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Kensei: Prestigious freestanding home on Mt Buller’s Chamois Ski Run

Sleeping 11 in comfort, this award-winning residence features ski in/ski out access and stunning views towards Little Buller Spur. For sale by Mark Adams and Zach Adams of Mark Adams Real Estate Port Melbourne.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Construction

Property consultants pledge support for world-first youth crisis housing in Melbourne

Construction of a world-first model of intensive support and crisis accommodation for homeless youth in Melbourne has begun, with the support of the Property Industry Foundation.

National

People

Get to know Suzi Lange, General Manager of G.J Gardner Homes

Suzi Lange, the first female general manager of G.J. Gardner Homes, spoke to WILLIAMS MEDIA about why they are the highest rated national home builder.

National

People

3 things real estate agents should do before a job interview

Don't forget to do these three things in preparation for your next job interview, says Carlie Barnett, Director of Resolver Recruitment.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Grand art deco estate on Brisbane riverfront

This stately residence paints a picture of grandeur from the wrought iron and brick entrance to its cobblestone driveway. For sale by Sarah Hackett of Place Bulimba.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

The Economy

"A renters market" as Sydney rental vacancies hit a record high

The Sydney rental market has recorded the highest vacancy rate in 13 years, according to the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW) and SQM Research.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

Melbourne - steady as she goes in the world's most liveable city

Renewed interest from potential residents and investors has demonstrably filtered through to the Melbourne property market by way of continuing strong owner occupier and investment sales, says Daniel Kisbee, State Manager of Victoria, at HoldenCAPITAL.

New South Wales (NSW)

People

Two finalists announced in REINSW Senior Auctioneers Competition

Clarence White of Bresic Whitney and auctioneer Stuart Richie have been announced as the top two finalists in the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW) Senior Auctioneers Competition.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Avalon Beach deep-waterfront modernist gem with two titles

One of the few properties in Sydney offering Full Title below the high water mark, this Arthur Baldwinson-designed home enjoys spectacular views across Pittwater on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. For sale by Andrew Mappin and David Watson of LJ Hooker Avalon.

National

The Economy

Housing affordability driving buyers away from capital cities

Long-time residents are moving away from capital city suburbs, with many shifting to regional Australia, according to analysis by buyers’ agency, Propertyology.

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News Roundup

http://reneweconomy.com.au/2015/us-giant-enters-australia-market-to-take-suburbs-off-the-grid-30744

US giant enters Australia market to take suburbs off the grid

The energy offshoot of US asset management giant Brookfield has signed a deal with property group LWP to build a new suburb near Newcastle that will not connect to the grid, in a move that could be a blueprint for more such development and shapes as one of the biggest challenges to the incumbent energy industry yet.

RenewEconomy

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/chiwayland-buys-epping-road-site-for-24m-20151105-gks3md

Chiwayland expands into Epping with $24m site

Upcoming property developer Chiwayland has splashed out $24.3 million on a 4422-square-metre site in Sydney's growing northern suburb of Epping. The Chinese-backed and Singapore-listed company plans to develop a 90-apartment project at 17-25 Epping Road. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2016 and completion is due by the end of 2017.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au/opinion/14775-mitigating-the-legal-risks-of-property-development

Mitigating the legal risks of property development

Identifying, avoiding or mitigating legal risk can be complicated, though, because of the many different shapes a development scheme can take. The renovation and re-lease of existing commercial buildings presents different challenges than a project that begins with the purchase of raw land or one that involves off-the-plan sales.

Smart Property Investment

http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/council-house-wins-institute-of-architects-national-award/news-story/99584752997c02c62639029a8f880aba

Love it or hate it, Council House wins big

On the eve of Open House Perth, the 52-year-old, 13-storey building which boasts 22,000 exterior LED lights has been named WA’s shining beacon in the 2015 Australian Institute of Architects’ National Architecture Awards in Brisbane. The Jeffrey Howlett and Don Bailey-designed modernist block took out the enduring architecture award.

Perth Now

https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=http%3A//www.theaustralian.com.au/life/home-design/melbournes-luxury-real-estate-market-looks-set-to-boom-agents/story-fn6njxlr-1227597277683&ct=ga&cd=CAEYACoTNDE0NDc3NTU0NjgxMDM5MDM2MTIdYzc5ODEzNzNhNTQ5MjZlYTpjb20uYXU6ZW46QVU&usg=AFQjCNHlH4FXwQ9NDCiFCFAr8qVmZkz7Iw

Melbourne's luxury real estate market looks set to boom: agents

Melbourne’s prestige property market is set for a flurry of activity over summer and into next year as buyers see value in a market that has begun recovering from its post-GFC lethargy. But experts warn further volatility in the equities markets could put a damper on buyer hunger for homes worth $5 million and above, while reducing corporate profits will also have an impact.

The Australian

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3308673/Australia-s-suburbs-homes-TRIPLED-value-decade-savvy-owners-rich-buy.html

Australia's top suburbs where homes have tripled in value in a decade

Australia's biggest 'boom' suburbs have been revealed, with some owners who snapped up property in these postcodes having seen the price of their home more than triple is just years. Centennial Park was the biggest improver, where housing prices more than tripled from $965,000 to $4,250,000.

Daily Mail

https://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/news-corp-bets-digital-growth-011817431.html

News Corp bets on digital for growth

Rupert Murdoch's News Corp is depending on its digital property listings business for future earnings growth, as revenues from its news business continue to slide.

Yahoo 7 News

http://www.propertywire.com/news/australasia/australia-home-owners-outlook-2015110611178.html

Majority of home owners in Australia concerned about property values

More than two thirds of Australians are concerned that Australia’s housing is vulnerable to a significant correction in values, according to the latest housing sentiment survey. Some 68% of respondents to the September CoreLogic RP Data TEG survey said they believe the housing market is vulnerable to a significant correction in values.

Property Wire