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Get to know Shane Hicks of Place Bulimba

Shane Hicks of Place Bulimba started in real estate after a "midlife correction" and 25 year career in retail management.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Exclusive Coopers Shoot home with glorious outlook

This single level residence, in an idyllic hinterland setting, takes in panoramic mountain, ocean and coastline views, just five minutes from Byron Bay. For sale by Ruth Gotterson of McGrath Byron Bay.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

The Economy

Gold Coast apartment market "shedding ‘boom and bust’ reputation"

Chris Litfin of Knight Frank and James Drake of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty discuss the market on the Gold Coast for apartments, and luxury duplex and detached homes.

National

Design

Small home alterations for big price returns

Interior designer Greg Natale and Troy Dowker of Ray White give advice on home presentation for those looking to sell their homes.

National

People

How to re-enter the workforce after time away

Tips and advice for people looking to re-enter the real estate industry after taking time off, from Virginia Brookes, director of Resolver Recruitment.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Entire art deco block on the market in Sydney’s Paddington

This exclusive address, featuring three strata apartments, has been completely refurbished for private, city living. For sale by Andrew Cary of Ray White Paddington.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

The Economy

REIWA: Act quickly to ensure you don’t miss out

Hayden Groves, President of the REIWA and Tim Caporn of Caporn Young Estate Agents discuss the current market, following the REIWA's announcement that sales above $1 million account for 11 per cent of house sales in the Perth Metro region.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Construction

One of last remaining development pockets 15km from Brisbane CBD on the market

Ray White Special Projects Qld have just launched to the market a 2.03ha infill development site in Taigum.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

Get to know Matt Lancashire, principal of Ray White New Farm

Matt Lancashire, principal of Ray White New Farm is a leader in the industry having broken the Brisbane home price record at $18.48 million in 2017.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Balaam: a rare mix of urban retreat, riverside lifestyle and escape

This celebrated Hamilton home is a luxurious family sanctuary pushing the boundaries of contemporary architecture. For sale by Matt Lancashire of Ray White New Farm.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/australian-agricultural-land-sales-slip-to-145b-over-winter-20151126-gl8yyi

Agricultural land sales slip to $14.5b over winter

Sales of agricultural land across Australia in the year to August reached $14.5 billion, slightly down on the previous month because of the traditional winter slowdown.

Australian Financial Review

http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/strata-laws-rushed-without-research-says-nsw-opposition-20151129-glaojh.html

Strata laws rushed without research, says NSW opposition

New strata laws contained gaping holes and were rushed through NSW Parliament before a major research report was published, the state opposition says.

Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/house-prices-are-cooling-not-crashing--but-may-force-rba-cut-citi-says-20151126-gl8pdg

House prices are cooling not crashing

The housing market isn't crashing, but it could force the RBA to cut interest rates again, Citi economists say.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/29/realestate/our-year-of-living-airbnb.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&_r=0

One year of living Airbnb

Alistair Cook once described New York as 'the biggest collection of villages in the world,' and I dreamed of living in them all.

The New York Times

http://www.afr.com/business/banking-and-finance/financial-services/equity-from-family-home-could-fund-aged-care-20151125-gl8855

Equity from home could fund aged care

Superannuation funds have been called upon to do more to help their members be better prepared to deal with rising health and aged care costs.

Australian Financial Review

https://sourceable.net/what-makes-for-good-walkable-places/#

What makes for good walkable cities?

The walkability of many cities in the developed world has long been underwhelming, but that's changing thanks to a resurgence in the popularity of urban living.

Sourcable

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/opinion/australian-house-design-evolved-for-climate-and-prestige/story-e6frg9jx-1227622952034?sv=a6bfcbfa564bb91fea282402e446e028

Australian house design evolved for climate and prestige

Australian homes were once inspired by English design, but today have a more Mediterranean feel.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/the-blocks-dean-and-shay-sell-penthouse-for-23m-20151125-gl7jtw

The Block's Dean and Shay sell penthouse for $2.3m

The Block auctions have knocked Melbourne apartment prices out of the ball park.

Australian Financial Review