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Get to know Shaun Lockyer of Shaun Lockyer Architects

Shaun Lockyer has almost 20 years of experience in architecture in Australia and overseas.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Exclusive Hunters Hill residence with sublime water views

This Sydney home, boasting views over the Lane Cove River and Burns Bay, raises the standard of executive family living and all-season entertaining. For sale by Tracey Dixon and Brent Courtney of McGrath Hunters Hill.

Tasmania (Tas.)Hobart

The Economy

Is the heat going out of the Hobart housing market?

While Hobart has been the best performing Australian capital city in terms of capital growth, there are signs the steam is beginning to go out of the housing market.

National

People

Get to know Scott Hutchinson, chairman of Hutchinson Builders

Hutchinson Builders is currently constructing the Howard Smith Wharves in Brisbane, and chairman Scott Hutchinson discusses the history of the company.

National

People

What you wish you knew before entering into a real estate career

Lynne Page of Knight Frank Hobart and Sharon Bennie of Specialist Property Recruitment discuss what people should know before starting a real estate career.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

Featured Property

HIA Queensland 2016 Apartment of the Year hits the market

The award-winning apartment occupies a full floor, complete with its own private pool and direct access to the Gold Coast’s Palm Beach. For sale by Michael Kollosche and Josh Longhitano of Kollosche Prestige Agents.

Victoria (Vic.)

The Economy

Victorian rental vacancy rates at record lows, not enough for a healthy market

Kim Davey of Hockingstuart Melbourne and REIV President Richard Simpson discuss the REIV’s latest data showing that Victoria’s rental vacancy rate has dropped to its lowest level.

National

The Economy

How Gen Y will reshape the property market

Generation Y is expected to reshape the residential property market over the coming decades, with demand for bigger apartments and townhouses expected, according to a report by BIS Oxford Economics.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

People

Get to know Jared Johnson and Lachlan Marshall of Ray White Commercial Gold Coast

Jared Johnson and Lachlan Marshall of Ray White Commercial Gold Coast joined as a team just over two years ago and have been great friends for more than 15 years.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Refined renovation in Ascot Vale

This bespoke Victorian family residence celebrates its period details, combining historical features with award-winning contemporary style. For sale by Arch Staver and David Sanguinedo of Nelson Alexander Ascot Vale.

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News Roundup

http://www.smh.com.au/business/property/mirvac-could-spin-off-resi-to-create-125b-jv-20151201-glccxd.html

Mirvac could spin off residential to create $1.25b joint venture: analysis

Mirvac could unlock significant value for shareholders if it sold down at least half of its residential business into a new special-purpose vehicle and also undertook a share buy back, according to brokers.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/firb-fees-fail-to-deter-chinese-property-buyers-20151201-glcyhn

FIRB fees fail to deter Chinese property buyers

Higher federal government fees and tougher penalties for breaches of foreign investment rules that started December 1 have not deterred foreign investors in the property market.

Australian Financial Review

http://architectureau.com/articles/breeze-block-house/#img=6

California dreamin': breeze block house

An all-white extension by Architect Prineas brings mid-century Californian style to Sydney.

ArchitectureAU

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/new-apartment-approvals-jump-10pc-october-20151130-glbvme

New apartment approvals jump 10% in October

Apartment approvals jumped to a new 12-month record, as the figure for standalone houses fell for a second month.

Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/property-council-of-australia-welcomes-foreign-investment-changes/story-fn9656lz-1227630227748

Property Council of Australia welcomes foreign investment changes

The federal government's foreign investment framework came into force yesterday, bringing heightened compliance measures, bigger penalties for noncompliance, and new fees for commercial and residential property purchases.

The Australian

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/northern-beaches/baristas-trained-longer-than-real-estate-agents-complains-new-industry-president/story-fngr8hax-1227629795725

'Baristas trained longer than real estate agents' complains new industry president

The new state president of the Real Estate Institute is calling for better real-estate agent eduction.

Daily Telegraph

http://www.domain.com.au/news/hollywood-legend-lauren-bacalls-apartment-in-iconic-manhattan-building-sells-for-28-million/

Lauren Bacall's apartment in iconic Manhattan building sells for $28m

Hollywood legend Lauren Bacall has sold her former home in Manhattan's iconic The Dakota.

Domain

http://architectureau.com/articles/grey-but-rosy-what-the-longevity-revolution-means-for-design/

Grey but rosy: what the longevity revolution means for design

In the past century, life expectancy has almost doubled in Australia. This has big implications for design.