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Former AIA House of the Year on the market in Peregian Beach

Taking in stunning Sunshine Coast panoramas, this oceanside home is a master class in coastal luxe. For sale by Mike Hay and Rachel Sellman of Century 21 Conolly Hay Group Noosa Heads.

National

The Economy

Auction results up after last weeks grand final slowdown

Auction activity across the combined capital cities increased this week after last week’s grand final and public holiday slowdown, with 1,809 homes taken to auction, almost doubling from the 895 last week.

Tasmania (Tas.)

The Economy

Heritage-rich Vaucluse Homestead in Tasmania for sale by CBRE Agribusiness

Vaucluse Homestead, built in the 1830s and spanning 38ha, is for sale by Danny Thomas, Duncan McCulloch and James Beer of CBRE Agribusiness.

National

People

Get to know Graham Bowie of South Australia Sotheby's International Realty

Graham Bowie of South Australia Sotheby's International Realty recently sold the infamous 'Taj on Swan' land at Peppermint Grove in Perth for $17 million.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Coming soon: the pinnacle of living on Sydney Harbour - Opera Residences

With a privileged harbourside address, award nominated interiors and iconic Sydney views, this property is already seeing immense demand within the Opera Residences initial release. For sale by Robert Alfeldi and Caroline Fagerlund of CBRE Residential Agency North Sydney.

Western Australia (WA)

People

Damian Collins elected new REIWA President

The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia Council has elected Damian Collins as the Institute’s new President, following Hayden Groves’ announcement he would be finishing his term as President.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Design

Kay & Burton making real estate an art form since 1938

Rosemary Shisler, Ross Savas and Michael Gibson of Kay & Burton discuss marketing real estate, and how techniques have changed over the years.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

People

Get to know Angus Graham of Hodges Sandringham

Angus Graham of Hodges Sandringham told WILLIAMS MEDIA about the penthouse he sold belonging to the great jockey Scobie Breasley's grandson.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Spanish-influenced artist’s residence opposite Sydney’s Cooper Park

This Bellevue Hill home by Robert Weir was designed for indoor/outdoor entertaining within a leafy setting. For sale by Albert Sassoon and James Nixon of Belle Property Double Bay.

Queensland (Qld)

Politics

What to know about new combustible cladding requirements in QLD

Industry experts discuss what to know and who is impacted by the new combustible cladding requirements in Queensland, which came into effect this week.

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News Roundup

https://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/five-ways-to-pay-off-your-mortgage-earlier-042150626.html

Five ways to pay off your mortgage earlier

With the increase in bank mortgage rates late last year, combined with the shaky economic start to 2016, there has never been a better time for Aussies to starting things about how to pay off their mortgage earlier. Not only would you make more savings, but the opportunity to pay off a mortgage early also frees up funds to invest in other assets, or simply reach financial freedom sooner.

Yahoo7 News

https://sourceable.net/rise-rise-real-estate-crowdfunding/

The Rise and Rise of Real Estate Crowdfunding

The emergence of online crowdfunding as a viable means of raising large sums of capital for major property developments has the potential to shake up real estate financing.

Sourceable

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential#ixzz3wWfqVnXQ

Agent offers Audi to nail Sydney listings

NGFarah is offering homeowners in Sydney's eastern suburbs the chance to win a $50,000 luxury car as the property agent tries to win listings in a slowing market.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/property-gap-widens-in-twospeed-economy/news-story/c5bf6b571086b39b7c7a04dbd868aebd

Property gap widens in two-speed economy

The gap between the country’s best and worst performing property markets could widen over the coming year as persistent uncertainty over employment prospects and commodities pricing keeps a clamp on price growth in the country’s weakest markets.

The Australian

http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/inside-new-york-citys-first-microapartment/news-story/bb14e9ecf486a7594bea3546f018a598?sv=cb70b9d8f66664802669c35cdf7745e

Could you live in a micro-apartment?

With more than eight million people living in New York City, it’s no wonder real estate is a big deal, with big bucks at play. And with its population continuing to surge, it comes as no surprise the city has been forced to do something about it. The answer, it seems, is less is more.

news.com.au

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential#ixzz3wbeDJTKx

Prominent Australia-China property joint ventures

The trend of joint ventures forming between listed and unlisted Australian companies and Chinese companies to do business in Australia is an increasing one.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.couriermail.com.au/business/offshore-buyers-accounted-for-41-per-cent-of-australian-commercial-property-transactions-in-2015-and-tipped-to-grab-more-in-2016/news-story/2123dae682ecf134e398f54c1ee24a60

Offshore buyers accounted for 41 per cent of Australian commercial property transactions in 2015 and tipped to grab more in 2016

Offshore buyers grabbed a larger slice of Australia’s commercial property market in 2015, accounting for 41 per cent of all transactions. Data complied by CBRE found that $28.4 billion of office, industrial and retail property (valued at more than $5 million) changed hands last year.

Courier Mail

http://www.afr.com/lifestyle/arts-and-entertainment/film-and-tv/could-chinas-dalian-wanda-bring-jurassic-park-to-australia-20160105-gm02x6

Could China's Dalian Wanda bring Jurassic Park to Australia?

Chinese billionaire Wang Jianlin's Dalian Wanda Group, which is planning to build a theme park on the Gold Coast, is reported to be closing in on a deal to buy a stake in Legendary Entertainment, one of the producers of Jurassic World.

The Australian Financial Review