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'Elaine' becomes Australia's most expensive home

Point Piper waterfront estate, 'Elaine', has been sold to Atlassian founder Scott Farquhar for around $75 million, the highest price ever paid for a single Australian home.

Victoria (Vic.)

Politics

Victorian underquoting laws take effect today

For every property they are marketing, Victorian agents must now provide a fact sheet with comparable sales, median prices, and estimated sale price, under new underquoting laws that come in today.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Gunbarrel harbour views from Sydney's prestigious Point Piper peninsula

An elegant family home in Point Piper with uninterrupted harbour views is for sale through Bill Malouf and Alain Waitsman of LJ Hooker Double Bay.

National New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

Sydney property prices down: CoreLogic

Sydney property prices experienced a "subtle" decline in the first 27 days of April, while the national market was flat, according to CoreLogic.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Design

Glenn Murcutt designed home for sale

Donaldson House, a home designed by renowned architect Glenn Murcutt that blends seamlessly into its bushland setting on the Palm Beach peninsula, is for sale.

International

People

Sotheby's 'Significant Sales': the best of the best

Sotheby's has released its 'Significant Sales' list, which reveals its top sales globally.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Minimalist Balmoral slope sanctuary

A keyless home with sweeping harbour views is for sale by Geoff Smith and Richard Harding of LJ Hooker Mosman.

New South Wales (NSW)Queensland (Qld)Victoria (Vic.)

The Economy

State of play in construction finance: HoldenCAPITAL

Dan Holden of HoldenCAPITAL takes a look at new funding options, market trends, and how to be on the front foot when funding your next project.

Looking for affordability? The median house price in beautiful regional South Australia is only $265,000

The hunt for affordable housing, pristine landscapes, and the lure of regional community, saw a 5 per cent increase in sales in regional South Australia during the March 2017 quarter.

National

People

Knight Frank launches prestige homes division

Knight Frank has added an Australian arm to its global network of prestige residential agents, with Deborah Cullen moving from Colliers to head up the team.

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News Roundup

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/realestate/sold-at-last-millionaire-developer-roy-medich-sells-denham-court-mansion-for-over-3-million-after-being-listed-for-nearly-six-years/story-fnhytr0m-1227190750772

Millionaire's home finally sells after 6 years

Millionaire property developer Roy Medich has finally sold his Denham Court mansion in Sydney's south west after being listed for nearly six years. The property, located at 30 Cubitt Drive, sold for an unconfirmed figure rumoured to be over $3 million.

Herald Sun

http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/xinhua-news-agency/150119/news-analysis-singapore-residential-property-market-remain-w

Moves to cool property market in Singapore successful

The residential property market in Singapore is expected to remain weak this year due to continued government cooling measures, say analysts. Demand continued to be adversely affected by the tighter credit markets and higher transaction costs as a result of ongoing government curbs, and transaction volumes in 2014 were half of 2013's level. Singapore's high-end residential market experienced the greatest price declines in 2014.

Global Post