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Former Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies' Kew home hits the market with $8 million plus hopes

The Melbourne home of former Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies has hit the market, through listing agents Andrew Harlock and Simon Curtain of Abercromby's Armadale, with hopes of $8 million plus.

South Australia (SA)Adelaide

People

SA's real estate finest celebrated at 2018 REISA Awards For Excellence

South Australia's real estate elite have battled it out at the 2018 REISA Awards for Excellence in Adelaide.

Western Australia (WA)

The Economy

Regional WA market "finding its feet" says REIWA President

Regional Western Australia experienced an uptick in sales activity and median house price during the September 2018 quarter, REIWA data reveals.

South Australia (SA)

Featured Property

Award-winning residential elegance in the Adelaide Hills

Boasting dynamic exteriors, warm interiors and green mature surrounds, this home features an outdoor entertainment pavilion, tennis court, organic produce garden, an orchard and a chicken coop. For sale by Grant Giordano of South Australia Sotheby’s International Realty.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

People

WA's real estate best recognised at 2018 REIWA Awards for Excellence

The winners for the 2018 REIWA Awards for Excellence have been announced overnight at the Crown Perth.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Expressions of interest for Aspley development site

Expressions of interest are being sought for a 2,694 sqm development site at 6 Bundella Street, Aspley, through Mark Creevey and Tony Williams of Ray White Special Projects Queensland.

Victoria (Vic.)

People

Get to know Sam Danckert, of Danckert Real Estate

Agent Sam Danckert is highly regarded in the industry, as the director and auctioneer at Danckert Real Estate in Mt Martha, Victoria.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Tri-level Brisbane sky-home with stunning rooftop garden terrace

For sale by Tom Lyne of Ray White New Farm, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, “Brisbane has never quite seen a penthouse like this come actively to market for sale.”

National New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

McGrath Report 2019: Regional suburbs, Western Sydney 'hot property'

Leading real estate expert John McGrath says regional property markets, and Western Sydney are set to see massive growth, in the 2019 McGrath Report.

National

People

Attracting and recruiting strong women in real estate

Leading real estate recruiter Sharon Bennie says companies need to rethink the way they attract and recruit women in the real estate industry.

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News Roundup

http://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/9385-apra-confident-banks-will-absorb-changes?utm_source=Mortgage%20Business&utm_campaign=Mortgage_Business_Newsletter01_02_2016&utm_medium=email

APRA confident banks will absorb changes

The prudential regulator has revealed what areas of the banking sector it will be focusing on over the next 12 months, including capital requirements and competition.

Mortgage Business

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/trump-donations-charity_us_56abaf31e4b00b033aaeeecd

Trump Taps Golf Buddies, Real Estate Scions For Gifts To His Charity

Donald Trump collected almost $5 million Thursday from a motley crew of casino owners, business partners and at least one felon. Richard LeFrak, another billionaire real estate developer, is the only person whose dogs (two poodles) are allowed on the grounds of Trump's Mar-A-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. LeFrak and Trump have been friends and golf buddies for years, so when Trump called, LeFrak donated $100,000.

Huffington Post

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/opinion/robert-gottliebsen/sydney-property-wont-crumble-on-shanghais-market-tumble/news-story/072fb36a351d8966aa9e59868a87a244

Sydney property won't crumble on Shanghai's market tumble

Sydney may be the second most unaffordable housing market in the world and although China’s stock market is falling in a wave of fear, there has been a significant rise in confidence in the Sydney apartment market. Both the Sydney and Melbourne apartment markets are closely tied to China, but as Peter Cai explains, the Shanghai stock market is separate from the forces driving investment in Australia.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential#ixzz3yUinbg00

House prices aren't just an Australian obsession

The world's residential real estate stock is worth $US162 trillion, more than all equities and debt combined.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesasia/2016/01/27/australias-real-estate-tycoons-see-gains-in-2015/#66d467513447

Australia's Real Estate Tycoons See Gains In 2015

Property development and investment proved lucrative in 2015 for some Australian real estate magnates. Although the falling Aussie dollar reduced some worths in U.S. dollar terms, it helped in other ways, attracting offshore buyers to quality shopping malls, office buildings and residential developments.

Forbes

http://www.thefifthestate.com.au/event-news/awards-event-news/small-group-of-sustainability-professionals-recognised-in-australia-day-honours/79967

Small group of sustainability professionals recognised in Australia Day honours

NSW Chief Scientist and scientific engineer Emeritus Professor Mary Josephine O’Kane, also chair of the Australian Centre for Renewable Energy from 2010-2012, was made a Companion of the Order of Australia for eminent service to science and engineering, as a contributor to national policy development and governance, to the promotion of technology research and future energy supply, to higher education, and as a role model for young scientists.

The Fifth Estate

http://www.businessspectator.com.au/news/2016/1/27/economy/aust-ma-deals-set-decline

Slowing Chinese economy to weigh on Australian M&A deals

Steep falls in commodity prices and a slowing Chinese economy are likely to prompt further declines in Australian merger and acquisition activity over the next six months, a new report has found.

Business Spectator

http://thenewdaily.com.au/money/2016/01/26/australias-house-price-madness-getting-worse/

Australian house price madness getting worse

Australia boasts the second-most unaffordable city in the world, and all other capitals are ‘severely unaffordable’. Time for policymakers to act, perchance?

The New Daily