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New CEO for Herron Todd White

There will be a new face for Herron Todd White in the form of Gary Brinkworth which will take place early next year

South Australia (SA)Adelaide

Featured Property

‘Wensleydale’ C.1890: Fairytale sandstone villa

This Adelaide Hills residence with iconic tower offers bygone era charm among award-winning gardens. For sale by Dee-Anne Hunt of Harcourts Williams.

National

The Economy

Lowest auction clearance rates since mid-August

The recent weekend has seen the lowest clearance rate across the combined capital cities since mid-August

Western Australia (WA)Perth

People

How Xceed Real Estate’s sales model gets the best from its agents

Real estate agencies don't ordinarily include a full-time sales coach and mentor, but Xceed Real Estate is no ordinary agency.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

New kid from New Farm joins Sotheby’s

32-year veteran of Brisbane real estate joins forces with Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

Politics

Changes on November 1 to Residential Tenancies Act are cause for concern, according to REIACT

The implementation of amendments made to the Residential Tenancies Act by the ACT Government, will create havoc for landlords, says Institute

Queensland (Qld)

Thornlands site sold to BriStar Group for $15.675 million

South-east Queensland-based BriStar Group have paid $15,675,000 for a substantial site with development approval in the coastal suburb of Thornlands at 157-197 Woodlands Drive.

Tasmania (Tas.)

People

Big night ahead for real estate industry in Tasmania

The finalists for all the categories of the Real Estate Industry Excellence Awards for Tasmania are listed here.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Footsteps from the waterfront in Five Dock

This stylish Inner West home offers low maintenance family luxury, with easy entertaining options. For sale by Simon Furnari, Norman So and Salvatore Stipo of Belle Property Strathfield.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

'Sheringham': modern heritage in the heart of Orange

Delivering spacious family living and timeless elegance, this restored home is located in the heart of Orange CBD, close to cafes and schools. For sale by Ash Brown of One Agency Orange.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/business/infrastructure/victorian-premier-daniel-andrews-sent-back-to-the-drawing-board-on-melbourne-metro-rail-20161003-grtmbn

Victorian Premier sent 'back to the drawing board' on Melbourne Metro Rail

Daniel Andrews has been told to go "back to the drawing board" on the design of his $11bn Melbourne Metro rail project, with the state infrastructure adviser finding a "Missing Link" road in the north-east and a rail line to Melbourne Airport are higher priorities.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.forbes.com/sites/steveudelson/2016/10/03/home-auction-soars-in-australia-a-predictor-of-things-to-come-in-the-u-s/#577f8f3826ea

Home auction soars in Australia: a predictor of things to come in the US?

The Australian trend toward selling and buying real estate at auction may be an indicator of a future trend in America as Americans become more educated about the auction process and its advantages.

Forbes

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/chinese-crackdown-on-wealth-symbols-hits-cities/news-story/dd60aa588b079fa2c50b4440dfde91f0

Chinese crackdown on wealth symbols hits cities

Prestige real estate agents are pulling out all stops for Chinese buyers on the hunt for property during the Golden Week holiday, but a tighter lending market and problems getting cash across borders is crimping their willingness to spend.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/mirvac-asks-superagent-dolly-lenz-to-find-melbourne-penthouse-buyer-20160930-grs37c

Mirvac asks superagent Dolly Lenz to find Melbourne penthouse buyer

Mirvac has hired US celebrity real estate agent Dolly Lenz to find a buyer for its $15m East Melbourne penthouse.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/port-hedland-locals-feast-on-pilbara-property-wreckage-20161002-grt56s

Port Hedland locals feast on Pilbara property wreckage

It appears prices in Port Hedland have become attractive enough to spark transactions.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/ready-to-rent-purposebuilt-flats-on-the-rise-in-london-20161002-grt413

Purpose-built flats on the rise in London

Apartment blocks, marketed to young professionals, are becoming more like retirement villages or hotels.