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Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

The Economy

What can you buy for $1 million in Brisbane?

The Sunshine State has some of the most prestigious property - here's what $1 million will buy you in Brisbane.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

"Lynford": 1928 Tudor Home on approx. 1,503sqm

One of the best examples of a Tudor revival home in Brisbane, this heritage-listed home is for sale by Dwight Ferguson of Ray White Ascot.

National New South Wales (NSW)Queensland (Qld)Victoria (Vic.)

The Economy

Auction activity continues to rise following seasonal downturn

All but one of Australia's markets experienced an improvement in auction volumes from last week, according to CoreLogic.

National

The Economy

Falling house prices close inequality gap, says report

Despite falls in residential property and share markets, the inequality gap between the financial comfort of homeowners and renters has begun to close for the first time in years, and most households are feeling better about their finances.

National

People

How to answer the awkward salary question

Resolver Recruitment's Virginia Brookes says this is how to answer the dreaded "so what are your salary expectations"? question.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Stunning South Yarra warehouse with rooftop terrace

Designed by NMBW Architecture Studio, this award-winning conversion enjoys spectacular Melbourne skyline views. For sale by Michael Ebeling and Holly Gillham of RT Edgar Toorak.

South Australia (SA)Adelaide

The Economy

Adelaide median value soars to record highs, defying downturn

The median value of Adelaide properties has soared to a record high, defying declining markets across Australia’s capital cities.

Queensland (Qld)

The Economy

Substantial Mitchelton site offered to the market

Expressions of interest are being sought for a development site in the rapidly growing suburb of Mitchelton, at 3-5 McConaghy Street and 66-74 Osborne Road, through Ray White Special Projects Queensland.

National

The Economy

Could falling land prices be the boon the build-to-rent sector needs?

Falling residential land prices are presenting an opportunity for build-to-rent to find its place in the sun.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

Featured Property

Sunshine Beach haven offers epitome of Noosa living

Designed by Chris Clout, this elegant beachside home takes in breathtaking ocean views, just 100m from Noosa National Park. For sale by David Conolly of Century 21 Conolly Hay Group Noosa Heads.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/commercial/leasing/childcare-with-chef-yoga-and-barista-comes-to-a-cbd-tower-near-you-20160322-gno662

Childcare, with chef, yoga and barista, comes to a CBD tower near you

The sound of little feet will soon be mingling with the more intense tread of bankers as new childcare centres prepare to open at premium towers in Sydney and Melbourne.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/commonwealth-bank-rules-out-house-hunting-downturn/news-story/d3103ebba1b406893ee995cd725feaf7

Commonwealth Bank rules out house hunting downturn

Commonwealth Bank is counting on home buying to continue strongly throughout the year even as research reveals buyers’ expectations of price have run ahead of the market.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/chinese-buyers-pace-vancouver-home-sales-20160323-gnpxvq

Chinese buyers pace Vancouver home sales

Buyers from China comprised about one-third of purchases of Vancouver's hot housing market in 2015, according to "back of the envelope calculations" by National Bank of Canada.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.cnbc.com/2016/03/16/iranians-to-splash-up-to-8b-on-overseas-property-study.html

Iranians to splash up to $8B on overseas property: Study

Wealthy Iranians, companies and state-backed buyers will spend up to £6 billion ($8.5 billion) on overseas real estate over the next five-to-10 years following the lifting of international sanctions, a report said on Wednesday.

CNBC

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/australian-pastoral-group-selling-rural-property-gems-including-deltroit-station-20160323-gnpdzc

Australian Pastoral Group selling rural property gems including Deltroit Station

The Australian Pastoral Group, run by former Macquarie Group agricultural boss Alan hayes is selling its three main rural properties worth more than $70 million as it seeks to cash in on heightened transaction activity in the sector.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/news/economy/rba-governor-glenn-stevens-cheers-cooling-sydney-property-market-20160322-gnofdj

RBA governor Glenn Stevens cheers cooling Sydney property market

Reserve Bank of Australia governor Glenn Stevens has cheered signs that house price growth in Sydney and Melbourne have cooled thanks to a "timely" regulatory crackdown on lending standards.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.domain.com.au/news/sunset-clawback-developer-ash-samadi-goes-into-liquidation-20160322-gnoefi/

‘Sunset clawback’ developer Ash Samadi goes into liquidation

A multi-million-dollar property developer who made up to 50% more on off-the-plan apartment sales by cancelling contracts and reselling the units, has gone into liquidation days before he was due to face his original purchasers in court.

Domain

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/john-mcgrath-spends-430000-in-share-buy-back-20160321-gnnya6

John McGrath spends $430,000 buying discounted McGrath stock

McGrath Estate Agents founder and chief executive John McGrath has spent $430,000 buying shares in the listed real estate group, whose stock has taken a hammering since floating in December.

The Australian Financial Review