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Gavin Lewis steps out as a lead agent with The Agency

After a decade in real estate, five of those working for Australia’s number one agent, Alexander Phillips, Gavin Lewis is stepping out as a lead agent with The Agency.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Ashby: Picture perfect Tudor estate

Dating back to 1938, this grand home features a charming period façade, leafy terrace courtyards and an additional private self-contained studio overlooking the pool. Sold in under three weeks by Nick Bedford and Belinda Hill of Belle Property Beecroft.

People

Entries opening for 2019 REINSW Awards for Excellence

The best and brightest from the NSW real estate industry can be put forward for recognition from Friday.

The Economy

Policy makers must be ready to 'step up', says Property Council

The announcement of a May 18 election date has coincided with new data showing declining confidence levels in Australia's property market.

National

The Economy

CoreLogic usher in new era with Home Loan Portfolio Analysis

CoreLogic has launched a new tool to provide more comprehensive customer-level data on home loans.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Five levels of contemporary luxury in McMahons Point

A showcase of cutting edge style and supreme functionality, this freestanding Habour-side home offers indoor/outdoor family luxury. For sale by Annika Bongiorno and Aaron Bongiorno of Stone Real Estate McMahons Point.

National

The Economy

Housing finance numbers continue to dive: REIA

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released its Lending to Households and Businesses for February 2019, presenting statistics on housing finance commitments including for the purchase or construction of new dwellings.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Max Spartalis moving forward with Krulis Residential

It's difficult to talk about Double Bay real estate without mentioning Krulis Residential Director/Partner Max Spartalis.

Queensland (Qld)

People

Team Surti joins Queensland Sotheby's International Realty

Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty has welcomed the addition of Hope Island real estate specialist Suni Surti.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Grand proportions and contemporary luxury in Toorak

A private oasis amongst some of Toorak’s most sought-after addresses, this contemporary home offers impressive entertaining options and chic living spaces. For sale by Nicole Gleeson and Michael Gibson of Kay & Burton South Yarra. For sale by Nicole Gleeson and Michael Gibson of Kay & Burton South Yarra.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/new-for-nouvel-pritzker-winner-designs-700m-tower-on-melbournes-la-trobe-st-20160518-goxmgh

Pritzker winner designs $700m tower on Melbourne's La Trobe St

Jean Nouvel, the French architect behind Sydney's world-beating One Central Park development, is making his mark on Melbourne with a $700 million, 70-level mixed use tower in the CBD's northern edge.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/personal-finance/what-is-the-12-month-outlook-for-property-in-your-capital-city-20160503-gokoe5

What is the 12-month outlook for property in your capital city?

As the housing boom shows signs of slowing, the AFR zeroes in on the outlook for the country's five largest capital cities.

The Australian Financial Review

David Feeney ’fesses up over unregistered $2.3m house

Labor frontbencher David Feeney has admitted to an “omission” over a $2.3 million home in his Melbourne electorate which he negatively gears after he failed to declare the asset on parliament’s register for more than two years.

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/live-streamed-property-auctions-that-attract-thousands-are-real-estates-future-20160517-gox1nn

Live streamed property auctions that attract thousands are real estate's future

Australia's obsessions with real estate the internet is prompting property groups like Domain, Ray White and Savills Cordeau Marshall to live stream their auctions online.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/fitch-ratings-warns-of-hidden-offshore-property-buyer-risk/news-story/5e7e28c8bf602baec48b483d91c0e4e9

Fitch Ratings warns of ‘hidden’ offshore property buyer risk

Sales of new residential properties to offshore buyers could be much higher than local banks estimate, with about one in four developments bought by foreigners, raising risks for banks and the economy, warns ratings agency Fitch Ratings.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.domain.com.au/news/election-2016-john-symond-is-wrong-on-negative-gearing-heres-why-20160516-gow6tp/

‘Aussie John’ Symond is wrong on negative gearing. Here’s why

'Aussie John' made at least four statements on live TV that don't quite stack up when measured against the facts.

Domain

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/apartment-firesales-possible-if-banks-keep-pressure-on-foreigners-investors-20160510-gory44

Apartment firesales possible if banks keep pressure on foreigners, investors

Apartment developers may be forced into firesales because of the stance some banks have taken towards off-the-plan apartment buyers according to the principal of Development Finance Partners.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au/news/15300-price-boom-in-regional-suburbs

Demand for larger homes boosts regional prices

Increased demand for larger homes has seen significant price rises in a number of regional towns, according to recent figures.

Smart Property Investment