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The campaign to eradicate 'hostile design'

We hear a lot about how good architecture and design can improve the quality of our lives, but a new form of architecture actively discourages users from enjoying themselves.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

Camiano: prestigious acreage atop Mt Bellarine with views to Port Phillip Bay

The property boasts outdoor entertaining area with pool and pizza oven, a separate, self-contained flat and productive olive grove. For sale by Lee Martin and Levi Turner of Bellarine Property Barwon Heads.

National

People

REIA National Awards for Excellence celebrates the best in the industry

The REIA 2018 award winners were announced last night at The Real Estate Institute of Australia's National Awards for Excellence.

National

People

Strong Aussie employment data reflected in real estate jobs

There are so many job opportunities and openings in the real estate jobs market, it's difficult to keep up with the demand, says Sharon Bennie of Specialist Property Recruitment.

National

The Economy

Australia home to more $1 million-plus houses than ever before: CoreLogic

The share of properties worth more than $1 million was at a record high in Australia in 2017. But with prices falling, could this psychologically important price tag be less common in 2018?

New South Wales (NSW)

Featured Property

Belmura: private rural retreat minutes from Byron Bay

This Hamptons-style residence on 12 acres (48,562sqm approx.) with established gardens, creek frontage and hinterland views, is for sale through Gary Brazenor and Denzil Lloyd of Bangalow Real Estate.

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

Coronis sets new Ascot, Brisbane, record price with $11m sale

One of Brisbane's most luxurious homes, 27 Sutherland Avenue, Ascot, has sold for a suburb record of $11million through Coronis managing director Andrew Coronis and Patrick McKinnon of Coronis Hamilton.

Design

Tracey Emin's delicate bronze birds to "inspire hope" in Sydney CBD

Sixty delicate hand-made bronze bird sculptures are now dotted around Bridge and Grosvenor Streets in the Sydney CBD, comprising a new public artwork by internationally acclaimed artist, Tracey Emin.

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People

Shortlist for 2018 Australian Interior Design Awards announced

The Australian Interior Design Awards has revealed its shortlisted projects for the 2018 awards.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne Fitzroy

Featured Property

The Independent Hall: historic Fitzroy landmark property

One of Fitzroy's most recognisable homes is for sale by Rick Daniel and Luke Chisholm of Nelson Alexander Fitzroy.

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News Roundup

http://www.propertywire.com/news/australasia/australia-property-auctions-cities-2015082510906.html

Auctions set to continue as popular means of selling a home in Australia

While housing market conditions remain strong in Australian cities, particularly in Sydney and Melbourne, auctions will continue to be a popular way of selling a residential property, new research suggests.

Property Wire

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/latest/sydney-property-gains-to-ease-in-2016/story-e6frg90f-1227493051384

Sydney property gains to ease in 2016

Sydney's red hot housing boom is tipped to come to an end next year, and the market will even play second fiddle to Melbourne. Prices in Sydney for houses and units are expected to rise by five per cent next year, following years of double digit price growth, property valuation firm Propell says in its latest housing report.

The Australian

http://www.straitstimes.com/business/park-hotel-group-expands-into-australia

Park Hotel Group expands into Australia

Singapore-based Park Hotel Group has inked a deal to manage an upcoming hotel in Adelaide. The 30-storey project in the city centre will consist of 280 private residences, 250 guest rooms and suites, a restaurant, swimming pool and other facilities. The private residences will be put up for sale.

The Straits Times

http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/auctions-popular-in-hot-home-markets/story-fndban6l-1227492093802

Cities that are addicted to auctions

Just over a quarter of residential properties offered for sale in Australia went to auction last financial year, but the proportion was over a third for Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra.

news.com.au

http://www.domain.com.au/news/agrade-properties-to-hit-the-melbourne-auction-market-come-spring-20150822-gj5f0l/

A-grade properties to hit the Melbourne auction market come spring

"For Sale" signs were placed on hundreds of million-dollar-plus properties in Melbourne last week as the market readied for the peak spring selling season.

Domain News

http://www.smartpropertyinvestment.com.au/opinion/14499-how-property-is-shaping-australia-s-wealth

How property is shaping Australia's wealth

Property and its ability to supercharge investors' fortunes continues to produce headlines and generate debate - but what role is it actually playing in our wealth creation?

Smart Property Investment

http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/health-and-welfare-on-the-up-but-house-prices-dragging-us-down-report-20150820-gj3hlp.html

Health and welfare on the up, but house prices dragging us down: report

The massive jump in the cost of buying or renting a house is having a profoundly negative impact on Australia, and policies imposed by Canberra and state governments are making the problem worse, a housing expert has warned.

The Age

http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2015/aug/24/luke-foley-wants-ban-on-property-developers-and-agents-being-councillors

Luke Foley wants ban on property developers and agents being councillors

Luke Foley, leader of the Labor opposition in New South Wales, wants to ban property developers and real estate agents from being local councillors. Foley has also called on the NSW government to reverse the decision to let councillors vote on planning controls that could benefit them.

The Guardian