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National

The Economy

Sentiment survey shows real estate has fallen out of favour

The latest Westpac Melbourne Institute survey of consumer sentiment shows many Australians believe the real estate market has peaked.

Queensland (Qld)

Lease a Great Barrier Reef island, just in time for Christmas

The rare residential lease on pristine Pelorus Island is for sale through James Pascoe of Colliers International.

Queensland (Qld)

Featured Property

'Villa Hemingway' in Port Douglas is for sale for $10.8 million

This three-level, resort-style home in Port Douglas, Queensland, is for sale by Nicolette van Wijngaarden of Unique Estates.

National

Politics

Infrastructure Australia says 'value capture' won't meet country's infrastructure needs

Value capture is no "magic pudding" that can solve Australia's infrastructure problems, says Ken Morrison, Chief Executive of the Property Council of Australia.

National

Young Australians choosing property investment over first home

The number of first-time property buyers purchasing an investment property instead of a home is increasing, according to two new sets of data.

National

Prepping the house for Santa

Australian homeowners can do their bit to help Santa find them on Christmas Eve.

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)Canberra

Featured Property

Modern home in Yarralumla, ACT for sale

This architecturally designed home built by Jaydoug Constructions is for sale by Dene Lewthwaite of Luton Properties in Canberra.

National

The Economy

Property price growth lowest in three years

Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics and the Real Estate Institute of Australia shows that uneven performances across the country are slowing the overall pace of property price growth.