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New Zealand's 'foreign buyer ban' comes into effect, as questions linger about its long-term impacts

The future of the New Zealand property market remains unclear, as the foreign buyer ban comes into full effect.

South Australia (SA)Adelaide

The Economy

These are the most expensive suburbs in Adelaide

If you've got a pocket full of cash, these are the most expensive suburbs in Adelaide to park it in, according to data from CoreLogic.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Historic Art Deco Residence: 'Locarno'

Set in an elevated Hamilton position, this updated home features stunning views of the Brisbane River and CBD, grand and casual family living and dining spaces, billiard room, and a kitchen on every floor. For sale by Michael Vettoretto of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty - Brisbane Ascot.

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)Canberra

The Economy

Residential Tenancy amendments may have "unintended consequences" REIACT warns

The Real Estate Institute of the ACT (REIACT) argues the ACT Government's proposed amendments to the Residential Tenancy Act could actually make conditions tougher for tenants.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

Strike while the iron is hot in Perth, Knight Frank report

Now is the time for buyers to pounce on prime Perth real estate, amid a promising swell of activity, according to the latest Knight Frank's Prime Global Cities Index - Q3 2018.

National

People

Get to know architect Phillip Mannerheim

Renowned architect Phillip Mannerheim's award-winning architectural practice spans everything from architecture (inclusive of interior and landscape design), to historic conservation and restoration.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Bates Smart luxury sky home with exhilarating CBD backdrop

One of the largest apartments in the block, this 8th floor, corner apartment boasts stunning, never to be built out views extending from Fitzroy Gardens to the Dandenong Ranges. For sale by Sarah Case and Rudy Van Der Berg of RT Edgar Toorak.

National

The Economy

Latest CPI figures spells "good news for home buyers and renters" says industry body

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) says the latest CPI figures brings good news for renters and home buyers, as interest rates remain stable.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

The Economy

Approved Taigum development site sells for $6.4 million

A 2.33ha block of land has been sold to a south-east Queensland project developer and builder for $6.4 million at 281-295 Handford Road, Taigum, through Ray White Special Projects QLD.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane Gold Coast Sunshine Coast

The Economy

These are Queensland's most expensive suburbs

High rollers are parking their cash in these most expensive suburbs in Queensland, according to the latest CoreLogic data.

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News Roundup

http://www.thefifthestate.com.au/innovation/design/offset-house-framing-australian-suburbia/79933

Framing Australian Suburbia

Australia is one of the world’s most urbanised nations – and one of the least dense. Fewer than 10 percent of Australians live in close proximity to a city centre, with most inhabiting the suburban hinterland.

The Fifth Estate

https://sourceable.net/good-opportunities-ahead-for-architects-in-queensland/#

Good Opportunities Ahead for Architects in Queensland

It may not be a boom overall, but the Queensland market offers a number of areas for opportunity for architects as residential building activity remains strong for now and a strengthening economy helps activity along in sectors such as retail and tourism.

Sourceable

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential#ixzz3yR0ojLZU

New developer Land & Homes lists on ASX

New residential property investor and developer Land & Homes Group Limited has entered the Brisbane market and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/australia-day-honours-mark-brimbles-cruise-ship-campaign-rewarded-20160125-gmdn9h.html#ixzz3yOI6qWfY

Australia Day honours: Mark Brimble's cruise ship campaign rewarded

Mark Brimble, who remains a real estate consultant and director of the Real Estate Institute of Queensland, was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for service to the community through the promotion of safety for cruise line passengers.

Brisbane Times

http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/buying/australian-city-has-come-in-as-second-least-affordable-in-housing-survey/news-story/ea303216600657c6afd91e30d3f8c0bc

Australian city has come in as second least affordable in housing survey

While Hong Kong got the top gong for most expensive housing market in the annual Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey, Sydney has slipped in at number two. The report studied 87 major metropolitan regions, and used data from the third quarter of 2015.

news.com.au

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/the-vendor-dilemma-auction-or-private-sale-20160121-gmassz

The vendor dilemma: auction or private sale?

The next three weeks are a flurry of open for inspections, culminating in the first big auction weekend of the year on Saturday February 20. The phones start to ring, prospective buyers emerge and the deal making begins.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.au/news/economy-tougher-regulations-could-stall-flow-of-chinese-money-into-aussie-real-estate-210938.aspx

Economy, tougher regulations could stall flow of Chinese money into Aussie real estate

Deteriorating economic conditions and tighter regulations could result in a fall in the amount of Chinese money directed at Australian real estate.

Your Investment Property

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/business/companies/airbnb-blamed-for-overcrowding-in-highrise-buildings/news-story/66ce10c19913df5cfd46ffd51b55ce05

Airbnb blamed for overcrowding in high-rise buildings

Accommodation-sharing website Airbnb has been blamed for overcrowding concerns in high-rise buildings across the country forcing a crackdown by managers and agents.

Herald Sun