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REIA re-elects President for second term

Adrian Kelly has been re-elected for a second term as president of the Real Estate Institute of Australia.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

One Macquarie riverfront perfection

“A great Christmas present for a lucky buyer?” For sale by Hamish Bowman of Ray White New Farm.

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Beyond Blue and HIA continue mental health push

A partnership between Beyond Blue and HIA are working to support the mental health of those working in the residential building industry.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

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Sunshine Coast rainforest oasis

This statement home offers private and secluded coastal living on over 4,000sqm. For sale by Jason Mills of Ray White Maroochydore.

Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

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Broadbeach Waters resort-style tropical opulence

Offering waterfront Gold Coast luxe on an unprecedented scale, this family entertainer is for sale via Michael Kollosche of Kollosche.

National

The Economy

Market wrap and updated regional report

CoreLogic has released the weekend's auction results as well as the quarterly regional report across Australia.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Four-storey Balmoral Hill residence sets a price record with $3.5m sale

Sold by Tony O’Doherty and Luke Batchelor of Belle Property Bulimba, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA, “There is frustration as we have so many buyers for that market and not enough stock.”

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Get to know Pauline Hurren, registered Architect for 63 years

"A letter sent to me upon my graduation from the Institute of Engineers, with weak congratulations, contained the advice that it would be prudent not to become a member of the Institute as female toilets were not available."

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Wishing our readers a Merry Christmas as we review 2019

Read the stories that were important to you in the real estate industry for 2019, on The Real Estate Conversation.

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World-famous wonders of New Zealand wilderness surround Wyuna Preserve lots for sale

The internationally-renowned natural beauty of New Zealand's South Island combines with many of the conveniences of modern life at the Wyuna Preserve Gated Community, the lots of which are among the last locations on the shores of Lake Wakatipu that will ever become available for sale.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/victorian-planning-minister-richard-wynne-sets-cbd-rules-for-melbourne-20161121-gsu9ct

Vic planning minister sets CBD rules for Melbourne

Developers will be allowed to build taller apartment towers in Melbourne's CBD as long as they provide office space, as the council seeks to maintain commercial core.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.domain.com.au/news/could-apartment-living-be-the-key-to-happiness-20161121-gstp6t/

Could apartment living be the key to happiness?

The Danish are some of the happiest people in the world, though apartment living is the norm in Copenhagen.

Domain

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/meriton-boss-harry-triguboff-ups-lending-as-banks-crack-down/news-story/b03b4cabb73c60de5d9134e30762912b

Meriton boss Harry Triguboff ups lending as banks crack down

Harry Triguboff has almost doubled the amount he is lending to apartment buyers as local banks tighten rules and following China’s crackdown on money leaving the country.

The Australian

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/industrial-relations/cfmeus-100bn-trail-of-disruption-analysis/news-story/278428e0c6781e518fc80c0265ec8fa7?utm_source=The%20Australian&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=editorial

CFMEU’s $100bn trail of disruption: analysis

More than $100 bn worth of projects have been disrupted by construction union "lawlessness", says analysis released by the government to persuade the Senate to pass the ABCC bill.

The Australian

https://theconversation.com/reinventing-density-overcoming-the-suburban-setback-66411

Overcoming the suburban setback

Why are houses set back from the street, and could this space be better used?

The Conversation

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/developers-want-tax-breaks-to-make-sydney-housing-affordable-20161121-gsu2bw

Developers want tax breaks to make Sydney housing affordable

Developers are calling for the Greater Sydney Commission to offset affordable rental housing target with greater density or tax breaks.

The Australian Financial Review

https://www.commercialrealestate.com.au/news/abc-tv-studios-set-to-fetch-at-least-25-million-old-fire-station-included/

ABC TV studios set to fetch ‘at least $25 million’

The national broadcaster’s Selwyn Street production site in Elsternwick, Melbourne, is up for sale – historic fire station included.