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Chantry House: a modern take on 19th Century style

This grand residence is set on a manicured estate of approx. 1,434 sqm in Perth's highly sought after enclave of Peppermint Grove. For sale by Jody Fewster of ACTON Cottesloe.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

NSW budget fails home buyers: REINSW

The NSW Government has failed to address stamp duty rates in yesterday's budget, which haven't been updated in 32 years.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Design

Four benefits of flexible workspaces

Flexible workspaces, such as the spaces that Corporate House provides, come with a huge range of benefits.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

The Economy

South East Queensland increasingly attractive to investors: Knight Frank

Brisbane is currently experiencing the highest level of interest from offshore investors ever witnessed, and it’s only expected to strengthen, according to Knight Frank.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

'The Nook': Grand scale Woolwich waterfront sanctuary

This residence in French villa style was custom designed to accommodate large families. For sale by Darren Curtis and Ken Jacobs of Ken Jacobs Double Bay.

Northern Territory (NT)Darwin

People

Daniel Harris wins REINT Auctioneering Championships

Daniel Harris, director of projects and sales professional at Real Estate Central, has won Auctioneer of the Year at the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REINT) 2018 Auctioneering Championships.

National

The Economy

Six depreciation questions to ask yourself this tax time

With tax time fast approaching, here are six questions you should be asking yourself to ensure you’re getting the most out of your investment property, says Bradley Beer of BMT Tax Depreciation.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Design

Real estate agency wins award for architectural vision

LJ Hooker | Artarmon has been recognised for the architectural design of their office at the 2018 Sydney Design Awards.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

World class Byron Bay sanctuary features stunning ocean views

Set on a large private estate, this contemporary residence enjoys leisure facilities for every occasion. For sale by Nick Dunn and Ian Daniels of McGrath Byron Bay.

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

The Economy

Auction volume doubles resulting in success for buyers and sellers alike

CoreLogic's Property Market Indicator has revealed auction volumes more than doubled week-on-week across Australia's capital cities, after last week's long weekend lull.

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News Roundup

http://wapropertynews.ventura-id.com.au/perth-property-in-sight-for-interstate-investors/-4702

Perth Property In Sight for Interstate Investors

Perth property is in the perfect position for new investors, as the Perth market stalls ahead of an eventual climb. As the price increase surrounding property looms in both Sydney and Melbourne, potential investors are suspected to start looking to Perth property as financial advisers reveal Western Australian as one of the top markets in Australia.

WA Property News

http://architectureau.com/articles/concepts-revealed-for-tiny-melbourne-triangle-site/

Big ideas for tiny Melbourne triangle site

The Royal Society of Victoria has unveiled the ideas and concepts for its tiny 173-square metre triangular site in Melbourne’s CBD. The society called for submission in June this year after its previous tenant, the Bureau of Meteorology, vacated the site following a 107-year tennancy.

Architecture AU

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/schools-homes-and-museums-among-60-winning-buildin

America's top 17 residences revealed at 2015 American Architecture Awards

Sixty buildings, including 17 new houses, have been announced as winners at the 2015 American Architecture Awards. Now in its 21st year, the American Architecture Awards are awarded to the best new buildings designed and constructed by American architects in the U.S. and abroad, and by international architects for buildings designed and built in the United States.

Architecture and Design

http://www.ibtimes.com.au/multiplex-constructions-former-co-owner-andrew-roberts-sells-ato-building-gains-au65-million-1474513

Multiplex Construction’s former co-owner Andrew Roberts sells ATO building, gains AU$65 million

Multiplex Construction former co-owner and chief executive Andrew Roberts has earned AU$65 million by selling the Australian Taxation Office building located in Albury, a regional NSW city.

International Business Times

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/flipping-frenzy-grips-sydney-spurring-warnings-of-housing-risks-20151013-gk7mtz

Flipping frenzy grips Sydney

Lana Taylor quit a job at Unilever to buy, renovate and sell homes in Sydney, where prices have increased in 13 of the past 15 years. Taylor, a marketing manager at the consumer goods company until October 2013, and two friends started Three Birds Renovations in July 2014. Since then, they have bought and sold three homes in Sydney's northwestern suburbs and made a gross profit of about $600,000.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.smh.com.au/business/the-economy/housing-bust-now-the-greatest-recession-risk-say-investment-banks-20151012-gk6pjz.html

Housing bust now the greatest recession risk, say investment banks

House prices are set for a 7.5 per cent decline from March next year, with the resulting slowdown hitting the broader economy and risking a recession, economists have warned. Several leading investment banks have tipped that Australia's housing market, which has been a driver of economic activity as mining has slowed, is close to peaking as household budgets are stretched and supply begins to outstrip demand.

Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.news.com.au/finance/economy/real-estate-industry-insiders-say-property-prices-look-set-to-fall/story-fnu2pwk8-1227567548561

Real estate industry insiders say property prices look set to fall

Some economists and analysts are saying Australia’s housing price boom has hit its peak — and some are even hinting at an impending recession. But other industry insiders say a price “correction” is just part of the normal cycle.

news.com.au

http://theconversation.com/much-more-can-be-done-to-keep-foreign-criminal-funds-out-of-australian-property-48986

Much more can be done to keep foreign criminal funds out of Australian property

Why is Australia’s anti-money laundering framework not providing sufficient comfort that these concerns are addressed? The answer lies in both the scope of Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws, as well as the enforcement of these laws, especially in relation to proceeds of foreign offences.

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