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Modern Magnificence on North River Point

With an ideal northerly aspect to the Brisbane River, this master-built home has luxury appointments that include gymnasium with massage room and sauna, timber-fitted wine cellar, and a serviced pontoon to moor a large vessel. For sale by Hannah Dodds of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty - Brisbane.

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Is construction sector really facing "biggest fall since GFC"?

The nation's construction sector is set to face the biggest crisis since the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), according to economic forecaster BIS Oxford Economics, but some experts are saying this all a load of rubbish.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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All heart at Ray White Special Projects

In an act of generosity, the team at Ray White Commercial QLD and Special Projects have donated $10,000 to the Heart Foundation Queensland to help them continue their vital work.

South Australia (SA)

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Bronte Manuel makes history, wins REISA 2018 Auctioneering Championships four times

Bronte Manuel, an auctioneer with Toop & Toop, has won the Real Estate Institute of South Australia (REISA) Auctioneering Championships for the fourth time in a row.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne Fitzroy

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Iconic MacRobertson apartment: authentic industrial detail with CBD views

This unique apartment offers luxurious city-edge living, minutes from Brunswick and Smith Street cafes. For sale by Arch Staver and David Sanguinedo of Nelson Alexander Fitzroy.

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Tightened lending restrictions continue to impact clearance rates

While auction clearance volumes have improved on last week, tightened lending restrictions from the banks are continuing to impact clearance rates.

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Welcome to Double View on Pererenan Beach, Bali

With lots of development planned in Pererenan over the coming years, Double View offers you an opportunity to invest.

South Australia (SA)Victoria (Vic.)

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Knight Frank announces new Head of Sales for Victoria and South Australia

Knight Frank Australia have announced a senior management restructure in accordance with the firm’s global Capital Markets strategy.

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‘Barefoot’ coastal living in Byron Bay architect designed home

Centrally located, this luxe beach house includes 5 bedrooms with ensuites, high ceilings, and a fully contained studio with separate entrance. For sale by Brad Cranfield of Byron Bay Property Sales and Helen Huntly-Barratt of First National Byron Bay.

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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-02/dempster-architectural-solutions-to-community-alienation/6904668

Six affordable housing lessons the US can teach Australia

Housing expert Dr David Rosen presented ideas about how Australia can tackle housing affordability based on the United States' six decades of policy in the area. He gave a presentation at the Melbourne School of Design in collaboration with the University of Melbourne's Transforming Housing project.

Architecture AU

http://www.ibtimes.com.au/credit-suisse-chinese-interest-australian-property-waning-1480581

Credit Suisse: Chinese interest in Australian property waning

Credit Suisse analysts Damien Boey and Hasan Tevfik revealed in a report that auction clearance rates are falling in Melbourne and Sydney. Both regions have been popular for Chinese purchases, although that seems to be changing in recent days.

International Business Times

http://theconversation.com/is-one-of-the-largest-real-estate-deals-in-american-history-a-requiem-for-middle-class-new-york-49562

Is one of the largest real estate deals in American history a requiem for middle-class New York?

Stuyvesant Town/Peter Cooper Village on Manhattan’s East Side has been bought by Blackstone Group LP and Ivanhoe Cambridge, Inc in a deal worth US$5.3 billion.

The Conversation

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/developers-line-up-for-old-adelaide-hospital-site/story-fn9656lz-1227591408426

Developers line up for old Adelaide hospital site

A clutch of top local and international developers are waiting to be called on to provide detailed plans to transform the $500 million old Royal Adelaide Hospital site.

The Australian

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-02/central-australian-cattle-stations-hot-property/6906010

Central Australian cattle stations hot property as international investor buys two NT stations

The sale of three Central Australian cattle properties signals increased confidence in the Northern Territory cattle industry.

ABC Online

http://www.smh.com.au/business/property/commercial-property-on-track-for-25-billion-in-sales-in-2015-20151103-gkpcnx.html

Commercial property on track for $25 billion in sales in 2015

Investors will pour more than $25 billion into the Australian commercial property market by the end of the year, with the lion's share in office skyscrapers along the eastern seaboard, according to new data from the CBA.

Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.wsj.com/articles/canada-sells-athens-embassy-building-a-rare-deal-in-greek-real-estate-market-1446558573

Canada Sells Athens Embassy Building, a Rare Deal in Greek Real-Estate Market

The government of Canada has sold its former embassy building in Athens, a rare deal in a Greek commercial real-estate market rendered all but dormant this year by the political uncertainty that has gripped the country.

The Wall Street Journal

https://sourceable.net/australian-architects-look-to-capitalise-on-emerging-cities/

Australian Architects Look to Capitalise on Emerging Cities

As the world’s emerging cities continue to grow, the opportunities for Australian architecture practices to expand into international markets cannot be understated.

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