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Murders and other material facts to be revealed when selling houses

Recent changes to the Sale of Land Amendment Act in Victoria mean vendors and agents are no longer allowed to deliberately conceal any material facts about a property when selling.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Design

Featured Property

Brand new contemporary residence with stunning Northern Beaches views: 'Eagles Nest'

Iconic design, privacy, and panoramic views combine in this Collaroy residence, for sale by Deborah Cullen of Knight Frank Prestige Residential Sales.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Get to know Deborah Cullen, Partner, Knight Frank Prestige Residential Sales, Head of Brand Relationships

"A big joy for me in working in this part of the market is the friendships and family situations you are able share in."

International National

Design

Rolls Royce owners just became more exclusive

Rolls Royce clients can feel even more exclusive with Whispers: An exclusive digital gateway for owners.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Iconic Sydney apartment offering double water views sold by Knight Frank

A prized residence in the CBD's Quay Apartments building has been sold by Richard Sholl and Adam Ross of Knight Frank Prestige Residential Sales after a 23-day campaign.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Housing affordability expert appointed to head Thrive Homes

'All of us have the right to shelter' is a core tenet of Janelle Goulding who has joined Thrive Homes as their new general manager.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

Tiffany joins McGrath Bayside from Canada

With a wealth of experience in North American real estate, Tiffany Sly is ready to shake up the Brisbane market.

National

The Economy

Auction numbers continue their stunning rise

CoreLogic is currently tracking 2,836 scheduled auctions this week.

Victoria (Vic.)

The Economy

Shortest 'Days on Market' just 15 days for 2 Melbourne suburbs

Victorian homes continue to take very little time to sell, according to REIV President Leah Calnan

National

The Economy

National CBRE housing report says market is moving in positive direction

CBRE’s 2020 Market Outlook report highlights key forecasts for Australia’s residential sector

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News Roundup

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-16/dugout-homes-lease-agreements-in-white-cliffs-delayed/8103182

Dugout homes lease agreements in White Cliffs delayed by NSW Government

There is a lot to be said for living underground, especially when the outside temperature is stuck at around 40 degrees — or higher.

The ABC

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/perth-housing-confidence-slides-as-it-underperforms-the-rest-of-australia-20170112-gtqebg

Perth housing confidence slides as it underperforms the rest of Australia

Perth's property market is showing no signs of bottoming out.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.wsj.com/articles/real-estate-agents-on-their-biggest-challenges-including-snakes-1483632474

Real-Estate Agents on Their Biggest Challenges (Including Snakes)

"People are into a lot of different things, and in this job you get to see intimate parts of people’s lives."

The Wall Street Journal

http://www.mansionglobal.com/articles/50363-australia-based-broker-says-there-s-value-in-second-tier-cities?mod=mansion_global_articles_en_wsj_home

Australia-based broker says there’s value in second-tier cities

Beijing-born Jamie Mi is an international relationship executive with Kay & Burton, and says it's still difficult to get money out of China.

Mansion Global

http://thenewdaily.com.au/life/home/2017/01/14/cool-home-design-ideas/?utm_source=Responsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20170115_Sunday_Best

Daring design requests bring dream spaces to life

When considering the design of their new home, some owners are not afraid to ask for the unique, and even the indulgent.

The New Daily

http://www.domain.com.au/news/shacky-8211-a-melbournedesigned-relocatable-shack-8211-is-taking-airbnb-by-storm-20170112-gtpkme/

Shacky – a Melbourne-designed relocatable shack – is taking Airbnb by storm

A simple solar-powered, relocatable home that sleeps two, with a kitchen sink, hot shower and outside composting toilet has "built up a bit of a reputation online".

Domain

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/underquoting-focus-on-reserve-prices-the-real-frustration-for-home-buyers-20170113-gtr09u

Underquoting: focus on reserve prices, the real frustration for home buyers

Is underquoting more common, or that there is more legal attention on stamping it out?

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/military-raid-on-farmland-meets-resistance-20170115-gtrsup

Military raid on farmland meets resistance

The Department of Defence wants to buy cattle stations to expand the its training grounds.

The Australian Financial Review