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"Confidence is well and truly back" in South Australian market

The June 2018 quarter results released by the Real Estate Institute of South Australia (REISA) reveals confidence has returned to the market.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney Queensland (Qld)

The Economy

Queensland Sotheby's International Realty to auction Tropical North QLD properties in Sydney

Queensland Sotheby's International Realty are set to auction several luxurious Tropical North Queensland properties in Sydney's exclusive Double Bay.

National

Design

8 of Australia's coolest warehouse conversions

It's a big call to make, but we're pretty sure we've found some of the best warehouse conversions in Australia.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

Featured Property

Maleny House: landmark Sunshine Coast mountain retreat

This architect-designed family home merges contemporary Australian design with a Japanese-inspired aesthetic, incorporating views from the Coral Sea to Brisbane. For sale by Hannah Dodds of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty - Brisbane.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

"Now is the time to be strategic and secure that location you've always wanted" in Perth

Property prices in Perth have strengthened during the June 2018 quarter, according to fresh research from the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA).

National

The Economy

Number of Australians becoming homeowners plummets: HILDA survey

Renters are quickly becoming a growing demographic in Australia, as fresh research reveals the proportion of Australian renters becoming homeowners has nosedived.

National

The Economy

Opportunity ripe for developers as demand for uni housing increases

Australia’s student housing sector is predicted to boom in the coming years, due to an increasing number of Australian and international university students, according to a report by Knight Frank.

Northern Territory (NT)Darwin

Featured Property

Rural Northern Territory luxury with central swimming pool

Situated on an estate of approx. 5 acres in Berry Springs, this architect-designed, single level residence is split into two wings to create the ultimate, private luxury escape. For sale via May Dunlop of Sotheby’s International Realty Darwin.

National

The Economy

Australian housing downturn gathers speed

CoreLogic's July Home Value Index results, released today, reveals national dwelling values are falling at their fastest annual rate since 2012.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Design

Melbourne needs to re-think approach to urban sprawl, architects and planners say

Architects and urban planners have gathered in Melbourne to discuss how to design more ethical cities at the Collectivity Talks – Ethical Cities panel discussion.

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News Roundup

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/newacton-kingston-arts-precinct-win-at-planning-institute-of-australia-awards-20151021-gkexg6.html#ixzz3pCUTNWVn

NewActon, Kingston Arts Precinct win at Planning Institute of Australia awards

NewActon and the Kingston Arts precincts were the big winners at the planning industry's ACT awards ceremony on Wednesday night. The Planning Institute of Australia's 2015 ACT Awards for Planning Excellence deemed NewActon worthy of the "Great Place Award", while the Kingston Arts Precinct received the gong for Best Planning Ideas in the "large project" category.

The Canberra Times

http://www.businessinsider.com.au/karen-mills-subprime-loan-brokers-us-online-small-business-lending-2015-10

People are worried this could be the next US 'subprime' crisis

Loan brokers whose “predatory practices led to the financial crisis” are now turning to online small business lenders in the US, according to Obama’s former top small business advisor, leading to fears that a new subprime credit bubble could be inflating.

Business Insider

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-21/developer-proposes-floating-houses-for-adelaide-port-river/6872072

Developer proposes floating houses for Adelaide's Port River

Floating houses and motels could be built on the Port River, if an Adelaide property developer is given permission to use the water for a residential project. Greg Toop has developed a plan involving potentially hundreds of floating properties between the Birkenhead Bridge and the West Lakes outlet in Adelaide's west.

ABC Online

http://www.couriermail.com.au/lifestyle/health/denver-is-booming-from-legal-weed-and-australia-could-be-next/story-fnihoyeo-1227577713852

Denver is booming from legal weed and Australia could be next

The only thing higher than the population in Denver is the rent. House prices and rentals are skyrocketing in the mile high city and it’s all thanks to a law that made it possible for businesses to grow and sell marijuana and for residents to smoke as much as they like, wherever they like.

Courier Mail

http://www.wsj.com/articles/developers-in-australia-roll-out-red-carpet-for-wealthy-chinese-1445372227

Developers in Australia Roll Out Red Carpet for Wealthy Chinese

It used to be Hollywood that staged red-carpet premieres to promote blockbuster movies. Now, real-estate developers in Australia are using the same tactics to sell glitzy apartments to Asia’s rich.

The Wall Street Journal

http://www.afr.com/news/politics/turnbull-gives-banks-green-light-to-raise-mortgage-rates-20151019-gkdb65

Turnbull gives banks green light to raise mortgage rates

The federal government's endorsement of new requirements for banks to boost capital as insurance against a financial crisis has given the green light for other banks to follow Westpac and increase interest rates, the industry believes.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/sa-real-estate-agent-nabil-chehade-had-no-intent-to-commit-offence-of-selling-275000-house-to-his-own-sister/story-fni6uo1m-1227576182774?sv=cc71c8919cd5fe7f80171a861758581d

Real estate agent didn't mean to sell house to his sister

A South Australian real estate agent who unlawfully sold a house to an employee — his sister — had no intention to commit the offence and did not gain financially from the sale, a court has heard. Nabil Chehade, 39, appeared in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court on Tuesday for sentencing submissions over allegations that, in 2013, he sold a client’s four-bedroom, one-bathroom, two-car-garage property to his brother-in-law and sister Yahya and Safa El Haj for $275,000.

The Adelaide Advertiser

http://www.smh.com.au/business/retail/woolworths-lowes-weigh-masters-options-as-clock-starts-ticking-20151019-gkdaba.html#ixzz3p9aVLdXj

Woolworths and Lowe's might part ways on Masters

Woolworths is expected to pull the plug on its $2.2 billion foray into the home-improvement market if joint venture partner Lowe's decides to exercise an option to sell its $1.1 billion stake.

Sydney Morning Herald