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Contemporary rainforest retreat: 'Bassingbourn' Queensland Hinterland

Host intimate wine and cheese-tasting nights in the one-of-a-kind wine cellar and tasting room. For sale by Craig Porter of LJ Hooker Mooloolaba.

New South Wales (NSW)

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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

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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.

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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.

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News Roundup

http://www.domain.com.au/news/not-just-up-to-the-west-sydneys-east-needs-to-shoulder-more-of-the-density-load-experts-say-20161128-gszksf/

Sydney’s east needs to shoulder more of the density load

Sydney is becoming a tale of two cities, with the western suburbs expected to shoulder most of the growth in housing and population.

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http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/audit-report-reveals-major-failures-in-sydneys-21-billion-light-rail-project-20161129-gt0imv.html

Audit report reveals public misled on Sydney's light rail cost blowout

Two of the NSW government's senior ministers are under pressure about the reasons for the $549m blowout in the cost of Sydney's inner-city light rail project.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.domain.com.au/news/australias-strangest-trophy-home-alkira-sells-in-secret-preauction-deal-20161130-gt0kha/

Australia’s strangest trophy home, Alkira, sells in secret deal

A last minute deal has been struck for one of Australia’s strangest homes the night before it was due to go to auction without a reserve price.

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http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/china-clamps-down-on-real-estate/news-story/02a23eacb45ea965f875ff4d2e5c681c

China clamps down on real estate

China has approved new real estate measures in Shanghai, requiring buyers to make a down payment of at least 35%.

The Australian

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/unprecedented-gap-in-mortgage-rates-hits-240-basis-points-20161129-gszpbn?et_cid=29055628&et_rid=1925785124&Channel=Email&EmailTypeCode=&LinkName=http%3A//www.afr.com/real-estate/unprecedented-gap-in-mortgage-rates-hits-240-basis-points-20161129-gszpbn&Email_name=MW5-11-29&Day_Sent=29112016

'Unprecedented' gap in mortgage rates hits 240 basis points

The gap between the cheapest and most expensive residential mortgage rates has blown out, as lenders struggle with volatile capital markets, costly underwriting, regulatory changes and the growing likelihood of rate rises.

The Australian Financial Review

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Hardwood shortage worrying for building industry and consumer wallets

A shortage of Australian hardwoods, such as spotted gum, Tasmanian oak and ironbark, is predicted.

Architecture & Design

http://www.smh.com.au/business/the-economy/foreigners-pile-back-into-australian-property-reigniting-bubble-fears-20161124-gsx97i.html

Foreigners pile back into Australian property, reigniting bubble fears

Australia's 'spring-selling' real estate season has seen a defiant return of Chinese buyers.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/news/is-building-quality-a-casualty-of-sydney-s-constru

Is building quality a casualty of Sydney’s construction boom?

Problems with buildings developed primarily for investors, such as leaking roofs, are less likely to be reported by tenants or investigated by owners.

Architecture & Design