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Latest McGrath report on the Australian property market

Some of the latest trends and issues covering real estate in Australia are covered by The McGrath Report 2020.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

‘Ripley’: Southern Highlands escape

This iconic property in the village of Burradoo includes a large main residence and stylish barn with self-contained cottage. For sale by Deborah Cullen and Richard Sholl of Knight Frank Sydney.

National

The Economy

Should you go entry-level or upskill in real estate?

As of this week, there are 1203 jobs advertised on a popular job board for real estate, which is projected to grow by 7.3 per cent in the next five years.

National

A new way of doing business for Property Managers

A unique business model for property managers to help with work-life balance could be what the doctor ordered.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

Featured Property

Sydney’s “most desirable home”

World-class boating facilities and uninterrupted harbour views are just the start of the magnificence of this absolute waterfront home. For sale by Ken Jacobs and Darren Curtis of Ken Jacobs Christies International Double Bay.

Design

'John has always had a deep connection with residential architecture': Getting to know the John Wardle Architects residential team

The residential team of John Wardle Architects provides an insight into how its work has evolved in the time the firm has been operating.

International

Design

Luxurious and historic Bel-Air hotel on the market for measly US$225 Million

The Conrad Hilton estate - Casa Encantada - has come on the market for the first time in decades.

Queensland (Qld)Sunshine Coast

Construction

Sod turn on latest in luxury living on Sunshine Coast

Curve Birtinya is the latest $37 million project to be built by Cube Developments on the Sunshine Coast and the properties are being snapped up fast.

National

The Economy

Villa World has new AVID owner

AVID Property Group is set to acquire ASX-listed residential developer Villa World Limited in a $410 million deal.

Queensland (Qld)

Featured Property

‘Pebble Beach’: world-class island living

Enjoy your very own island getaway with this private Hamilton Island retreat. For sale by Liam Kearney of Hamilton Island Real Estate.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/melbourne-highrise-units-top-negative-equity-risk-moodys-20161013-gs1i9d

Melbourne high-rise units top negative equity risk: Moody's

Moody's figures (based on analysis of mortgage backed securities) show buyers of inner city high-rise apartments in Melbourne have created just 7.6% in "additional equity" since taking out a mortgage, compared with 19.7% of equity created in inner Sydney apartments and 10% in Brisbane.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.couriermail.com.au/realestate/news/brisbane-qld/housing-demand-hits-alltime-high-led-by-record-levels-down-south/news-story/253287b8773270d918d5f5a6bfe3f09a

Housing demand hits all-time high led by record levels down south

Housing demand has hit all-time high across the country driven by record levels in New South Wales and Victoria, a new index has found.

The Courier Mail

http://thepeakmagazine.com.sg/2016/10/exclusive-singapores-real-estate-tycoon-dr-stanley-quek-rejuvenates-sydneys-infamous-kensington-street/

Singapore's real-estate tycoon Dr Stanley Quek rejuvenates Sydney's infamous Kensington Street

Dr Stanley Quek, the man behind the revival of Sydney’s Chippendale neighbourhood and Kensington Street, brings a slice of Singapore to Australia’s dining scene.

The Peak Magazine

http://architectureau.com/articles/comedian-tim-ross-to-present-two-part-series-on-australian-architecture/

Australian architecture comes to small screen

A two-part series on Australian architecture presented by broadcaster and comedian Tim Ross will air on the ABC early November.

Architecture AU

http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/when-should-landlords-be-allowed-to-evict-tenants-20160928-grqxlh.html

When should landlords be allowed to evict tenants?

On what basis should a landlord or a real estate agent be allowed to evict a tenant?

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-10-12/millers-point-sirius-residents-last-days/7919636

Last days at Millers Point

Florence, Cherie and Barney are some of the few residents left after the NSW Government sold off public housing in Sydney's Miller's Point.

The ABC

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/state-politics/states-stamp-duty-hike-taxes-foreign-buyer-enthusiasm/news-story/c07c66243a118fa218103f7e66906c68

State’s stamp duty hike taxes foreign buyer enthusiasm

The former head of the Queensland government’s international trade arm has slammed the government for imposing a foreign-investor tax he says has “switched off” overseas property buyers.

The Australian

http://asia.nikkei.com/Viewpoints/Viewpoints/Anthony-Couse-Mining-boom-has-faded-but-Australian-property-still-glitters

Mining boom has faded, but Australian property still glitters

Australia remains attractive to offshore capital sources despite the transition of the mining sector from investment to production, says Anthony Couse, Asia Pacific CEO at JLL.

Nikkei Asian Review