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Mittagong's Old Bank set for new owner

Another chapter is set to be written in the already rich history of Mittagong's Old Bank Hotel after the announcement from Knight Frank that it is being put to market.

National

Design

Taking sustainability to the next level at TRANSFORM

A mix of International and Australian sustainability experts gathered in Sydney this week for the Green Building Council of Australia's TRANSFORM conference.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Historically significant Art Deco home in Eaglemont Estate

Designed by Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin, this three level home has been zoned into several wings seamlessly linked to the outdoors. For sale by Gordon Hope and Liz Walker of Nelson Alexander Ivanhoe.

National

The Economy

How to secure a home loan amid tough lending

Banks may have tightened their lending practices, but you can still secure a home loan.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Style, space and sophistication in 'Saratoga' Woolstore

'Saratoga' Teneriffe 200sqm (approx) heritage woolstore apartment, with original timber floors and beams for sale by Jennifer Lockley and Jay McVicker of Teneriffe Realty.

National

The Economy

Housing downturn 'should not be overstated', says CBRE economist

CBRE's global chief economist has given a philosophical assessment of Australia's housing market at the company's Annual Market Outlook event in Sydney.

Queensland (Qld)

People

Archers welcomes new CEO amidst industry growth

Archers the Strata Professionals have appointed a new CEO, with Nicky Lonergan joining the company from specialist accountancy firm SV Partners.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

'Daybreak': charm and elegance circa 1883

Intimately positioned in a Hunters Hill cul-de-sac, this family home showcases its character details. For sale by Tracey Dixon and Lee Dowdall of McGrath Hunters Hill.

National

The Economy

Getting the room: how to nail your share house interview

Follow these tips to score that sharehouse.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Inner Melbourne luxuriously large warehouse sanctuary

Warehouse conversion with landscaped garden in Brunswick East for sale by Nicholas Corby and Joscelyn Creese of Collins Simms. Open tomorrow, Thursday 21st Mar 2:00PM – 2:30PM

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News Roundup

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/foreign-buyers-back-away-from-property-as-new-laws-take-effect/news-story/8421c4e64dd6d286ce1f5bcf03f31c2e

Foreign buyers back away from property as new laws take effect

Foreign buyers are stepping back from the property market, a study from a major bank has found, just days after regulators warned lower demand from China could weigh on prices.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/what-worries-billionaire-developer-harry-triguboff-20160419-goaewq

What worries billionaire developer Harry Triguboff

The founder of Australia's largest apartment developer, Meriton, is worried about the banks' moves to toughen lending to offshore apartment buyers, the future of steel, and the increasing use of VPAs by local governments, who trade increased density for developer contributions.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/business/agriculture/australians-to-get-chance-at-skidman--co-with-new-370m-deal-20160420-goaz8q

Australians to get chance at S Kidman & Co with new $370m deal

Australians will get a chance to own a 20% stake in the country's largest landholder, S Kidman & Co, alongside large Chinese investors, when Australian Rural Capital lists on the ASX.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/yawaru-housing-project-in-broome-pays-off/news-story/f3ed7382487eea4900d542d8f4ba7cc0

Yawaru housing project in Broome pays off

The Yawaru of Broome, in Western Australia’s far north, have turned their hand to residential property development.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/barangaroo-buyers-reap-1m-profit-after-two-years-20160419-go9xhn

Barangaroo buyers reap $1m profit after two years

About 50 owners at Sydney's Barangaroo have made roughly $1 million each from the resale of their off-the-plan apartments, making an almost 50% profit in just over two years.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/fairfax-hands-over-retford-park-bowral-estate-the-national-trusts-largest-gift-20160419-go9rnw

James Fairfax hands over Retford Park

Sydney philanthropist James Fairfax has gifted his Southern Highlands estate, estimated to be worth $20 million, to the National Trust, making it the largest gift in the organisation's 70-year history.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.smh.com.au/act-news/asbestos-victim-helps-lobby-for-funding-20160419-go9nki.html

Asbestos victim helps lobby for funding

Serafina Salucci was just seven when she helped her dad build a garage in their Sydney backyard using the common building material of bonded asbestos sheeting.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/how-to-construct-a-prestige-property-that-will-also-build-your-wealth-20160419-goaevd

How to construct a prestige property that will also build your wealth

Old homes built on the best spots around the harbour, at the beach or in blue-ribbon suburbs, are being snapped up to be redeveloped.

The Australian Financial Review