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Victoria's best building designs revealed at awards

The 23rd Building Designers Association of Victoria (BDAV) Building Design Award winners have been announced at the National Gallery of Victoria.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane Gold Coast

People

Get to know Joseph Lordi, senior sales executive at Queensland Sotheby's International Realty

Joseph Lordi of Queensland Sotheby's International Realty has a plethora of advice for young people starting in the real estate industry.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Parkside Ashgrove home perfect for families

This modern Hamptons-inspired home features a drinks bar, wine cellar, yoga room and plenty of 1930s character. For sale by Tyson Clarke of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty - Brisbane Ascot.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

Is the $50 billion Melbourne suburban rail loop the answer for congestion and housing?

The Victorian government has announced plans for a $50 billion suburban rail loop linking every suburban train line in Melbourne, but not everyone is convinced the money is being spent in the right place.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

The Economy

Brisbane property market coming alive

Malcolm Gunning of the REIA, Hamish Bowman from Ray White New Farm, and Ivo Kornel of Belle Property New Farm discuss the property market in Brisbane and what is going to auction in the coming weeks.

National

People

Get to know Shaun Lockyer of Shaun Lockyer Architects

Shaun Lockyer has almost 20 years of experience in architecture in Australia and overseas.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Exclusive Hunters Hill residence with sublime water views

This Sydney home, boasting views over the Lane Cove River and Burns Bay, raises the standard of executive family living and all-season entertaining. For sale by Tracey Dixon and Brent Courtney of McGrath Hunters Hill.

Tasmania (Tas.)Hobart

The Economy

Is the heat going out of the Hobart housing market?

While Hobart has been the best performing Australian capital city in terms of capital growth, there are signs the steam is beginning to go out of the housing market.

National

People

Get to know Scott Hutchinson, chairman of Hutchinson Builders

Hutchinson Builders is currently constructing the Howard Smith Wharves in Brisbane, and chairman Scott Hutchinson discusses the history of the company.

National

People

What you wish you knew before entering into a real estate career

Lynne Page of Knight Frank Hobart and Sharon Bennie of Specialist Property Recruitment discuss what people should know before starting a real estate career.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/asic-gets-tough-on-unlawful-property-spruikers-20151126-gl8fuf

ASIC gets tough on unlawful property spruikers

ASIC will step up its crackdown on unlawful advisers flogging property, after nailing a national real estate company that encouraged more than 860 investors to buy investment property through self-managed super funds.

Australian Financial Review

http://www.smh.com.au/business/carbon-economy/surging-power-prices-to-push-households-off-the-grid-20151202-gle4qa.html

Surging power prices to push households off the grid

The sustained rise in power bills over the past several years has prompted a surge in the number of households who want to 'do-it-yourself' by unplugging from the power grid.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.smh.com.au/business/property/price-cuts-herald-end-of-sydney-home-boom-as-foreigners-retreat-20151201-gld0vx.html

Price cuts herald end of Sydney home boom as foreigners retreat

Chris Carr, a real estate agent in Sydney's northwestern suburbs, has had to convince sellers to drop prices on at least six homes in the past two months to complete transactions.

Sydney Morning Herald

https://sourceable.net/how-density-makes-people-fitter/

How density makes people fitter

As Australian cities become denser, it is comforting to learn that the Heart Foundation promotes density as the key to fitness for Australians.

Sourcable

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/new-home-sales-slide-again-says-housing-industry-association/story-fn9656lz-1227632347278

New home sales slide again

The Housing Industry Association says sales volumes of new homes are 'holding up relatively well', despite dipping in October for a second-straight month.

The Australian

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/housing-rents-record-slowest-annual-growth-on-record/story-fn9656lz-1227632679819

Housing rents record slowest annual growth on record

Housing rents have notched up their slowest annual growth on record, but the new benchmark looks set to be lowered again before long.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/property-experts-dismiss-the-housing-market-is-on-a-decline-20151201-glcinr

Property experts dismiss the housing market is on a decline

Property experts were unperturbed by the fall in dwelling values in Sydney and Melbourne in November, dismissing the idea the property market is on a steady decline.

Australian Financial Review

http://www.smh.com.au/business/property/villawood-makes-a-difference-with-childcare-centres-20151130-glc3bv.html

Villawood makes a difference with childcare centres

Melbourne's largest private house and land developer, Villawood, will include childcare centres in the eight new estates it plans to launch next year.

The Sydney Morning Herald