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Clearance rates stronger than same time last year

Clearance rates of the weekend's auctions show 2020 will be a busy year as rates smash last year's results, according to CoreLogic.

National

People

Introducing John McGrath

John McGrath, Chief Executive Officer of McGrath Estate Agents is our latest contributor to The Real Estate Conversation.

National

People

Introducing Lee Woodward

Lee Woodward is the CEO/Creative Director of the Real Estate Academy and has deep passion for the real estate industry.

National

The Economy

FOMO increases forecast of first home buyers for 2020

Hopes for first home buyers have increased as more prepare to jump on the property ladder, according to ME fourth Quarterly Property Sentiment Report.

Victoria (Vic.)

The Economy

Victorian property market sets new records

Victorian property market continues its strong run, according to REIV President Leah Calnan

National

People

New face on the Elders real estate team

Belinda Connor has taken on the role as the head of the residential real estate division at Elders Real Estate.

New South Wales (NSW)

The Economy

NSW land owners to receive updated land valuations

The NSW Acting Valuer General has completed land values for every parcel of land across NSW but bushfire victims will receive their statements later than everyone else.

National

People

Knight Frank makes key appointments to residential team

Two new appointments - Mark Manners and Shayne Harris - have been made to Knight Frank Australia’s residential team as part of the company’s ongoing restructure.

International

The Economy

Mansion to sell for worldwide record-breaking price in London

A 45-room mansion in London's upmarket Knightsbridge is being sold for 210 million pounds.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

Greenside luxury secluded in a pocket of ancient moonah trees

Wedged between the two championship golf courses at Moonah Links Golf Resort, this recently refurbished home enjoys uninterrupted views of the Open Course and practice fairway. For sale by John Couper of Coupers Realty.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/business/construction/female-builder-urges-women-to-pick-up-the-tools-20161124-gsx77q

Female builder urges women to 'pick up the tools'

Perceived sexism in Victoria's construction industry is holding women back from on-site roles, the first women to lead Master Builders Association.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/chinesemade-100-billion-city-near-singapore-scares-everybody-20161127-gsygac

Chinese-made $100bn city near Singapore 'scares everybody'

Chinese developer are building a $100 billion city in southern Malaysia.

The Australian Financial Review

http://architectureau.com/articles/the-many-facades-of-madrid/

The many facades of Madrid

The 2016 Dulux Study Tour explores Madrid's many decorated facades and how they contribute to the vibrancy of its spaces.

ArchitectureAU

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/opinion/city-deal-will-boost-housing-supply-and-drive-down-skyhigh-prices/news-story/f6fd07f0d817e5dc1fafb9db3b9d00fc

City deal will boost housing supply and drive down sky-high prices

It’s time to get real on the magnitude of Sydney's supply problem. The Greater Sydney Commission’s district plans estimate we need 725,000 new homes by 2036.

The Australian

http://www.latimes.com/home/la-hm-she-sheds-20161106-story.html

Move over, man caves, make room for 'she sheds'

Designer Karen Vidal has been converting former 'carriage houses' into places women car read, watch TV, and just be alone.

LA Times

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/they-razed-john-howards-house-and-put-up-a-kfc/news-story/2cd46fe298ca48b8baccb4d5ba715124

Childhood homes of PMs razed without a trace

In America they would become shrines, in Britain they would get blue heritage plaques, but in Australia the childhood homes of our prime ministers get little respect.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/street-talk/westpac-bank-jacks-up-price-on-fixed-rate-home-loans-investment-loans-20161124-gsx9qn

Westpac Bank jacks up price on fixed rate home loans, investment loans

Westpac has joined the ranks of lenders jacking-up interest rates on fixed-rate home loans and investment property loans.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.domain.com.au/news/slick-new-apartments-are-becoming-part-of-our-heritage-20161124-gsxa3f/

Slick new apartments are becoming part of our heritage

The most expensive and sought-after dwellings in the world are in heritage buildings with the soaring ceilings, carved woodwork and intricate cornices of a bygone era.

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