Sydney's true clearance rate could be 40%: John Cunningham, REINSW
An unusually high percentage of Sydney auction results weren't reported last week, says REINSW president John Cunningham, causing him to ponder the worst-case scenario: if those properties didn't sell, Sydney's clearance rate could be 40 per cent.
32-hectare Noosa beachfront estate achieves record price of more than $10m
Australia's "ultimate beachfront estate", Laguna, has sold for a record Noosa price through Adrian Reed of Dowling & Neylan.
Get to know Bruce Chan, founder of Growland
Bruce Chan told SCHWARTZWILLIAMS he has always been fascinated by property. His advice to new starters is to learn as much as they can about the many different facets of the industry.
Mud-brick home close to the charming town of Research is one of Alistair Knox's finest designs
Mandy Berenyi of Fletchers Eltham told SCHWARTZWILLIAMS, "This Alistair Knox mud brick home has been lovingly transformed into a stylish luxury home, while retaining the character and warmth of the original."
Mountain Lodge overlooking Lake Wakatipu is New Zealand's most expensive property for sale, with $30m price tag
Designed by New Zealand's oldest firm of architects, Twin Peak View is completely at one with its environment. For sale through Terry Spice of Luxury Real Estate New Zealand.
Get to know Michael Lavery, director of m3architecture
Michael Lavery, director of m3architecture, would like to see Australians focus on the design of their public buildings as much as they focus on the design of their homes.
Top Perth agent, Vivien Yap, moves to Ray White
“Where else do I go when I am at the top of my game?" says Yap, adding that Ray White's family values appeal to her.
Award winning residence on North Cottesloe beach
Steps from the pristine sand and gentle waves of Western Australia's most iconic beach, and within walking distance of dining hotspots such as The Shorehouse, The Blue Duck and local gem, Daisies Cafe. For sale by Deborah Brady, Acton Cottesloe.
Chinese demand for Australian real estate is declining
Government policies in both Australia and China are eroding Chinese buyer demand for local real estate, says Michael Pallier, managing director of Sydney Sotheby's International Realty.
Sydney agent Simone Azzi's Big Christmas Feed
"As we approach Christmas, there is no better feeling than to give back," says Simone Azzi of Belle Property Annandale.