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Why the Yokomura Eco-Lodge should be your next holiday accomodation

Escape the hustle and bustle of Tokyo on your next holiday at this farmhouse haven, nestled in the stunning Japanese countryside.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Perfectly positioned at the pinnacle of Palm Beach

This exclusive designer residence with unequalled views to Barrenjoey Lighthouse and Headland is for sale through Ken Jacobs of Ken Jacobs Christie’s International Real Estate.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Construction

Jury appointed for $2b Melbourne Southbank development

Encompassing a variety of well-known individuals across architecture, academia, property and government, the jury will approve the winning design and architecture team for the Southbank by Beulah project in Melbourne.

International National

People

Online auctions the future in real estate

Estate Agents Co-operative has partnered up with Sales Ezy to deliver an innovative online auction experience.

National

Design

New technology gives buyers the ability to digitally style and furnish properties

Boutique real estate group, Starr Partners, has rolled out virtual reality and digital styling and furnishing tools giving buyers the ability to step inside and customise a property from anywhere in the world.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

House-size apartment with gorgeous views across Double Bay

This luxurious apartment, boasting approx. 520 sqm indoor/outdoor living in an elite building, is for sale by Bart Doff of Laing & Simmons Double Bay.

National

The Economy

Unchartered territory ahead despite RBA stability

Despite the Reserve Bank of Australia's extended stay on the sidelines, the home finance sector is still facing unchartered territory.

National

Politics

Royal commission highlights drastic need for property investment advice regulations

The banking royal commission has highlighted the drastic need for property investment advice regulation, according to the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA).

National

The Economy

Regional dwelling values rise while city values record declines

Property prices in the nations capital cities recorded a decline while the value of regional dwellings continue to edge higher.

International

Featured Property

World class luxury island lodge for sale

On Rakino island in the waterway surrounding Auckland Harbour, the 23 acre Hurakie Lodge is for sale through Andrew Jolliffe and Finn Hurst of Ray White.

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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