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John Beswicke’s prized St James Park residence 'Glucksberg' sold for $5.25m

The home features the architect’s signature widow’s walk and was regarded by Beswicke as one of his finest. Sold by Michael Armstrong and Sam Wilkinson of Kay & Burton.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Contemporary Armadale home sold by Kay & Burton after 3-day campaign

Sold by Michael Armstrong of Kay & Burton, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, “I’ve never seen a market where sales are made within days of being listed whilst the broader economy is under pressure.”

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

Golden Mile grandeur with glimpses over the bay to Melbourne

Set in a highly sought after seaside village, the luxury manor was sold by James Paynter and Samantha Moffatt of RT Edgar, and Quentin McEwing of McEwing & Partners.

International

Design

Rolls Royce commences 'Inspiring Greatness' interview series with media artist Refik Anadol

Inspiring greatness lies at the very heart of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars’ brand ethos. From hand-building the epitome of true luxury, to engaging and servicing the needs of discerning clients all over the world, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars inspires greatness, every step of the way.

National

The Economy

FIRB data shows Chinese buyers are back for Australian real estate market - Juwai IQI

Juwai IQI Chief Executive Georg Chmiel has delivered his verdict on the Foreign Investment Review Board's latest report, revealing the country's handling of the coronavirus pandemic may increase foreign real estate investment from Asia.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

He has sold property for the PM and Miss Universe

Real Estate agent Adrian Bo has joined NG Farah as Head of Sales.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

New agency established amidst COVID-19 pandemic

Taylor Kleinberg and Frank Lombardi have joined forces to create Klein & Co – a slick new operation, powered by UrbanX.

New South Wales (NSW)

Politics

REINSW does a callout for government to protect landlords

Everyone Matters in Real Estate, according to the Real Estate Institute of NSW. Landlords are entitled to be supported and protected economically during this pandemic

National

Construction

Support for display homes an important step: HIA

Changes by state and territory governments to lift restrictions on visiting display homes has been welcomed by the Housing Industry Association.

National

Construction

Homes of the future to earn more of a Green Star

The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has announced the release of Green Star for Homes: A strategy for the future as part our webinar on future homes.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/commercial/taylor-dow-property-offers-huge-commissions-for-selling-property-20170222-guiwms

Taylor Dow Property offers huge commissions for selling property

Commission payments of up to15%, free tickets to Adele concerts, and luxury holidays to Greece are on offer to mortgage brokers and financial advisers to sell property or consider mortgage products.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/news/economy/rbas-philip-lowe-warns-of-sobering-combination-of-high-debt-weak-wages-20170221-gui9c2

Philip Lowe warns of 'sobering combination' of high debt, weak wages

The RBA governor has conceded that record-levels of household debt and slow wages growth could drag on spending.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/avjennings-blasts-infrastructure-delay/news-story/41b41c9b608dcfd64ef91a5e7dd4fb33

AVJennings blasts infrastructure delay

Infrastructure in outer suburban areas is lagging despite “significant” taxes paid by property developers to address this, says the head of AV Jennings, exacerbating efforts to improve housing affordability.

The Australian

https://www.domain.com.au/news/what-sydneys-median-house-price-will-get-you-in-the-us-20170131-gu28hx/

What Sydney’s median house price will get you in 10 US cities

For buyers locked out of the property market, the grass may be greener in the United States.

Domain

http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/powerhouse-museum-could-cost-almost-2-billion-to-move-20-kilometres-to-parramatta-20170220-guh3fh.html

Powerhouse Museum could cost $2bn to move 20km to Parramatta

The cost of moving the Powerhouse Museum to Parramatta could blow out to almost $2bn, ten times the estimated sale price of its Ultimo site.

The Sydney Morning Herald

https://www.domain.com.au/news/highly-paid-jobs-needed-to-buy-a-house-in-michael-sukkars-electorate-20170220-guhgvn/

‘Highly paid jobs’ needed to buy houses in Michael Sukkar’s electorate

The man assigned to solve Australia’s housing affordability says you need a “highly paid job” to get a foot on the property ladder.

Domain

http://www.smh.com.au/money/a-manifesto-for-generation-rent-20170220-gugyts.html

A manifesto for Generation Rent

Renters need to be part of the conversation about housing affordability.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/singapores-home-curbs-may-stay-for-some-time-minister-says-20170221-guhxm2

Singapore's home curbs may stay for some time

Singapore home prices fell 3 per cent in 2016, with prices falling for for the 13th straight quarter in December, making the longest streak since data was first published in 1975.

The Australian Financial Review