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Western Australia (WA)

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Realmark Coastal re-sign for second term

The Realmark Coastal office has officially re-signed with award-winning franchise group Realmark.

Tasmania (Tas.)Hobart

Featured Property

‘Clifton’: Historic Huon Valley homestead

This heritage listed property retains many original features and offers several self-contained guest accommodation options including a restored ‘oast house’. For sale by Anne Boman of Knight Frank Tasmania Hobart.

National

People

What a recruiter really does

Iconic Recruit Director Jessica Mayes offers an insight into what makes a good recruiter.

Western Australia (WA)

Politics

WA government announces consultation date for new strata regulations

The public will get its first look at Western Australia's new strata regulations next month.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

Where to find the highest rental returns in Victoria

Data modelling from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) has revealed that yields of up to 6.7 per cent can be found in and around Melbourne's CBD while some regional hot spots are returning surprisingly high returns.

New South Wales (NSW)

Politics

REINSW launches RealtyProtect landlord insurance

The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales has introduced a new insurance option designed by the members of the real estate industry for their landlord clients.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Designer light-filled Paddington terrace

A statement in style and sophistication, this classic residence has been beautifully articulated from top to bottom. For sale by Simon Doak, Michael Minogue and Stephen Jones of 1st City Minogue + Doak Woollahra.

People

REINSW ensuring Accreditation standard 'upholds the image of auctioneering'

The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales and its Auctioneers’ Chapter Committee have done extensive work to review the Auctioneers Accreditation.

Queensland (Qld)

The Economy

Whitsunday real estate market ready to make waves at Race Week

The action during Race Week on Hamilton Island is not confined to the water, according to Sotheby's International Realty.

South Australia (SA)

The Economy

June quarter figures show 'all is well' in SA housing market, says REISA

The Real Estate Institute of South Australia has welcomed the Valuer-General’s median house price data for the 2019 June quarter, with Vice President Robin Turner saying it shows that confidence had "returned to both vendors and buyers".

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/merivale-buys-the-alexandria-hotel-for-10-million-20160811-gqq9rj

Merivale buys the Alexandria Hotel for $10m

Justin Hemmes hospitality group has acquired the Alexandria Hotel in Sydney's Redfern for $10m with plans to update.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/qld/brisbanes-surprising-milliondollar-suburbs-20160811-gqpwqs

Brisbane's surprising million-dollar suburbs

Bulimba has been named Brisbane's top suburbs for million-dollar-plus sales.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/opinion/columnists/reserve-banks-glenn-stevens-argues-against-an-overreliance-on-low-rates-20160810-gqpfd5

Glenn Stevens argues against an over-reliance on low rates

Glenn Stevens has highlighted the limitations of relying on ultra-low interest rates to boost growth.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/business/banking-and-finance/financial-services/five-cba-charts-that-tell-us-about-the-health-of-the-economy-20160810-gqozpq

Five CBA charts that tell us about the health of the economy

Chart 5 shows property supply is ahead of demand, largely as a result of slower population growth.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.dezeen.com/2016/08/05/new-york-supertall-towers-damage-city-fabric-elizabeth-diller-interview/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Daily%20Dezeen%20Digest&utm_content=Daily%20Dezeen%20Digest%20CID_8177ce8cfe38ffd9d5fc21c7e9632d45&utm_source=Dezeen%20Mail&utm_term=Elizabeth%20Dillers%20warning%20that%20supertall%20towers%20are%20damaging%20the%20city

New York's supertall towers 'damage the city fabric' says Elizabeth Diller

Diller Scofidio + Renfro co-founder Elizabeth Diller has hit out at New York's spate of luxury skyscrapers, saying the city is being developed piecemeal with no overarching plan.

Dezeen

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/private-lenders-lining-up-1b-for-developers-and-residential-buyers-20160809-gqog8p

Private lenders lining up $1b for developers and residential buyers

Private lenders are about to pour another $1 billion into Australian real estate, filling the gap left by the withdrawal of major Australian banks.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/lifestyle/the-garden-path-to-architect-lucy-clemengers-home-20160731-gqhve8

Why architect Lucy Clemenger chose this Melbourne home

Melbourne architect Lucy Clemenger bought a Victorian home in Prahran, Melbourne, because it backed onto Victoria Gardens, which was designed by eminent landscape designer Edna Walling in the late 1940s.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/barangaroo-sales-to-help-charity-housing/news-story/06d31f35db5b627bd6cb783efe5f76ca

Barangaroo sales to help charity housing

Luxury apartments at Sydney’s Barangaroo have been earmarked to boost NSW’s affordable housing supply under a plan compelling buyers to set aside a portion of the proceeds for charity.

The Australian Financial Review