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New home sales continue on a steady path

Home sales have remained steady in the last quarter, according to the latest HIA report.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Understated luxury in bayside village locale

“We’ve done things in this design that I believe haven’t been done elsewhere.” For sale by Patrick Cosgrove and Don Riley of Raine & Horne Double Bay.

National

The Economy

Sydney waterfront properties 'best in class' commanding 97% premium

The Knight Frank Waterfront Index found properties across Australia on the waterfront can command a 63 per cent average premium on their price.

National

The Economy

Sellers respond to rising market with property listings increase

Property sale listings across Australia have increased for November despite year on year listings declining, according to SQM research.

National

The Economy

Adelaide tops the list for affordability, according to PRD report

The top 20 places to live for affordability have been released in PRD's property guide for the second half of 2019.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

Featured Property

Instagram favourite Hamptons home sets Noosa Waters dry block record

Drawing a wide level of interest, this spacious family home saw over 300 people come through over the term of the campaign. Sold by Adrian Reed and Darren Neal of Reed & Co. Estate Agents.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

McGrath strengthens Northbridge presence with new agent

Rose Farina joins McGrath as its boosts its presence in Northbridge

National

Construction

Stockland launches national renewable energy initiative

25,000 Stockland residents will receive the benefit of the company's new energy initiative.

National

The Economy

Building approvals fall and industry is calling government to action

Property Council of Australia calls for government action as dwelling approvals in trend terms falls for 23 months

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Boutique Toorak penthouse with city views and plunge pool

Enjoy high end design, attention to detail and superior functionality with a desirable north and west aspect and Village locale. For sale by Andrew Sahhar and Ross Savas of Kay & Burton.

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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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