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Metricon makes it four in a row on Housing 100 list

Metricon Homes was revealed as the nation’s number one residential builder at the launch of the Housing Industry Association's Housing 100 Report in Melbourne this morning.

Western Australia (WA)

People

'I love my job': Realmark Coastal Director reflects on 20-year career following REIWA win

Realmark Coastal Managing Director Sean Hughes has added another accolade to an already decorated career, leading his team to win Large Agency of the Year at the REIWA Awards for Excellence held last week.

South Australia (SA)

The Economy

South Australia Sotheby's defies the market with record-breaking results

A series of landmark sales has South Australia Sotheby's riding high in the state's residential market.

New South Wales (NSW)Sydney

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Innovative Rozelle executive sanctuary

A modest façade hides a magnificent modern home in Sydney’s inner west with rapid access to the CBD. For sale by Rebecca Fearon and Karl Howard of Ray White Balmain.

National

The Economy

Property ownership is still the dream over travel, says InsureandGo

64 per cent of Aussies would prefer the Great Australian Dream over travelling according new research

Queensland (Qld)Brisbane

People

Barlow finds a new home at Ray White New Farm

Ray White New Farm has welcomed local agent Richard Barlow to its ranks in the role of Sales and Marketing Consultant.

New South Wales (NSW)

People

Axford adds auctioneering title to career accolades

Leon Axford of Axford Auctions has been announced as the winner of the REINSW Senior Auctioneering Competition held in June.

South Australia (SA)Adelaide

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Grand Georgian Manor across three titles

This family lifestyle estate is defined by timeless architectural elegance with superb connections to the manicured gardens. For sale by Stephanie Williams and John Williams of Harcourts Williams.

National

The Economy

Weekly rise in auction volumes across Australian capital cities

1,986 homes in capital cities were taken to auction last week, a 21% increase from the week before, with a 74% clearance rate

National

The Economy

Structural changes emerge as more first home buyers enter the market: report

Some distinct structural changes are emerging in the first home buyer market, according to the Genworth First Home Buyer Sentiment Report

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http://www.afr.com/real-estate/low-rates-fire-up-auctions-as-unit-sales-slow-20160915-grhh05

Low rates fire up auctions as unit sales slow

Low interest rates have continued to heat up the housing market as strong demand for established homes, including from investors, outpaced supply.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/rural-splendour-as-property-investors-flee-city/news-story/77f7177bc3b7ad269654c792be9759a0

Rural splendour as property investors flee city

The bush is booming again and it’s not just the producers of beef, lamb and wool who are seeing healthy gains in selling prices.

The Australian

https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/sydney-needs-to-diversify-not-reach-for-the-sky/?omhide=true&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MON%20NSW&utm_content=MON%20NSW%20CID_1123998ecd6b06b6c4b607854789ac91&utm_source=Campaign%20Monitor&utm_term=Continue%20Reading

Sydney Needs To Diversify, Not Reach For The Sky

Delivering housing density in Sydney doesn’t have to mean reaching for outer orbit.

The Urban Developer

http://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/10287-capital-city-land-prices-rise-in-excess-of-home-values?utm_source=MortgageBusiness&utm_campaign=19_09_16&utm_medium=email&utm_content=2&mc_cid=110d2553f3&mc_eid=dcacb0b85f

Capital city land prices rise in excess of home values

Vacant land grew in value and price across most capital cities over the past year, with Sydney and Melbourne price increases rising in excess of those for home values, new research shows.

Mortgage Business

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Hadid’s Gold Coast towers on hold

The fate of a Gold Coast Zaha Hadid project could be in limbo for another year after the Gold Coast Council voted to defer a decision on its approval last week.

Architecture & Design

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/detached-housing-stock-needs-to-increase-20160822-gqyaol

Detached housing stock needs to increase

The apartment market may be poised for an oversupply in all cities except Sydney in the next few years, but detached housing will be short in supply, says BIS Shrapnel.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/sydney-melbourne-property-prices-up-another-5pc-corelogic-says-20160914-grgcgr

Sydney, Melbourne property prices up another 5%, CoreLogic says

In the first 15 days of spring, CoreLogic's home value index has risen 1.6% and in Melbourne it is up 2.3%.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/opinion/construction-work-deals-blowing-out-project-costs/news-story/3c92179b0f8f47bf0961053dce1f3508

Construction work deals blowing out project costs

With federal infrastructure spending now tipping $50 billion, every Australian has a stake in ensuring construction provides maximum value for taxpayers. But the fraught construction of Victoria’s Wonthaggi desalination plant suggests union-run infrastructure sites are in serious disrepair.

The Herald Sun