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‘Maison en Beton’: Single level Sunshine Coast escape with panoramic views

Set on a parcel of private bushland, this low maintenance, modern concrete home is only eight minutes from Coolum Beach. For sale by Imika Neylan and Dan Neylan of Dowling & Neylan Real Estate.

National

The Economy

First week of Spring auctions

The first weekend of spring saw a total of 1,752 capital city auctions, a decrease on last week’s 1,915 auctions held and lower than over the same week last year when 2,074 homes went to auction.

Victoria (Vic.)

Design

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.

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News Roundup

http://www.smh.com.au/business/property/mirvac-could-spin-off-resi-to-create-125b-jv-20151201-glccxd.html

Mirvac could spin off residential to create $1.25b joint venture: analysis

Mirvac could unlock significant value for shareholders if it sold down at least half of its residential business into a new special-purpose vehicle and also undertook a share buy back, according to brokers.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/firb-fees-fail-to-deter-chinese-property-buyers-20151201-glcyhn

FIRB fees fail to deter Chinese property buyers

Higher federal government fees and tougher penalties for breaches of foreign investment rules that started December 1 have not deterred foreign investors in the property market.

Australian Financial Review

http://architectureau.com/articles/breeze-block-house/#img=6

California dreamin': breeze block house

An all-white extension by Architect Prineas brings mid-century Californian style to Sydney.

ArchitectureAU

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/new-apartment-approvals-jump-10pc-october-20151130-glbvme

New apartment approvals jump 10% in October

Apartment approvals jumped to a new 12-month record, as the figure for standalone houses fell for a second month.

Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/property-council-of-australia-welcomes-foreign-investment-changes/story-fn9656lz-1227630227748

Property Council of Australia welcomes foreign investment changes

The federal government's foreign investment framework came into force yesterday, bringing heightened compliance measures, bigger penalties for noncompliance, and new fees for commercial and residential property purchases.

The Australian

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/northern-beaches/baristas-trained-longer-than-real-estate-agents-complains-new-industry-president/story-fngr8hax-1227629795725

'Baristas trained longer than real estate agents' complains new industry president

The new state president of the Real Estate Institute is calling for better real-estate agent eduction.

Daily Telegraph

http://www.domain.com.au/news/hollywood-legend-lauren-bacalls-apartment-in-iconic-manhattan-building-sells-for-28-million/

Lauren Bacall's apartment in iconic Manhattan building sells for $28m

Hollywood legend Lauren Bacall has sold her former home in Manhattan's iconic The Dakota.

Domain

http://architectureau.com/articles/grey-but-rosy-what-the-longevity-revolution-means-for-design/

Grey but rosy: what the longevity revolution means for design

In the past century, life expectancy has almost doubled in Australia. This has big implications for design.