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New South Wales (NSW)

Construction

Liverpool Range to be Australia's largest wind farm

Australia's largest wind farm has been approved by the New South Wales government.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Alex Popov beachfront masterpiece hits the market in Whale Beach

The Hutt is an award-winning design with stunning interiors and breathtaking ocean views. For sale by David Edwards of LJ Hooker Palm Beach.

National

People

How real estate employers are attracting - and keeping - top staff

Automation, offshoring, gym memberships, car parking, and the ability to work from home - these are some of the ways real estate agencies are enticing staff to come and work for them.

New South Wales (NSW)

People

Hunter valley real estate agent provides accommodation help for domestic violence victims

A Hunter Valley real estate agent has created a new partnership to help property managers and landlords help victims of domestic violence.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Design

Russell Crowe's Sotheby's divorce auction: The Art of Divorce

A selection of major works owned by Russell Crowe and Danielle Spencer, including significant movie memorabilia, is being auctioned through Sotheby's tomorrow evening as the couple finalise their divorce.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

Opulent French Provincial living in Melbourne's Somerville

Le Bel Endroit, a stunning, four-bedroom French Provincial-style family home in Melbourne's Somerville is for sale through Marcus Gollings and Dean Phillips of McEwing & Partners.

National

The Economy

AHURI report reveals growing importance of the rental market

The rapid growth of the rental property market is having a significant impact on the real estate industry, as larger rent rolls generate more income and stable revenue streams for agents and property managers.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

Top end of Perth market particularly strong: Lee Riddell, M Residential

Perth house and apartment prices remained steady in March, according to the latest data from the REIWA.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

Get to know Cara Bergmann of new Coronis office at Bridgeman Downs / Albany Creek

Cara Bergmann began her real estate career in South Africa, but since moving to Australia in 2007, she has become one of Brisbane's top real estate agents.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

The Walker House: Contemporary coastal architecture with endless Pittwater views

Set on a large allotment with world-class vistas in three directions, it’s easy to see why this residence has been featured in numerous design publications. For sale by Claudio Marcolongo of LJ Hooker Avalon.

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News Roundup

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/life/home-design/french-real-estate-low-prices-and-interest-rates-make-a-good-deal/story-fn6njxlr-1227502728556

French real estate: low prices and interest rates make a good deal

Victorian hostel owner Tim Walsh’s purchase of a modest two-bedroom home in the medieval French village of Verteuil sur Charente in 2010 was considered quite the novelty by the locals.

The Australian

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/experts-offer-buying-tips-into-adelaides-real-estate-hotspots/story-e6frg6n6-1227503581307

Experts offer buying tips into Adelaide's real estate hotspots

Real Estate Editor Tom Bowden asked three of Adelaide’s leading real estate experts — Harcourts’ chief executive Andrew Friebe, LJ Hooker’s regional manager Rod Adcock and Toop&Toop’s head of sales and marketing Genevieve Toop — where you should buy by price point and location.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/crowdfunding-provides-way-in-for-property-investors-20150826-gj7xwt

Crowdfunding provides way in for property investors

Australia was the "nanny state" holding back investors from owning properties, Mr Quigley and his peers from crowdfunders DomaCom, VentureCrowd and Woods Bagot told a Property Council of Australia breakfast in Sydney on Wednesday.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.smh.com.au/comment/all-bubbles-burst-first-china-later-australia-20150826-gj8dpe.html

All bubbles burst, first China, later Australia?

The latest housing figures in the United States, released on Wednesday, showed the median home price in America was $US286,000, an increase of two per cent in 2015. This should be an arresting number for Australians, because, expressed in local currencies, the medium home value in the United States is less than half the median house price in Australia, which is $660,000.

Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.3aw.com.au/news/the-uber-of-real-estate-sqft-eyes-off-australia-20150826-gj7wsj.html

The Uber of real estate, SQFT, eyes off Australia

Neil Mitchell spoke to the developer of a US app described as the real estate version of Uber. James Simpson, CEO of SQFT, told Neil Mitchell 25 sales have been closed through his app, which cuts out the middle man - real estate agents.

3AW

http://www.perthnow.com.au/realestate/news/first-home-buyers-in-wa-getting-older-borrowing-more/story-fnhlgriw-1227500173912

WA's first home buyers a breed apart

First home buyers are growing up, with the average first home buyer in WA in their early 30s and packing a $40,000 deposit, according to the latest figures.

Perth Now

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/realestate/news/new-report-names-budgewoi-and-surrounding-suburbs-as-worst-area-in-australia-for-late-home-loan-repayments/story-fni0chc0-1227500144087

Six Central Coast suburbs top national list for mortgage stress

Six suburbs on the NSW Central Coast have topped Australia’s worst performing list of missed mortgage repayments for the second consecutive year, according to a new report.

Central Coast Gosford Express Advocate

https://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/lend-lease-development-projects-hit-022904943.html

Lend Lease development projects hit record

Global property developer Lend Lease's development pipeline has hit a record of nearly $45 billion thanks to new projects in Asia and the Americas.

AAP