has reached crisis levels, in part due to factors unique to the area.

Business Insider Australia

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/aia-seeks-member-opinion-on-wide-ranging-issues-im

Institute reveals new policy framework; seeking feedback from members

The National Council of the Australian Institute of Architects is seeking the opinion of members on a broad range of issues impacting the industry to help gain clarity on the way forward.

Architecture & Design

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential#ixzz3yrPys0OY

Ten St Leonard homes sell for more than $60 million

Ten St Leonards home owners have reaped about $6 million each after selling their houses in one line for more than $60 million to the Chinese developer and investor, Zhengtang Investments.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/new-national-construction-code-changes-to-allow-ti

Architects welcome NCC changes allowing timber construction up to 8 storeys

Changes to the National Construction Code (NCC) that will allow timber construction in taller structures have been endorsed by architects. Effective from May this year the NCC changes will enable construction of timber buildings up to eight storeys without the need for expensive ‘alternative solutions’ to gain approval. The NCC changes apply to both modern engineered timbers and traditional timber frames.

Architecture & Design