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How to avoid career burnout in real estate

Real estate recruiter, Virginia Brookes of Resolver Recruitment tells us how to avoid professional burnout in real estate.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Aveley: grand Hamptons-inspired mansion on approx. two hectare Dural estate

Equestrian enthusiasts will delight in the property’s recreational facilities, which include state-of-the-art stables, dressage arena, heated pool and championship tennis court. For sale by Darren Curtis and Carys Adams of Ken Jacobs Double Bay.

National

Politics

REINSW pushing for real estate to be formally recognised

The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales and agents discuss plans for the profession becoming formally recognised in Australia.

Queensland (Qld)

Construction

Iconic Fairfax print site in Ormiston for sale

Expressions of interest are being sought for the sale of Fairfax Media’s landmark 5.19ha* property at 58-68 Delancey Street, Ormiston. For sale by Ray White Commercial Bayside.

New South Wales (NSW)

The Economy

Demand for Bathurst increasing

Angus Raine and Michelle Mackay of Raine & Horne discuss real estate in Bathurst and the regions.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

Featured Property

Heritage style in the modern world: Chantry House

Conjure holidays in Tuscany with this sophisticated family home in one of Perth’s most highly sought-after enclaves. For sale by Jody Fewster of Ray White Cottesloe Mosman Park.

National

The Economy

Subdued auction conditions with clearance rates of 55.5 per cent

There were 2,404 homes taken to auction across the combined capital cities this week, increasing from 1,983 over the previous week.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

People

Adam Cashmore joins The Agency

High-achieving Stonnington and Boorondara agent Adam Cashmore has joined The Agency as a property partner.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Get to know Darren Curtis of Christie's International Real Estate

Darren Curtis of Christie's International Real Estate sells some of the most prestigious properties in Australia.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Brisbane riverfront acreage with modern mansion

With resort-like features throughout the property, this home’s master retreat offers an additional, completely private getaway, boasting kitchenette, undercover balcony, spa and two separate ensuites. For sale by Jason Adcock of Adcock Prestige Taringa.

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News Roundup

https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/30384185/perth-property-owners-brace-for-more-pain/

Perth property owners brace for more pain

Perth property owners are bracing for a turbulent year as rising unemployment, falling house prices and an oversupply of rental properties creates a perfect storm.

The West Australian

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/international-business/asian-pacific-business/canadian-investments-in-australian-infrastructure-surge-to-record-high/article27790495/

Canadian investments in Australian infrastructure surge to record high

Australia has been the target of a record $34-billion in acquisitions this year by Canadian investors who are applauding the nation’s strategy of selling state assets to fund new railways, roads and hospitals. Canadian purchases in Australia jumped more than eightfold in 2015, data compiled by Bloomberg show.

The Globe and Mail

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/22/realestate/tips-for-first-time-buyers.html?WT.mc_id=2015-DECEMBER-FB-INYT-MC9-AUD_DEV-1201-1231&WT.mc_ev=click&ad-keywords=IntlAudDev&_r=0

Tips for first home buyers

Know that during your search you will fall in love, have your heart broken and, if you are lucky, end up with the plain one with the nice personality, not the gorgeous but temperamental one.

The New York Times

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/business/brisbane-takes-top-foreign-investment-strategy-award-20151208-gliai2.html

Brisbane takes top foreign investment strategy award

Brisbane has topped a list of Asia-Pacific cities vying for foreign investment put together by an offshoot of the London-based Financial Times. While Singapore took out the fDi Intelligence's Asia-Pacific Cities of the Future award – with Sydney, in 10th place, the strongest performing Australian city – Brisbane's efforts in attracting international investments earned praise from the publication.

Brisbane Times

http://www.yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.au/news/defence-housing-australia-property-investors--get-the-facts-209981.aspx

The facts on Defence Housing Australia investment

One of the main concerns for investors is ensuring that their investment property is tenanted so that a regular income is generated to maintain cash flow and to meet loan repayments. DHA eliminates this fear by offering long term leases of nine or 12 years, or a shorter lease term of three or six years, all with extension options.

Your Investment Property

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-15/australian-real-estate-boom-peaks/7030232

Real estate boom appears to have peaked as rents wobble

Official home price figures appear to confirm that Australia's housing boom peaked in winter, while private rental data bode ill for the real estate market's future. The Bureau of Statistics Residential Property Price Index (RPPI) is not the most up-to-date measure of housing markets, with the latest figures released today dating from the September quarter.

ABC Online

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/housing-prices-expected-to-rise-between-two-and-five-per-cent-says-domain-20151214-gln4mf

Housing prices expected to rise between 2% and 5%, says Domain

Predictions of a deflated housing market in 2016 continue as property search group Domain predicts 2-5% price growth across all capital cities in the new year.

Australian Financial Review

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/north-shore/lucy-turnbull-labels-chatswood-cbd-model-to-creating-high-rise-across-sydney/story-fngr8h9d-1227640917676?sv=25a7cff7a8c7beed59846b705cd4b33a

Lucy Turnbull labels Chatswood CBD model to creating high-rise across Sydney

THE newly appointed chairwoman of the Greater Sydney Commission, Lucy Turnbull, has hailed Chatswood as the ideal model for high density urban growth.

North Shore Times