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‘Eagle’s Nest’ Collaroy nominated in the Houses 2020 awards

Designer Ian Bennett told WILLIAMS MEDIA, “It’s been a career goal to be shortlisted for the Houses Awards as it is one of the highest honours for residential architecture.”

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

Quality and class with a short stroll to the beach sold on Mornington Peninsula

Sold by Andrew Hines and Cass Hines of Kay & Burton, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, “The section of the Mornington Peninsula that we specialise in is highly sought after by the upper end of the Melbourne market.”

National

Design

Aspiring house-bound designers invited to design dream Rolls-Royce

Encouraging the pursuit of dreams, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is running a 'Young Designer Competition' for up to the age of 16.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Leading agent's advice as Stone Real Estate opens first Parramatta office

Core values now more important than ever says Stone Real Estate, Parramatta principal Adam Denina

National

The Economy

Properties for auction tracked at 1,522 for this week

CoreLogic says auction numbers have risen, but expects a significant proportion to be withdrawn.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Opulent oasis at the heart of Brisbane sold for $2,950,000

Delivering luxury, location, and quality, in an owner-occupied building, this Banc apartment has been sold by Deb Maguire of Place Kangaroo Point.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

People

Get to know Lauren Chen of Tom Offermann Real Estate

"We’ve experienced some record results here in Noosa through our auctions, multi-offer situations and even off market sales across all suburbs and price ranges during this financial year."

National

The Economy

All state and territory governments' rental support summarised

As Australian states and territories provide rent relief for tenants and landlords, WILLIAMS MEDIA list the details and where each is at, here.

New South Wales (NSW)

People

Despite the challenges Stone expands

Stone Real Estate has opened its 14th office in under 10 months launching Stone Ettalong and Erina

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

Politics

Welcome move exempting face-to-face meetings

Exempting required face-to-face meetings between owners and managers of strata title properties is very welcome, said Strata Community Association (ACT) president Chris Miller.

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News Roundup

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-07/shoalwater-bay-adf-defence-no-forced-land-acquisition-sale/8247578

Defence drops plans for compulsory acquisition of Queensland farmland for training area

The Federal Government has abandoned plans to compulsorily acquire farmland in Queensland which was to be used for joint training exercises with Singapore's military.

ABC News

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/randwick-gets-sepp70-zoning-starts-authorising-aff?utm_source=Newsletter%20Lists&utm_campaign=42b8562745-Architecture%2520and%2520Design%2520Newsletter%2520-%2520201&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3aac924711-42b8562745-100081773

Randwick gets SEPP70 zoning

Randwick Council will become the first local government in Sydney’s sought-after eastern suburbs to be offered the power to authorise affordable housing conditions on new developments.

Architecture & Design

http://www.afr.com/business/banking-and-finance/investment-banking/reverse-mortgages-set-to-move-forward-20170203-gu4ut3?et_cid=29064746&et_rid=1925785124&Channel=Email&EmailTypeCode=&LinkName=http%3A//www.afr.com/business/banking-and-finance/investment-banking/reverse-mortgages-set-to-move-forward-20170203-gu4ut3&Email_name=MW5-02-07&Day_Sent=07022017

Reverse mortgages set to move forward

Options for older house owners to tap into equity in their homes through reverse mortgages have more than halved in the past 12 months, but changes to pensions could mean that is about to change.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.mansionglobal.com/articles/53309-london-house-prices-drop-almost-7-year-over-year

London house prices drop almost 7% YOY

The average cost of a home in London’s most expensive neighbourhoods fell almost 7% in the year to January as sellers cut prices to secure sales in a tricky market.

Mansion Global

https://www.domain.com.au/news/melbourne-apartments-number-of-bedrooms-hard-to-pinpoint-as-developers-reign-20170203-gu35rn/

Number of bedrooms hard to pinpoint as developers reign

For residents grappling with constant change, it is still largely a developer’s prerogative to shape their suburbs.

The Australian Financial Review

https://thewest.com.au/business/property/priced-out-chineseturn-to-wa-market-ng-b88374251z

Priced-out Chinese turn to WA property market

Chinese inquiries for WA real estate grew nearly 10% last year and are expected to jump again this year as buyers are priced out of Sydney and Melbourne, says Juwai, China's biggest international real estate site.

The West Australian

http://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/10772-we-re-our-own-banker-triguboff-beats-lending-curbs?utm_source=MortgageBusiness&utm_campaign=06_02_17&utm_medium=email&utm_content=1

‘We’re our own banker’: Triguboff beats lending curbs

Meriton founder, Harry Triguboff, who has built more than 70,000 apartments, says high house prices are driving demand for apartments from owner-occupiers and tenants.

Mortgage Business

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/australias-property-boom-shows-signs-of-slowing-as-buyers-hold-back-20170206-gu693f

Australia's property boom shows signs of slowing as buyers hold back

If the heat continues to seep out of the market, agents will be the first to be affected.

The Australian Financial Review