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REINSW ensuring Accreditation standard 'upholds the image of auctioneering'

The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales and its Auctioneers’ Chapter Committee have done extensive work to review the Auctioneers Accreditation.

Queensland (Qld)

The Economy

Whitsunday real estate market ready to make waves at Race Week

The action during Race Week on Hamilton Island is not confined to the water, according to Sotheby's International Realty.

South Australia (SA)

The Economy

June quarter figures show 'all is well' in SA housing market, says REISA

The Real Estate Institute of South Australia has welcomed the Valuer-General’s median house price data for the 2019 June quarter, with Vice President Robin Turner saying it shows that confidence had "returned to both vendors and buyers".

The Economy

Gold Coast ranks in the top 32 internationally for luxury residential price growth

The Gold Coast is the latest Australian city to rank in the top 32 for luxury residential price growth, joining capital cities Perth, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne on the Knight Frank Prime Global Cities Index – Q2 2019.

Tasmania (Tas.)

Featured Property

Updated Tudor becomes super stylish Relbia home

A transformative renovation has converted this 1980s home into a light-filled, contemporary lifestyle residence. For sale by Richard Sims and Rachael Briggs of Sims For Property.

The Economy

Sydney's preliminary clearance rate climbs above 80 per cent as market continues to make up lost ground

Auction volumes remained steady across the capital cities for the week ending August 11, while preliminary clearance rates rose in Melbourne and Sydney.

National

The Economy

Household financial comfort dragged down by residential property price falls and weakening labour market: report

Australian households are feeling overall worse about their net wealth, jobs, income and living expenses, a new report from ME has found.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Knight Frank expands Prestige Residential sales team with two new appointments

Knight Frank has welcomed two new agents to its Prestige Residential sales team, with Adam Ross and Oliver Stillman adding to the firm's global presence in the sector.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Inspiring family eco retreat with treetop aspect

This stunning Donvale property features a luxury main residence, as well as converted barn accommodation, mini orchard, paddocks, stables and more. For sale by Daniel Broadbent and Sophie Broadbent of Jellis Craig Doncaster East.

Design

Four great estates

These stunning estate properties are not only picturesque and significant, but they also offer income-generating options. As seen on Luxury List.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/merivale-buys-the-alexandria-hotel-for-10-million-20160811-gqq9rj

Merivale buys the Alexandria Hotel for $10m

Justin Hemmes hospitality group has acquired the Alexandria Hotel in Sydney's Redfern for $10m with plans to update.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/qld/brisbanes-surprising-milliondollar-suburbs-20160811-gqpwqs

Brisbane's surprising million-dollar suburbs

Bulimba has been named Brisbane's top suburbs for million-dollar-plus sales.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/opinion/columnists/reserve-banks-glenn-stevens-argues-against-an-overreliance-on-low-rates-20160810-gqpfd5

Glenn Stevens argues against an over-reliance on low rates

Glenn Stevens has highlighted the limitations of relying on ultra-low interest rates to boost growth.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/business/banking-and-finance/financial-services/five-cba-charts-that-tell-us-about-the-health-of-the-economy-20160810-gqozpq

Five CBA charts that tell us about the health of the economy

Chart 5 shows property supply is ahead of demand, largely as a result of slower population growth.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.dezeen.com/2016/08/05/new-york-supertall-towers-damage-city-fabric-elizabeth-diller-interview/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Daily%20Dezeen%20Digest&utm_content=Daily%20Dezeen%20Digest%20CID_8177ce8cfe38ffd9d5fc21c7e9632d45&utm_source=Dezeen%20Mail&utm_term=Elizabeth%20Dillers%20warning%20that%20supertall%20towers%20are%20damaging%20the%20city

New York's supertall towers 'damage the city fabric' says Elizabeth Diller

Diller Scofidio + Renfro co-founder Elizabeth Diller has hit out at New York's spate of luxury skyscrapers, saying the city is being developed piecemeal with no overarching plan.

Dezeen

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/private-lenders-lining-up-1b-for-developers-and-residential-buyers-20160809-gqog8p

Private lenders lining up $1b for developers and residential buyers

Private lenders are about to pour another $1 billion into Australian real estate, filling the gap left by the withdrawal of major Australian banks.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/lifestyle/the-garden-path-to-architect-lucy-clemengers-home-20160731-gqhve8

Why architect Lucy Clemenger chose this Melbourne home

Melbourne architect Lucy Clemenger bought a Victorian home in Prahran, Melbourne, because it backed onto Victoria Gardens, which was designed by eminent landscape designer Edna Walling in the late 1940s.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/barangaroo-sales-to-help-charity-housing/news-story/06d31f35db5b627bd6cb783efe5f76ca

Barangaroo sales to help charity housing

Luxury apartments at Sydney’s Barangaroo have been earmarked to boost NSW’s affordable housing supply under a plan compelling buyers to set aside a portion of the proceeds for charity.

The Australian Financial Review