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Australia's landscape architecture celebrated

Western Australia has dominated the 2018 National Landscape Architecture Awards, held by the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA).

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Rahiti: Pittwater Waterfront Retreat on Careel Bay

With relaxed sophistication, this residence enjoys wide level frontage on Careel Bay and stunning water views from Palm Beach to West Head. For sale by David Edwards and Danielle Forde of LJ Hooker Palm Beach.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

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.)

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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.

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http://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/9394-mortgage-delinquencies-tipped-to-rise-moody-s?utm_source=Mortgage%20Business&utm_campaign=Mortgage_Business_Newsletter02_02_2016&utm_medium=email

Mortgage delinquencies tipped to rise: Moody’s

A slowing housing market and rising macroeconomic challenges will lead to an increase in Australian mortgage delinquencies in 2016, according to Moody's Investors Service.

Mortgage Business

http://www.yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.au/news/wa-removes-cap-on-valuation-and-conveyancing-fees-211205.aspx

WA removes cap on valuation and conveyancing fees

The Western Australia state government believes buyers and sellers of property in the state won’t be worse off after announcing fees charged by settlement agents and land valuers will no longer be capped. From 3 February, the government will no longer enforce a maximum limit on what can be charged by settlement agents and valuers, believing there is sufficient competition to ensure consumers are not faced with exorbitant fees.

Your Investment Property

http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/real-estate/australia-city-home-prices-rebound-in-jan-melbourne-hot

Australia city home prices rebound in Jan, Melbourne hot

Australian home prices rebounded in January with Melbourne boasting especially strong growth, a counter to speculation the market was at risk of crashing after a rapid run up last year.

Business Times

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-01-29/canada-s-one-legged-stool-economy

Canada's real estate problem

The Canadian economy was largely stagnant through the first 11 months of last year, shrinking by 0.09 percent. In light of the collapse in oil prices, however, things could have been worse. But the relative resilience of headline growth belies the extent to which the economy is now being supported by one sector: real estate.

Bloomberg

http://www.businessinsider.com.au/san-franciscos-real-estate-war-2016-1

Real Estate Wars: San Francisco's fight over class and culture

America’s biggest cities are experiencing a land rush, with the wealthiest residents buying up property and squeezing out the middle and lower classes. In San Francisco, the battle has reached crisis levels, in part due to factors unique to the area.

Business Insider Australia

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/aia-seeks-member-opinion-on-wide-ranging-issues-im

Institute reveals new policy framework; seeking feedback from members

The National Council of the Australian Institute of Architects is seeking the opinion of members on a broad range of issues impacting the industry to help gain clarity on the way forward.

Architecture & Design

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential#ixzz3yrPys0OY

Ten St Leonard homes sell for more than $60 million

Ten St Leonards home owners have reaped about $6 million each after selling their houses in one line for more than $60 million to the Chinese developer and investor, Zhengtang Investments.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/new-national-construction-code-changes-to-allow-ti

Architects welcome NCC changes allowing timber construction up to 8 storeys

Changes to the National Construction Code (NCC) that will allow timber construction in taller structures have been endorsed by architects. Effective from May this year the NCC changes will enable construction of timber buildings up to eight storeys without the need for expensive ‘alternative solutions’ to gain approval. The NCC changes apply to both modern engineered timbers and traditional timber frames.

Architecture & Design