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Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

Perth real estate: "We should just hang in there" says David Arnold of Ethos Property

The latest data from the REIWA shows the Perth property market held steady in September.

International

Design

Berawa beach 5 villa integrated complex blends outdoors with indoor living Bali

Bali gardens highlight this private five villa, nine bedroom compound for sale Berawa beach, Neil Power Xclusive property Bali.

Design

Australia's best architecture: have your say

Vote for 'Australia's Favourite House' in the Australian Institute of Architects' People's Choice awards.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Middle Harbour Alex Popov-designed home with tennis court, pool, and jetty

With a cantilevered pool, private jetty, tennis court, and perfect Middle Harbour views, this five-bedroom home is anchored in its Sydney harbour setting. For sale by Michael Coombs and John Melville of McGrath Lower North Shore Neutral Bay.

National

The Economy

Are Australians too relaxed about their mortgages?

Australian homeowners might be too lazy to make sure they have the best home loan, and some might not even know what type of mortgage they have, according to two new studies released this week.

People

Romilly Madew wins global prize for green buildings

Romilly Madew, CEO of the Green Building Council of Australia, has been awarded the prestigious World Green Building Council Chairman’s Award for her global efforts to promote sustainable buildings.

Western Australia (WA)

People

2017 REIWA Awards for Excellence celebrates the industry's finest

The REIWA's 2017 Awards for Excellence were held this year at Crown Perth and were attended by more than 400 agents and agency staff.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Historical early Queenslander on elevated Latrobe terrace, Paddington, Brisbane

Built in 1886, this magnificent Queenslander in an elevated position on prestigious Latrobe Terrace is one of Paddington's original homes. For sale by Alex Jordan, McGrath Paddington.

South Australia (SA)Adelaide

Design

"Majestic" Semaphore water-tower home with 360-degree views for sale

Not only is Adelaide's Semaphore water tower steeped in history and a much-loved local icon, the building contains vast amounts of accommodation, large grounds, and offers the opportunity for an idyllic seaside lifestyle.

National

Design

Approvals for semi-detached housing at 20-year highs

In the year to August, over 15 per cent of new homes approved were semi-detached homes – the highest proportion in 20 years, according to Craig James, chief economist CommSec.

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http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/sydney-rental-prices-stay-at-highestever-levels-in-first-quarter-20150416-1mloby

Sydney rental prices stay at highest-ever levels in first quarter

Sydney rental prices held at their highest-ever levels in the first quarter as soaring residential investment failed to dent the city's pent-up demand for housing. The median asking rent for a house in the NSW capital was a record $520 a week in the first quarter, unchanged from December and up from $500 a year ago, the latest Domain Group Rental Report shows.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-15/imf-lowers-growth-outlook-for-australia/6393426

International Monetary Fund lowers growth outlook for Australia

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has highlighted the damaging effect the iron ore slump is having on Australia, as the Treasurer seeks a discussion with the Chinese finance minister on the matter.

ABC News

http://architectureau.com/articles/inner-melbourne-suburbs-locked-up/?utm_source=ArchitectureAU&utm_campaign=33bf43f694-AAU_2015_04_15&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e3604e2a4a-33bf43f694-40540417&mc_cid=33bf43f694&mc_eid=d865be39ad

Sixty square kilometres of inner Melbourne locked away from major development

Sixty square kilometres of inner suburban Melbourne have been locked away from significant development after the state government passed legislation containing a range of restrictions put forward by the City of Boroondara. Three storey limits have been applied to a large number of commercial precints within the area.

Architecture AU

https://www.jbaurban.com.au/article/11-takeaways-residential-developers-new-metro-strategy

11 takeaways for residential developers from the new Metro Strategy

It doesn’t matter if you are a CBD, brownfield or greenfield developer; with the Strategy targeting 664,000 new dwellings by 2031 (a 20% increase from the 2013 Draft Strategy target) there are opportunities in the Strategy for everyone, from the Northern Beaches to Picton.

JBA

http://www.afr.com/business/banking-and-finance/aussie-home-loans-chief-executive-james-symond-says-greater-oversight-of-banks-is-likely-20150414-1mks3f

Aussie Home Loans chief executive James Symond says greater oversight of banks is likely

New Aussie Home Loans chief executive James Symond believes banks are likely to face increased oversight from regulators in response to the boom-time conditions in parts of the housing market, despite a recent slowing in lending to investors.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/judge-calls-for-investors-to-be-protected-from-craig-gore/story-fn9656lz-1227304014568

Judge calls for investors to be protected from Craig Gore

A Federal Court judge has declared investors should be protected from fallen Gold Coast property developer Craig Gore, after finding he made a profit of $1.7 million from an overseas investment scheme through a web of companies that targeted people’s retirement funds.

The Australian

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-14/affordable-housing-shortage-drags-australia-down-social-rankings/6391350

Affordable housing shortage drags Australia down social rankings

Australia is the world's 10th most socially advanced nation but a lack of affordable housing is holding it back, a survey shows. However, while Australia scores well on personal rights - such as freedom of speech, freedom of movement and political rights - it is falling well behind in housing affordability.

ABC News

http://www.moneymanagement.com.au/news/smsf/asic-%E2%80%98working%E2%80%99-spruiking-agents

ASIC ‘working’ with spruiking agents

Some real estate agents and others simply don't understand that they need to hold and Australian Financial Services License (AFSL) to provide advice relating Self Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) investments, according to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

Money Management