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Hobart leads price gains in December quarter: ABS data

Hobart now has the fastest growing property prices in Australia, while long-time leader Sydney has slipped to fourth place.

Northern Territory (NT)

People

Get to know Gennie Cox of Elders Real Estate Darwin

Gennie Cox is a finalist at tomorrow night's REIA 2018 National Awards for Excellence being held at Doltone House in Sydney.

International

People

Rome's historic The Palazzetto, with 'secret garden' and views of Vatican City, for sale

Historic The Palazzetto consists of three luxury residences, and features sweeping views of Rome and a lush green 'secret garden'.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Modern Lake Macquarie acreage with peaceful outlook

Situated on land of over 5,000sqm (approx.) on the shores of Lake Macquarie, this Eraring residence is for sale by Chris Smith of McGrath Toukley.

National

The Economy

Residential versus commercial investing: how the depreciation rules change

Do residential or commercial properties provide greater deductions in the form of depreciation?

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Politics

NSW government steps in to buy Fernhill, historic Blue Mountains estate

After a public outcry over plans to convert the historic Mulgoa estate into a cemetery, the New South Wales government has stepped in and bought Fernhill for $27.5 million.

Tasmania (Tas.)Hobart

People

Get to know Jim Playsted of Knight Frank Hobart

Jim Playsted of Knight Frank Hobart is a residential salesperson finalist in the REIA 2018 National Awards for Excellence, which are being held at Doltone House at Sydney's Jones Bay Wharf on 22 March.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

Featured Property

East Fremantle heritage residence with low maintenance lifestyle

This single level home with multiple versatile living areas is positioned on one of the finest streets in the area, close to many draw cards. For sale by Toby Astill of Space Real Estate Cottesloe.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

Three-level penthouse atop Sydney's ANZ Tower hits the market for $66m

Could this lavish apartment, titled 'The Boyd Residence' after its current developer owner, become Australia's most expensive apartment?

The Economy

Clearance rates soften in Sydney, Melbourne

Clearance rates softened last week, with volumes the highest so far this year.

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News Roundup

http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2015/aug/24/luke-foley-wants-ban-on-property-developers-and-agents-being-councillors

Luke Foley wants ban on property developers and agents being councillors

Luke Foley, leader of the Labor opposition in New South Wales, wants to ban property developers and real estate agents from being local councillors. Foley has also called on the NSW government to reverse the decision to let councillors vote on planning controls that could benefit them.

The Guardian

http://www.yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.au/news/real-estate-agents-have-no-right-to-provide-smsf-advice-204542.aspx

Real estate agents have "no right" to provide SMSF advice

Real estate agents will likely be forced to stop recommending people use self-managed super funds (SMSF) to buy property unless they are licensed to do so according to one financial expert.

Your Investment Property Magazine

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/agents-in-the-spotlight-as-real-estate-laws-are-reviewed/story-fni0fit3-1227493096346

Agents in the spotlight as real estate laws are reviewed

Real estate agents will be under the spotlight after the State Government announced a review of the laws governing agents, owners’ corporations and conveyancing.

Herald Sun

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/charter-hall-in-150m-deal-with-new-chinese-property-entrant/story-fnko7zi0-1227489859471

Charter Hall in $150m deal with new Chinese property entrant

Charter Hall Group has stamped itself as one of the canniest players of the current boom in the pricing of office assets with residential conversion potential by striking a $150 million deal to offload a site on Sydney’s north shore to a joint venture backed by a new Chinese entrant.

The Australian

http://www.theage.com.au/business/banking-and-finance/mortgage-choice-sees-no-impact-from-apras-curbs-on-property-investors-20150819-gj2mw6.html

Mortgage Choice sees no impact from APRA's curbs on property investors

Recent moves by banks to lift interest rates for property investors will not crimp loan volumes for broker Mortgage Choice, which is receiving record inquiries from landlords about financing, says its new chief executive, John Flavell.

The Age

http://www.propertywire.com/news/europe/uk-house-price-forecast-2015081810878.html

UK residential property prices forecast for steady growth in next five years

House prices in the UK are expected to continue growing, with steady rises over the next five years across the country, the latest five year forecast shows.

Property Wire

http://www.yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.au/news/steady-flow-of-supply-results-in-sydney-residential-vacancy-rate-decreasing-204454.aspx

Steady flow of supply results in Sydney residential vacancy rate decreasing

The latest Sydney residential vacancy rates point to a steady flow of tenants finding accommodation according to the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW).

Your Investment Property Magazine

http://www.businessspectator.com.au/article/2015/8/18/australian-news/chinas-rebalancing-lose-lose-australia

China's rebalancing is lose-lose for Australia

Potential growth in China has eased considerably in recent years -- almost certainly by more than indicated by official sources -- as authorities struggle with an economic transition that is largely unprecedented in size and scope. Unfortunately, it’s a lose-lose situation for Australia, with Chinese investment set to underperform expectations in the long term regardless of whether Chinese authorities are successful or not.

Business Spectator