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Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

The Economy

Which Brisbane suburbs will benefit from the planned metro?

These suburbs are predicted to see massive growth as a result of the Brisbane Metro infrastructure project.

National

People

Five signs a career in real estate is right for you

Whether you're seeking a career change or are just starting out in your job search, here are five signs a career in real estate is perfect for you.

National

Design

Keep your home warm this winter with these high-tech solutions

Now that the chilly season is upon us, it's important to make sure your home is warm and cosy this winter.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Striking, contemporary home overlooking Ballarat Golf Course

This stunning, near-new residence with the latest technology is for sale through Damian Caine of Caine Property Ballarat.

National

The Economy

Are you eligible for depreciation deductions?

Owners of income producing properties are eligible to claim tax deductions for a number of expenses involved in holding a property, according to Bradley Beer, BMT Tax Depreciation.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

The Economy

Gold Coast downsizers favouring dual living properties

Downsizers on the Gold Coast are leading the charge for dual living properties on the Gold Coast, according to Raine & Horne.

New South Wales (NSW)

Construction

Buy seven units in Cowra for less than a studio apartment in Sydney

Investors, listen up. A complex of seven fully furnished units has become available for sale through Tom Doran and Kieran Bourke of Burgess Rawson.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

Buckaginga: Absolute water frontage, privacy and luxury in Cape-Cod style

This rare Barwon River waterfront residence with private moorings is for sale by Andy Ingham and Peter Molloy of RT Edgar Barwon Heads.

National New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

Lending constraints hinder Sydney buyers

While lending constraints hindered many buyers in Sydney over the weekend, clearance rates don't paint the full picture.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

Housing shortage predicted for Perth in next two years

A housing shortage is predicted for Perth in the next two years as building approvals for new dwellings is at the lowest it's been since 2001.

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News Roundup

http://www.theguardian.com/money/2015/aug/29/towns-property-boom-forgot-house-prices-newry-conwy-ferryhill?CMP=fb_gu

Towns the UK property boom forgot: ‘We sold at a £410,000 loss’

It was a luxury house in a good area, but it was on the market at £695,000 so David Callaghan, 43, reckoned that after negotiating hard to bring it down to £650,000 he had landed a bargain. The property market was roaring away and he was convinced the price would be £750,000 in a year’s time. So he cobbled together the money, stretching himself to the limit with a huge £485,000 mortgage, plus his deposit.

The Guardian

http://www.smh.com.au/business/property/frasers-property-see-more-housing-growth-20150831-gjbqbn.html

Frasers Property see more housing growth

The next growth phase for developer Australand has started with a name change to Frasers Property Australia to be run by the newly-appointed chief executive Rod Fehring. By taking the Singaporean-based parent's name, the company will look to launch new projects across Australia and into Asia, with a focus on the booming demand for industrial and logistic real estate.

Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/latest/hints-chinese-could-hide-in-overseas-property/story-e6frg90f-1227503600429

Hints Chinese could hide in overseas property

Signs are emerging Chinese property investments offshore will maintain their torrid pace despite the recent market turmoil, as wealthy individuals and well-heeled companies seek to shelter their money abroad. In Australia, where China this year surpassed the US as the biggest source of foreign property investment, officials are worried wealthy Chinese investors will pour more money into an already overheated market.

The Australian

http://thedesignfiles.net/2015/08/jeff-and-mariko-provan/

The Toorak home of Jeff Provan of NEOMETRO

Jeff Provan has design and construction in his blood. Day to day, he is design director of NEOMETRO in Melbourne, a respected design, construction and property development company he co-founded in 1985. J

The Design Files

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2015/08/trove-of-architectural-photos-shows-when-las-skyline-became-modern/

Trove Of Architectural Photos Shows When LA's Skyline Became Modern

At the dawn of the 1960s, Los Angeles lacked a true city skyline. A long-standing 13-storey height restriction, in force since 1904 and only recently repealed in 1956, had created a downtown whose only vertical accent was the 32-storey City Hall. And then a flurry of new high-rise construction in the 1960s, ’70s, and 80s transformed the skyline.

Gizmodo

http://www.investordaily.com.au/markets/38102-immense-opportunities-in-chinese-real-estate

'Immense' opportunities in Chinese real estate

In a new research report – Think: China – An overseas investor’s guide to China – TH Real Estate argued that due to China’s growth potential and favourable demographics, opportunities will emerge for real estate investors.

Investor Daily

http://www.theland.com.au/news/agriculture/cattle/beef/china-firm-may-buy-1b-in-farmland/2741712.aspx

China firm may buy $1b in farmland

A Chinese real estate, infrastructure and agriculture conglomerate could become the biggest owner of farmland in Australia. Shanghai's PengXin Group is bidding for two huge companies that are being sold separately - Consolidated Pastoral Company and S. Kidman & Co.

The Land

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/i-would-not-be-investing-in-an-apartment-in-melbourne-20150828-gj9twb

'I would not be investing in an apartment in Melbourne'

Melbourne's inner city property markets could become awash with empty rental apartments according to a new report that identifies a mismatch between offshore appetite to buy off-the-plan and demand from the local occupier market.

The Australian Financial Review