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Fastest rate of capital gain in Gold Coast hinterland

Antonia Mercorella of the Real Estate Institute of Queensland, Paul Arthur of Queensland Sotheby's International Realty, Petra Szydlowski of Belle property Robina, and Tim Lawless of CoreLogic discuss the Gold Coast hinterland property market.

South Australia (SA)Adelaide

People

Get to know Grant Giordano, senior sales associate at South Australia Sotheby’s International Realty

Grant Giordano of South Australia Sotheby’s International Realty told WILLIAMS MEDIA it is important for newcomers in the industry not to forget to align their interests with those they represent.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Moonee Ponds designer Queen Anne Gothic Revival: Glenlee

Featuring Paul Bangay gardens and bespoke interiors, this recently refurbished home offers hotel inspired luxury for executive living. For sale by Charles Bongiovanni and Alex Puglia of Alexkarbon North Melbourne.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney Queensland (Qld)Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

Australia ranked third in top property sales: Ken Jacobs, Christie’s

Ken Jacobs of Christie’s International Real Estate discusses the Sydney property market, expansion into Melbourne and Queensland, and his appointment to sell one of Australia's most iconic homes.

Northern Territory (NT)Darwin

The Economy

With 71 per cent of all Darwin apartments selling for a loss, is now the right time to enter the market?

Quentin Kilian of the Real Estate Institute of Northern Territory and Daniel Harris of Real Estate Central discuss the Darwin property market.

National

People

How to avoid career burnout in real estate

Real estate recruiter, Virginia Brookes of Resolver Recruitment tells us how to avoid professional burnout in real estate.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Aveley: grand Hamptons-inspired mansion on approx. two hectare Dural estate

Equestrian enthusiasts will delight in the property’s recreational facilities, which include state-of-the-art stables, dressage arena, heated pool and championship tennis court. For sale by Darren Curtis and Carys Adams of Ken Jacobs Double Bay.

National

Politics

REINSW pushing for real estate to be formally recognised

The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales and agents discuss plans for the profession becoming formally recognised in Australia.

Queensland (Qld)

Construction

Iconic Fairfax print site in Ormiston for sale

Expressions of interest are being sought for the sale of Fairfax Media’s landmark 5.19ha* property at 58-68 Delancey Street, Ormiston. For sale by Ray White Commercial Bayside.

New South Wales (NSW)

The Economy

Demand for Bathurst increasing

Angus Raine and Michelle Mackay of Raine & Horne discuss real estate in Bathurst and the regions.

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News Roundup

http://www.domain.com.au/news/why-a-strata-law-shakeup-wont-deliver-cheaper-housing-20151125-gl796q/

Why a strata law shake-up won't deliver cheaper housing

Recent changes to strata title legislation in NSW will remove the need for all owners to agree to sell or redevelop their apartment block as a whole.

Domain

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/london-property-loses-lustre-for-chinese-investors/story-fn9656lz-1227622983320

London property loses lustre for Chinese investors

Chinese investors have walked away from about $5.3 billion worth of property deals in London in recent weeks, raising concerns a trend is emerging.

The Australian

http://www.smh.com.au/money/households-gear-up-for-next-phase-of-the-solar-revolution-20151117-gl1caz.html

Households gear up for next phase of the solar revolution

Solar panels are landing on rooftops just as the Hills Hoist invaded backyards. If you're not solar-powered, you're not with it.

Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/scape-looks-to-launch-in-sydney-20151125-gl7y37

Scape looks to launch in Sydney

Student accommodation provider Scape Student Living is the successful tenderer for a prime development site in the Sydney University precinct.

Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/competition-policy-reform-reaches-into-real-estate-20151124-gl6r67

Competition policy reform reaches into real estate

The restrictive and anti-competitive nature of Australia's planning and zoning rules has been recognised by the Turnbull government in its response to Professor Ian Harper's 'Competition Policy Review'.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.businessinsider.com.au/ubs-worldwide-housing-bubble-2015-11

UBS: These 12 massive housing markets are too hot

Many of the most attractive housing markets in the world are vastly overpriced, according to Mark Haefele, global chief investment officer UBS.

Business Insider Australia

https://sourceable.net/australia-building-family-friendly-homes/#

Is Australia building too few family-friendly homes?

In the mid 1980s, single detached houses accounted for more than three in four new dwelling approvals for construction in Australia. Today, four in 10 approvals are for semi-detached or non-detached dwellings.

Sourcable

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/realestate/news/historic-kew-mansion-sold-for-94m-last-year-to-be-demolished/story-fni0ckoo-1227620951142

Historic Kew Mansion sold for $9.4m last year to be demolished

A Melbourne council has granted permission for a historic mansion to be demolished after deeming it 'too altered to be of individual heritage significance'.

The Daily Telegraph