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Classic Preston terrace meets modern makeover

Light and airy, this recently updated Melbourne residence is conveniently located close to shops, cafes and transport. For sale by Sam Bottari and Gino De Iesi of McGrath Northcote.

People

Why real estate is a good industry for women

When employers create flexible workplaces and women believe in their own abilities, there's no stopping what women can achieve in real estate.

New South Wales (NSW)

Politics

Landmark real estate education reforms pass

New laws that will lift education standards in the New South Wales property industry have been passed, and are expected to come into effect on 1 July 2018.

People

India's Balkrishna Doshi receives prestigious 2018 Pritzker Architecture Prize

Balkrishna Doshi's "ethical and personal approach to architecture has touched lives of every socio-economic class across a broad spectrum of genres since the 1950s."

Western Australia (WA)Perth

Featured Property

Quintessentially Cottesloe

This generous family home with views across to the iconic pines and the city is close to everything Cottesloe is famous for. For sale by Deborah Brady of Acton - Cottesloe.

International

The Economy

Sydney, Melbourne make top 20 for Knight Frank Prime Residential Index

Knight Frank's 12th edition of The Wealth Report incorporates a new City Wealth Index, on which Sydney ranks 11th, and Melbourne ranks equal 20th.

National

The Economy

First-home buyer numbers are up but affordability worse: REIA / Adelaide Bank report

New Research from the REIA and Adelaide Bank shows the number of first-home buyers in the market increased during the December quarter, even though housing affordability declined.

International

Design

Why choose a natural swimming pool?

"Swimming in soft, natural water is untainted, pure joy," says Ralf Schmiel of natural pool specialist, gartenART - Australia.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Luxurious Killara home set amidst private manicured gardens

The full brick home showcases multiple casual and formal living zones, including a home theatre hub. For sale by Glenn Curran and Neo Wang of McGrath Lindfield.

National

Politics

Government inactivity contributes to affordability problems say HIA and Grattan

Both the HIA and the Grattan Institute are calling for urgent government action on housing affordability.

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News Roundup

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/savills-sees-uk-residential-market-improving-pre-election-070915425--finance.html#ZsulbM0

Savills sees UK residential market improving after pre-election drop

Demand is returning to the British housing market, particularly in London, after a drop in the run-up to May's national elections, estate agency Savills said on Thursday as it posted a significant boost in profits. Savills, which reported a 28 percent rise in group first-half underlying profit before tax to 38.4 million pounds, said earnings had been boosted by the strong performance of the British commercial market and a series of acquisitions in the United States.

Reuters

http://www.propertyshowrooms.com/france/property/news/controversial-rent-caps-come-into-force-paris_313457.html

Controversial Rent Caps come into Force in Paris

August 1st saw all new or renewed rental leases in the French capital being capped as President François Hollande made good on one of his key 2012 campaign promises for sweeping housing reform. The rent control regulations will limit rents in Paris to 20% above and 30% below a neighbourhood's average and is based on apartment size, year of construction and location with an additional surcharge for luxury homes.

propertyshowrooms.com

http://www.perthnow.com.au/realestate/news/kings-cross-now-a-golden-mile-for-property-giants/story-fnhlgrkx-1227471311169

From dodgy strip to property boom town

The Golden Mile in Kings Cross — once the run down haunt of junkies, prostitutes and late night revellers — is being pounced upon by the city and world’s top property developers in a multi-million dollar carve up.

Wentworth Courier

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/cba-warned-on-potential-brisbane-perth-property-collapse/story-fn9656lz-1227471048804

CBA warned on potential Brisbane, Perth property 'collapse'

The Perth and Brisbane property markets are increasingly vulnerable to a collapse similar to the Gold Coast during the global financial crisis, a scenario that would leave Commonwealth Bank the most vulnerable to losses, according to a leading analyst.

The Australian

http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/private-islands-online-lists-kangaroo-island-on-queenslands-fraser-coast-lfor-sale-but-with-wrong-map/story-e6frg12c-1227470199354

Private Islands Online has Kangaroo Island for sale

A popular South Australian tourism destination has been mistaken as being for sale on a real estate website which flogs private islands. The international website Private Islands Online has Kangaroo Island on Queensland’s Fraser Coast listed for sale. But prospective buyers of the $US1.2 million ($1.62 million) private island would be confused as to where its true geographical location lies.

Perth Now

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/05/business/dealbook/an-exchange-in-australia-woos-listings-from-china.html?_r=0

An Exchange in Australia Woos Listings From China

Just two companies are listed on the Asia Pacific Stock Exchange in Sydney, and it has to rely on its biggest Australian rival to clear and settle trades.

The New York Times

http://www.theguardian.com/business/2015/aug/05/australias-housing-construction-boom-may-be-running-out-of-puff-says-analyst

Australia's housing construction boom may be running out of puff, says analyst

Cracks are appearing in Australia’s housing construction boom and there are fears it will peak in the next 12 months.

The Guardian

http://www.asianpacificpost.com/article/7082-why-china%E2%80%99s-super-rich-buy-sydney.html

Why China's super-rich buy in Sydney

What’s happening in Australia is part of a broader global trend, with many other countries experiencing a spike in demand for real estate from Chinese buyers, experts say.

The Asia Pacific Post