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Get to know Charlie Yankos, former Socceroos skipper turned real estate partner

He may not be playing these days but when it comes to property in the tightly held market south of Sydney, international soccer champion Charlie Yankos never takes his eye off the ball.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Josie: Hunters Hill sandstone cottage c1876 with old and new appeal

The light-filled modern extension to this classic Sydney home complements the charming original features. For sale by Tracey Dixon and Lee Dowdall of McGrath Hunters Hill.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

The Economy

Off-the-plan apartment price hike in Brisbane

The average price of off-the-plan apartments in Brisbane's CBD has seen a dramatic rise over the last 12 months, according to the latest report by Place Advisory.

South Australia (SA)Adelaide

The Economy

Adelaide is now Australia's most affordable capital city: REIA

Adelaide has overtaken Hobart as the most affordable capital city in the country, according to new figures from The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA).

International

Property Managers

Meet the powerhouse team behind The Double View Mansions in Pererenan, Bali

WILLIAMS MEDIA sat down with PT Indo Bhali Makmurjaya, the company behind an exciting new apartment development in Canggu.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

Featured Property

North-to-water riverfront estate with views over Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach

This architect designed home features stunning river views and generous, light filled living spaces. For sale by Michael Kollosche of Kollosche Prestige Agents.

Queensland (Qld)

The Economy

QLD budget a "slap in the face" for housing affordability

The decision to slash Queensland's First Home Owner's Grant Scheme in the state budget has been met with backlash by Queensland's two senior housing sector bodies.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

Melbourne dominates Australia's housing hotspots list

Melbourne has dominated this year’s Housing Industry Association (HIA) Hotspots Report, with 12 of Australia’s Top 20 building growth areas all located around Victoria’s capital.

National

People

Knight Frank Australia evolves leadership team by announcing new partnership structure

Knight Frank Australia have announced a new partnership structure that will be the foundation block for an "entrepreneurial focus".

Western Australia (WA)

Featured Property

Luxury East Kimberley resort-style retreat

This multi-award winning home features a separate wing with guest accommodation as well as a staff cottage, original caretaker’s house, large boat shed, and even a helicopter landing area. For sale by May Dunlop of Sotheby’s International Realty Darwin.

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News Roundup

http://wapropertynews.ventura-id.com.au/perth-property-in-sight-for-interstate-investors/-4702

Perth Property In Sight for Interstate Investors

Perth property is in the perfect position for new investors, as the Perth market stalls ahead of an eventual climb. As the price increase surrounding property looms in both Sydney and Melbourne, potential investors are suspected to start looking to Perth property as financial advisers reveal Western Australian as one of the top markets in Australia.

WA Property News

http://architectureau.com/articles/concepts-revealed-for-tiny-melbourne-triangle-site/

Big ideas for tiny Melbourne triangle site

The Royal Society of Victoria has unveiled the ideas and concepts for its tiny 173-square metre triangular site in Melbourne’s CBD. The society called for submission in June this year after its previous tenant, the Bureau of Meteorology, vacated the site following a 107-year tennancy.

Architecture AU

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/schools-homes-and-museums-among-60-winning-buildin

America's top 17 residences revealed at 2015 American Architecture Awards

Sixty buildings, including 17 new houses, have been announced as winners at the 2015 American Architecture Awards. Now in its 21st year, the American Architecture Awards are awarded to the best new buildings designed and constructed by American architects in the U.S. and abroad, and by international architects for buildings designed and built in the United States.

Architecture and Design

http://www.ibtimes.com.au/multiplex-constructions-former-co-owner-andrew-roberts-sells-ato-building-gains-au65-million-1474513

Multiplex Construction’s former co-owner Andrew Roberts sells ATO building, gains AU$65 million

Multiplex Construction former co-owner and chief executive Andrew Roberts has earned AU$65 million by selling the Australian Taxation Office building located in Albury, a regional NSW city.

International Business Times

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/flipping-frenzy-grips-sydney-spurring-warnings-of-housing-risks-20151013-gk7mtz

Flipping frenzy grips Sydney

Lana Taylor quit a job at Unilever to buy, renovate and sell homes in Sydney, where prices have increased in 13 of the past 15 years. Taylor, a marketing manager at the consumer goods company until October 2013, and two friends started Three Birds Renovations in July 2014. Since then, they have bought and sold three homes in Sydney's northwestern suburbs and made a gross profit of about $600,000.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.smh.com.au/business/the-economy/housing-bust-now-the-greatest-recession-risk-say-investment-banks-20151012-gk6pjz.html

Housing bust now the greatest recession risk, say investment banks

House prices are set for a 7.5 per cent decline from March next year, with the resulting slowdown hitting the broader economy and risking a recession, economists have warned. Several leading investment banks have tipped that Australia's housing market, which has been a driver of economic activity as mining has slowed, is close to peaking as household budgets are stretched and supply begins to outstrip demand.

Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.news.com.au/finance/economy/real-estate-industry-insiders-say-property-prices-look-set-to-fall/story-fnu2pwk8-1227567548561

Real estate industry insiders say property prices look set to fall

Some economists and analysts are saying Australia’s housing price boom has hit its peak — and some are even hinting at an impending recession. But other industry insiders say a price “correction” is just part of the normal cycle.

news.com.au

http://theconversation.com/much-more-can-be-done-to-keep-foreign-criminal-funds-out-of-australian-property-48986

Much more can be done to keep foreign criminal funds out of Australian property

Why is Australia’s anti-money laundering framework not providing sufficient comfort that these concerns are addressed? The answer lies in both the scope of Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws, as well as the enforcement of these laws, especially in relation to proceeds of foreign offences.

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