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'Property is selling at prices that were around before Facebook existed': Investors urged to look north in Queensland

Regional areas in Australia are keeping pace or, in some cases, leading the metropolitan property markets and the overall outlook for real estate continues to improve, according to RE/MAX

Queensland (Qld)

Featured Property

Tranquil acreage for secluded dual living

Enjoying stunning views, this picturesque Tambourine Mountain property boasts spacious main residence, cottage, stables, dam, and landscaped gardens. For sale by Josh Thomas of Ray White Prestige Gold Coast.

South Australia (SA)

Politics

Land tax bill will have a negative effect on residential market: REISA

The Real Estate Institute of South Australia has criticised the state government's draft Land Tax Amendment Bill released earlier this month, saying it will likely have a negative impact on the residential housing market.

International

People

Belle Property joins global platform

Belle Property has announced its exclusive membership to the invite-only global sales network, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (LeadingRE)® and Luxury Portfolio (LPI).

National

The Economy

Launch of Macquarie survey to find direction of Australian real estate industry

The survey’s purpose is to uncover emerging challenges and opportunities in the real estate industry

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

Featured Property

Designer beach house overlooking the Coral Sea

A geometric gem, this family friendly haven offers a ‘toes-in-the-white-sand’ lifestyle and resort-style living. For sale by Rebekah Offermann of Tom Offermann Real Estate Noosa Heads.

People

Metricon makes it four in a row on Housing 100 list

Metricon Homes was revealed as the nation’s number one residential builder at the launch of the Housing Industry Association's Housing 100 Report in Melbourne this morning.

Western Australia (WA)

People

'I love my job': Realmark Coastal Director reflects on 20-year career following REIWA win

Realmark Coastal Managing Director Sean Hughes has added another accolade to an already decorated career, leading his team to win Large Agency of the Year at the REIWA Awards for Excellence held last week.

South Australia (SA)

The Economy

South Australia Sotheby's defies the market with record-breaking results

A series of landmark sales has South Australia Sotheby's riding high in the state's residential market.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Innovative Rozelle executive sanctuary

A modest façade hides a magnificent modern home in Sydney’s inner west with rapid access to the CBD. For sale by Rebecca Fearon and Karl Howard of Ray White Balmain.

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News Roundup

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/riverfront-residents-kick-up-storm-over-lost-brisbane-views/news-story/d24ebef345f5f5898cdd2a1c68e9bb80

Riverfront residents kick up storm over lost Brisbane views

Residents of Brisbane’s most expensive riverfront apartments have accused Mirvac of duping them out of multi-million-dollar city views.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/why-blackstone-likes-its-6-billion-australian-portfolio-20160912-grecgr#ixzz4KHc25Cpw

Why Blackstone likes its $6 billion Australian portfolio

Global real estate giant Blackstone is keen to boost its $6 billion of Australian assets, even as it sells down the opportunistic buys of several years ago. Since arriving in Australia in 2011, Blackstone has built a portfolio of traditional buy-fix-sell assets, most recently as the Real Estate Investment Trusts sell non-core shopping centres and industrial facilities.

Australian Financial Review

http://theconversation.com/australias-housing-affordability-problem-explained-in-five-historical-steps-64794

Australia’s housing affordability problem explained in five historical steps

There is much debate about which groups of people have played the greatest role in creating the increasingly unaffordable housing markets in Australian cities. Baby boomers and foreign investors are two popular targets.

The Conversation

https://sourceable.net/australia-out-in-front-on-real-estate-sustainability/

Australia Out in Front on Real Estate Sustainability

Companies and investment funds who operate in the corporate real estate sector throughout Australia and New Zealand are leading their international peers in terms of practices designed to promote environmental management, social impact and governance and accountability practices, a new survey states.

Sourceable

http://www.couriermail.com.au/realestate/dday-looms-for-housing-oversupply-across-the-country-led-by-brisbane/news-story/22c7f45c4a07f5f931f6727b41b39892

D-Day looms for housing in Australia

Industry experts BIS Shrapnel analysis released in Brisbane yesterday warned every state except New South Wales would go into oversupply but Queensland would emerge with the worst figures in the country.

Courier Mail

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/sydney-property-market-like-the-energiser-bunny-20160913-grfoc0

Sydney property market 'like the energiser bunny'

In another sign of the strength of the Sydney property market, two thirds of properties listed for auctions on Tuesday sold before the night and the rest were cleared in under an hour.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-09-13/report-says-nsw-lockout-laws-should-be-relaxed/7837044

Lockout laws in NSW should be relaxed, report says

An independent review into NSW's controversial lockout laws has suggested easing the time the lockout takes effect for live entertainment venues and extending opening hours for bottle shops.

ABC

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/vic/how-it-sold-private-auctions-soar-in-thin-market-for-premium-melbourne-homes-20160912-gre34x

Private auctions soar in thin market for premium Melbourne homes

A five-bedroom house at 19 Moorhouse Street, Armadale, Victoria sold at private auction for $7.52m.

The Australian Financial Review