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Victoria (Vic.)

People

Robyn Waters third female President of the REIV in 82 years

Robyn Waters has been elected as President of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria for 2018-19.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Construction

Former Yeronga TAFE site declared Priority Development Area, for sale

Expressions of interest are being sought for the former TAFE site in Yeronga, with Economic Development Queensland declaring the site as a Priority Development Area (PDA). For sale by Ray White Special Projects Queensland.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Design

Queen's Wharf will "mature our city"

Destination Brisbane Consortium, Brett Fraser of Brisbane Marketing, and Haesley Cush of Ray White New Farm discuss the Queen's Wharf development and how it will make a difference to Brisbane.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

Featured Property

Former AIA House of the Year on the market in Peregian Beach

Taking in stunning Sunshine Coast panoramas, this oceanside home is a master class in coastal luxe. For sale by Mike Hay and Rachel Sellman of Century 21 Conolly Hay Group Noosa Heads.

National

The Economy

Auction results up after last weeks grand final slowdown

Auction activity across the combined capital cities increased this week after last week’s grand final and public holiday slowdown, with 1,809 homes taken to auction, almost doubling from the 895 last week.

Tasmania (Tas.)

The Economy

Heritage-rich Vaucluse Homestead in Tasmania for sale by CBRE Agribusiness

Vaucluse Homestead, built in the 1830s and spanning 38ha, is for sale by Danny Thomas, Duncan McCulloch and James Beer of CBRE Agribusiness.

National

People

Get to know Graham Bowie of South Australia Sotheby's International Realty

Graham Bowie of South Australia Sotheby's International Realty recently sold the infamous 'Taj on Swan' land at Peppermint Grove in Perth for $17 million.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Coming soon: the pinnacle of living on Sydney Harbour - Opera Residences

With a privileged harbourside address, award nominated interiors and iconic Sydney views, this property is already seeing immense demand within the Opera Residences initial release. For sale by Robert Alfeldi and Caroline Fagerlund of CBRE Residential Agency North Sydney.

Western Australia (WA)

People

Damian Collins elected new REIWA President

The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia Council has elected Damian Collins as the Institute’s new President, following Hayden Groves’ announcement he would be finishing his term as President.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Design

Kay & Burton making real estate an art form since 1938

Rosemary Shisler, Ross Savas and Michael Gibson of Kay & Burton discuss marketing real estate, and how techniques have changed over the years.

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News Roundup

http://www.smh.com.au/business/property/mirvac-could-spin-off-resi-to-create-125b-jv-20151201-glccxd.html

Mirvac could spin off residential to create $1.25b joint venture: analysis

Mirvac could unlock significant value for shareholders if it sold down at least half of its residential business into a new special-purpose vehicle and also undertook a share buy back, according to brokers.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/firb-fees-fail-to-deter-chinese-property-buyers-20151201-glcyhn

FIRB fees fail to deter Chinese property buyers

Higher federal government fees and tougher penalties for breaches of foreign investment rules that started December 1 have not deterred foreign investors in the property market.

Australian Financial Review

http://architectureau.com/articles/breeze-block-house/#img=6

California dreamin': breeze block house

An all-white extension by Architect Prineas brings mid-century Californian style to Sydney.

ArchitectureAU

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/new-apartment-approvals-jump-10pc-october-20151130-glbvme

New apartment approvals jump 10% in October

Apartment approvals jumped to a new 12-month record, as the figure for standalone houses fell for a second month.

Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/property-council-of-australia-welcomes-foreign-investment-changes/story-fn9656lz-1227630227748

Property Council of Australia welcomes foreign investment changes

The federal government's foreign investment framework came into force yesterday, bringing heightened compliance measures, bigger penalties for noncompliance, and new fees for commercial and residential property purchases.

The Australian

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/northern-beaches/baristas-trained-longer-than-real-estate-agents-complains-new-industry-president/story-fngr8hax-1227629795725

'Baristas trained longer than real estate agents' complains new industry president

The new state president of the Real Estate Institute is calling for better real-estate agent eduction.

Daily Telegraph

http://www.domain.com.au/news/hollywood-legend-lauren-bacalls-apartment-in-iconic-manhattan-building-sells-for-28-million/

Lauren Bacall's apartment in iconic Manhattan building sells for $28m

Hollywood legend Lauren Bacall has sold her former home in Manhattan's iconic The Dakota.

Domain

http://architectureau.com/articles/grey-but-rosy-what-the-longevity-revolution-means-for-design/

Grey but rosy: what the longevity revolution means for design

In the past century, life expectancy has almost doubled in Australia. This has big implications for design.