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Northern Beaches luxury combines with relaxed coastal style

Striking and private, this inspired four level home takes in Whale Beach views from every vantage point. For sale by David Edwards of LJ Hooker Palm Beach.

International

Politics

Increase in sales leading up to deadline for New Zealand foreign home buyer ban

Bindi Norwell of the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand, Bas Smith of Ray White Queenstown and Mark Harris of New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty discuss New Zealand's ban on foreigners buying homes.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

The Economy

Fastest rate of capital gain in Gold Coast hinterland

Antonia Mercorella of the Real Estate Institute of Queensland, Paul Arthur of Queensland Sotheby's International Realty, Petra Szydlowski of Belle property Robina, and Tim Lawless of CoreLogic discuss the Gold Coast hinterland property market.

South Australia (SA)Adelaide

People

Get to know Grant Giordano, senior sales associate at South Australia Sotheby’s International Realty

Grant Giordano of South Australia Sotheby’s International Realty told WILLIAMS MEDIA it is important for newcomers in the industry not to forget to align their interests with those they represent.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Moonee Ponds designer Queen Anne Gothic Revival: Glenlee

Featuring Paul Bangay gardens and bespoke interiors, this recently refurbished home offers hotel inspired luxury for executive living. For sale by Charles Bongiovanni and Alex Puglia of Alexkarbon North Melbourne.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney Queensland (Qld)Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

Australia ranked third in top property sales: Ken Jacobs, Christie’s

Ken Jacobs of Christie’s International Real Estate discusses the Sydney property market, expansion into Melbourne and Queensland, and his appointment to sell one of Australia's most iconic homes.

Northern Territory (NT)Darwin

The Economy

With 71 per cent of all Darwin apartments selling for a loss, is now the right time to enter the market?

Quentin Kilian of the Real Estate Institute of Northern Territory and Daniel Harris of Real Estate Central discuss the Darwin property market.

National

People

How to avoid career burnout in real estate

Real estate recruiter, Virginia Brookes of Resolver Recruitment tells us how to avoid professional burnout in real estate.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Aveley: grand Hamptons-inspired mansion on approx. two hectare Dural estate

Equestrian enthusiasts will delight in the property’s recreational facilities, which include state-of-the-art stables, dressage arena, heated pool and championship tennis court. For sale by Darren Curtis and Carys Adams of Ken Jacobs Double Bay.

National

Politics

REINSW pushing for real estate to be formally recognised

The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales and agents discuss plans for the profession becoming formally recognised in Australia.

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News Roundup

https://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/five-ways-to-pay-off-your-mortgage-earlier-042150626.html

Five ways to pay off your mortgage earlier

With the increase in bank mortgage rates late last year, combined with the shaky economic start to 2016, there has never been a better time for Aussies to starting things about how to pay off their mortgage earlier. Not only would you make more savings, but the opportunity to pay off a mortgage early also frees up funds to invest in other assets, or simply reach financial freedom sooner.

Yahoo7 News

https://sourceable.net/rise-rise-real-estate-crowdfunding/

The Rise and Rise of Real Estate Crowdfunding

The emergence of online crowdfunding as a viable means of raising large sums of capital for major property developments has the potential to shake up real estate financing.

Sourceable

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential#ixzz3wWfqVnXQ

Agent offers Audi to nail Sydney listings

NGFarah is offering homeowners in Sydney's eastern suburbs the chance to win a $50,000 luxury car as the property agent tries to win listings in a slowing market.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/property-gap-widens-in-twospeed-economy/news-story/c5bf6b571086b39b7c7a04dbd868aebd

Property gap widens in two-speed economy

The gap between the country’s best and worst performing property markets could widen over the coming year as persistent uncertainty over employment prospects and commodities pricing keeps a clamp on price growth in the country’s weakest markets.

The Australian

http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/inside-new-york-citys-first-microapartment/news-story/bb14e9ecf486a7594bea3546f018a598?sv=cb70b9d8f66664802669c35cdf7745e

Could you live in a micro-apartment?

With more than eight million people living in New York City, it’s no wonder real estate is a big deal, with big bucks at play. And with its population continuing to surge, it comes as no surprise the city has been forced to do something about it. The answer, it seems, is less is more.

news.com.au

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential#ixzz3wbeDJTKx

Prominent Australia-China property joint ventures

The trend of joint ventures forming between listed and unlisted Australian companies and Chinese companies to do business in Australia is an increasing one.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.couriermail.com.au/business/offshore-buyers-accounted-for-41-per-cent-of-australian-commercial-property-transactions-in-2015-and-tipped-to-grab-more-in-2016/news-story/2123dae682ecf134e398f54c1ee24a60

Offshore buyers accounted for 41 per cent of Australian commercial property transactions in 2015 and tipped to grab more in 2016

Offshore buyers grabbed a larger slice of Australia’s commercial property market in 2015, accounting for 41 per cent of all transactions. Data complied by CBRE found that $28.4 billion of office, industrial and retail property (valued at more than $5 million) changed hands last year.

Courier Mail

http://www.afr.com/lifestyle/arts-and-entertainment/film-and-tv/could-chinas-dalian-wanda-bring-jurassic-park-to-australia-20160105-gm02x6

Could China's Dalian Wanda bring Jurassic Park to Australia?

Chinese billionaire Wang Jianlin's Dalian Wanda Group, which is planning to build a theme park on the Gold Coast, is reported to be closing in on a deal to buy a stake in Legendary Entertainment, one of the producers of Jurassic World.

The Australian Financial Review