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Modern family oasis on approx. 1,431 sqm

This designer Camberwell residence features flood lit tennis court, pool with spa, home gym, 4-person lift and beautiful Ben Scott landscaped gardens. For sale by Rachael Fabbro and Paul Walker of RT Edgar Boroondara.

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The Economy

Industry body calls for holistic approach to property taxation

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has called for a holistic approach to property taxation and a dedicated minister for property services.

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People

Rental Management Australia at the forefront of property management

Rental Management Australia's sole mission is to simplify property management for tenants and landlords.

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Design

Winners announced in Australian Urban Design Awards 2018

Four projects have received the top gong at the 2018 Australian Urban Design Awards in Sydney.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Statement Drummoyne home a bayside entertainer's oasis

This Sydney home offers space, style and easy care indoor/outdoor living with glamourous design features. For sale by Chris Wilkins of Ray White Drummoyne.

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The Economy

Louis Christopher: "Crash territory"? Low clearance rates prompt questions over state of market

SQM Research Louis Christopher says the housing slowdown is heading into "crash territory", but opinions vary among agents and property commentators who argue the decline is relatively "unremarkable".

International

The Economy

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

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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.

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News Roundup

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/idda-launches-new-online-digital-design-learning-p

Institute of Digital Design launch learning platform for architects and designers

A new online learning platform has been launched for the benefit of architects, engineers and designers to help them hone their skills in digital design. Launched by the Institute of Digital Design Australia (IDDA), the digital design online learning platform is customised for the target group and offers over 300 e-learning lessons in digital design software including Revit, Rhino3d, Grasshopper and Python, enabling members to learn at their own pace.

Architecture & Design

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/real-estate-underquoting-hocking-stuart-richmond-to-face-court/news-story/e827b43ab38d2c9480bbaa9d9cbd416d

Hocking Stuart Richmond to face court

Victoria's consumer affairs watchdog has taken a Melbourne real estate agency to court for underquoting as the Consumer Affairs Minister vows to continue a crackdown on the practice.

Herald Sun

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3432694/One-Australia-s-biggest-property-developers-Nathan-Birch-gives-tips-buying-real-estate.html

One of Australia's biggest property developers Nathan Birch gives his top tips on buying real estate

He owns $50 million worth of real estate and recently signed for his 200th piece of property - and he's still only 30 years old. Nathan Birch has made his fortune buying houses at the lower end of the market and predicting that their worth will increase over the years.

Daily Mail

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/chinese-new-year-tipped-to-bring-new-opportunities-20160204-gmllu2

Chinese New Year tipped to bring new opportunities

The leading Asian developers in Australia expect the new year - the year of the fire monkey - to be a year for acting outside the square.

AFR

http://www.domain.com.au/news/sydney-auctions-rise-but-numbers-still-sluggish-20160204-gmlsuz/

Sydney auctions rise but numbers still sluggish

The Sydney weekend home auction market will host significantly higher numbers of properties this Saturday as the market gradually gathers late summer momentum.

Domain

http://www.afr.com/news/economy/capital-outflows-could-spring-a-house-price-surprise-goldman-sachs-20160203-gml9ld

Capital outflows could spring a house price surprise: Goldman Sachs

A flood of money out of China in the last six months means it may be too early to call the top of the property market.

AFR

https://sourceable.net/beautiful-architecture-positively-affects-human-health-2/

Beautiful architecture positively affects health

According to researchers at Warwick Business School in Coventry, UK, beautiful architecture has a positive impact on human health.

Sourcable

http://www.afr.com/news/property-lobby-threatens-mps-over-negative-gearing-20160203-gmlaz3

Property lobby threatens MPs over negative gearing

The property lobby has warned marginal-seat MPs on both sides of politics they will be targeted at this year's federal election if they don't leave negative gearing alone.

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