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Double block Main River masterpiece

Showcasing Gold Coast skyline and river views, this contemporary home offers luxury living with exceptional design. For sale by Michael Kollosche and Ryan Ward of Kollosche.

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Construction

Apartment buyers are becoming increasingly green, says AAA

Environmental attributes have become a significant aspect of apartment buying in both NSW and Victoria, according to a recent survey by Australian Apartment Advocacy (AAA)

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The Economy

How investors can save thousands this October 31

Investors who self-assess or estimate costs based on their own judgement when lodging their tax return are potentially missing out on thousands of dollars, according to BMT Tax Depreciation.

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People

New CEO for Herron Todd White

There will be a new face for Herron Todd White in the form of Gary Brinkworth which will take place early next year

South Australia (SA)Adelaide

Featured Property

‘Wensleydale’ C.1890: Fairytale sandstone villa

This Adelaide Hills residence with iconic tower offers bygone era charm among award-winning gardens. For sale by Dee-Anne Hunt of Harcourts Williams.

National

The Economy

Lowest auction clearance rates since mid-August

The recent weekend has seen the lowest clearance rate across the combined capital cities since mid-August

Western Australia (WA)Perth

People

How Xceed Real Estate’s sales model gets the best from its agents

Real estate agencies don't ordinarily include a full-time sales coach and mentor, but Xceed Real Estate is no ordinary agency.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

New kid from New Farm joins Sotheby’s

32-year veteran of Brisbane real estate joins forces with Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

Politics

Changes on November 1 to Residential Tenancies Act are cause for concern, according to REIACT

The implementation of amendments made to the Residential Tenancies Act by the ACT Government, will create havoc for landlords, says Institute

Queensland (Qld)

Thornlands site sold to BriStar Group for $15.675 million

South-east Queensland-based BriStar Group have paid $15,675,000 for a substantial site with development approval in the coastal suburb of Thornlands at 157-197 Woodlands Drive.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/housing-starts-will-be-higher-for-longer-says-deutsche-bank-20160928-grq2el

Housing starts will be higher for longer

The boom in housing construction will continue for at least the next two years, according to Deutsche Bank.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2016/09/27/majority-chinese-property-investors-buying-homes-cash

Majority of Chinese property investors buying homes with cash

The CEO of Juwai, Charles Pittar, says the portal has seen an increase of around 15% of inquiries into Australia, and that 70% of their buyers are paying in cash.

SBS

http://thenewdaily.com.au/money/property/2016/09/27/tasmania-affordable-property/?utm_source=Responsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20160928_TND

The Apple Isle appeals to first home buyers

As Sydney and Melbourne continue to exclude first home buyers, the Apple Isle is making dreams of home ownership a reality.

The New Daily

https://betterdwelling.com/canadas-not-alone-theres-a-commonwealth-real-estate-bubble/

There’s A Commonwealth Real Estate Bubble

Real estate prices are soaring across the whole realm, relative to local currencies.

Better Dwelling

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/foreign-affairs/flood-of-dodgy-chinese-money-worries-crime-fighters/news-story/fea8139a45279570991e7c6bce9e7621

Flood of dodgy Chinese money worries crime fighters

Australian authorities are worried about the tide of money coming from southern China, including illegal funds linked to organised crime and wealthy people with secret offshore accounts.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/housing-market-really-is-cooling-hsbc-says-20160926-gropf7

Housing market really is cooling, HSBC says

HSBC has weighed in on the house price debate, saying the measures the Reserve Bank of Australia used to determine that the property market is cooling are correct.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/vic/apartment-sales-to-fall-further-bis-shrapnel-20160926-grohwh

Apartment sales to fall further: BIS Shrapnel

Off-the-plan apartment sales in Melbourne have been falling for at least a year and will continue to trend lower, says Angie Zigomanis, senior housing market analyst at BIS Shrapnel.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/vic/melbourne-apartments-have-come-off-a-peak-brw-richlister-ashley-williams-20160921-grky9k

Melbourne apartments have 'come off a peak': Ashley Williams

BRW richlister Ashley Williams says Melbourne's off-the plan apartment market has peaked, with fewer investors participating amid concerns about oversupply and higher taxes on foreign buyers.

The Australian Financial Review