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Winners announced in the AILA Landscape Architecture Awards

The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) has announced the winners of the 2018 NSW Landscape Architecture Awards.

Western Australia (WA)

Featured Property

Maitraya: world-class private estate overlooking Taylor's Inlet, WA

Set on 663 acres, this stunning property features four residences, untouched coastline, and even a personal airstrip and helipad. For sale by Kris Teakle of Elders Real Estate Western Australia Bellevue.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

The Economy

QLD Sotheby's partner with Mannings Real Estate amid Gold Coast apartment market upswing

Queensland Sotheby's International Realty have partnered with Mannings Real Estate, while the Gold Coast beachfront apartment market continues to sizzle, as the demand for a tightly held supply of luxury penthouses is as strong as ever.

National

Design

Australia must build for a zero carbon future, says report

According to a new report, energy standards must be urgently upgraded if buildings of the future are to be fit for a zero carbon future.

New South Wales (NSW)

People

LOVE & HATRED founder Giovanni D'Ercole’s Byron Bay estate sells in record time

An amazing hinterland retreat with its own waterfall has been sold for $6m after only being on the market for five days.

Queensland (Qld)

Featured Property

Eimeo home offers stunning architectural engineering with a development opportunity

Set into a hillside amid the scenic landscape of Eimeo, this recently renovated home on approx. 1.695 hectares enjoys picturesque coastal views. For sale by Hamish Bowman of Ray White New Farm.

National

The Economy

Investors and renters ready for build-to-rent sector in Australia, report finds

Investors and renters are ready for a build-to-rent sector in Australia, according to the latest Knight Frank research report Multihousing – Tenant and Investor Survey 2018.

National

People

Real estate agents should include these three things in their resume

Whether you’re a seasoned real estate agent or a rookie, here are the three most important things you should include on your resume to catch a recruiter’s eye.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Laing+Simmons open new office in Hunters Hill

Laing+Simmons Hunters Hill has joined the boutique network under the experienced local leadership of Richard Pickton.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Yungaba House: a "rare jewel" in Brisbane’s property landscape

Fronting the Brisbane River at Kangaroo Point, this award-winning residence is set on 3,000 sqm of heritage-listed gardens and boasts a residents-only Recreation Centre. For sale by Simon Caulfield and Courtney Maguire of Place Kangaroo Point.

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News Roundup

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2015-10-27/empire-state-building-s-long-term-plan-to-rule-nyc

Empire State Building's Plan to Rule NYC Real Estate

Tony Malkin, chief executive officer and chairman at Empire State Realty Trust, talks with Betty Liu about debt discrepancies between public and private real estate holding companies, his leasing standards for companies moving into the Empire State Building, and a decline in tourist dollars at the New York City landmark.

Bloomberg

http://www.theage.com.au/comment/mortgage-rates-why-the-big-four-think-theyll-get-away-with-it-20151025-gki5wj.html#ixzz3pifjbsPn

Mortgage rates: Why the big four think they'll get away with it

Notice how quiet the big four banks have been since they jacked up interest rates? Westpac added 0.20 percentage points to each of its variable mortgage rates a fortnight ago, hitting up its customers for an extra $34 a month. It'll haul in an extra $300 million a year.

The Age

http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/beachside-suburb-with-prices-less-than-300000-draws-a-crowd/story-fndban6l-1227582032538

Beachside suburb with prices less than $300000 draws a crowd

Frankston North is gaining plenty of interest from house hunters, especially those seeking their first home. Rising sales, shorter listing times and long inspection queues tell the story of a suburb on the move.

news.com.au

http://www.smh.com.au/world/why-chinese-investors-come-to-australia-its-luxury-compared-to-home-20151026-gkiq9g.html#ixzz3pifDpVfp

Why Chinese investors come to Australia

China's larger cities have among the most expensive residential real estate in the world, according to house price to wage ratios compiled by the International Monetary Fund in 2013. In Beijing, the median house price is more than 22 times the average annual wage.

Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.theguardian.com/money/2015/oct/26/mortgage-approvals-fall-to-four-month-low

British mortgage approvals fall to four-month low

The number of mortgages approved by British banks in September fell to its lowest since May, with the lack of homes on the market being blamed for the fall.

The Guardian

http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/house-auctions-expected-to-be-preferred-method-of-home-sale-in-south-australia-real-estate-body-says/story-fndba8zb-1227580404060

REISA: House auctions expected to be preferred method of home sale in SA

Auctions are becoming increasingly popular and will one day be the preferred method of property sale in South Australia, the real estate industry’s peak body says.

news.com.au

http://www.theadviser.com.au/breaking-news/33342-mortgage-choice-boasts-50b-loan-book

Mortgage Choice boasts $50bn loan book

Mortgage Choice has announced its loan book has officially hit $50 billion for the first time. Chief executive officer John Flavell said the achievement is a significant milestone for the ASX-listed group.

The Adviser

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/commercial/stockland-enjoys-q1-housing-sales-despite-return-to-normalised-growth-20151025-gki8di

Sydney growth to 'moderate', Stockland says

Stockland is on track to deliver 6000 sales of residential lots this financial year while expecting the Sydney and Melbourne property markets to "normalise".

The Australian Financial Review