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Marchington: Exceptional country estate with a legendary Royal connection

This stately residence is an opportunity to acquire a piece of Tasmania's colonial history, close to all amenities, in the heart of wine country. For sale by Justin Brown of 42degrees Hobart.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

The Economy

Demand from downsizers for prestige property pushes Brisbane onto international stage

An increasing demand for luxury property in the recovering Brisbane market has seen the river city take out 19th place on Knight Frank's 2018 Prime Global Cities Index.

Western Australia (WA)

Design

Two WA developments win at 2018 Property Council of Australia/Rider Levett Bucknall Awards

A beachside community near Perth and a housing development in Rockingham have taken out awards at the 2018 Property Council of Australia/Rider Levett Bucknall Awards.

Queensland (Qld)

The Economy

International investors turning to regional QLD

The recent sale of a 215-ha masterplanned mixed-use development near Rockhampton has marked the start of major investment in the region.

Western Australia (WA)

Featured Property

Magnificent Venetian estate: Villa Dionysus

This 18th Century inspired residence is set among the natural attractions of the iconic Swan Valley region. For sale by Emma Milner of Ray White Claremont.

National

The Economy

Cool weather sees cooler clearance rates, while prime markets perform well

While preliminary clearance rates and auction volumes dropped slightly over the weekend, the prime markets in both Sydney and Melbourne performed well, as buyers seek 'safe haven' suburbs.

National

People

Entries open for 2018 REINSW Awards for Excellence

Entries have opened for the 21st annual Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW) Awards for Excellence, with three new categories added to the lineup.

National

People

How to overcome being considered 'too qualified' for a role

Having an extensive amount of experience is usually considered a good thing when it comes to landing a new job - but not when it comes at the expense of being considered 'overqualified'.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Cinematic design: former Greater Union warehouse’s skilful renovation

This modern industrial home features soaring ceilings, original steel framed windows, heated polished concrete floors and northern light. For sale by Daniel Joyce and Elliot Gill of Jellis Craig Richmond.

National

The Economy

2018 Budget ignores millennial's housing woes

Despite ongoing concerns around housing affordability, this years' budget seems to have forgotten the housing crisis of an entire generation of young people.

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News Roundup

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/singaporean-property-giant-ascendas-lands-1bn-portfolio/story-fn9656lz-1227533889048

Singaporean property giant Ascendas lands $1bn portfolio

Singaporean property giant Ascendas has crashed Australia’s hot industrial property sector with the purchase of a $1 billion logistics portfolio from Singaporean sovereign wealth fund GIC and Frasers Property Australia.

The Australian

http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/these-are-the-suburbs-where-homeowners-sell-for-much-more-just-by-going-to-auction/story-fncq3era-1227533705037

These are the suburbs where homeowners sell for much more just by going to auction

In these suburbs the median auction price far exceeds the median private treaty sale price and it’s not just in the auction crazy Sydney and Melbourne. While houses in the Melbourne suburb of Carlton had the highest difference between median auction and median private treaty price - $560,000, Brisbane, which historically is not a huge auction market came in second.

news.com.au

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-chinas-woes-could-boost-us-real-estate/

How China's woes could boost US real estate

Chinese have been snapping up U.S. real estate of all kinds, looking for a safer place to put their money than their own slowing economy. Investors from China are now second only to Canadians in the number of U.S. homes they buy.

CBS News

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/realestate/development/parramattas-promenade-no-2-development-snapped-up-at-launch/story-fnk6rorf-1227534840052

Parramatta's Promenade No. 2 development snapped up at launch

More than 100 apartments were snapped up within three and a half hours at the launch of Parramatta’s Promenade No. 2 development on Saturday. A total of 198 apartments made up the first release of the $314 million project located on the Parramatta River.

The Daily Telegraph

http://www.theadviser.com.au/breaking-news/33053-contrasting-fortunes-for-australia-s-two-biggest-auction-markets

Contrasting fortunes for Australia's two biggest auction markets

It may be too early to call time on Sydney, but Melbourne has now topped the country’s auction rankings for the third consecutive weekend.

The Adviser

https://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/100-million-zombie-homes-may-142422827.html

$100 million zombie homes may signal market top

Homes listed for $100 million or more are piling up fast, but sales have ground to a halt, leading some to call a top in the very top of the real estate market.

CNBC

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/australian-cities-transitioning-to-energy-efficien

Victoria leading Australian cities towards LED street lighting

Local councils in Brisbane, Hobart, Adelaide and Perth have converted over 200,000 street lights to smart lighting technology as part of a renewed transition towards greater sustainability and energy efficiency. Melbourne will also replace 14,000 lights with LED technology over the next five years to enhance maintenance and energy ratings.

Architecture & Design

http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/land-has-become-a-lot-cheaper-in-this-part-of-australia/story-fncq3era-1227531636809

Land has become a lot cheaper in this part of Australia

Capital city land prices may continue to grow but new research has revealed prices are heading backward in regional areas. In the previous financial year land selling prices increased by 6 per cent across the combined capital cities, while across the regional markets they fell by 3.4 per cent.

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