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Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

The Economy

Next step for realisation of Brisbane Live precinct

The Queensland government is looking for the best concepts to design and build a large arena.

Queensland (Qld)Victoria (Vic.)

The Economy

Tenancy disputes to escalate over rent reforms: REBAA

The Real Estate Buyers Agents Association (REBAA) has called out the new rent reforms in Queensland and Victoria, saying there were too many 'shades of grey'.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Brand new Hamptons-style McCarthy home

This beautiful two-level home offers a convenient, high end family lifestyle with multiple living areas. For sale by Alex Surti and Malcolm Li of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty Gold Coast.

Queensland (Qld)

Featured Property

Hayman Estates ultimate sophisticated luxury retreat

“This is your Zen-like, dream holiday island retreat.” For sale by Carol Carter of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty - Gold Coast.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Blue Mountains landmark Victorian Manor: 'Bunda House’

For sale by Darren Curtis of Ken Jacobs Christies International Double Bay, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA “The Bunda House is quite unlike anything else I have seen, ever.”

National

The Economy

Slow down in auctions as Christmas draws near

The final week of auction reporting for the year by CoreLogic sees the clearance rate drop below 70 per cent.

International

The Economy

Beverley Hillbillies mansion sold for $150 million

The sale of Chartwell Mansion to Newscorp's Lachlan Murdoch is a real estate record and includes manicured gardens, fountains, a tennis court and a 75-foot 'ce-ment pond'.

National

People

REIA re-elects President for second term

Adrian Kelly has been re-elected for a second term as president of the Real Estate Institute of Australia.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

One Macquarie riverfront perfection

“A great Christmas present for a lucky buyer?” For sale by Hamish Bowman of Ray White New Farm.

National

The Economy

Beyond Blue and HIA continue mental health push

A partnership between Beyond Blue and HIA are working to support the mental health of those working in the residential building industry.

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News Roundup

http://www.domain.com.au/news/not-just-up-to-the-west-sydneys-east-needs-to-shoulder-more-of-the-density-load-experts-say-20161128-gszksf/

Sydney’s east needs to shoulder more of the density load

Sydney is becoming a tale of two cities, with the western suburbs expected to shoulder most of the growth in housing and population.

Domain

http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/audit-report-reveals-major-failures-in-sydneys-21-billion-light-rail-project-20161129-gt0imv.html

Audit report reveals public misled on Sydney's light rail cost blowout

Two of the NSW government's senior ministers are under pressure about the reasons for the $549m blowout in the cost of Sydney's inner-city light rail project.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.domain.com.au/news/australias-strangest-trophy-home-alkira-sells-in-secret-preauction-deal-20161130-gt0kha/

Australia’s strangest trophy home, Alkira, sells in secret deal

A last minute deal has been struck for one of Australia’s strangest homes the night before it was due to go to auction without a reserve price.

Domain

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/china-clamps-down-on-real-estate/news-story/02a23eacb45ea965f875ff4d2e5c681c

China clamps down on real estate

China has approved new real estate measures in Shanghai, requiring buyers to make a down payment of at least 35%.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/unprecedented-gap-in-mortgage-rates-hits-240-basis-points-20161129-gszpbn?et_cid=29055628&et_rid=1925785124&Channel=Email&EmailTypeCode=&LinkName=http%3A//www.afr.com/real-estate/unprecedented-gap-in-mortgage-rates-hits-240-basis-points-20161129-gszpbn&Email_name=MW5-11-29&Day_Sent=29112016

'Unprecedented' gap in mortgage rates hits 240 basis points

The gap between the cheapest and most expensive residential mortgage rates has blown out, as lenders struggle with volatile capital markets, costly underwriting, regulatory changes and the growing likelihood of rate rises.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/hardwood-shortage-to-effect-building-industry-and?mid=45cd955c6d&utm_source=Newsletter%20Lists&utm_campaign=82d57335cf-Architecture%20and%20Design%20Newsletter%20-%20201&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3aac924711-82d57335cf-100081773

Hardwood shortage worrying for building industry and consumer wallets

A shortage of Australian hardwoods, such as spotted gum, Tasmanian oak and ironbark, is predicted.

Architecture & Design

http://www.smh.com.au/business/the-economy/foreigners-pile-back-into-australian-property-reigniting-bubble-fears-20161124-gsx97i.html

Foreigners pile back into Australian property, reigniting bubble fears

Australia's 'spring-selling' real estate season has seen a defiant return of Chinese buyers.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/is-building-quality-a-casualty-of-sydney-s-constru

Is building quality a casualty of Sydney’s construction boom?

Problems with buildings developed primarily for investors, such as leaking roofs, are less likely to be reported by tenants or investigated by owners.

Architecture & Design