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Optimistic outlook for South Australian property market

The third quarter in South Australia recorded a decline in property sales, but industry body the Real Estate Institute of South Australia (REISA) is "optimistic" about the market.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Two-title estate in Mosman’s Golden Triangle

Showcasing spectacular ocean views, this property boasts a home theatre, library, guest suite, gym, tennis court, pool, home office, self-contained apartment, and garaging for 12 cars. For sale by Stephen Patrick of Richardson & Wrench Mosman and Brendan Warner of Raine & Horne Mosman.

Northern Territory (NT)Darwin

The Economy

First home buyer? Why you should be considering the Northern Territory

The market is ripe for first home buyers in the Northern Territory, according to industry body the Real Estate Institute of the Northern Territory (REINT).

Queensland (Qld)

The Economy

Expressions of interest for substantial rural residential site in Maryborough

Expressions of interest are being sought for the sale of a substantial rural residential site being the balance of the successful Oakhurst Gardens Estate in Maryborough, through Andrew Burke and Tony Williams of Ray White Special Projects Queensland.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Get to know Robyn Feigen of Kay & Burton

Robyn Feigen began her real estate career in soggy London, before packing her bags and moving to Melbourne, where she now works as a senior sales consultant at Kay & Burton South Yarra.

South Australia (SA)

Featured Property

Villarica: a private 'jewel' in the Adelaide Hills

Set on approx. 12 acres in the verdant Adelaide Hills, this Mediterranean inspired residence features excellent horse facilities including cobbled tack room, two stables, and a 60 x 30 m arena. For sale by Chris Robson and Phil Crowder of Belle Property Adelaide Hills.

Western Australia (WA)

The Economy

Hotly anticipated strata reforms pass in Western Australia

Western Australia's new Strata Titles Amendment Bill 2018 and the Community Titles Act 2018 will make redevelopment of ageing apartment buildings easier, says the Property Council of Australia WA.

National

People

Street smarts, market knowledge, creativity and determination - what actually makes a successful developer?

Dan Holden, director of HoldenCAPITAL Partners discusses what makes a successful developer.

National

Design

Winners revealed: 2018 National Architecture Awards

The best of Australian residential architecture has been celebrated at the 2018 National Architecture Awards.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Grand Golden Mile residence on approx. 1,747sqm

Designed by architect Nicholas Day, this home offers a resort-style experience, complete with indoor pool, flood-lit tennis court, Gold Class cinema, full gymnasium, sauna, library and a taster’s cellar. For sale by Mandy Zhu and Jin Shang of RT Edgar Toorak.

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News Roundup

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/idda-launches-new-online-digital-design-learning-p

Institute of Digital Design launch learning platform for architects and designers

A new online learning platform has been launched for the benefit of architects, engineers and designers to help them hone their skills in digital design. Launched by the Institute of Digital Design Australia (IDDA), the digital design online learning platform is customised for the target group and offers over 300 e-learning lessons in digital design software including Revit, Rhino3d, Grasshopper and Python, enabling members to learn at their own pace.

Architecture & Design

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/real-estate-underquoting-hocking-stuart-richmond-to-face-court/news-story/e827b43ab38d2c9480bbaa9d9cbd416d

Hocking Stuart Richmond to face court

Victoria's consumer affairs watchdog has taken a Melbourne real estate agency to court for underquoting as the Consumer Affairs Minister vows to continue a crackdown on the practice.

Herald Sun

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3432694/One-Australia-s-biggest-property-developers-Nathan-Birch-gives-tips-buying-real-estate.html

One of Australia's biggest property developers Nathan Birch gives his top tips on buying real estate

He owns $50 million worth of real estate and recently signed for his 200th piece of property - and he's still only 30 years old. Nathan Birch has made his fortune buying houses at the lower end of the market and predicting that their worth will increase over the years.

Daily Mail

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/chinese-new-year-tipped-to-bring-new-opportunities-20160204-gmllu2

Chinese New Year tipped to bring new opportunities

The leading Asian developers in Australia expect the new year - the year of the fire monkey - to be a year for acting outside the square.

AFR

http://www.domain.com.au/news/sydney-auctions-rise-but-numbers-still-sluggish-20160204-gmlsuz/

Sydney auctions rise but numbers still sluggish

The Sydney weekend home auction market will host significantly higher numbers of properties this Saturday as the market gradually gathers late summer momentum.

Domain

http://www.afr.com/news/economy/capital-outflows-could-spring-a-house-price-surprise-goldman-sachs-20160203-gml9ld

Capital outflows could spring a house price surprise: Goldman Sachs

A flood of money out of China in the last six months means it may be too early to call the top of the property market.

AFR

https://sourceable.net/beautiful-architecture-positively-affects-human-health-2/

Beautiful architecture positively affects health

According to researchers at Warwick Business School in Coventry, UK, beautiful architecture has a positive impact on human health.

Sourcable

http://www.afr.com/news/property-lobby-threatens-mps-over-negative-gearing-20160203-gmlaz3

Property lobby threatens MPs over negative gearing

The property lobby has warned marginal-seat MPs on both sides of politics they will be targeted at this year's federal election if they don't leave negative gearing alone.

AFR