Luxury Real Estate

By Simon Turner of Marquette Turner

The New York Times, arguably one of the world’s most respected publications in the English-speaking world, has chosen Marquette Turner Luxury Homes as the expert for their “For Sale in…Australia” feature.

Choosing a former convent dating back to 1897 that has been converted into a luxury home as the subject of the Great Homes & Destinations article, journalist Virginia C McGuire reports from her conversation with our companies Co-President, Michael Marquette on the current state of the luxury real estate market in Australia, where international buyers are coming from, as well as some useful information on buying real estate in Australia.

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Having been named as The World’s Most Outstanding Luxury Agency Under 2 Years Old by the Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate in 2008, the New York Times feature is yet another great example of the ability of Marquette Turner Luxury Homes to “Showcase Luxury Homes To The World,” wherever they may be.

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by Michael Marquette of Marquette Turner Luxury Homes

Australia has topped an index of the world’s most prosperous nations, with economic stability and high quality of life putting it over the edge.

The index, produced by Dubai-based investment group Legatum, measured 104 nations against levels of wealth, quality of life, and life satisfaction.

Australia tops the list, with Austria and Finland rounding out the top three. Legatum claims Australia reached first place in part due to its strong economic performance.

“(Australia) has reinvented itself as a wealthy, service-oriented economy with good scores on live-ability indicators, including health, charitable giving and effective governance,” the group says.

“Strong norms or civic participation, robust health, and plenty of leisure time contribute to the high live-ability ranking.”

Australia ranks highly in good governance, education, high incomes and active community culture, but ranks lower in avoiding dependency on exports, moderate climate and investment through competitive markets.

Germany, the United States and Singapore all ranked in the top 10, but Mali, Zambia and Yemen were dropped to the very bottom of the list. The new for Australians and those that are aware of just how good it is to be part of the great nation is confirmation of what we have all known for many years.

Michael Marquette is the Director of Marquette Turner Luxury Homes in Sydney, Australia. Established by Michael Marquette and Simon Turner, the Agency is at the forefront of Luxury real estate in Australia.