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Twenty-six-year-old Ned Allison is New Zealand's top auctioneer

Ned Allison from Harcourts Grenadier, Christchurch, is the winner of the 2017 REINZ National Real Estate Auctioneering Championships.

National

People

Get to know 'thought leader' Douglas Driscoll, CEO of Starr Partners

Douglas Driscoll, CEO and owner of boutique agency Starr Partners, says he is living the dream.

International

People

Take a peek at Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis's new Californian beach house

When the Hollywood sweethearts want to get away from it all - a six-bedroom beach house in Carpinteria, only a couple of hours from LA.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

A family haven only a stone's throw from Broadway

An industrial-style home in Sydney's inner-city suburb of Glebe is for sale through Duncan Gordon of Raine & Horne Newtown.

National

The Economy

Navigating the ever-changing oceans of development finance

When Dan Holden began compiling HoldenCAPITAL's Elite Property Developers Product Guide, the numbers showed how important non-bank lenders have become on the development finance scene.

Western Australia (WA)

The Economy

The most affordable suburbs in Western Australia's South West

The towns of Withers and Usher are "hidden gems" says REIWA councillor Joe White.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Politics

Vic government introduces new laws to protect Yarra River

New Victorian legislation identifies the Yarra River and the land it flows through as one living, integrated entity, the first time in Australia such a declaration has been made.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

Watch the sun set over the ocean at your very own vineyard

‘Views and Vines’ is a productive six-acre vineyard in Drysdale with a grand homestead perfect for entertaining large groups. The property is for sale through Lee Martin and Chris Bartley of Bellarine Property Barwon Heads.

Politics

NSW budget fails to deliver: REINSW

The NSW government has failed to help those wanting to buy property, says John Cunningham, president of the REINSW.

New South Wales (NSW)

The Economy

Southern Highlands the favourite alternative for Sydney families: Di Jones

The Southern Highlands has become the favourite alternative for Sydney renters and buyers alike, with more affordable homes and lifestyle drawing families to the region.

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News Roundup

http://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/8188-macquarie-confident-it-will-avoid-wrath-of-regulator?utm_source=Mortgage%20Business&utm_campaign=Mortgage_Business_Newsletter23_02_2015&utm_medium=email

Macquarie confident it will avoid wrath of regulator

Macquarie Bank is adamant it will not be targeted by APRA for growing its investor lending by more than 75 per cent in 12 months. Speaking at an operational briefing following the release of its December quarter figures last week, Macquarie group head of banking and financial services, Greg Ward, said he did not believe the bank will be targeted by the regulator since it is “too small”.

Mortgage Business

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-02-20/real-estate-agents-are-desperate-to-understand-millennial-homebuyers

Selling to the next generation

Real estate agents are desperate to understand millennial homebuyers.

Bloomberg

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/46311167.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst

Rising US dollar strengthening real estate market in Dubai

Regional and international investors are the key drivers of the UAE real estate industry, aided by the maturity of the market, and all this will contribute to further growth of the sector. The strong dollar is cooling the market and weeding out short-term investors. Rental yields in Dubai are still one of the most lucrative worldwide as well as ROI on buying.

The Economic Times

http://www.afr.com/p/devine_profitable_as_sale_lingers_KqXGKtjueUM4X9BuMRerkL

Devine profits up while sale negotiations

Australian-listed residential developer Devine, which is negotiating with potential buyers, has reported a pre-tax profit of $A10 million for 2014. The company lost $A85 million in 2013. Prospective buyers include AVJennings and private equity adviser Proprium Capital Partners.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/realestate/news/modest-merrylands-home-gets-122m-at-auction/story-fni0cly4-1227224306489

$1.22 million for modest house

A modest two-bedroom house in Merrylands in Sydney's western suburbs sold under the hammer for $1.22 million, earning its owners $400,000 in about 18 months

Paramatta Advertiser

http://www.inman.com/2015/02/18/international-portal-lamudi-raises-19-million/

Emerging market portal will bolster presence in Latin America, Asia

Lamudi, a rapidly growing international real estate portal with a focus on emerging markets, has raised $19 million to strengthen its presence in Latin America and Asia.

Inman

http://www.globalpropertyguide.com/news-Did-Hong-Kongs-amazingly-punitive-stamp-duties-work-2303

Stamp duties on foreigners reap rewards for Hong Kong government

The Hong Kong government racked up in the excess of HK$37.7 billion (US$4.86 billion) revenue from stamp duties in 2014. Stamp duties imposed on foreign property buyers, purchasers of a second home and short-term speculators have been a major contributor. The revenue from stamp duties is likely to go up to a whopping HK$70 billion (US$9.02 billion) this year, prompting real estate industry professionals to demand relaxations.

Global Property Guide

http://foreignpolicy.com/2015/02/18/china_mogul_enemies/

Chinese real estate mogul criticises Xi Jinping government

Ren Zhiqiang, a 64-year-old real estate mogul and outspoken blogger with 29 million followers on Chinese social media platform Sina Weibo, has accused the Chinese government under Xi Jinping of steamrolling over private property rights, among other criticisms.

Foreign Policy