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Get to know Daniel Baran, an agent with Stone Double Bay

Daniel Baran began his working life as an electician. After working for a number of agents, he decided to make the switch to real estate himself, and 33 years later, he hasn't looked back.

New South Wales (NSW)

Politics

NSW Attorney General fails landlords, tenants: REINSW

The High Court has ruled that the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal does not have jurisdiction where one or more of the parties to the dispute are interstate.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Architectural luxury with grand family proportions by Merewether Beach

This spectacular beachfront home boasts spectacular 360-degree city, beach and ocean views. For sale by Mark Kentwell and Mathew Iuliano of PRD Nationwide Lake Macquarie.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Politics

State government rejects Mirvac tech hub for Sydney's Eveleigh

The New South Wales government has rejected a bid by Mirvac to redevelop an Eveleigh site into a technology hub with Google as an anchor tenant.

National

The Economy

Sydney's Northern Beaches Australia's most expensive rental market: CoreLogic

Sydney rents grew at their slowest pace in nine years during the first quarter of 2018, though they remain the highest in the country.

National

People

Most buyers exceed their own spending limits when buying property

Strategies to avoid overspending on property include: being patient, avoiding auctions, buying a home in cheaper area, and buying a smaller house.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

Majestic Mornington Peninsula clifftop residence

Experience awe-inspiring views of the water, beach and city skyline from this world class family home. For sale by Michelle Skoglund of Aqua Real Estate Mount Eliza.

National

Politics

Agent selection service commissions should be transparent: REIA banking royal commission submission

Agent selection services, while appearing to be a free service, are actually paid for by agents, who often pass on the cost in the form of higher charges to the vendor.

National

Politics

High immigration levels boost economy, but housing impact must be managed: government report

A new report by Treasury and Home Affairs says Australia's high immigration intake boosts economic growth, but the flow-on effects on infrastructure and housing must be carefully managed.

National

The Economy

Home renovation lending at three-year lows

ABS lending finance data shows loans for home renovations dropped 10.7 per cent in February, the largest decline in seven years.

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News Roundup

http://www.bbc.com/news/business-34082850

When a slump hits a vast iron ore mine in Australia

Australia's iron ore industry has hit a slump after decades of boom fuelled by rampant demand from China. This is threatening the livelihoods of thousands of miners and entire communities dependent on these vast opencast mines.

BBC News

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/27/realestate/house-hunting-in-sweden.html?_r=0

House hunting in Sweden

The real estate market in Sweden is robust, agents say, citing a strong national economy, an independent currency and very low interest rates for mortgages.

The New York Times

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/realestate/news/sydneys-property-market-boom-is-finally-over-but-house-prices-remain-high/story-fni0cly6-1227503249897

Sydney's property market boom is finally over but house prices remain high

Sydney’s housing boom has finally reached its peak, but don’t expect house prices to start falling any time soon. Property pundits said lofty prices, waning demand from investors and an increase in the supply of homes for sale would drive the slowdown but prices would remain steady.

The Daily Telegraph

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/ab4fd018-4fae-11e5-9497-c74c95a1a7b1.html#axzz3kSkPlGOE

Australia set to rack up world's longest growth streak

Australia is on track to surpass 26 consecutive years of growth, according to its treasurer, swiping the modern-era record from the Netherlands despite a slowdown in its biggest trading partner, China.

Financial Times

https://sourceable.net/crowdfund-next-architecture-project/

How to Crowdfund Your Next Architecture Project

Crowdfunding as a way of financing your businesses and projects through donations of money from the public is continuing to grow in popularity. But what opportunities can it deliver the architecture profession to help get designs off the drawing board or designed more efficiently?

Sourceable

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/australand-rebranded-as-frasers-property-australia

Australand rebranded as Frasers Property Australia

Diversified property group Australand will henceforth be known as Frasers Property Australia, following its acquisition almost a year ago by Frasers Centrepoint Limited (FCL). The rebranding marks the completion of the integration of Australand with FCL’s existing Australia business, Frasers Property Australia.

Architecture and Design

http://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au/news/14521-global-conditions-set-to-drive-domestic-market

Global conditions set to drive domestic market

Foreign investment in Australian real estate may be set to continue at an increased pace, with the Federal Treasurer pointing out that “skittish” Chinese investors are likely to be seeking refuge from their torrid home market. An increasing number of wealthy Chinese investors wary of domestic market conditions may turn to Australia as a safe investment option.

Smart Property Investment

http://www.businessinsider.com.au/10-sport-building-nominees-for-the-world-architecture-festival-2015-8#/#adelaide-oval-redevelopment-by-cox-architecture-adelaide-australia-1

10 awesome architectural wonders dedicated to sports

The World Architecture Festival is an annual celebration of the most beautifully designed buildings around the globe. At this year’s festival, held in Singapore in November, the winner of “building of the year” will be selected from a list of 338 designs, 10 of which are dedicated to sports.

Business Insider