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Darwin waterfront home by award-winning architect with Spanish themes and a 30m lap pool

Designed by well-known architect Hully Liveris, this is one of the most stunning home in Darwin. For sale through David Oliver of Elders Real Estate Darwin.

National

The Economy

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.

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http://www.afr.com/real-estate/commercial/global-appetite-rising-for-australian-penthouses-after-25m-sale-20150408-1mgrvu

Global appetite rising for Australian penthouses

Australia's reputation as a global luxury property destination has been enhanced after an ultra-wealthy China-based businessman paid a record $25 million for a 750-square-metre Melbourne penthouse on the very top of Australia 108 – the Southern Hemisphere's tallest tower, being developed by Singapore's Aspial corporation.

The Australian Financial Review

http://blogs.wsj.com/venturecapital/2015/04/07/placester-raises-15-million-to-polish-real-estate-agents-web-presence/

Startup enables agents to get their own digital platforms

Boston-based Placester Inc. has developed a marketing-automation platform that gives real-estate agents and brokers tools to build websites and mobile sites for $10 per month. The company’s service also helps the agents promote their properties through online advertising.The company has now raised $15 million Series B round to double its head count and roll out new products.

The Wall Street Journal

http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/blueprintforliving/the-end-of-the-mcmansion/6359438

Tiny houses spell the end of the McMansion

After all these years, the Australian love affair with the McMansion is finally having a midlife crisis. Let's just say one of us does not need space. Our houses are finally getting smaller.

ABC Radio National

http://www.afr.com/markets/commodities/rba-surprises-markets-again-by-holding-rates-20150407-1mg3sg

RBA surprises markets again by holding rates

The Reserve Bank of Australia held back from a widely expected cut in official interest rates, caught between falling prices for Australia's main commodity exports and surging property prices.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.businessinsider.com.au/why-a-chinese-officials-idea-to-support-the-property-sector-is-good-news-for-australias-iron-ore-miners-2015-4

Why a Chinese official's idea to support the property sector could be good news for Australia's iron ore miners

The Chinese economy is slowing. With the 7% official growth target for 2015 already looking shaky, policymakers in Beijing are worried enough to reverse many of the structural barriers erected in recent years to slow rampant property speculation. Last week we saw the release of new rules making it easier for investors to buy a second and subsequent home.

Business Insider Australia

http://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/8343-tumbling-rates-fuel-refi-boom?utm_source=Mortgage%20Business&utm_campaign=Mortgage_Business_Newsletter08_04_2015&utm_medium=email

Tumbling rates fuel refi boom

Falling interest rates are driving demand for refinancing as borrowers consider whether they are paying too much for their mortgage.

Mortgage Business

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/china-investment-may-cool-off/story-fn9656lz-1227293403522

China investment may cool off

The rapid pace of Chinese investment in Australian residential property may begin to slow as the deregulation of China’s mortgage market tempts mainland investors to bring their money home. BIS Shrapnel managing director Robert Mellor said Chinese investors would have less of an appetite to invest overseas because it has recently become easier to do in their home market.

The Australian

http://www.yourmortgage.com.au/article/aussies-increasingly-choose-variable-rates-198878.aspx

Aussies increasingly choose variable rates

Aussies remain optimistic that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will continue its cash rate cuts, figures from Mortgage Choice claim. Consequently, more borrowers are now opting for variable rates - as opposed to fixed - as they expect even lower rates from the RBA at some point this year.

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