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Jolly's Lookout pre-auction $4.1 million offer, as more "quality" buyers enter market

Despite slowing clearance rates across the country, agents report higher quality buyers who are "motivated to purchase" are now entering the market.

National

The Economy

12 frequently asked depreciation questions

BMT Tax Depreciation answers your most commonly asked depreciation questions.

Victoria (Vic.)

People

Get to know architect Marie Bagnato

Architect Marie Bagnato has a passion for luxury, and specialises in designing buildings using natural materials such as stone, marble, and timber.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

Featured Property

Broadbeach Waters waterfront property offers buyers a choice of 3 enticing options

Investors can choose between purchasing the existing double brick 4 bedroom home or upgrading to two different luxury residences. For sale by Jordan Williams and Kurt Gomez of Kollosche Prestige Agents.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

Perth rental vacancy rate at lowest level in 4 years

The Perth rental market is leading the way in the housing market recovery, with vacancy rates at their lowest level since 2014 according to REIWA data.

International

People

Get to know Vincent Doran, winner of 2018 Schools Auctioneering Championship

Vincent Doran, student at Underdale High School, was recently crowned winner of the 2018 Australasian Schools Auctioneering Championships in Auckland.

National

The Economy

3 things pet owners can do to secure a rental property

This is how pet owners can win over landlords and score that perfect rental property, according to three property managers.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Toorak Petit Palais-inspired French Provincial Masterpiece

Congregate for movie nights in the theatre room, featuring twinkling star light ceiling and fully equipped bar. For sale by Sarah Case and Helena Chow of RT Edgar Toorak.

Victoria (Vic.)

Politics

State Election 2018: REIV pushes for new government regulator

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) will lobby for a property services commissioner to be appointed to oversee the industry, as part of their 2018 State Election Policy Priorities, released today.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

The Economy

Multi-purpose site at Kenmore Hills available through Ray White Special Projects

Expressions of interest are being sought for a 2.64ha* site on behalf of Anglican Church at 139 Brookfield Road, Kenmore Hills. For sale by Ray White Special Projects Queensland.

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News Roundup

http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/selling/do-vendors-need-a-reality-check-in-2016/news-story/5e189ce9cc17c93832a4da3d374b2e68

Do vendors need a reality check in 2016?

Tell 'em they’re dreaming. It’s the sentence plenty of potential buyers could be saying this year as sellers suffer from price point jetlag after 2015 dished up a hot real estate market in some corners of the country.

news.com.au

http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/australias-home-market-may-be-cooling-at-last

Australia's home market may be cooling at last

Australia's surging property prices have led to spiralling mortgages and left the nation's households ranked as the most indebted in the world, prompting concerns that the market is in a bubble.

The Straits Times

http://www.geelongadvertiser.com.au/realestate/australia-day-weekend-auction-numbers-solid-despite-few-sales-on-surf-coast-and-bellarine-peninsula/news-story/a458cd5a48ef28ecbb791fce86f9aaec

Auction numbers solid in bumper weekend

A bumper auction weekend along the Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula has been hailed a positive sign for the year to come, despite few sales under the hammer.

Geelong Advertiser

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/super-fund-ramps-up-uk-investment/news-story/e0333b80c0d94002bb74df469aa0e2e4

Super fund ramps up UK investment

Australia’s largest industry superannuation fund, $92 billion giant AustralianSuper, has poured a further $900 million into a mega apartment, office and retail project in London’s King’s Cross.

The Australian

http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/buying/just-how-much-home-can-you-realistically-buy-for-less-than-400000/news-story/710c434ac792b22874eaecc3fa9aa3d9

Just how much home can you realistically buy for less than $400000?

Think $400,000 and it sounds like a whole lot of cash. But start talking real estate and that kind of coin won’t get you much in the way of bricks and mortar in some of our cities.

news.com.au

http://www.propertywire.com/news/global-news/asia-pacific-commercial-property-2016011911454.html

Real estate investment likely to see a boost in Asia Pacific region in 2016

Improving economic conditions in the Asia Pacific region and general growth across developed Asia is set to boost real estate investment, according to a new report. The strongest rental growth prospects are expected in Australia and Japan this year, says the latest Asia Pacific outlook report from property fund manager M&G Real Estate.

Property Wire

https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/wa/a/30614788/resort-airstrip-on-lancelin-wish-list/

Resort, airstrip on Lancelin wish list

A Chinese conglomerate bidding for beachfront land in Lancelin wants to build a luxury resort and an airstrip so it can fly tourists in and fresh produce out, according to a part-owner of the property.

The West Australian

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/new-round-of-interim-planning-controls-announced-t

New round of interim planning controls announced this time for Yarra River, Melbourne

The Victorian Government has announced a new wave of interim planning controls for a key section of the Yarra River in inner Melbourne, the second of its kind in a six-month period. The new controls are effective immediately and will apply until 31 December 2017. They will include mandatory building height and setback rules to guide development along the river within the City of Yarra jurisdiction while permanent controls are being finalised.

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