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Politics

Property Council calls for "certainty" on Fisherman's Bend development

The Victorian government has "called in" 26 live tower development applications in Melbourne's Fisherman's Bend.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

Sea Ranch, a feature property in 'Coastal homes of the world'

Agent Michael Coutts of Great Ocean Road Real Estate told SCHWARTZWILLIAMS, “This is the best-built property offered for sale in Wye River for two decades”.

National

People

The top 10 questions recruiters ask when interviewing real estate agents

This list of questions that recruiters commonly ask when hiring real estate agents can help you prepare for your next big interview.

National

People

REIA reveals finalists for the 2018 National Awards for Excellence

The Real Estate Institute of Australia has announced the finalists of its 2018 National Awards for Excellence, with some familiar names again making the cut this year, but plenty of new names too.

New South Wales (NSW)

Politics

Real estate agent education standards to increase 600%: REINSW

"The days of becoming a real estate agent in less than a week are finally over," says Tim McKibbin, CEO of the REINSW.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Absolute beachfront cottage on NSW’s Blueys Beach: 'Charlotte's Place'

This charming architect designed cottage with views over the Pacific and northern headland is for sale via Mark Lawson and Greg Hope of Pacific Palms Signature Properties.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

Clear signs of recovery, stability in Perth rental market: REIWA

Perth's median rent has been stable for nine months, leasing activity held up well over the holiday season, and listing numbers, vacancy rates, and days on market are down.

People

Industry leader Michael Conolly returns to McGrath at "exciting time"

Michael Conolly has praised founder John McGrath's "determination and focus", saying it's an "exciting time" in the company's history.

National

People

Prominent Queensland agent Sherrie Storor takes Women in Real Estate event national

Well known agent and coach Sherrie Storor will add events in Melbourne and Sydney to her Women in Real Estate Business Breakfast series.

Tasmania (Tas.)

Featured Property

Historic homestead 'Leintwardine' on the market for the first time since 1867

Agent Jim Playsted of Knight Frank Hobart told SCHWARTZWILLIAMS, "The property is a slice of a bygone era in the lives of rich and famous pastoralists."

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News Roundup

http://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/realestate/chinese-investors-eyeing-australian-cattle-and-dairy-farms/story-fnjdgobq-1227468665821

Chinese chasing life on the farm

Chinese buyers are looking to snap up Australian farms as they search for reliable new food sources. Chinese money is flowing into Australia, a trend likely to grow even stronger with the signing of a free-trade agreement last month.

Gold Coast Bulletin

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/women-in-architecture-the-focus-of-new-television

Women in architecture the focus of new television series

Sacred Spaces, a highly regarded weekly architecture program hosted by Victoria’s Channel 31, will turn its focus to women in Australian architecture for the upcoming series.

Architecture & Design

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/workers-wealth-in-negative-gearing/story-fn59niix-1227465568833

Workers' wealth in negative gearing

Middle Australia has embraced property investment so eagerly that average workers are using real estate tax breaks more widely than ever, escalating the political risks for Labor as it considers a crackdown on concessions worth $8 billion a year.

The Australian

https://sourceable.net/leadership-change-at-the-australian-institute-of-architects/#

Leadership Change at the Australian Institute of Architects

The Australian Institute of Architects has announced that after careful consideration, David Parken has concluded that it is time for a leadership change in the CEO role at the Institute.

Sourceable

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/sydney-house-prices-jump-at-23pc-pace-in-2015-20150724-gik5xo

Sydney house prices jump at 23pc pace in 2015

One of the most impressive new housing analyses is a fundamentals-based valuation model produced by Craig Shepherd, an economist with the $10 billion fund manager JCP.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.au/news/economic-upheaval-could-stop-flow-of-chinese-money-to-australia-203406.aspx

Economic upheaval could stop flow of Chinese money to Australia

Foreign investors could soon be having less of an impact on the Australian property market as a result of the on-going share market turmoil in China. According to the director of a property group who market Australian properties to Chinese buyers, the recent stock market troubles could the flow of Chinese money to Australia dry up.

Your Investment Property Magazine

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-03/home-prices-melbourne-and-sydney-lead-gains/6667236

Home prices surge, Melbourne and Sydney lead gains again

Melbourne home prices have surged over the past month, pushing it ahead of Sydney for growth over the last quarter. Australia's second-largest capital registered 4.9 per cent home price growth in July, bringing it up to a 6.1 per cent jump over the three months to July 31, according to CoreLogic RP Data's Home Value Index.

ABC Online

http://www.afr.com/personal-finance/superannuation-and-smsfs/westpacs-wealth-chief-brad-cooper-says-cut-superannuation-tax-breaks-for-rich-20150730-ginkpe

Westpac wealth chief takes aim at super perks for rich

The head of Westpac Banking Corp's wealth business will call for retirees to start paying income tax on annual superannuation earnings of more than $150,000.

The Australian Financial Review