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Melbourne's highest growth suburbs for real estate prices revealed

New data from the REIV shows that despite lower auction clearance rates, the overall Melbourne market is continuing to build from the previous year

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Clonlara: Landmark Federation era estate on 3,317sqm close to Brisbane's CBD

This stately early 1900s' masterpiece is available to the market for the first time in 60 years. For sale by Christine Rudolph of Ray White New Farm.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Construction

For the first time in 60 years, this land holding is available in Paddington, Sydney

Offered to the market for the first time in over 60 years, this land holding in the heart of Paddington is for sale through James Agostini of Laing+Simmons.

Design

Spacenow giving purpose to under-utilised space

Business real estate is being shaken up by Spacenow, a website designed to activate under-utilised areas like boardrooms and offices.

People

How to write a strong cover letter

First impressions are everything and these tips from two real estate recruiters will help you nail yours

Queensland (Qld)

Featured Property

Solis: Award-winning design at the gateway of the world-heritage listed Great Barrier Reef

A contemporary interpretation of coastal living, this home for sale by Carol Carter of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty, has been FIRB approved for international buyers.

Design

Prefabricated construction could be the answer to Australia's housing affordability crisis

That's the opinion of a group of industry leaders who will assemble at the DesignBUILD 2018 exhibition to discuss the opportunities for prefabricated construction in Australia.

International

The Economy

Buyers to use air miles to purchase real estate in Dubai

Etihad Guest loyalty programme and MAG Lifestyle Development have signed an agreement for deals on Dubai projects.

Design

Natural wood finishes quickly becoming a design favourite in kitchens

Modern white kitchens have long been a firm decor favourite thanks to their stylistically inoffensive look, but natural wood finishes are proving equally striking.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Historic FE Shillabeer warehouse conversion at Manhattan end of Melbourne CBD

This architecturally-designed residence with a flexible living environment is centrally located with a tree-lined aspect to Bourke Street. For sale by Gina Donazzan and Sam Fenna of hockingstuart Melbourne.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/news/world/canada-pm-pledges-limits-on-foreign-home-buyers-20150813-giy56k

Canada PM pledges limits on foreign home buyers

The Canadian government has flagged a crackdown on foreigners buying homes to address rising concerns about housing affordability, citing Australia's recent efforts to limit purchases by overseas buyers.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/property-sentiment-still-rising/story-fnko7zi0-1227480027513

Property sentiment still rising

Sentiment in the commercial property industry has continued to strengthen, according to National Australia Bank, with improvements in the outlook of retail sector.

The Australian

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-08-12/south-australia-foreign-investment/6692048

Real estate industry optimistic it can lure foreign investors to South Australian farming regions

South Australian reality experts are forecasting increasing foreign investor interest in the state's farm land.

ABC Online

http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/wa-property-decline-in-residential-construction-looms-20150812-gixsbx.html

WA property: decline in residential construction looms

Western Australia's residential construction is forecast to decline from recent all-time highs, according to a Housing Industry Association report.

WA Today

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/sydney-living-museums-presents-talks-series-on-arc

Leading Australian architects gather for Sydney Living Museum Talks Series

The Talks Series is being presented in conjunction with the upcoming exhibition, Superhouse: Architecture & Interiors Beyond the Everyday, opening on 29 August at the Museum of Sydney. The series will explore the stories and themes behind Superhouse, revealing how some of Australia’s most influential architects think about place, materials, size, heritage and much more when designing living spaces.

Architecture and Design

http://www.afr.com/personal-finance/superannuation-and-smsfs/senator-john-williams-pushs-asic-crackdown-on-smsf-property-spruikers-20150812-gixe44

Senator John Williams pushes ASIC crackdown on SMSF property spruikers

Real estate agents who encourage people to set up a self-managed super fund so they can borrow to buy investment properties are expected to face increased scrutiny for breaking the law.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.businessspectator.com.au/article/2015/8/12/china/chinas-devaluation-big-deal-australia

China's devaluation is a big deal for Australia

China devalues the yuan by 1.9 per cent, Australia devalues by the same: as a result the AUD/CNY exchange rate this morning was the same as it was yesterday morning. And after China devalued by another 1.6 per cent earlier today, the Australian dollar followed the yuan lower.

Business Spectator

http://architectureau.com/articles/brisbane-casino-will-diminish-government-precinct/?utm_source=ArchitectureAU&utm_campaign=228f5e11d0-AAU_2015_08_11&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e3604e2a4a-228f5e11d0-40540417&mc_cid=228f5e11d0&mc_eid=d865be39ad

Brisbane casino will diminish government precinct

The Australian Institute of Architects supports and welcomes the opportunity for investment in the city and in Queensland provided by a project of the scale of the integrated entertainment and leisure precinct proposal – but strongly recommends that the investment could be harnessed to greater effect and with fewer impediments on a more strategic and less vulnerable location than that anchored by Queen’s Wharf.

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