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Crystalbrook Collection to invest $200m in new Port Douglas world-class marina

Crystalbrook Collection has revealed plans for a $200 million redevelopment of Port Douglas marina to be designed by Aussie architecture firm, SJB.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

People

McGrath builds on Melbourne expansion with opening of Coburg/Brunswick office

McGrath Estate Agents has opened its tenth Victorian office, with the opening of McGrath Coburg / Brunswick which will be run by Michael Chan and Tania Toti.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

Featured Property

Lakefront luxury in the Noosa hinterland

The 180-degree view across the lake and to the mountains is spectacular, and creates a sense of peace and tranquility. Noosa's iconic Main Beach and Hastings Street dining and boutique retail precinct is only 17 minutes away. For Sale by Jay Sherwell of Property Today Maroochydore.

National

The Economy

The more things change: negative gearing, foreign investment, inner-city development still making headlines in 2018

We weren't even a week into 2018, when negative gearing was back on the agenda.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

Get to know Graham Legerton, principal of Hayball's Brisbane studio

Graham Legerton, principal of Hayball Brisbane, spoke to SCHWARTZWILLIAMS about the trend towards vertical schools as populations gravitate towards inner-city living.

New South Wales (NSW)

People

Di Jones charity to fund three midwives in Ethiopia

Di Jones Real Estate's volunteer work in the southern highlands has raised enough money to train three new midwives in Barhir dar, Ethiopia.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

Featured Property

Timeless quality and style amid Noosa serenity

The property is orientated for cool summer breezes and warm winter sunshine, and enjoys direct slipway access to the river and a generous 22 metres of private, sandy beach. For Sale by Roark Walsh of Tom Offermann Real Estate Noosa Heads.

Queensland (Qld)

Featured Property

By the sea

“Villa Madeira” is an absolute one of a kind. Located on its own private point with sweeping views of the Whitsundays and direct beach access while offering privacy and exclusivity. For sale by Boyd Jackson of Hamilton Island Real Estate.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

New Melbourne growth areas and suburbs yet to peak: REIV

New REIV data reveals there are still affordable opportunities within 20km of the Melbourne CBD.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

Tranquil outdoor dining under mature trees

Sensational sandstone residence. Enjoy fruit from established orchards, including nectarines, peaches, berries, apples, pears, cherries and figs. For Sale by Biggin and Scott, Ballarat.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/why-australian-housing-is-not-30-per-cent-undervalued-20150709-gi8gyr

Why Australian housing is not 30 per cent undervalued

"Just one year ago ... we found [Australian] houses were fairly valued," said Peter Tulip, a senior research manager at the Reserve Bank of Australia. (At the time I highlighted a critical flaw in this interpretation and showed how Dr Tulip's research actually pointed to bricks and mortar being 20 per cent to 30 per cent overvalued.)

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-09/chinese-property-investors-more-cautious-real-estate-agents-say/6608762

Chinese property investors in Australia more cautious amid share market crash

The Chinese share market rout is making Chinese investors more cautious and a small number will have to sell their properties in Australia because of share market losses, real estate agents say.

ABC News

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/central-coast/central-coasts-property-boom-36-suburb-price-records-smashed-over-past-year/story-fngr8h0p-1227435572970

Central Coast’s property boom: 36 suburb price records smashed over past year

The Central Coast’s booming real estate market has soared to new heights with a massive 36 suburb price records smashed during the past 12 months. An Express Advocate analysis of the latest Core Logic RP Data figures has revealed that almost a third of the region’s suburbs have fetched new peak property prices.

Central Coast Express Advocate

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/commercial/chinas-sharemarket-turmoil-spills-into-australian-real-estate-20150708-gi7jgl

China's sharemarket turmoil spills into Australian real estate

The turmoil raises questions about the Chinese developers who have made major investments in Australian sites; about the Chinese retail investors who appear so keen to buy new apartments off the plan; about the nascent institutional buying of commercial property; and, through the broader economy, about the impact for property as a whole.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/dont-buy-into-housing-bubble-bullst-says-property-tycoon-nathan-birch/story-fndban6l-1227433934754

$35 million property portfolio at 30

He's got a $35 million property portfolio at just 30, makes half a million dollars a year in rental income, and thinks talk of a housing bubble is “bulls**t”. His message for struggling first home buyers is simple: stop whingeing and do something about it.

news.com.au

http://nypost.com/2015/07/08/get-ready-for-a-bootylicious-beyonce-inspired-skyscraper/

Australia is building a skyscraper inspired by Beyoncé

Beyoncé has greatly influenced the music industry over the course of her celebrated career, but now, the pop songstress will make a different — and unexpected — kind of impact, this time in real estate development.

New York Post

http://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/spore-crowdfunding-site-lists-on-aussie-stock-exchange

S'pore crowdfunding site lists on Aussie stock exchange

Singapore real estate crowdfunding site CoAssets has been listed on Australia's second stock exchange in an effort to raise its corporate credibility. CoAssets, with a market value of A$13 million (S$13 million), was listed on the Newcastle-based National Stock Exchange (NSX) yesterday.

The Straits Times

http://www.9news.com.au/national/2015/07/07/14/17/july-interest-rate-decision

No surprises as Reserve Bank leaves interest rates on hold

The Reserve Bank of Australia has left interest rates steady at the record low of two percent following its July board meeting.

9 News