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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)

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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

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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.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

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Sunshine Coast rainforest oasis

This statement home offers private and secluded coastal living on over 4,000sqm. For sale by Jason Mills of Ray White Maroochydore.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

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Broadbeach Waters resort-style tropical opulence

Offering waterfront Gold Coast luxe on an unprecedented scale, this family entertainer is for sale via Michael Kollosche of Kollosche.

National

The Economy

Market wrap and updated regional report

CoreLogic has released the weekend's auction results as well as the quarterly regional report across Australia.

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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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