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Brighter future for home lending in 2020 predicted

The volume of loans relating to new homes has reached its highest level since August of last year, according to Master Builders Australia.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

The Economy

Next step for realisation of Brisbane Live precinct

The Queensland government is looking for the best concepts to design and build a large arena.

Queensland (Qld)Victoria (Vic.)

The Economy

Tenancy disputes to escalate over rent reforms: REBAA

The Real Estate Buyers Agents Association (REBAA) has called out the new rent reforms in Queensland and Victoria, saying there were too many 'shades of grey'.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

Featured Property

Brand new Hamptons-style McCarthy home

This beautiful two-level home offers a convenient, high end family lifestyle with multiple living areas. For sale by Alex Surti and Malcolm Li of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty Gold Coast.

Queensland (Qld)

Featured Property

Hayman Estates ultimate sophisticated luxury retreat

“This is your Zen-like, dream holiday island retreat.” For sale by Carol Carter of Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty - Gold Coast.

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Blue Mountains landmark Victorian Manor: 'Bunda House’

For sale by Darren Curtis of Ken Jacobs Christies International Double Bay, who told WILLIAMS MEDIA “The Bunda House is quite unlike anything else I have seen, ever.”

National

The Economy

Slow down in auctions as Christmas draws near

The final week of auction reporting for the year by CoreLogic sees the clearance rate drop below 70 per cent.

International

The Economy

Beverley Hillbillies mansion sold for $150 million

The sale of Chartwell Mansion to Newscorp's Lachlan Murdoch is a real estate record and includes manicured gardens, fountains, a tennis court and a 75-foot 'ce-ment pond'.

National

People

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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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.