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Raine & Horne Double Bay takes out top international prize

Raine & Horne Double Bay, led by renowned agents Ric Serrao and Martin Maskin, has been named Australia’s best real estate agency at the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2018-19, and now enters the International Property Awards.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

1890s Queenslander returned to former glory with contemporary style and award-winning landscaping

Agent Tyson Clarke told WILLIAMS MEDIA, “This is a true-to-style icon of the area”. For sale by Tyson Clarke and John Smith of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty.

National

Politics

New RBA report shows zoning regulations worsen affordability pressures

A new report from The Reserve Bank of Australia shows that zoning regulations push the average price of a Sydney home up by nearly half a million dollars.

National

The Economy

The future of retail: REIV Ignite conference breakout session

The food and beverage industry is being transformed by destination dining and the rise in apartment living. Find out more at this year's REIV Ignite conference on 21 March at Crown Conference Centre.

New South Wales (NSW)

People

REINSW warns agents of roadshow imitations

New real estate industry standards being implemented from 1 July have been developed by REINSW and NSW Fair Trading, and will be explained at the 2018 Roadshow.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Classic Preston terrace meets modern makeover

Light and airy, this recently updated Melbourne residence is conveniently located close to shops, cafes and transport. For sale by Sam Bottari and Gino De Iesi of McGrath Northcote.

People

Why real estate is a good industry for women

When employers create flexible workplaces and women believe in their own abilities, there's no stopping what women can achieve in real estate.

New South Wales (NSW)

Politics

Landmark real estate education reforms pass

New laws that will lift education standards in the New South Wales property industry have been passed, and are expected to come into effect on 1 July 2018.

People

India's Balkrishna Doshi receives prestigious 2018 Pritzker Architecture Prize

Balkrishna Doshi's "ethical and personal approach to architecture has touched lives of every socio-economic class across a broad spectrum of genres since the 1950s."

Western Australia (WA)Perth

Featured Property

Quintessentially Cottesloe

This generous family home with views across to the iconic pines and the city is close to everything Cottesloe is famous for. For sale by Deborah Brady of Acton - Cottesloe.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/news/world/canada-pm-pledges-limits-on-foreign-home-buyers-20150813-giy56k

Canada PM pledges limits on foreign home buyers

The Canadian government has flagged a crackdown on foreigners buying homes to address rising concerns about housing affordability, citing Australia's recent efforts to limit purchases by overseas buyers.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/property-sentiment-still-rising/story-fnko7zi0-1227480027513

Property sentiment still rising

Sentiment in the commercial property industry has continued to strengthen, according to National Australia Bank, with improvements in the outlook of retail sector.

The Australian

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-12/south-australia-foreign-investment/6692048

Real estate industry optimistic it can lure foreign investors to South Australian farming regions

South Australian reality experts are forecasting increasing foreign investor interest in the state's farm land.

ABC Online

http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/wa-property-decline-in-residential-construction-looms-20150812-gixsbx.html

WA property: decline in residential construction looms

Western Australia's residential construction is forecast to decline from recent all-time highs, according to a Housing Industry Association report.

WA Today

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/sydney-living-museums-presents-talks-series-on-arc

Leading Australian architects gather for Sydney Living Museum Talks Series

The Talks Series is being presented in conjunction with the upcoming exhibition, Superhouse: Architecture & Interiors Beyond the Everyday, opening on 29 August at the Museum of Sydney. The series will explore the stories and themes behind Superhouse, revealing how some of Australia’s most influential architects think about place, materials, size, heritage and much more when designing living spaces.

Architecture and Design

http://www.afr.com/personal-finance/superannuation-and-smsfs/senator-john-williams-pushs-asic-crackdown-on-smsf-property-spruikers-20150812-gixe44

Senator John Williams pushes ASIC crackdown on SMSF property spruikers

Real estate agents who encourage people to set up a self-managed super fund so they can borrow to buy investment properties are expected to face increased scrutiny for breaking the law.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.businessspectator.com.au/article/2015/8/12/china/chinas-devaluation-big-deal-australia

China's devaluation is a big deal for Australia

China devalues the yuan by 1.9 per cent, Australia devalues by the same: as a result the AUD/CNY exchange rate this morning was the same as it was yesterday morning. And after China devalued by another 1.6 per cent earlier today, the Australian dollar followed the yuan lower.

Business Spectator

http://architectureau.com/articles/brisbane-casino-will-diminish-government-precinct/?utm_source=ArchitectureAU&utm_campaign=228f5e11d0-AAU_2015_08_11&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e3604e2a4a-228f5e11d0-40540417&mc_cid=228f5e11d0&mc_eid=d865be39ad

Brisbane casino will diminish government precinct

The Australian Institute of Architects supports and welcomes the opportunity for investment in the city and in Queensland provided by a project of the scale of the integrated entertainment and leisure precinct proposal – but strongly recommends that the investment could be harnessed to greater effect and with fewer impediments on a more strategic and less vulnerable location than that anchored by Queen’s Wharf.

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