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New South Wales (NSW)

Politics

Real estate agent education standards to increase 600%: REINSW

"The days of becoming a real estate agent in less than a week are finally over," says Tim McKibbin, CEO of the REINSW.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Absolute beachfront cottage on NSW’s Blueys Beach: 'Charlotte's Place'

This charming architect designed cottage with views over the Pacific and northern headland is for sale via Mark Lawson and Greg Hope of Pacific Palms Signature Properties.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

Clear signs of recovery, stability in Perth rental market: REIWA

Perth's median rent has been stable for nine months, leasing activity held up well over the holiday season, and listing numbers, vacancy rates, and days on market are down.

People

Industry leader Michael Conolly returns to McGrath at "exciting time"

Michael Conolly has praised founder John McGrath's "determination and focus", saying it's an "exciting time" in the company's history.

National

People

Prominent Queensland agent Sherrie Storor takes Women in Real Estate event national

Well known agent and coach Sherrie Storor will add events in Melbourne and Sydney to her Women in Real Estate Business Breakfast series.

Tasmania (Tas.)

Featured Property

Historic homestead 'Leintwardine' on the market for the first time since 1867

Agent Jim Playsted of Knight Frank Hobart told SCHWARTZWILLIAMS, "The property is a slice of a bygone era in the lives of rich and famous pastoralists."

Western Australia (WA)

Agents

Gidgegannup secret garden the "jewel in the crown"

A "magical" series of hidden lakes, with expansive European and American-style gardens, is for sale through Ross Webster of Brookwood Realty Midlands.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

The Economy

Noosa beachfront mansion sells for record $22 million

A beachfront trophy home has sold for a Sunshine Coast record of $22 million through agent Nic Hunter of Tom Offermann Real Estate.

People

Get to know Nicholas Bandounas, architect with Warren and Mahoney

Nicholas Bandounas has degrees in both architecture and engineering, giving him a unique perspective on good building design.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

East Melbourne's “residence in the sky”

Due for completion in the second quarter of 2018, this apartment represents a scarce opportunity within a new Melbourne landmark, for sale through Sam Nathan and Brett Jarvis of NPM.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/teachers-and-taxi-drivers-steer-investment-property-boom-20150705-gi4vya

Teachers and taxi drivers steer investment property boom

Teachers and taxi drivers are the new generation of property investors, using generous tax concessions to buy rental houses and apartments, according to a Property Council of Australia analysis of borrowing.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/triguboff-succession-plan-puts-paid-to-meritons-china-sell-off/story-fn9656lz-1227429558226

Triguboff succession plan puts paid to Meriton's China sell-off

Daniel and Ariel Hendler will have to oversee their own apartment projects, manage the subcontractors and deliver a completed block of Sydney apartments, but they will have their grandfather there to help. Harry Triguboff’s grandsons had given the billionaire apartment developer “their orders”, he told The Australian with a laugh.

The Australian

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/suppliers/housing-industry-association/new-dwelling-approvals-strengthen-in-may-hia

New dwelling approvals strengthen in May: HIA

The Housing Industry Association, the voice of Australia’s residential building industry, reports that new dwelling approvals strengthened during May and remain at high levels.

Architecture & Design

http://www.smh.com.au/business/real-estate-the-only-bright-spot-for-the-economy-20150703-gi30wn.html

Real estate the only bright spot for the economy

First, the good news. None of the BusinessDay forecasting panel expects a recession this coming year. But Australia's terms of trade are set to dive further and wage growth will be so low it won't match inflation, sending real wages backwards.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=11474701

Brand building necessity for Australian architectural firms

One pocket of professional services that's in a state of change in Australia is the architectural practice. Few mainstream, small to mid-sized firms have the good fortune of a "Starchitect" on their team, so differentiation is a major challenge. After all, the image of the visionary design leader pushing boundaries and sparking great discussion in wider society is a possibility for a small minority of architects only.

New Zealand Herald

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/financial-services/banks-set-to-reprice-lending-deposit-rates/story-fn91wd6x-1227423437273

Banks set to reprice lending, deposit rates

The major banks are expected to “reprice” variable mortgages and term deposits in their favour by at least 10 basis points in coming years to offset $31 billion in looming capital requirements.

The Australian

http://www.wsj.com/articles/youre-loading-the-dishwasher-wrong-a-chore-and-a-power-struggle-1435682078

You’re Loading the Dishwasher Wrong: A Chore and a Power Struggle

It should be simple: Pile used plates, bowls, coffee cups, glasses, forks, spoons and knives into the dishwasher and turn it on. Yet loading the dishwasher is one of the most contentious household chores. Not only is it the rare task often shared by multiple family members, but it is also done in the home’s most central room—the kitchen—where it can be scrutinized, debated and redone.

The Wall Street Journal

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-02/worst-deficit-gets-worse-even-as-trade-gap-narrows/6590316

Trade deficit has economist asking 'is Australia still a developed economy?'

Australia's trade deficit narrowed in May, but April's record trade deficit has been revised to be even wider at more than $4.1 billion. Bureau of Statistics figures show that Australia imported $2.75 billion more in goods and services than it exported in May, seasonally adjusted.

ABC News