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The Block 2018: How The Gatwick defied Melbourne's cooling market

While Melbourne's market cools, The Gatwick apartments drove The Block to a 100 per cent clearance rate. McGrath St Kilda agents Josh Stirling, Michael Townsend, and auctioneer Scott Kennedy-Green reveal how.

Victoria (Vic.)

People

Best in Victoria's real estate awarded at 2018 REIV Awards for Excellence

The best in the biz have been awarded at the 2018 Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) Awards for Excellence.

Tasmania (Tas.)Hobart

The Economy

Relief in sight for first home buyers as house prices fall in Tasmania

Figures released by Real Estate Institute of Tasmania (REIT) reveals house prices are falling across most parts of the state.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

Red Hill residence with world class equestrian facilities

Featuring stunning rural and water views, luxury details, and international standard equine amenities, this residence on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula carefully considers the needs of all its residents, even the horses. For sale by Rob Curtain and Danielle Vains of Peninsula Sotheby’s International Realty.

National

The Economy

The Block auctions defy another week of softening clearance rates in Melbourne

While auction clearance rates continue to cool, it was a bumper weekend for auctions on The Block, which attracted a 100 per cent clearance rate.

Tasmania (Tas.)

People

Tasmania's real estate elite awarded at 2018 REIT Awards for Excellence

The REIT have celebrated Tasmania's best in the industry at the 2018 Awards for Excellence in Launceston.

National

People

Get to know designer Michelle Marsden

Designer Michelle Marsden runs a boutique practice with a focus on creative excellence in traditional and contemporary residential design.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

Smart beach home on the Bellarine Peninsula

Located less than 200m (approx.) from the beach, this contemporary home boasts 3 kitchens, infrared sauna, mosaic tiled pool and a rooftop terrace capturing 360-degree views. For sale by Felix Hakins and Thomas Rogan of RT Edgar Bellarine Point Lonsdale.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

Former Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies' Kew home hits the market with $8 million plus hopes

The Melbourne home of former Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies has hit the market, through listing agents Andrew Harlock and Simon Curtain of Abercromby's Armadale, with hopes of $8 million plus.

South Australia (SA)Adelaide

People

SA's real estate finest celebrated at 2018 REISA Awards For Excellence

South Australia's real estate elite have battled it out at the 2018 REISA Awards for Excellence in Adelaide.

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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