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Hamptons opulence in Sydney

One of the finest examples of Hampton's style opulence in Sydney. For sale by Julian Rowe and Maria Cassarino of Stone Real Estate Seaforth.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Four-level luxury in the heart of Middle Harbour

The cul-de-sac of Seaforth's Gurney Crescent is the setting for this meticulously designed five-bedroom residence. For sale by Julian Rowe and Maria Cassarino of Stone Real Estate.

Victoria (Vic.)

Soaring views at Eaglemont

All the hallmarks of one of Victoria's most historic suburbs can be found in this classic five-bedroom home. For sale by James Labiris and Liz Walker of Nelson Alexander Ivanhoe.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Politics

What apartment owners should be aware of following Opal controversy

The cracked panel inside Sydney's Opal Tower has not only brought about talk of new legislation from the NSW Government, but also highlighted a common predicament for apartment owners in the state.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Residence - Custom living reimagined

Modern style merges with family living in this custom five-bedroom home. For sale by Andrew Jose and James Huang of Phillip Webb Ringwood.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Exceptional lifestyle address on the shores of Iron Cove

Architectural innovation is at the forefront of this bayside contemporary trophy home on Henley Marine Drive. For sale by Daniel Patterson of Cobden and Hayson Drummoyne.

New South Wales (NSW)Queensland (Qld)Brisbane Gold Coast

People

Time for a Lime takeover?

The confiscation of e-scooters on the Gold Coast has shown that Lime can not always expect smooth passage when expanding its territory.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Politics

AIBS weighs in on Sydney Opal Tower building trouble

The Australian Institute of Building Surveyers has questioned the necessity of the NSW Government's new regulations on building certifiers in the wake of the Sydney Opal Tower evacuation.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Ridgedale: A Majestic Residence with expansive Pittwater views

The Northern sun shines through every room of this master built home on Bayview's most prestigious street. For sale by Ryan Petrie of LJ Hooker Mona Vale.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Bayview estate with 180-degree Pittwater views

This entertainer’s home features sparkling water views and stunning premium additions such as Swedish sauna, home cinema, championship tennis court and games room with bar. For sale by John Luschwitz, Josh Luschwitz and Mark Blake of Luschwitz Pymble.

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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