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Auction results remain steady across the board

Auction clearance rates have increased over the weekend, with apartments recording a strong clearance rate (65 per cent) than the house market (62.2 per cent), according to CoreLogic's preliminary data for last week.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Proximity to transport and schools main driver of upper north shore market: Mae Chan, new recruit from Di Jones

Mae Chan answered WILLIAMS MEDIA's questions about Sydney's upper north shore market, where she grew and now works for Di Jones Real Estate.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

Featured Property

Striking Yael Kurlansky designer home with easy beach access

Breathtaking lighting and landscaping graces this property's striking façade, located in the heart of sought-after Cottesloe. For sale by Deborah Brady of Acton Cottesloe.

National

Politics

Banking royal commission claims first major scalp

The alarming revelations coming out of the banking royal commission will have far-reaching consequences.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Politics

Developer sues Vic planning minister over stalled developments

Developer David Joachim has sued Victoria's planning minister, Richard Wynne, after two of his developments were stalled by the minister's planning freeze.

National

The Economy

Weaker investor demand, tax concessions let first-home buyers back in: CoreLogic

First-home buyers accounted for 17.9 per cent of all owner occupier commitments in February, up from 13.3 per cent at the same time in 2017, according to ABS data.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Modern bluestone church conversion embodying tranquillity and grace

This architect-converted family sanctuary in Alphington, Victoria is for sale through Simon Shrimpton and Jamin Silluzio of Jellis Craig Fitzroy.

National

People

The key roles in real estate

Which real estate role is best for you - sales agent, auctioneer, or support staff? Each role plays a vital part in the industry.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Get to know Daniel Baran, an agent with Stone Double Bay

Daniel Baran began his working life as an electician. After working for a number of agents, he decided to make the switch to real estate himself, and 33 years later, he hasn't looked back.

New South Wales (NSW)

Politics

NSW Attorney General fails landlords, tenants: REINSW

The High Court has ruled that the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal does not have jurisdiction where one or more of the parties to the dispute are interstate.

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News Roundup

http://www.bbc.com/news/business-34082850

When a slump hits a vast iron ore mine in Australia

Australia's iron ore industry has hit a slump after decades of boom fuelled by rampant demand from China. This is threatening the livelihoods of thousands of miners and entire communities dependent on these vast opencast mines.

BBC News

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/27/realestate/house-hunting-in-sweden.html?_r=0

House hunting in Sweden

The real estate market in Sweden is robust, agents say, citing a strong national economy, an independent currency and very low interest rates for mortgages.

The New York Times

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/realestate/news/sydneys-property-market-boom-is-finally-over-but-house-prices-remain-high/story-fni0cly6-1227503249897

Sydney's property market boom is finally over but house prices remain high

Sydney’s housing boom has finally reached its peak, but don’t expect house prices to start falling any time soon. Property pundits said lofty prices, waning demand from investors and an increase in the supply of homes for sale would drive the slowdown but prices would remain steady.

The Daily Telegraph

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/ab4fd018-4fae-11e5-9497-c74c95a1a7b1.html#axzz3kSkPlGOE

Australia set to rack up world's longest growth streak

Australia is on track to surpass 26 consecutive years of growth, according to its treasurer, swiping the modern-era record from the Netherlands despite a slowdown in its biggest trading partner, China.

Financial Times

https://sourceable.net/crowdfund-next-architecture-project/

How to Crowdfund Your Next Architecture Project

Crowdfunding as a way of financing your businesses and projects through donations of money from the public is continuing to grow in popularity. But what opportunities can it deliver the architecture profession to help get designs off the drawing board or designed more efficiently?

Sourceable

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/australand-rebranded-as-frasers-property-australia

Australand rebranded as Frasers Property Australia

Diversified property group Australand will henceforth be known as Frasers Property Australia, following its acquisition almost a year ago by Frasers Centrepoint Limited (FCL). The rebranding marks the completion of the integration of Australand with FCL’s existing Australia business, Frasers Property Australia.

Architecture and Design

http://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au/news/14521-global-conditions-set-to-drive-domestic-market

Global conditions set to drive domestic market

Foreign investment in Australian real estate may be set to continue at an increased pace, with the Federal Treasurer pointing out that “skittish” Chinese investors are likely to be seeking refuge from their torrid home market. An increasing number of wealthy Chinese investors wary of domestic market conditions may turn to Australia as a safe investment option.

Smart Property Investment

http://www.businessinsider.com.au/10-sport-building-nominees-for-the-world-architecture-festival-2015-8#/#adelaide-oval-redevelopment-by-cox-architecture-adelaide-australia-1

10 awesome architectural wonders dedicated to sports

The World Architecture Festival is an annual celebration of the most beautifully designed buildings around the globe. At this year’s festival, held in Singapore in November, the winner of “building of the year” will be selected from a list of 338 designs, 10 of which are dedicated to sports.

Business Insider