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Brisbane's Future Blueprint reactions are "basic human nature"

Hamish Bowman of Ray White New Farm and Damian Hackett of Place Estate Agents discuss Lord Mayor Graham Quirk’s Brisbane’s Future Blueprint planning policy.

Australian Capital Territory (ACT)

People

Canberra’s real estate industry shines at the annual REIACT Awards for Excellence

The Real Estate Institute of Australian Capital Territory Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner was held this weekend.

Victoria (Vic.)

The Economy

Days on Market data shows increasing buyer interest in Melbourne’s south west

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria’s latest Days on Market data shows that properties in Melbourne’s south west are being snapped up in much quicker timeframes than this time last year, signaling intense competition from buyers in the area.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

Featured Property

"Opulent elegance with timeless appeal” at exclusive Noosa Heads address

This Gerard Smith Design home features two wings, showcasing views over the Noosa Heads Bushland Reserve from almost every room. For sale by Petar Markanovic of ONE Agency Noosa.

National

The Economy

Spring has seen less auctions each week relative to same time last year

The combined capital cities saw an increase in the number of homes taken to auction this week with a total of 1,985 auctions held, up from the week prior when 1,916 auctions took place.

International

Design

Parnell, New Zealand taking off as two apartments sold at record prices

Bindi Norwell, CEO of the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand and Ross Hawkins of New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty, discuss the property market in Parnell, New Zealand, as the record is broken in the suburb for the most expensive apartment sold in New Zealand.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

People

Get to know Simon Doak, principal of 1st City Real Estate

Simon Doak of 1st City Real Estate sold a house in Paddington, Sydney known as the 'murder house'.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Gallery-inspired South Yarra penthouse combines large scale entertaining with intimate daily living

This luxurious residence sits at the apex of The Lowndes, a designer development tucked between Toorak Road and Chapel Street. For sale by Ross Savas and Steven Rode of Kay & Burton South Yarra.

National

Design

Styling your home before sale "a non negotiable"

Kahlia Cordony of Cordony Designs and Lynne Page of Knight Frank Hobart discuss why it is so important to style your home before selling.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

People

Get to know David Higgins director, residential of Colliers International

David Higgins has over 28 years experience in the real estate industry, with gross sales of over $1.3 billion across 3,000 products.

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News Roundup

https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/30384185/perth-property-owners-brace-for-more-pain/

Perth property owners brace for more pain

Perth property owners are bracing for a turbulent year as rising unemployment, falling house prices and an oversupply of rental properties creates a perfect storm.

The West Australian

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/international-business/asian-pacific-business/canadian-investments-in-australian-infrastructure-surge-to-record-high/article27790495/

Canadian investments in Australian infrastructure surge to record high

Australia has been the target of a record $34-billion in acquisitions this year by Canadian investors who are applauding the nation’s strategy of selling state assets to fund new railways, roads and hospitals. Canadian purchases in Australia jumped more than eightfold in 2015, data compiled by Bloomberg show.

The Globe and Mail

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/22/realestate/tips-for-first-time-buyers.html?WT.mc_id=2015-DECEMBER-FB-INYT-MC9-AUD_DEV-1201-1231&WT.mc_ev=click&ad-keywords=IntlAudDev&_r=0

Tips for first home buyers

Know that during your search you will fall in love, have your heart broken and, if you are lucky, end up with the plain one with the nice personality, not the gorgeous but temperamental one.

The New York Times

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/business/brisbane-takes-top-foreign-investment-strategy-award-20151208-gliai2.html

Brisbane takes top foreign investment strategy award

Brisbane has topped a list of Asia-Pacific cities vying for foreign investment put together by an offshoot of the London-based Financial Times. While Singapore took out the fDi Intelligence's Asia-Pacific Cities of the Future award – with Sydney, in 10th place, the strongest performing Australian city – Brisbane's efforts in attracting international investments earned praise from the publication.

Brisbane Times

http://www.yourinvestmentpropertymag.com.au/news/defence-housing-australia-property-investors--get-the-facts-209981.aspx

The facts on Defence Housing Australia investment

One of the main concerns for investors is ensuring that their investment property is tenanted so that a regular income is generated to maintain cash flow and to meet loan repayments. DHA eliminates this fear by offering long term leases of nine or 12 years, or a shorter lease term of three or six years, all with extension options.

Your Investment Property

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-15/australian-real-estate-boom-peaks/7030232

Real estate boom appears to have peaked as rents wobble

Official home price figures appear to confirm that Australia's housing boom peaked in winter, while private rental data bode ill for the real estate market's future. The Bureau of Statistics Residential Property Price Index (RPPI) is not the most up-to-date measure of housing markets, with the latest figures released today dating from the September quarter.

ABC Online

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/housing-prices-expected-to-rise-between-two-and-five-per-cent-says-domain-20151214-gln4mf

Housing prices expected to rise between 2% and 5%, says Domain

Predictions of a deflated housing market in 2016 continue as property search group Domain predicts 2-5% price growth across all capital cities in the new year.

Australian Financial Review

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/north-shore/lucy-turnbull-labels-chatswood-cbd-model-to-creating-high-rise-across-sydney/story-fngr8h9d-1227640917676?sv=25a7cff7a8c7beed59846b705cd4b33a

Lucy Turnbull labels Chatswood CBD model to creating high-rise across Sydney

THE newly appointed chairwoman of the Greater Sydney Commission, Lucy Turnbull, has hailed Chatswood as the ideal model for high density urban growth.

North Shore Times