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Perfect place to retire on the water sold: REAL Specialists

A second time on the market sees this Banora Point home which has been sold at auction through REAL Specialists agent Gary Evenden.

New South Wales (NSW)

The Economy

2020 will see a number of legislative changes in the real estate industry

Sweeping changes are coming for NSW landlords, tenants and real estate agents in 2020, according to REINSW.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Design

Brisbane's infrastructure plans for 2020

The latest news on the infrastructure updates in Brisbane City including the airport's new runway, Queen's Wharf and the Cross River Tunnel

Queensland (Qld)

Featured Property

Find ‘Utopia’ on Hamilton Island

The ultimate in relaxation and tranquillity, or a fantastic luxury holiday letting opportunity. For sale by Liam Kearney of Hamilton Island Real Estate.

Western Australia (WA)Perth

Featured Property

Lake Como style by the river in Applecross, WA

This signature Swan River mansion is "reminiscent of a bygone era of grandeur". For sale by Meryl Carter of Western Australia Sotheby’s International Realty.

National

The Economy

The Winter Property Report

The Agency's Winter Property Report gives details on what has been happening in the property market for 2020.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Luxury heritage estate and acreage: ‘Baroona’

One of the finest pastoral homesteads in Australia remains beautifully intact after almost two centuries. For sale by Deborah Cullen of Knight Frank Sydney.

Queensland (Qld)

Featured Property

Go off-grid with this smart luxury rainforest penthouse in Mt Somerset

Close to everything, yet completely private and serene, this environmentally positive property is for sale by Barbara Wolveridge of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty - Port Douglas.

New South Wales (NSW)

The Economy

New offices in Mollymook and Ulladulla for McGrath

Coastal markets in NSW will benefit from two new McGrath offices McGrath Mollymook and McGrath Ulladulla led by Andrea and Rodney Tucker.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Construction

Milestone reached for $2.1 billion Brisbane Eagle St Pier development

Dexus and the Queensland Government have signed a facilitation agreement on a proposed $2.1 billion Waterfront Brisbane concept masterplan at Eagle St Pier.

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News Roundup

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/property-lenders-hike-rates-by-60-basis-points-20161122-gsvco9

Property lenders hike rates by 60 basis points

Lenders are raising the cost of buying property by up to 60 basis points reflecting the "Trump effect", growing expectations central bankers will end the era of record low rates.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.smh.com.au/interactive/2016/sydney2026/chapter3.html

The new airport

More than a year after being handed a deadline to leave, about 20 leaseholders on the land designated for the airport are refusing to move.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.smh.com.au/business/property/john-mcgrath-shares-property-pain-20161123-gsvy36.html

John McGrath shares property 'pain'

John McGrath has vowed to stick with listed company bearing his name, telling investors he "shares the pain" of the struggling agent's performance.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.domain.com.au/news/sydney-property-owners-subdividing-blocks-and-selling-vacant-sites-to-take-advantage-of-property-market-20161121-gsujx8/

Sydney property owners subdividing blocks, selling vacant sites

A tennis court and pool in Sydney’s northern beaches is on the market with a price guide of $4 million, as owners look to make the most of the hot property market.

Domain

http://www.afr.com/news/melbourne-must-limit-sprawl-to-protect-farm-land-20161123-gsvnkw

Melbourne must limit sprawl to protect farm land

Melbourne and its surrounds can continue to provide food for a population of 7-8 million only if Melburnians accept a hard urban boundary and higher population density, report says.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.smh.com.au/interactive/2016/sydney2026/chapter5.html

Our green spaces

A “green grid” is proposed for Sydney, and will include converting golf courses into public parks, and retro-fitting cooling systems.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/housing-developer-plans-will-just-drive-up-prices/news-story/00e7b67389634d4d3bc39195ba6d9574

Housing developer plans ‘will just drive up prices’

Plans to demand developers hand over up to 10% of new units for affordable housing will make housing more expensive.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/business/banking-and-finance/financial-services/credit-rating-agency-questions-the-rise-of-lending-algorithms-20161122-gsuwjy

Credit rating agency questions the rise of lending algorithms

Rating agency experts doubt the ability of computers to fully assess credit risk.