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Get to know former AFL star turned real estate agent, Corey Adamson

He's played for the West Coast Eagles and now Corey Adamson is continuing to kick goals, albeit in a very different profession as a real estate agent with Realmark.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

Hampton's charm on Victoria's Surf Coast

Boasting private beach access, this home is so close to the surf it feels like it is breaking in your front garden. For sale by Marty Maher and Mim Atkinson of Great Ocean Properties Aireys Inlet.

National

The Economy

New research shows property listings are soaring in regional towns, but are they really?

While recent data shows property listings are soaring in regional towns and cities, percentage figures don't paint an accurate picture of the market, warns CEO of REINT, Quentin Kilian.

National

The Economy

Advice for first home buyers after new research shows most are clueless about buying property: ME Bank

New research shows that most first home buyers are clueless when it comes to knowing the ins and outs of property buying.

Western Australia (WA)

People

Adam Piller wins 2018 REIWA Auctioneering Championships

Adam Piller from Caporn Young Estate Agents has taken out first place in the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia's annual 'Gift of the Gavel' Auctioneering Championships.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

LOVE & HATRED founder Giovanni D'Ercole’s luxury Byron estate, Coorabella, hits the market

Nestled in a magical rainforest and lush valley landscape, this unique hinterland retreat is only fifteen minutes from the delights of Byron Bay and the beautiful North Coast beaches. For sale by Ku Darroch of Real Estate of Distinction Byron Bay.

National

The Economy

Winter effect can't hold auction clearance rates back: preliminary figures show improvements across Australia

The winter blues did nothing to hold back auction clearance rates, as preliminary figures suggest improvements across the combined capital cities.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Sydney real estate pioneer Di Jones dies aged 74

Real estate industry pioneer Di Jones passed away on Saturday surrounded by her family.

New South Wales (NSW)

People

2018 REINSW Novice Auctioneer final looms

The best novice auctioneers in the state will go head to head this week with the final of the 2018 REINSW Novice Auctioneers Competition, according to the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

Featured Property

Naturally Noosa: Exclusive Little Cove villa with stunning views

This private sanctuary is steps from Hastings Street boutiques, bars, and beaches with the peaceful Noosa National Park at the doorstep. For sale by Adam Watts and David Conolly of Century 21 Conolly Hay Group Noosa Heads.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/clampdown-on-investor-loans-could-spell-trouble-for-apartment-settlement-20150924-gjtuyg

Investor loan clampdown 'horrendously risky' for apartment settlements

The clampdown on property investor lending could jeopardise the settlement of new off-the-plan apartment sales, warns Westpac chief economist Bill Evans.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au/news/14608-sydney-land-release-could-spell-disaster-for-investors

Sydney land release could spell disaster for investors

New land releases in Sydney's outer suburbs may suffer if the rate of building construction outpaces infrastructure development.

Smart Property Investment

http://architectureau.com/articles/2015-dulux-study-tour-manuelle-gautrand-architecture-lan-paris/

A visit to two Parisian architects

The 2015 Dulux Study Tour reveals the City of Lights' built heritage weighs heavily on its contemporary architects.

ArchitectureAU

http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/why-malcolm-turnbulls-neighbours-are-glad-he-is-not-moving-to-kirribilli-house-20150922-gjrxs6.html

Why Malcolm Turnbull's neighbours are glad he isn't moving to Kirribilli House

The new Prime Minister says he will not be moving to Kirribilli House, but is staying put at his red-clay-coloured home in Point Piper, with its own fetching harbour views.

Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/subscribe/news/1/index.html?sourceCode=TAWEB_WRE170_a&mode=premium&dest=http%3A//www.theaustralian.com.au/business/opinion/deepening-risks-in-the-housing-market/story-fnp85nru-1227538962923&memtype=anonymous

Deepening risks in the housing market

House prices surged further in the June quarter, though growth was concentrated almost entirely in Sydney and Melbourne — which highlights the growing risks in Australia’s biggest asset class.

The Australian

http://www.scmp.com/news/china/money-wealth/article/1860638/chinese-investors-eye-real-estate-dubai-chinas-property

South China Morning Post (subscription) Chinese investors eye real estate in Dubai as China's property market loses shine

Chinese property investors have cast their sights on Dubai as a new investment destination as opportunities in China lose their shine following the recent stock market turbulence. In Dubai, rental yields for residential properties are 8 per cent on average annually, driven by strong, stable expatriate demand, according to property broker Lisa Luo, who has been based in the city in the United Arab Emirates for eight years.

South China Morning Post

http://indaily.com.au/business/2015/09/23/steady-progress-for-adelaide-property-market-reisa/

Steady progress for Adelaide property market: REISA

“Slow and steady wins the race” is a phrase that may well be applied to Adelaide’s property market. Amid a climate of breathtaking auction prices in Sydney and Perth’s knee-jerk property drop in response to Western Australia’s downturn in resource fortunes, the Adelaide market has continued its slow and steady climb.

InDaily

http://www.afr.com/news/politics/confidence-boost-creates-high-expectations-for-turnbull-government-20150921-gjrvxb

Turnbull's rise boosts confidence

The elevation of Malcolm Turnbull to Prime Minister has had an immediate positive impact on consumer confidence. The latest ANZ-Roy Morgan survey shows that consumer confidence has risen by 8.7 per cent since Turnbull became PM.

The Australian Financial Review