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Prahran's period beauty with impressive modern proportions

The tree lined environs of Prahran's most prestigious address provide a perfect introduction to this double-fronted Victorian. For Sale by Jellis Craig Armadale.

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The Economy

Sydney property market will resume "full steam ahead" next year: Ray Fayad, Laing+Simmons Granville

With more stock on the market, buyers are focusing on the best properties in the best locations, says Ray Fayad, agent with Laing + Simmons Granville.

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People

Contemporary Solar Chalets ski holiday villa for sale in Hakuba, Asia’s premier alpine playground

Here’s a chance to buy or holiday in the Solar Chalets ski holiday accommodation in Japan, perfect for families and conveniently only 100 meters to the ski lifts of the Olympic Happo One Mountain.

International

The Economy

Elizabeth Bennet's Pride and Prejudice home for sale

Elizabeth Bennet's home in the much-loved BBC series of Pride and Prejudice, starring Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle, is on the market for almost $14 million.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Byron Bay shack with absolute beach frontage

'Akita': a beautiful Balinese inspired beachfront residence with its own private beach access to the pristine sands of Tallow Beach. For sale by First National Byron Bay.

National

Politics

What will the banking Royal Commission mean for real estate?

The Royal Commission is likely to further tighten mortgage liquidity, says Malcolm Gunning, president of the REIA.

National

The Economy

Regional property markets outpacing capital cities: CoreLogic

Regional property markets expanded 0.4 per cent during the three months to 30 November, while capital city markets gained only 0.2 per cent, according to the latest CoreLogic November Hedonic Home Value Index.

National

The Economy

Victoria leads gains in home approvals: ABS

Stronger building approvals in Victoria and Queensland offset declines for all other states during October, according to new data from the ABS.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

'Terrara House', part of the NSW South Coast's colonial history

Nicolette van Wijngaarden of Unique Estates Australia told SCHWARTZWILLIAMS, 'This is without doubt, one of the most magnificent private country estates."

Politics

Leanne Pilkington elected president of the REINSW

The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales has elected Leanne Pilkington as president of the industry body.

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News Roundup

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/realestate/news/heritage-homes-back-in-demand-for-perth-homebuyers/story-fni0ckze-1227373169960

Heritage homes back in demand for Perth homebuyers

Character homes are continuing to demand big premiums from Perth buyers, despite a slowdown in the rest of the market. From 1900s Victorian brick homes to classic weatherboard cottages, heritage homes are transfixing Perth buyers. While the average house sits on the market for 77 days — the longest in the country — houses with quality character features are continuing to outperform, estate agents say.

The Daily Telegraph

http://www.businessinsider.com.au/the-property-boom-has-made-harry-triguboff-4-73-billion-in-a-single-year-2015-5

The property boom has made Harry Triguboff $4.73 billion in a single year

Australian apartment developer Harry Triguboff added $4.73 billion to his total wealth over the last 12 months, bringing his net worth to $10.23 billion.

Business Insider Australia

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/17/realestate/want-a-green-card-invest-in-real-estate.html

Want a Green Card? Invest in Real Estate

Investing in real estate projects in exchange for legal immigration status has become big business in New York City.

The New York Times

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/avjennings-buys-waterfront-place-in-port-melbourne/story-fn9656lz-1227370361671

AVJennings buys Waterfront Place in Port Melbourne

Listed developer AVJennings is rapidly expanding its development pipeline across Australia, with the group yesterday announcing the purchase of the Waterfront Place project in Port Melbourne, which will have a $500 million end value.

The Australian

http://www.smh.com.au/business/masterchef-star-george-calombaris-gazi-and-press-club-property-up-for-sale-20150526-gh9xnd.html

Gazi and Press Club on market for $9M

One of Melbourne's best-known dining destinations is on the market. The property is part of heritage-listed former Herald and Weekly Times building which was redeveloped into the 40-storey Ernst & Young office tower. Other tenants include CBRE, Charter Keck Cramer, ISPT, Jones Lang LaSalle, NAB Private Wealth, Polycom and Qantas.

The Age

http://www.worldpropertyjournal.com/real-estate-news/australia/sydney-real-estate-news/asia-commercial-property-investment-report-2015-asia-pacific-capital-markets-may-2015-japan-real-estate-investment-australia-real-estate-investors-india-property-investors-9113.php

India Rising as Australia, Japan Dominate Commercial Investment Activity in 2015

According to Knight Frank's Asia-Pacific Capital Markets May 2015 report, overall commercial real estate investment continued apace in the second half of 2014, with volumes (excluding land sales) hitting US$72 billion - a seven-year high and only marginally below the US$74 billion of H2 2007. A significant weight of capital continues to be concentrated on Japan and Australia.

World Property Journal

http://www.businessspectator.com.au/news/2015/5/26/mergers-acquisitions/blackstone-ponders-joining-mirvac-tilt-investa

Blackstone ponders joining Mirvac in tilt for Investa

New York-based private equity firm Blackstone is considering partnering with Mirvac Group for a joint tilt at the $8.9 billion Investa Property Group. Blackstone and Mirvac had recently held tentative discussions about a joint venture, which would see the listed domestic trust taking control of the management rights to Investa’s sprawling real estate platform, sources said.

Business Spectator

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/life/first-home-woes-cashed-up-investors-jump-the-queue/story-e6frg9zo-1227364898952?sv=3b1a64051da75682e0f85062359e4eb4

First-home woes: cashed up investors jump the queue

In the market for their first home, Michelle Moore and Luke Caruana don’t think foreign investors are their biggest competition for an apartment in Cronulla, the beachside suburb in Sydney’s south. Moore says it is unfair that older investors can buy property by borrowing from their self-managed super funds, which are treated more favourably for tax purposes.

The Australian