The Real Estate Conversation

Contact

Tracey Emin's delicate bronze birds to "inspire hope" in Sydney CBD

Sixty delicate hand-made bronze bird sculptures are now dotted around Bridge and Grosvenor Streets in the Sydney CBD, comprising a new public artwork by internationally acclaimed artist, Tracey Emin.

National

People

Shortlist for 2018 Australian Interior Design Awards announced

The Australian Interior Design Awards has revealed its shortlisted projects for the 2018 awards.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne Fitzroy

Featured Property

The Independent Hall: historic Fitzroy landmark property

One of Fitzroy's most recognisable homes is for sale by Rick Daniel and Luke Chisholm of Nelson Alexander Fitzroy.

National New South Wales (NSW)Sydney Tasmania (Tas.)Hobart

Markets

Hobart leads price gains in December quarter: ABS data

Hobart now has the fastest growing property prices in Australia, while long-time leader Sydney has slipped to fourth place.

Northern Territory (NT)

People

Get to know Gennie Cox of Elders Real Estate Darwin

Gennie Cox is a finalist at tomorrow night's REIA 2018 National Awards for Excellence being held at Doltone House in Sydney.

International

People

Rome's historic The Palazzetto, with 'secret garden' and views of Vatican City, for sale

Historic The Palazzetto consists of three luxury residences, and features sweeping views of Rome and a lush green 'secret garden'.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Modern Lake Macquarie acreage with peaceful outlook

Situated on land of over 5,000sqm (approx.) on the shores of Lake Macquarie, this Eraring residence is for sale by Chris Smith of McGrath Toukley.

National

The Economy

Residential versus commercial investing: how the depreciation rules change

Do residential or commercial properties provide greater deductions in the form of depreciation?

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Politics

NSW government steps in to buy Fernhill, historic Blue Mountains estate

After a public outcry over plans to convert the historic Mulgoa estate into a cemetery, the New South Wales government has stepped in and bought Fernhill for $27.5 million.

Tasmania (Tas.)Hobart

People

Get to know Jim Playsted of Knight Frank Hobart

Jim Playsted of Knight Frank Hobart is a residential salesperson finalist in the REIA 2018 National Awards for Excellence, which are being held at Doltone House at Sydney's Jones Bay Wharf on 22 March.

Pages

News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/news/world/canada-pm-pledges-limits-on-foreign-home-buyers-20150813-giy56k

Canada PM pledges limits on foreign home buyers

The Canadian government has flagged a crackdown on foreigners buying homes to address rising concerns about housing affordability, citing Australia's recent efforts to limit purchases by overseas buyers.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/property-sentiment-still-rising/story-fnko7zi0-1227480027513

Property sentiment still rising

Sentiment in the commercial property industry has continued to strengthen, according to National Australia Bank, with improvements in the outlook of retail sector.

The Australian

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-12/south-australia-foreign-investment/6692048

Real estate industry optimistic it can lure foreign investors to South Australian farming regions

South Australian reality experts are forecasting increasing foreign investor interest in the state's farm land.

ABC Online

http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/wa-property-decline-in-residential-construction-looms-20150812-gixsbx.html

WA property: decline in residential construction looms

Western Australia's residential construction is forecast to decline from recent all-time highs, according to a Housing Industry Association report.

WA Today

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/sydney-living-museums-presents-talks-series-on-arc

Leading Australian architects gather for Sydney Living Museum Talks Series

The Talks Series is being presented in conjunction with the upcoming exhibition, Superhouse: Architecture & Interiors Beyond the Everyday, opening on 29 August at the Museum of Sydney. The series will explore the stories and themes behind Superhouse, revealing how some of Australia’s most influential architects think about place, materials, size, heritage and much more when designing living spaces.

Architecture and Design

http://www.afr.com/personal-finance/superannuation-and-smsfs/senator-john-williams-pushs-asic-crackdown-on-smsf-property-spruikers-20150812-gixe44

Senator John Williams pushes ASIC crackdown on SMSF property spruikers

Real estate agents who encourage people to set up a self-managed super fund so they can borrow to buy investment properties are expected to face increased scrutiny for breaking the law.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.businessspectator.com.au/article/2015/8/12/china/chinas-devaluation-big-deal-australia

China's devaluation is a big deal for Australia

China devalues the yuan by 1.9 per cent, Australia devalues by the same: as a result the AUD/CNY exchange rate this morning was the same as it was yesterday morning. And after China devalued by another 1.6 per cent earlier today, the Australian dollar followed the yuan lower.

Business Spectator

http://architectureau.com/articles/brisbane-casino-will-diminish-government-precinct/?utm_source=ArchitectureAU&utm_campaign=228f5e11d0-AAU_2015_08_11&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e3604e2a4a-228f5e11d0-40540417&mc_cid=228f5e11d0&mc_eid=d865be39ad

Brisbane casino will diminish government precinct

The Australian Institute of Architects supports and welcomes the opportunity for investment in the city and in Queensland provided by a project of the scale of the integrated entertainment and leisure precinct proposal – but strongly recommends that the investment could be harnessed to greater effect and with fewer impediments on a more strategic and less vulnerable location than that anchored by Queen’s Wharf.

ArchitectureAU