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Lending restrictions mean fewer projects will proceed to construction: JLL

Australian building completions are likely to remain strong in 2017, but softer prices and tighter lending mean a slower 2018, though conditions vary from city to city, says JLL.

National New South Wales (NSW)

People

Get to know chairman and owner of Century 21 Australasia, Charles Tarbey

From cleaner to owner of Century 21 Australasia, Charles Tarbey talks to SCHWARTZWILLIAMS.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Top agent, Karen Terry, joins McGrath on Sydney's northern beaches

Respected agent from Sydney's northern beaches, Karen Terry, is joining McGrath.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

This opulent Brisbane home was once owned by Christopher Skase

A Hamilton Hill home of unique opulence, with hand-painted murals and a 12-metre high boundary fence, is for sale through Stephen Weber of Queensland Sotheby's International Realty.

Tasmania (Tas.)Hobart

The Economy

Tasmanian real estate boom spreads island-wide

The Real Estate Institute of Tasmania's recent June quarter report reveals just how popular the 'apple isle' has become. Sandy Bay once again has the state's highest property prices, but Launceston is keeping pace, recording strong growth in number of sales and prices.

Northern Territory (NT)

People

REINT opens submissions for people's choice awards in 2017 Awards for Professional Excellence

Submissions have opened for the people's choice awards for the Real Estate Institute of the Northern Territory's 2017 Awards for Professional Excellence.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

Perth rental market subdued in June quarter

“The data for the June quarter 2017 clearly shows an uptick in activity on an annual basis across the board, which is pleasing," said REIWA president, Hayden Groves.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Sutton heir puts 1963 Mid-Century Modernist Bellevue Hill home up for sale

Scott Sutton has put his 1963, Mid-Century Modernist, Bellevue Hill home up for sale with Denise Cameron of Raine & Horne Double Bay.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

Melbourne market for family homes near good schools is "very, very strong", says Andrew Boyce of Hodges

"The market for family homes is very, very strong, especially homes near good schools," Andrew Boyce of Hodges Brighton told SCHWARTZWILLIAMS.

Western Australia (WA)

The Economy

Spotlight on mining town Karratha

Though the rental market is levelling out in the Western Australian mining town of Karratha, house and unit prices are still down more than 50 per cent from their boom-time highs.

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News Roundup

http://www.seattletimes.com/business/real-estate/home-prices-in-seattle-pop-nearly-19-percent-for-the-year/

Home prices in Seattle jump 18.9 percent from year ago

The median price of Seattle homes sold in March rose 18.9 percent over the year to $535,000 — the biggest jump in at least five years.

Seattle Times

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/placemakers-collaborative-conclusion-radical-rethi

Traditional approach to placemaking must evolve

Leading architects, designers and planning experts gathered in Sydney recently to share knowledge and agree best practice on unlocking the ‘place potential’ in communities across Australia. Organised by Mirvac, the Future of Place forum saw the more traditional experts in the field joined by visionary urbanists, social innovation specialists and ‘change agents’.

Architecture & Design

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/developer-rick-alloggias-eye-for-the-big-picture-cemented-career/story-fn9656lz-1227296072289

Developer Rick Alloggia’s eye for the big picture cemented career

For someone in the property game for just over a decade, Rick Alloggia has seen a fair bit of change. But he says he’s always wanted to be in real estate.

The Australian

https://reiwa.com.au/Members/News/Be-mindful-of-by-laws-for-home-open-signs/

Be mindful of by-laws for home open signs

The purpose of a home open sign is to make prospective buyers aware of a viewing and to direct them to the property for the inspection period only. A number of our members are concerned that the large numbers of home open signs being displayed is becoming visually offensive and having a negative effect on the reputation of real estate agents in the wider community.

REIWA.com

http://www.afr.com/brand/rear-window/strange-but-true-john-hancock-rents-next-door-to-gina-rinehart-20150409-1mheff

Strange but true: John Hancock rents next door to Gina Rinehart

Unless you've spent the last five years living under a rock, you'd be well aware that Australia's richest person Gina Rinehart is estranged from her son John Hancock.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.wallpaper.com/architecture/denton-corker-marshall-reveal-the-new-australian-pavilions-mysterious-black-box/8677

Australian Pavilion's mysterious black box

This play between inside and outside creates the idea of a 'mysterious black box' that changes character as the exhibitions within it change.

Wallpaper

http://www.businessinsider.com.au/these-incredible-stats-show-exactly-how-huge-facebook-is-in-australia-2015-4

Facebook usage huge in Australia

There are now 13 million Australians active on Facebook each month and they’re some of the heaviest users in the world. According to a Nielsen report commissioned by the social media giant in January, new stats reveal the average time Australians spend on Facebook every day is 1.7 hours.

Business Insider Australia

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/salta-enters-300m-joint-venture-with-asia-one/story-fn9656lz-1227294790320

Salta enters $300m joint venture with Asia One

Salta Properties has entered into a joint venture with Malaysia’s Asia One to develop a $300 million hotel and residential tower at the Paris end of the Melbourne CBD.

The Australian