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Historically significant Fyansford property

This character-filled residence offers a blank canvas of potential close to Geelong CBD. For sale by Peter Fort and Dale Whitford of Whitford.

National

The Economy

Capital city auction volumes down as Melbourne goes to the races

Auction volumes in the capital cities were down by 41. 5 per cent over the week due to Melbourne's Spring Racing Carnival.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Design

Solar packaged townhomes will fight rising energy costs

Woodlea launches smart solar packaged townhomes empowering residents to save money on electricity.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

The Economy

First office in Queensland for Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate has opened its first office in Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

Featured Property

Fresh sophistication in picturesque riverside pocket

This iconic Mosman Park home incorporates multiple living zones, 5 bedrooms, undercroft garaging, 2 studies, gym, home theatre, alfresco entertaining, courtyards and pool. For sale by Richard Young and Michael Harries of Caporn Young.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

Featured Property

‘Hayven’: grand Noosa estate of extraordinary scale

This spectacular Noosa home is expected to be one of Queensland’s most significant sales for 2019. For sale by Adrian Reed and Darren Neal of Reed & Co. Estate Agents and Paul Arthur of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty.

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People

Celebration of 2019 Australian Urban Design winners

The top projects in the 2019 Australian Urban Design Awards have been revealed.

National

The Economy

5 Tips To Present The Most Attractive Offer

The easiest way to make sure your offer on that house is noticed

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

The Economy

Melbourne housing market recovering but apartments lagging

Consecutive dwelling value gains boosted by improving access to housing finance are all positive signs for Melbourne real estate although the apartment market has a struggle ahead, says Sam Tamblyn Urban Property Australia.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

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Hawthorne indoor/outdoor haven

Tailored for families, this architectural residence delivers sophisticated, open spaces and grandiose living areas. For sale by Paula Pearce and Mikaela Crone of Place Bulimba.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/meet-the-young-rich-lister-building-an-entire-suburb-20161019-gs6f80

Meet the Young Rich lister building an entire suburb

Andrew Welsh was preparing for a career in business even during his 162-game stint for AFL club Essendon.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.domain.com.au/news/shopping-centre-redevelopments-are-putting-suburbs-back-on-the-map-20161025-gsa64f/

Shopping centre redevelopments are putting suburbs back on the map

Impressive house price growth in Glen Waverley, Doncaster and Chadstone was fuelled by major shopping centre renovations.

Domain

http://www.domain.com.au/news/solutions-beyond-supply-to-the-housing-affordability-problem-20161024-gs9r79/

Solutions beyond supply to the housing affordability problem

Domain asks an expert panel to analyse the Treasurer's comments about housing affordability, and suggest ways to ease the problem.

Domain

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/companies/mirvac-still-touting-a-very-strong-year-despite-settlement-delays/news-story/835452cd50c48beceb9ab624239ecc07

Mirvac touting 'strong year’ despite settlement delays

Mirvac reaffirmed guidance for the full year despite 'mixed' conditions in the residential market, as foreign buyers delay settlement and Perth is hit by the mining downturn.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/news/world/china-releases-extra-housing-data-to-confirm-slowdown-20161024-gs9qlb

China releases extra housing data to confirm slowdown

China has released house price data two weeks early to convince investors it has house prices under control.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/apra-demands-more-details-on-mortgage-borrower-income-20161024-gs9efl

APRA demands more details on mortgage borrower income

APRA wants residential mortgage lenders to extract more detailed information on borrowers and toughen the requirements for interest only loans.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-10-21/real-estate-warning-more-cranes-in-australia-than-us/7954108

Apartment glut warning

There are more cranes servicing high-rise apartment construction on the east coast of Australian than in major cities in North America.

The ABC

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/triguboff-unveils-major-sufers-paradise-buy/news-story/8ea6107975ece889070c56b8d4fe437c

Triguboff unveils major Surfers Paradise buy

Sydney apartment tsar Harry Triguboff has unveiled the purchase of a major site in Surfers Paradise, in the face of warnings about an oversupply of units in capital cities.

The Australian