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Auction numbers preview for this weekend

The auction season is back in full swing with additional properties going under the hammer this weekend, says CoreLogic's Tim Lawless.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

The Economy

Strong employment and investment figures forecast for Brisbane

A number of major projects together are helping to drive Brisbane's prosperity, according to JLL's Andrew Ballantyne.

National

The Economy

Vendors show they are keen to sell

SQM Research has revealed that national residential property listings are on their way up.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

The Economy

Challenging year for QLD's residential building industry for 2020

This year will continue to be challenging, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel for an industry that is one of Queensland’s biggest employers and contributors to the economy, according to Master Builders Queensland's Paul Bidwell.

Tasmania (Tas.)

The Economy

House sales increase across Tasmania

Property activity has become more active, according to the Real Estate Institute of Tasmania.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Elizabeth Bay block of units for sale in Harbourside opportunity

Positioned within a boutique apartment block, this could be an opportunity for extended family to live together, yet separate, close to vibrant Potts Point. For sale by Elliott Placks and Nic Krasnostein of Ray White Double Bay.

National

People

Finalists announced for 2020 REIA awards

REIA President Adrian Kelly said 101 entrants will fight for the top real estate awards in April.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Construction

30 year vision for Castle Hill showground

McGregor Coxall will develop a 30 year masterplan for the site of the Castle Hill showground, transforming it into a primary civic space.

People

Xceed’s Property Management team taking a different approach

Perth based Real Estate Agency, Xceed prides itself on taking a fresh approach to its property management business.

National

The Economy

Home values growing at a fast pace

CoreLogic January 2020 Home Value Index reveals housing values rose across every capital city in January despite slower growth.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/mcgrath-ceo-cameron-judson-upbeat-after-torrid-first-year-on-asx-20161206-gt5kk3

McGrath upbeat after torrid first year on ASX

McGrath CEO Cameron Judson is depending on the turnaround of the 10 company-owned former Smollen Group offices.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/triguboffs-meriton-sues-urbangrowth-for-lachlans-line-info/news-story/760a090848f80a1cf8c60c29e5673a94

Triguboff’s Meriton sues UrbanGrowth for Lachlan’s Line info

Harry Triguboff’s Meriton returns to court in another action against the NSW’s government’s UrbanGrowth over the controversial site for a $500m development in Sydney’s north.

The Australian

http://architectureau.com/articles/gen-y-demonstration-housing-project/

Density by stealth

The WA government developer LandCorp has unveiled a new housing project, designed by David Barr Architect, that comprises three apartments but appears as a single dwelling.

ArchitectureAU

http://www.afr.com/markets/equity-markets/rba-rate-cuts-are-still-on-the-cards-20161206-gt50yq

RBA rate cuts are still on the cards

The economy has shed more than 25,000 jobs in the past few months and is on the cusp of going backwards, wages growth is at record lows, mortgage rates are on the rise, and inflation is below target.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/lifestyle/travel/150-years-of-blue-plaques-honour-londons-noted-and-notorious-20161204-gt3ykl

150 years of blue plaques honour London's noted and notorious

This year, London celebrates 150 years of blue plaques: tiny, ceramic homages to notable figures and important historical sites.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/ray-white-chief-says-interest-rates-key-to-housing-market/news-story/3a30c72ec9275ab5f5c7ff089a2547ab

Ray White chief says interest rates key to housing market

The housing market has shown no signs of losing steam despite warnings, says Brian White, chairman Ray White.

The Australian

http://www.smh.com.au/business/the-economy/in-a-property-sellers-market-why-are-vendors-being-contract-mugs-20161206-gt51c8.html

In a property sellers' market, why are vendors being contract mugs?

Vendors are signing real estate agency agreements that read as if the agents are doing a personal favour listing the property.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/vic/chinese-developer-dahua-makes-360m-land-play-20161205-gt4q5v

Chinese developer Dahua makes $360m land play

Chinese real estate giant Dahua Group is poised to spend $360m on three residential development sites in Melbourne's west, in one of the biggest house-and-land purchases in the city's history.

The Australian Financial Review