The Real Estate Conversation

Victorian property market sets new records

Victorian property market continues its strong run, according to REIV President Leah Calnan

People

New face on the Elders real estate team

Belinda Connor has taken on the role as the head of the residential real estate division at Elders Real Estate.

New South Wales (NSW)

NSW land owners to receive updated land valuations

The NSW Acting Valuer General has completed land values for every parcel of land across NSW but bushfire victims will receive their statements later than everyone else.

People

Knight Frank makes key appointments to residential team

Two new appointments - Mark Manners and Shayne Harris - have been made to Knight Frank Australia’s residential team as part of the company’s ongoing restructure.

International

Mansion to sell for worldwide record-breaking price in London

A 45-room mansion in London's upmarket Knightsbridge is being sold for 210 million pounds.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

Greenside luxury secluded in a pocket of ancient moonah trees

Wedged between the two championship golf courses at Moonah Links Golf Resort, this recently refurbished home enjoys uninterrupted views of the Open Course and practice fairway. For sale by John Couper of Coupers Realty.

Good news for home buyers and renters

The latest CPI figures are showing a positive sign that official interest rates will not change, according to REIA.

Increased interest from development groups for residential sites

Development and site acquisition specialist, Michael Bevan, appointed by McGrath Projects to address increased demand.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

BMT shows how to earn two rental streams from one property

Increased property prices have forced many out of the market, causing a surge in demand for alternative living arrangements, according to BMT Tax Depreciation

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/asian-lenders-plug-melbourne-highrise-funding-gap-20161204-gt3xdo

31 properties go under the hammer at The Event

The annual auction, held by Ray White Surfers Paradise Group called The Event, has given a clear indication of strong real estate demand on the Gold Coast.

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News Roundup

Asian lenders plug Melbourne high-rise funding gap

Chinese developer, ICD Property, worked with Asian lenders to meet a funding gap after local banks cut credit to foreign buyers.

http://www.domain.com.au/news/new-electricity-technology-hailed-a-gamechanger-for-australias-remote-towns-20161129-gszsok/

New electricity technology a game-changer for remote towns

A remote WA town is pioneering a new technology.

Domain

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/flipping-for-fun-and-profit-as-housing-market-booms/news-story/47ddb9e7d1068a558c0589c11f90b3bb

Flipping for fun and profit as housing market booms

'Flipping' properties is the capital city trend, as property hunters look to ride the housing market boom.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/vancouver-home-sales-fall-for-fifth-straight-month-as-foreign-buyer-tax-bites-20161204-gt3tr6

Vancouver home sales fall for fifth straight month

Home sales in Vancouver, which like Sydney has seen prices skyrocket on a surge of Chinese buyers, have plummeted 37% in November from a year ago after the imposition of a new tax on foreigner purchases.

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/vic/former-mel-gibson-angus-cattle-farm-sold-for-5m-20161202-gt2r6h

Former Mel Gibson Angus cattle farm sold for $5m

A Melbourne bayside couple has paid more than $5m to acquire Springbank, a 328-hectare farm in Victoria's Kiewa Valley that was once owned by Mel Gibson.

http://www.smh.com.au/technology/innovation/sydney-too-boring-expensive-for-jobs-of-the-future-tech-entrepreneurs-say-20161127-gsyi8x.html

Sydney too 'boring', expensive for jobs of the future, tech entrepreneurs say

Hundreds of high-tech high-skilled jobs in fast-growing businesses are going begging in Sydney.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/chinese-developer-chiway-rebrands-and-launches-new-strategy-20161123-gsw3n8

Chinese developer Chiway rebrands and launches new strategy

The developer will build private schools and tertiary institutions, invest in commercial assets and develop tourism properties.