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Canberra region family bushland sanctuary

One of the finest properties in the area, this 5 bedroom home offers the ultimate secluded lifestyle without being isolated. For sale by Ryan Broadhurst and Aaron Papahatzis of Belle Property Queanbeyan.

National

The Economy

Housing affordability back to 'square-one' as cities reach new peaks

With the property markets in Sydney and Melbourne projected to reach new peaks by the end of 2020, it’s back to ‘square one’ for housing affordability, according to RiskWise Property Research.

Queensland (Qld)

The Economy

Qld rental reforms to cost tenants $5000 a year

Proposed rental reforms in Queensland could cost tenants more than $5,000 a year as well as result in thousands of job losses, according to research by Propertyology.

New South Wales (NSW)

People

Charity home raises $400k and receives award

G.J. Gardner Variety Freedom House is awarded on the national stage

South Australia (SA)Adelaide

Featured Property

Interest only: Invest in this charming Adelaide converted bank residence

This two-level residence offers character, a flexible floorplan, and potential for further development. For sale by Bronte Manuel and Vincent Doran of Toop & Toop Norwood.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

Buyers flock to greener pastures west of Brisbane

Demand for homesites in Meadows at Plainland is strong, according to QM Properties.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

Melbourne land values skyrocket over 5 years

Victoria is a great place to invest with land prices soaring since 2014, according to Leah Calnan of REIV

National

The Economy

Double sale of luxury homes for Ray White team over the weekend

Two luxury homes in the Clayfield suburb of Brisbane went under the hammer over the weekend.

International

The Economy

Branded residences have seen phenomenal growth and there is no sign of it slowing.

Recent insights from the Savills blog with Guy Ruddle, Riyan Itani and Paul Tostevin have discussed the phenomenon of branded residences.

New South Wales (NSW)

Design

Architectural contribution to NSW honoured

Australian Institute of Architecture recognises outstanding contributions to architecture in NSW

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http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/avjennings-urges-less-red-tape-more-infrastructure/news-story/fe8ce064c93643214bc4be6b911c70b8

AVJennings urges less red tape, more infrastructure

AVJennings has blamed governments’ slow planning processes and underinvestment in infrastructure for holding back supply of traditional housing products, after flagging a possible dent in its first-half results.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/business/transport/automobile/australia-no1-for-firsttime-ferrari-owners-as-property-drives-supercar-boom-20161115-gspkt6

Property drives 'supercar boom'

Australia has outstripped China and Middle Eastern countries when it comes to the percentage of first-time owners out of all Ferraris sold in a country, largely due to the surge in wealth from the property boom.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.wsj.com/articles/new-york-townhouse-sells-for-12-million-discount-1479404754

New York townhouse sells for $12m discount

Real-estate investor David Edelstein bought the Upper East Side home for US$19m, two years after it sold for US$31m.

The Wall Street Journal

http://www.businessinsider.com.au/3-charts-that-show-australias-high-rise-construction-boom-is-scaling-to-new-heights-2016-7

Three charts showing Australia's high rise construction boom is scaling new heights

In Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane, all you need to do is look up to understand the epic apartment construction boom underway across Australia’s eastern seaboard.

Business Insider Australia

http://www.9news.com.au/national/2016/11/16/16/54/harry-triguboff-warns-of-short-term-pain-for-sydney-property-market

Australia's wealthiest man warns of short-term pain for property owners

Australia’s wealthiest man Harry Triguboff has issued a warning to homeowners and banks, saying there may be short-term pain ahead for some property owners.

9news.com.au

https://probonoaustralia.com.au/news/2016/07/developer-pushes-pop-shelters-homeless/

Developer pushes for pop-up shelters for the homeless

A Melbourne property developer is on a mission to develop social and affordable housing on a national scale.

probonoaustralia.com.au

http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/home/why-trump-wont-want-to-move-to-white-house-inside-his-100m-apartment/news-story/8f7c1d9fce7240403ec68a3eeef32d3e

Why Trump won’t want to move to White House

The glitz and gaudiness of US President-elect Donald Trump’s $100 million New York penthouse might make it tough for him to relocate.

news.com.au

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/vic/developer-evolve-offers-21000-to-lure-buyers-20161116-gsqc90

Developer Evolve offers $21,000 to lure buyers

Melbourne developer Evolve has dangled a $21,000 carrot in front of first home buyers and local investors as overseas demand for off-the-plan apartments dwindles.

The Australian Financial Review